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    Whiskey Richards

    4.0 (103 reviews)
    Thu 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Fri 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Asahn S.

    Haven't been DTSB in 5 years. Stumbled across the legendary dive on our exodus home from the "Funk Zone". After a few IPA's here the bartender told Is that THIS was Whiskey Richards LAST NIGHT of business. It has sold to new owners who plan to make changes. Lots of memorable times here. Great Bands, Solid staff & Stiff drinks. Here's to you!

    Stopped to grab a Santa Barbara Blonde while figuring out our dinner plans!
    Michelle T.

    Tonight we stopped by to grab a drink before dinner and the bartenders are attentive and friendly. They have metal and punk bands on the weekends and karaoke during the week so check out their live music schedule. There are 2 pool tables upfront. They just switched ownership and moved the music stage to a better spot and are in the process of an interior refresh. There is a front patio that faces State Street to hang and have a drink.

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    Mary O.

    Everyone was so friendly! If you're looking for drinks with no frills and friendly service, definitely stop by!

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    1 year ago

    great spot for music, karaoke, dates, pool. Would recommend for a date or hanging out with friends, check their calendar for cool events.

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    1 year ago

    A very good time! Chill environment with great drinks and a personable staff. Fan hosts a fun open mic.

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    Jason J.

    Thank you Michelle!!!

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    2 years ago

    Wanna hang out and have a great time this is the spot karaoke !!! Loved the whisky the service the ambiance!!! Would definitely go again!

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    2 years ago

    I recommend the place depending on what you are looking to do. This is full bar with pool.

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    Thank you Josh!!!

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    Thank you Alishia!!!

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    Thank you Anthony!

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    Great spot on State Street. Good people great drinks. Great for pool. Karaoke and open mic nights.

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    Thank you Chas!

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    7 years ago

    Very poor service. Bar tenders were not friendly. Disappointed for it being the holidays.

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    Ask the Community - Whiskey Richards

    Do they allow dogs?

    We do…friendly ones anyway. And if we have live music we keep them on the patio to protect their sensitive ears. The staff on the day you visit always has the final decision. But they are usually happier to see dogs than people

    Do they still have a photo booth?

    We had to make room for a kickass stage, so the photo booth had to go.

    Do you still have karaoke?

    Yep, usually on Satudays and sometimes on Thursdays. Keep an eye on our social media pages!

    Is food served here?

    No, but several options are nearby, including pizza next door.

    When does Karaoke happen?

    Saturdays 9pm to 1am

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    Review Highlights - Whiskey Richards

    Fun little spot, good drinks, nice staff, nice atmosphere- I enjoyed this place most on State Street.

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    We had a great time at the Red Piano! Jimi the fabulously…read moretalented piano player and singer was especially kind playing all our favorite tunes as we sang out of tune. Thank you for making our Birthday pal feel special!

    We walked in from the fun vibe and of course the piano music. Just had dinner and wanting a…read morenightcap. I've been to Santa Barbara loads of time and this was the first time walking into this place. They did have a security guard in front checking ID. The crowd was pretty lively for Saturday night but not too overly packed. Piano man was having his moment. Hence the reason we walked in. Tables and booths were pretty much taken but we manage to get a seat at the bar counter. Cocktail menu had all you drinks, both mixed and specialty. It's a full bar so whatever you're craving I'm sure they could create. We got a few drinks as there was a couple of us. The bartenders was really sweet and fun. She was having a good time and taking care of everyone. It was only her when we walked in but a few others showed up a couple of minutes later. One of the cocktails was a bit too sweet for me so I opted for another. Went with a beer which was ok. Drink wise, about 18-20.00 per cocktails. About average wherever you go to now. Even though we were at the bar counter, a waitress came over to take our order. Piano man was very good. When we walked in he was taking request from the audience. Afterwards, the song choices were pretty great. And the sing along with everyone was fun. Hence why people love a good piano bar. Would I come back, yes. The vibe was great. It was fun place with a good amount of seating. There's a nice big bar area as well as patio seating in front. I don't know if food is offered. Would definitely come back for a fun night.

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    3.4(344 reviews)
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    Los Angeles has a lot but they do NOT have the shitty kitty!!! I come here every time I visit Santa…read moreBarbara and always have a blast. Thank god its a walkable city because one should NOT be driving home from the wildcat lounge with their strong $8 cocktails!

    I don't usually leave reviews, but my experience at this lounge really rubbed me the wrong way. We…read morewere ID'd at the door when we walked in, no issue there. We headed to the back to sit down before ordering drinks, just chatting and minding our business. A staff member came out to turn on the heaters, then immediately walked up to us and said he needed to check all of our IDs again. We let him know we had just been checked at the door, but he didn't respond at all--just completely ignored that and insisted. We handed over our IDs one by one, and the way he checked them was honestly uncomfortable. He was shining a black light super aggressively, flashing it in our faces even though we were literally just sitting there having a conversation. It felt unnecessary and almost like he was looking for a problem that wasn't there. What made it even worse was how careless he was with matching the IDs to the right people. He kept handing them back to the wrong person, even after staring at our photos. The most confusing part was when my female friend handed him her ID and, after checking it, he repeatedly tried to give it back to one of my male friends. That male friend pointed at her multiple times saying, "that's her ID," and the guy still tried to hand it back to him. If you're checking IDs that thoroughly, I'd expect you to at least be able to tell the difference between a man and a woman--especially when the photo is right there. Overall, the whole interaction felt intrusive, unnecessary, and honestly a bit disrespectful. Tons of locals recommended this place to us, so it was super disappointing to have an experience like this especially when celebrating a friend's birthday. I don't know the name of the staff member, nobody was wearing name tags. But he's an incredibly rude older man. Hi Dawn, it was the day I posted this review, December 8th maybe 9-10pm

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    Wildcat Lounge - Wow! what a great establishment. came here for a night of fun and got exactly what i asked for. best service in town

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    Wow! what a great establishment. came here for a night of fun and got exactly what i asked for. best service in town

    Whiskey Richards - divebars - Updated May 2026

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