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    Louie B's

    3.4 (35 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Pool Halls
    Fri 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Sat 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Juke Box
    Moderate noise

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    Hanging out with Louie B's legendary owner Jim. 
 
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    Nathanial T.

    Howdy folks. How are all of my "Nasty" Yelpers doing? Nasty Nathanial here and it is time for another "Nasty" review. But the place I am about to write about is mighty nasty. But in a good way. I take that back. Not a good way. More like a great way. This review is about my all time favorite bar in all of Santa Maria. Yes that is right. Ok here goes. Ok I hear people on Yelp throw the term "dive bar" around real loosely. Years ago a so called dive bar was a place that you wanted to avoid. But nowadays it seems like certain dive bars have become novelties. In some ways the term "dive bar" has become somewhat cliche. But whether you want to consider this place I am about to write about a so called "dive bar" or not, it is a great watering hole and let me tell you about it right now. Louie B's is nice hole in the wall bar located directly across the street from the Towne Center Mall on Main Street. It's been there for years and has been a favorite among st Santa Maria residents, including myself. I first started going there shortly after turning 21 in good ol'.... Lets leave out the year I was born. ;-) From the moment that I first walked inside I fell in love with the place. I read something that somebody wrote about the decor being behind the times, but that they still loved the place. That is how I feel about Louie B's. And you know what? The place still looks the same as it did when I first started going there many moons ago. I'm really not that old though. But seriously I really dig the fact that the place hasn't been remodeled and turned into some fancy smancy nightclub where only snobbish types go. The drinks are cheap and the bartenders make them really stiff. Hey, hey. They also make the best margaritas in town. I am 100 percent serious about this. Louie B's margaritas are exactly the way I feel that a good margarita should taste. To this day I have not been able to find a bar that mixes a margarita quite like Louie B's does. Some have come close. But no other place can make em' like Louie B's does. I don't know how they do it, but they sure do it right. Another thing about Louie B's is it is one of those bars where everyone knows your name. Kind of like Cheers. Ok maybe I am going a bit too far. But as a regular, you will be treated like family. You know this is the kind of place where when you grab a seat up at the bar you'll be greeted with a friendly, "Hey Nathanial. Having a margarita today?" The'll know your drink and how you like it. Now that is the sign a good of a good bartender. I can still picture ol' Louie himself fixing me up a good stiff drink. RIP Louie. I can't write this review without mentioning Louie B's owner, the legendary Jim. This is a good guy who runs a first class operation and treats his customers well. If I could send out a personal message to Jim, I would say to him that you run the best bar in the whole Santa Maria Valley. Keep up the good work sir. So you if you want to good stiff drink that won't bust up your wallet in a place where the decor is outdated, but oh so groovy, and where the folks there know your name, then head on over to Louie B's. It's the place to be. Until next time, may the margaritas be with you. Happy trails. NASTY NATHANIAL

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    Jerry M.

    Come on in the water is fine.....coldest beer in town, the staff is Top Notch, an the vibe is pure Santa Maria!

    Jamie R.

    Great experience here. The bartender was excellent and made amazing drinks! The atmosphere was chill and I can't wait to go back

    Nicole M.

    Come hang out at Louie B's! We're a fun, chill laid back bar with 20 beers on draft, a full bar and $4.00 margarita specials daily from open until 6pm. We have 3 pool tables, Karaoke on Thursday and Friday nights from 9:30pm until 1:30am and a lot of space to spread out! We're looking forward to seeing you!

    $3.25 margaritas from open til 6
    Tara S.

    Don't listen to the haters. This is the bar to visit if you love strong drinks at dirt cheap prices. Bartenders are nice and drinks are poured heavy.

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    Good dive bar. Strong drinks. Lots of beer on tap. Rad old SM staple that locals dig. These type of bars are getting hard to find anymore

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    We have 3 pool tables, Karaoke on Thursday and Friday nights from 9:30pm until 1:30am and a lot of space to spread out!

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    Exceptional mixed drinks- I'd especially recommend the Black Manhattan, the Expresso Martini, and…read morethe Smokey Old Fashioned. To give an idea of how much we like these, we stayed at the hotel for a few nights so we could drink a few extra rather than drive. I used to get to NYC and LA a lot, and particularly when Tim is bartending you are definitely getting drinks that would be competitive in a major city's better coctail bar. The other bartenders are also solid (e.g., some of us preferred Lorene's Espresso Martini and Dennis down in the Barrel Room is great but does drinks with a different style/mixers). The food is also quite tasty now. We were there in winter 2024 when there was some kind of big turnover on the kitchen area, and it had been hit-or-miss. New kitchen for 2025 does well on bar staples (e.g., burgers, sliders). The fish and chips is also pretty great: I'm a hard grader on fish, but everyone realy enjoyed them: light, crispy breading that goes great with lemon. For kids, the popcorn maker was a huge hit, though they could use one or two more kid-friendly entrees. Service is friendly, with good decorum (e.g., fine to have plenty of drinks, but pretty obviously not a place to get wild). As there is often only one bartender on duty, I usually just ordered up at the bar and they'll take it to you. Happy hour was 3-5 PM, daily I think- a few bucks off of drinks and most (all?) food half-price. Overall, had a great time. We'd definitely get back again.

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    The Tap Room - Espresso martini $9 on happy hour! Delectable foam. Made with fresh espresso.

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    Espresso martini $9 on happy hour! Delectable foam. Made with fresh espresso.

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