The good lion is good that lion is fierce for sure not one of the gentle and kind ones I almost got my head bit off yum those drinks are good especially when they are busy. I liked some of the drinks with rum yum and the ones with beer were good too. I would say this place needs to serve more tequila for sure but what i did get was great. This place would make for a good Scarface place or Tommy gun shootout bar. I liked the atmosphere

Quality of drinks 10/10| Price of drinks 10/10 | Ambiance 10/10 For about $15 a drink, the cocktails are incredible and top notch. They really put the effort into the crafting of their drinks and it isn't just some new out of bartending school textbook cocktails. These are fine tuned down to the ingredients. Please walk in to the bar, grab a menu, order your drink, and then sit anywhere you can find. Hope this tip helps anxious people like myself!

10 years since opening and good lion is still the best cocktail bar in SB! I love watching the bartenders make the drinks while sitting at the bar. They have creative seasonal menu but you can also ask for their classic menu. The bartenders are friendly and the drinks are reasonably priced. It's the perfect stop before or after dinner.

My favorite cocktail bar in California - THE BEST! The menu and service never disappoint !!

Our favorite bar in the world! My husband and I are huge cocktail connoisseurs. We've been to over 30 countries, and honestly, we always gravitate back to The Good Lion. The technique from these bartenders is so unique, the vibe is sexy, and the drinks are consistently amazing every time we visit. This time, I stuck with a classic gin martini, but their Kentucky Mule is also incredible. It has a little spice to it that makes it stand out. Feels like a speak easy vibes, you can either sit/stand inside or sit outside on State Street.

What a great find! Like a hidden gem on State street in downtown Santa Barbara! Nested on state street right next to the Granada theater is this unique bar! This is almost like a speakeasy but out in the open! A cool place to just kick back in a relax environment with some solid cocktails that are very well balanced! Note only drinks at this establishment! You can get traditional cocktails or unique ones offered at this establishment! This establishment has a few tables that line the windows inside along state street. Plus a couple tucked on the side and some bar stools. Truly a cool environment with decorations and sophisticated environment. A perfect place to go before dinner or a show. Note: this bar is part of a hospitality group thus they have other establishments to visit. Each with their own unique vibe.

Wow the alcohol here is legit!!! Worth our money. Came here happy hour .. quiet well kept place

Came here at the recommendation of the bartender at Dusk, and it did not disappoint. Craft cocktails and amazing decor. Quiet enough at happy hour to hang out and talk. Loved their fizz drink and their seasonal cocktail. We would come back here again.

I stopped in here recently on a Friday after work and it was so fun! Definitely seems like a popular spot right on State Street next to the Granada Theater. The bartenders were both very attentive and immediately caught our attention to take our order. They had a great menu of options, including seasonal drinks to choose from. I opted for a gin cocktail from the seasonal menu. Such a great time sitting outside and people watching. They do have indoor seating too.

I haven't been to this cool little bar in years. It's still great. My cocktail wasn't as great as I wanted it to be but it was nice & balanced. Cheers!