Thomas Coleman
The only place chess is played over days or weeks. Credit cards, no thank you. Roots mixed in with structural elements in the patio, yes please. Conversations about anything and everything are possible. Vapes are forbidden and camel cigarettes required. You’re not sure if the pool players have been keeping score but they’ve been there all night. Weird, cool, hip, rare these days. Stay awesome Elsies.
… morejohn hayward
A hidden gem in Santa Barbara, off the beaten path, super- funky dive, great little bar in the front and a charming back patio for groups and birthdays and where the bad kids smoke. Pool table, couches, secluded tables and good music. A must visit.
… moreStephen morand
Great dive bar we stumbled upon while up here for our daughter’s wedding. My wife and I were looking for bloody Mary’s to kick start our morning, but Unfortunately they only serve beer and wine. Once we met our friendly and funny bartender Ian, we decided to stay, and we weren’t disappointed.
… moreHannah Bangs
Elsies is such an amazing hidden gem, I almost don’t want to leave a review to expose how incredible it is. As a cash only, beer & Wine bar, it feels like stepping back in time. What I love most is that I can show up dressed up, or dressed down, and be welcome no matter what. Love this place! If you want to see some of the real SB scene, you must stop here 🙂
… moreJohnny Digital
Would give 5 stars if the place was handicapped accessible. Rating Subject to change.
… moreKatherine Carmichael
What an awesome spot! Elsie’s has a great vibe – very chill and eclectic, but energetic if you’ve got friends there and you want it to be more upbeat. The servers are super cool and the service is excellent. This place is a hidden gem right off Anapamu. Prices are great for the area too.
… moreNeil mclaughlin
Non descript little gem hiding out a bit, but once inside ya know you’re home. Welcomed my doggy sweetheart, we hung on back patio with another pooch and the smokers. Can’t wait to return on next SB visit.
… moreFrancisco Hall
It’s the best bar in town. While it is beer and wine only they have a lovely selection and, more importantly, it helps guarantee a much more convivial atmosphere that other local bars like James Joyce, or Dargan’s cannot come close to replicating. This is helped by the fact all the staff are excellent and very friendly in a genuine way not merely a “I’m working a service job and being nice” kind of way.
It’s also the best coffee shop in town. The beans are locally roasted and served at the best prices with nonexistent wait times. I cannot recommend that you come by in the morning for coffee enough. I go here every day for my pre work coffee and it’s the best part of my day every time.
… morekevin chandler
Love this place, super sleepy vibes so make the final destination but it’s incredible. Sometimes the staff can get a bit ego-trippy but whatever take what can get lol.
… moreReyna R
It is a really great hidden little spot with a lot more space than you would think. It is cash only. Great selection of beer. And a pool table plus other fun games.
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