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    Break Time

    4.1 (63 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)

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    BREAK TIME ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Happy hour specials

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    Raul A.

    So far The One! I've gone to some bars but this One takes the whole pizza! It's the best until today. This bar has a country atmosphere on the so-called new town in the heart of Goleta. This place is packed with 6 Pool tables, big plasma Tv's right by the barrel chair so you can enjoy your favorite game and of course with a big glass of your favorite beer. By the way, sorry to say and with all due respect to other fellow bars..... These are the best beer prices in town ($5.00 per glass) And whoever thinks otherwise please check it out and let me know what you think of "Break Time" By the way..... it's pet friendly, and unfortunately no under 21 allowed.

    You know you are a dive bar when...
    Douglas M.

    Several years ago I started a review of Break Time. For some reason I never finished it and Yelp has been asking me daily if I want to finish my review which has been saved as a draft. I guess I was at a loss for what to say. Yesterday I was back at BT once again to watch a favorite football team lose a big game. That aside it was a good time. The bartenders are the best and the crowd was great. Once I wrote a review of the Double Down Saloon in Las Vegas, certainly the best and most diviest dive bar I have ever experienced. While Break Time doesn't come close to the DD it certainly qualifies. I came up with my own definition of a dive bar and I will toss it into this review as well: 1) it is the place itself.  You cannot "create" a dive bar look, a bar has to regress into that look.  When asked to define a dive bar look it is a lot like defining pornography... hard to put it to words but "You know it when you see it"  Break Time looks like a dive bar! 2) It has to be off the beaten path and not glorify its "dive bar" roots.  In fact it almost has to be in denial that it even is a dive bar.   3) It has to be cheap.   It can't be charging $6.50 for a PBR or heaven forbid pull out a blender or buy a plant.  Not this place.    The drinks are honest and inexpensive. So if you want to grab a beer or a Vodka soda or even a Mai Tai go to Break Time, just don't complain because they don't put basil in your drink.

    Billiards tables.
    Coco L.

    Cool locals spot with a bunch of pool tables, good music and lots of good drink choices. Definitely coming back

    This guy....is a great bartender
    Steve O.

    Great, dingy little bar. As a dive bar should be. Cool little location for locals to enjoy, or visitors passing through. Lots of game tables and plenty of seating. Stiff drinks, great beers on tap. Friendly casual service. A locals hang out for sure. But all are welcome. Make a stop and enjoy!

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    Terrible time. Bartender made some harsh comments to my friends. Okay place if she's not the bartender.

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    Great bar - was looking for a damn good bar where you can drink and be yourself in California - found it.

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    Hey!...At least it was open after the bowling alley closed at 10pm! Dont want say too much as i may have to go there again.

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    Eric is pretty awesome! He makes the best drinks. Relaxed atmosphere. Shuffle board takes it back! This spot is worthy!

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    8 years ago

    Best late night dive bar. Great music, fun space and the bartender Ethan was so awesome!

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    I ordered my usual double grey goose on rocks and what i got was essentially a PINT OF VODKA. Awesome... (ow my head)

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    By the way, sorry to say and with all due respect to other fellow bars..... These are the best beer prices in town ($5.

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