Yati H.
10/19/2025
The bar was walking distance from where we were which was nice. Nate was amazing and attentive #559. The service was great and quick. You can be in and out of there if you had to. Will for sure be...
Test Pilot
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211 Helena Ave
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Test Pilot is a contemporary carribbean and tiki-inspired craft cocktail bar located in downtown Santa Barbara’s thriving Funk Zone district. We are driven by local market fresh produce, re-imagined tiki classics (embracing a more dry and bitter profile) and fun atmosphere. Our cocktail program is driven by the template of exotic cocktails, but modernized for today’s more balanced palate. We reduce sugar content, add three dimensionality, and oftentimes rely on bitter elements for balance. We strive for approachability and accessability. With a robust rum selection of around 100 rums, check out one of our rum tasting flights. The bar's design has a nautical approach, being a few blocks from the ocean and aesthetic that feels Santa Barbara-n. We don't serve food. There are several fantastic restaurants in the area where we recommend picking up to go food and enjoying at our bar or patio section.
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4.5398 reviews
Melissa L.
7/31/2025
Happy that my friend introduced me to this spot and we came for a pre-event cocktail. I'd always heard great things about Test Pilot so I was excited knowing that I was finally going to get the...
Ericka B.
9/10/2025
I was really excited to check this place out but I probably just came during peak hours because service was super slow. I also noticed a lot of people getting helped first before my group which...
Hillary K.
6/19/2025
This place is not only beautiful on the inside, the drinks are spectacular and the service was outstanding! We went twice on our trip to SB, once at night & I thought I left my hat there....So we...
Emily M.
10/18/2025
Very very kind service, cute tiki ambiance, and yummy juice box cocktail! Only 4 stars because those bar stools were so extremely uncomfortable I had to switch seats.
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