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12 W Haley St · Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara's
Adult Only
Playground.

We've got vintage Skee-Ball lanes, a full kitchen, craft cocktails, and a dog-friendly patio. Come hang — no agenda required.

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Vintage Games
Adults Only
Dog Friendly
Two women laughing and competing at the vintage Skee-Ball lanes at Unbearable Skee Lodge in Santa Barbara
Our Story

Yeah, we have
Skee-Ball.

We're the sister bar to The Cruisery, tucked right here in downtown Santa Barbara. We've got vintage Skee-Ball lanes, shuffleboard, ping pong, Connect 4, Giant Jenga, and a photo booth — plus a full kitchen and a bar that knows what it's doing.

Bring your dog. Bring your whole crew. Or just show up and see what happens — we hold up to 200 people if things get out of hand.

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The Bar Is the Point.

We take the cocktail program seriously. Every drink on this menu was built to be worth ordering twice — and a few of them come with their own performance.

SIGNATURE

The Revenant

THE BEST OLD FASHIONED YOU'VE EVER HAD.

Vanilla custard smoke, a big cube, and black mission figs. Whiskey the way it was meant to be — slow, smoky, and worth every sip.

FAN FAVORITE

The Flaming Lips

IT COMES WITH ITS OWN MAGIC SHOW.

House-infused jalapeño tequila, passionfruit, and a candied tajín rim — finished tableside with a flash paper moment you won't forget.

HOUSE CLASSIC

Bees Knees

SERVED IN A BEAR GLASS. ENOUGH SAID.

Lavender gin, honey, and lemon — light, floral, and dangerously easy to drink. Comes in our signature bear glass you'll want to take home.

Frosé.

Frozen rosé done right. Four flavors, rotating seasonals, and the kind of drink that turns a Tuesday into a reason to stay another round.

BIG STICK

Cherry pineapple. The one everyone orders first.

LAVENDER LEMONADE

Our very first flavor. Still the one people come back for.

WHITE PEACH BELLINI

Soft, sweet, and dangerously crushable.

SEASONAL ROTATING

Ask your server what's on right now.

Scooby Snack.

Our famous house shot. Ask your bartender — they'll take care of you.

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Play All Night

Six games.
All of them fun.

We've got the only Skee-Ball lanes in Santa Barbara, plus a bunch of other stuff to keep the night going. No skill required, just show up.

Three vintage Skee-Ball machines glowing at Unbearable Skee Lodge with the World Skee-Ball Champions 1991 mural painted on the wall

Vintage Skee-Ball

The only Skee-Ball lanes in Santa Barbara. Seriously. Roll, score, and give your friends a hard time.

Ping Pong

Full-size tables, paddles ready to go. Whether you're warming up or going full tournament mode, it's all good.

Shuffleboard

Easy to pick up, hard to stop playing. Perfect for teams and people who claim they've never played before.

Connect 4

Giant-size and somehow still causes arguments. Great for the group strategist who needs to be humbled.

Giant Jenga

You know how this goes. Pull the wrong block, lose the game, blame someone else.

Photo Booth

Grab your crew and get a photo. It's the kind of thing you'll actually want to keep.

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Eat & Drink

You're Going to Want
to Eat Something.

Same kitchen as The Cruisery, so the food is actually good. Wings, burgers, tacos, flatbreads — real stuff, not an afterthought.

Starters

  • Brie My Guest
  • Bang Bang Cauliflower (GF/V)
  • Chicken Wings
  • Flame Poppers
  • Disco Fries (GF)

Handhelds

  • Cruisery Burger
  • Chimichurri Burger
  • Korean Crunch Sandwich
  • Bird + Brie Sandwich
  • OG Cheeseburger

Tacos & Flatbreads

  • Filet Fire Tacos (GF)
  • Grilled Halibut Tacos
  • Drunk Pig Carnitas
  • Steakhouse Flatbread
  • Neon Napoli Flatbread

Drinks

  • Locally made draft beers
  • Local Santa Barbara wines
  • Craft cocktails
  • Non-alcoholic options
  • Happy Hour specials
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Got a group? We've got room.

Up to 200 people, a private bar, vintage Skee-Ball, and enough space to actually spread out. Bachelorettes, birthdays, corporate buyouts, weddings — whatever it is, fill out the form below and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

  • Bachelorette Parties
  • Corporate Buyouts
  • Weddings & Receptions
  • Birthday Celebrations
  • Dog Birthday Parties
  • Large Groups (8+)
Wide-angle interior of Unbearable Skee Lodge showing the shuffleboard table, bar, dining area, and full venue space — perfect for large private events

Prefer to call? Reach us at (805) 729-3553 or email [email protected]

Tell us about your event

We accommodate 8–200 guests

We'll reply within 24 hours.

Cozy atmosphere at Unbearable Skee Lodge — warm lighting, rustic decor, and the perfect setting for happy hour drinks
Happy Hour

Happy Hour
featuring $1 Wings.

Sunday through Friday, 5 to 8. Come in after work, grab a drink, and get $1 wings while they last. No dress code, no fuss.

DaysHours
Sunday – Friday
SaturdayNo Happy Hour
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Don't Take Our Word for It.

Real guests, real nights out. Here's what people are saying on Google.

chief chispas

Local Guide · 3 months ago

"Visited this location on the start of our anniversary vacation and it was a fun spot for adults. Fun games on every table, cool props all around the place and good energy. The servers were quick and helpful. The food was delicious and not your typical bar food."

Olivia Tartaglia

Local Guide · 4 months ago

"After just moving here, we happened to stumble in this place being enticed by skeeball and having our dog with us. Very dog friendly — I've never been to a bar that provided dog beds!! Nice touch!! The bar staff was so kind and the drinks were great. We'll definitely be back."

Diana Kelly

Local Guide · 1 year ago

"Unbearable was the perfect spot for our welcome wedding reception! The service was exceptional — the staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure every guest had everything they needed. We did call a few weeks prior to let them know a group was coming and they were so accommodating."

Walter Holden

Local Guide · 1 year ago

"Casual, dog friendly bar with games. Happy hour specials on food and drink are very good. Excellent service — ask for Keiko!"
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Find Us

Find us
downtown.

Address

12 W Haley St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Contact

(805) 729-3553

[email protected]

Hours

Weekly operating hours for Unbearable Skee Lodge
Monday5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday – Thursday5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday – Saturday11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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The Back Patio

Wine Therapy.

It used to be its own wine bar. Covid changed that — and now it's our back patio. Intimate, dog-friendly, and honestly one of the best spots in Santa Barbara to just sit outside and not think about anything.