Cold Spring Tavern

Stop by and enjoy a hearty meal at this famous stagecoach stop on the San Marcos Pass near Santa Barb

09/06/2024

We love it when Sean Wiggins comes to town! Don't miss the chance to rock out with her Saturday from 1:30- 4:30 and sing the blues with Tom & Kenny Sunday 1:30 - 4:30.

09/02/2024
09/01/2024

We are gonna rock out at CST this fall! Mark your calendars now to get up to the mountain this month and breathe in some fall!

08/30/2024

This Labor Day weekend honor all your hard work with some fun at CST! Welcome back to Teresa Russell on Saturday!!!! You all know T&K on Sunday. And get ready for the biggest party of the year at the Tavern on Monday with Tina Schlieske in Blisshaven Gardens!!

08/27/2024

It's a tradition! Tina Schlieske and the Graceland Exiles with Sister Laura at CST on Monday September 2nd Labor Day! Get on up to the mountain for the biggest party of the year at CST!!!!

08/23/2024

We have some local favorites playing this weekend up in our beautiful mountain setting. Come on up and enjoy live music from 1:30 - 4:30 Saturday and Sunday. Our bar and tri-tip barbeque will be open from 11:00 - 5:00 and our full service restaurant is open to serve you 11:30 - 4:00.

08/21/2024

⚡️🌹 Jackson Gillies & friends at Cold Spring Tavern 🌹⚡️ Saturday, Aug. 24th from 1:30 to 4:30 ⚡️ Come on up to our neck of the woods ⚡️🌹

08/16/2024

Be sure to come on up Saturday afternoon and catch The Dennis and Laura Show at Cold Spring Tavern from 1:30 - 4:30!!!

The Dennis and Laura Show

08/09/2024

It might be back to school time for the kiddos but it is back to the Tavern time for the adults! Check out our amazing month of live, local music!

Jackson Gillies Teresa Russell

08/02/2024

Yep we have Whole Hog making their debut at the Tavern on Saturday from 1:30 - 4:30! You are gonna love their fun bluegrass vibe and where better to listen to bluegrass than the Cold Spring Tavern!!! Grab a beer and a tri-tip and let them entertain you!!! Be sure and catch Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan on Sunday from 1:30 - 4:30 for some Tavern blues!!!

07/28/2024

CORRECTION - it's a BFD Sunday at Cold Spring Tavern with Bobby, Finn & Dave playing today from 1:30 - 4:30. Get on up to the Mountain!!!

07/27/2024

Get on up to the Mountain - Mac Talley Trip is playing today from 1:30 - 4:30 and Barry McGuire will be playing Sunday 1:20 - 4:30. Tri-tips are on the grill and the beer is cold!

07/19/2024

Get ready for a fun Saturday up on the Mountain with our good friends The Reserve and Special Guest Kris Simeon playing from 1:30 - 4:30. July Rocks!!!

07/12/2024

We have a treat this weekend at the Tavern. If our world famous tri-tip, onion rings, and chili weren't enough to entice you, we have Jared Nels a local singer songwriter who has been featured on American Idol......he is gonna sing and YODEL Saturday from 1:30 - 4:30! No cover. See you up on the Mountain!

FYI - we are smoke free and Hwy 154 is open both directions. Thank you ! Thinking of our friends and neighbors battling the Lake Fire and impacted by the Rey Fire - thank you SBC Fire and !!!

Jared Nels Music

07/05/2024

HIghway 154 is OPEN with alternating one lane traffic on the Santa Barbara side. Come on up to the Tavern this weekend for some holiday fun! Bring your friends and family for some rich California history and the best vibe on the Central Coast!!!

THANK YOU CALTRANS!!!!!

07/04/2024

Cold Spring Tavern will be open today from 11:30 - 3:00 on July 4, 2024 for inside and outside dining! Come enjoy lunch at our old stagecoach stop before you and your family celebrate independence day! Roads are open to Cold Spring Tavern- check our website for updates.

07/03/2024

July 4th Weekend - WE ARE OPEN!!! Highway 154 is closed, but you can still get to us! We will be here with tri-tip on the grill, live music, and great food and service.

Come up San Marcos Road from Santa Barbara (just like the old stagecoaches used to do - road is NOT closed to businesses; just to thru traffic) or from Santa Ynez go to 246/154 roundabout and let them know you are coming to Cold Spring Tavern!

06/30/2024

COLD SPRING TAVERN IS OPEN! Highway 154 is closed from the Santa Barbara side but customers may use San Marcos Road as an alternative route (Road is open to residents/businesses but closed to thru traffic). Customers coming from Solvang can pass through the 154/246 roundabout if you tell them you are coming to Cold Spring Tavern! Oddly Straight will be playing today from 1:30 - 4:30. See you up on the mountain!

Photos from Cold Spring Tavern's post 06/29/2024

WE ARE OPEN! Live pictures today from Cold Spring Tavern! Our hours today and Sunday are from 11:30 - 4:00 for the restaurant and 11:00-5:00 for the bar and tri-tip. No reservations needed.

Hwy 154 Road Closures - If coming from Santa Ynez, pass through the roundabout at 246/154; it is open for business access. If coming from Santa Barbara you will need to take San Marcos Road. It is closed for thru traffic but open to residents and businesses. Take it slow and easy!

06/28/2024

WE ARE OPEN!!! Highway 154 is closed, but you can still get to us! We will be here all weekend with tri-tip on the grill, live music, and great food and service.

Come up San Marcos Road from Santa Barbara (just like the old stagecoaches used to do) or from Santa Ynez go to 246/154 roundabout and let them know you are coming to Cold Spring Tavern!

06/24/2024

WE ARE OPEN! While Highway 154 is temporarily closed, northbound access is available via Old San Marcos Road (take Turnpike Road exit off 101 N to Cathedral Oaks Road and turn left; turn right onto Old San Marcos Road- this is a paved, 2 lane, mountain road which takes you to HWY 154. Southbound access to 154 is closed for thru traffic but available for business traffic. Tell them at the roundabout at 246/154 that you are coming to Tavern and you should be allowed to proceed.

Photos from Cold Spring Tavern's post 06/23/2024

Cold Spring Tavern is OPEN for business today (Sunday 6/23) from 11:30- 5:00! Access us from HWY 154 on the Santa Ynez side and up old San Marcos Road on the Santa Barbara side. Tri-tips are on the grill ready to go!!!

06/14/2024

It's almost the weekend and that means fun at Cold Spring Tavern!

05/31/2024

Summer and Cold Spring Tavern go together like Beer & Tri-tip!!!! 🍺

05/25/2024

Enjoy part of your long weekend at Cold Spring Tavern with some awesome music and food!

05/24/2024

Memorial Day Weekend Music at Cold Spring Tavern. Please note Stray Herd will be playing Saturday night instead of The Nombres! Come check them out!!

05/23/2024

We have been Montecito Bank & Trust customers since 1941 when Adelaide and Audrey Ovington borrowed $2,000 to buy Cold Spring Tavern. What a nice surprise to be featured by them today! Small business is the heart of SB ❤️❤️

MB&T Fan: Evan – La Cumbre Branch
Fave Small Biz: Cold Spring Tavern
Step out of the busy city life and step into Cold Spring Tavern, a cozy and lively restaurant nestled in the San Marcos pass surrounded by nature. Their menu features American fare and some of our favorites are the Cold Spring Chicken, Tri-Tip Platter and Bar-B-Q Ribs. Don’t forget to order Sangria bursting in flavor, or a classic glass of wine or cocktail to sip on while you enjoy this Western ambiance. Fun fact, if you stop by on the weekend you can see live music to top it all off!

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5995 Stagecoach Road
Santa Barbara, CA
93105

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 3pm
Thursday 11:30am - 3pm
Friday 11:30am - 4pm
Saturday 11:30am - 4pm
Sunday 11:30am - 4pm

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