Cold Spring Tavern

Cold Spring Tavern was established as a stagecoach stop in 1865.[1] Originally known as the "Cold Spring Relay Station", it was a horse changeover and meals break station. The tavern is located 20 minutes north of Santa Barbara, California in Cold Spring Canyon, which is about a mile off Highway 154 along Stagecoach Road (in the San Marcos Pass area).

Cold Spring Tavern in 2010.

The tavern serves steak, lamb, venison, duck, and rabbit,.[2]

Recognition

The tavern was chosen as the BEST place for a Romantic Getaway and The Santa Barbara Independent called it "pure MAGIC!"[3] They have been noted as one of the few (if not only) restaurants serving bear.[4]

In 2019 it was featured in a Santa Barbara episode of the Cooking Channel's Man v. Food.

See also

References
  1. Meier, Marcia (November 14, 2010) "Keeping the Old West alive in Santa Ynez Valley" Los Angeles Times
  2. Reynolds, Christopher (Nov 15, 2007). "Cold Spring Tavern". LA Times. Archived from the original on August 21, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
  3. "Cold Spring Tavern". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
  4. "10 Best Editor Review". 10 Best. Archived from the original on 2013-01-16. Retrieved 2008-11-15.


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