Wine bars in Santa Barbara. natural, classical, and the grower-focused rooms worth the cab fare.

Where to drink wine

The Valley Project ★ 4.3

Wine bar$$Funk ZoneMon-Sun 12:00-19:00

Funk Zone tasting room with a chalk mural mapping Santa Barbara County's six AVAs. One of the few rooms where viticultural geography is central to every pour.

Signature pour: Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir by the glass

Wine focus: Santa Barbara County wines across all six AVAs

Food: Snacks and cheese plates

116 East Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Bouchon Santa Barbara ★ 4.2

Wine bar$$$Downtown Santa BarbaraMon-Thu 17:00-22:30; Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00; Sun 17:00-22:30

Longest-running Wine Country restaurant in Santa Barbara since 1998. Wine Spectator Award. Santa Barbara County cellar, paired with a seasonal kitchen.

Signature pour: Santa Barbara County Chardonnay by the glass

Wine focus: Santa Barbara County wines, deep California list

Food: Full Wine Country cuisine menu

9 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Book →

Loquita ★ 4.0

Wine bar$$$Funk ZoneMon-Fri 17:00-21:00; Sat 16:00-21:00; Sun 17:00-21:00

Spanish vermouths, gin and tonics, and Santa Barbara County wines alongside full tapas and paella. Suits aperitivo-style drinking as much as a full dinner.

Signature pour: Txakoli on ice or Spanish vermouth on tap

Wine focus: Spanish producers and Santa Barbara County labels

Food: Full Spanish tapas menu, seasonal paella

202 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Book →
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