The Red Piano
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About The Red Piano
At The Red Piano, we're a swanky spot where warm vibes meet great tunes. Our red-brick exposed venue is where live music and expertly crafted cocktails come together. We've built a reputation on serving up top-notch drinks alongside delicious bar fare that's sure to hit the spot. Reviewers rave abou...
At The Red Piano, we're a swanky spot where warm vibes meet great tunes. Our red-brick exposed venue is where live music and expertly crafted cocktails come together. We've built a reputation on serving up top-notch drinks alongside delicious bar fare that's sure to hit the spot. Reviewers rave about our cozy atmosphere, from the intimate setting to the exceptional service that always puts a smile on your face. From our signature small plates to our extensive selection of craft beers and wines, we're all about creating an unforgettable experience for you.
What Customers Say About The Red Piano
The Red Piano is a lively bar known for its live piano entertainment and fun atmosphere. Customers rave about the talented musicians, especially Jason and Alex Ivy, and the attentive bartenders like Natalie and Gigi. It's a popular spot for celebrations and late-night fun.
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Tip: Go on Wednesday or Thursday for a more mellow experience, or visit on the weekend for a lively atmosphere. Be prepared for a busy bar, especially on Saturday nights.
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The Red Piano is located in Santa Barbara, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- Casa de la Guerra (A 434m) — place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- St. Vincent Orphanage and School Building (A 730m) — historic building in Santa Barbara, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Museums
- Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (A 389m)
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum (A 500m) — non-profit organization in the USA
- The Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation (A 594m) — museum in Santa Barbara, California
- Santa Barbara Surfing Museum (A 798m) — sports museum in Santa Barbara, California
Parks & Gardens
- Storke Plaza (A 250m) — park in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America
- Plaza Vera Cruz (A 307m) — park in the United States of America
- De La Guerra Plaza (A 374m) — park in California, United States of America, United States of America
- City Hall Plaza (A 380m) — park in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America
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The Red Piano Santa Barbara Reviews
Pianist Tammy was great & the bartender was amazing. We had a great time...
Awesome live music bar. Loved the quality of singing. Bar attenders were super nice. Would come back again
Absolutely no complaints!! Staff is amazing, music is great, and drinks are great. If you pass by you should def stop. Jason plays amazing music and And Ariel is phenominal. Bottled beer are about $8. Cheers
Such a cool vibe. Piano player tonight was their regular guy - Jason. So so so good. Go soend your evening in santa barbara here, you wont regret it
A fun red music themed bar. Plenty of booth seating. A few patio tables for people watching. Eleven bar seats. Friendly staff. Overall just a very cool bar. No doubt fills up at night. We visited late afternoon. Plenty of seating. Love the classic rock live musician nailed it on every song.
Was a good time watching the girl playing the request from the audience. Some song we liked others.... We were there on a Saturday night and it was fairly crowded but had no issues getting service.
Sorry there is only 5 stars. Crowd, piano player, bar tenders made for a special night. Best piano bar I have been to in 20 years. Crowd was mix of young and old all enjoying ourselves!
This place is a gem. You don’t often find a piano bar that features live entertainment. This club does, and they never disappoint. Red piano always books amazing talent. They never disappoint. During August they have the beautiful and talented Alex Ivy performing every night, and if you’re lucky you may catch the amazing Robert Cortez playing Saxophone with her on a Sunday, Tuesday or Wednesday night. Beautiful people, great talents. Together a beautiful sound. Must see!
My friends and I came on a busy Saturday to celebrate our friend’s engagement. Gigi went above and beyond to make our night feel extra special, drinks were strong, service was prompt and the live music was a great bonus!
We had the BEST experience at The Red Piano thanks to our amazing server, Gigi! From the moment we sat down, she made us feel so welcome and taken care of. She was warm, attentive, and had such a great energy that made the whole night even more fun. Gigi gave great recommendations, always checked in at the right times, and somehow managed to make us feel like VIPs even though the place was busy.
Best entertainment bar in Santa Barbara. Just had a great weekend with Cliff and Susan guest entertainers phenomenal. This bar probably has 3 to 4 bachelorette parties. Every it is busy ratio of girls get your groove on karaoke sing with the bar and Natalie is a bartending machine she's in the cowboy hat love this place.
Best entertainment in SB the Red Piano Bar!!! every night talented entertainers and every month there is guest entertainers. Great beautiful servers behind the bar, Natalie is the best server with a beautiful smile making everyone feel special VIP!!!! Yee Haw thanks Again Natalie and staff.
Came here for cocktails & the entertainment, after dinner (elsewhere), so did not order any food. The bartenders were super busy but still managed to be attentive! The vibe was lively, very fun, and very upbeat! We were amazed at the non-stop piano-playing! If you are looking for late-night fun in Santa Barbara, be sure to stop in to The Red Piano!
Good lighting / great ambience. Performers on this particular night left a little to be desired, but were still solid entertainment. I think what was lacking was more enthusiasm from the audience. Definitely a worthwhile stop on State Street and I’m looking forward to checking out more artists in the future. Excellent and attentive service from the wait staff!!! The French Margarita was delicious!
Bartender Very detached and not at all attentive or personable. We felt that we were not welcome. Never acknowledged or said hello. Realize she an alone but only 4 other people in the bar. Music was great!!
One of the more hopping spots in SB for a Thursday. Definitely a few folks who just yell at the piano player thinking $5 will get them their songs played. Felt bad for Ivy. Overall was a good spot that quieted down early and was a solid stop on our SB bday tour.
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519 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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