Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez: what to know before you go

Maverick Saloon at a glance

Hours

Sun–Thu 11am–midnight; Fri–Sat 11am–2am

Address

3687 Sagunto St, Suite D, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Phone

(805) 686-4785

Music

Bands most Fri & Sat nights; Tales from the Tavern concerts in spring and fall

Weekly

Mon Industry Night 9pm–1am · Tue Taco Tuesday, two-step 6–7:30pm, karaoke 8pm · Thu Tomahawk Thursday, open mic 8:30pm · line dance 6–8pm most Saturdays

Food

Full menu from 11am; burgers $20–26; kids' meals $9–10

Shuttle

None published on its site

What's happening at the Maverick Saloon?

From the saloon's own calendar. Weekend shows are bands in the dance hall, and line dance lessons ($10) at 6pm run on most Saturdays; the calendar lists them separately.

Lineups change; the live list is on mavericksaloon.com. See every stage this week in live music in the Santa Ynez Valley.

What happens each night of the week?

Monday: Industry Night, 9pm to 1am. Tuesday: Taco Tuesday ($3 tacos), two-step lessons 6 to 7:30pm ($15), karaoke 8pm to midnight. Thursday: Tomahawk Thursday, a $75 tomahawk platter, and open mic 8:30 to 11:30pm. Saturday: line dance lessons 6 to 8pm ($10) most Saturdays (check the calendar), then a band. Sunday: the Sunday Roundup, with all-day specials (a tri-tip sandwich, a Tito's Bloody Mary deal and cheaper Figueroa Mountain drafts) and happy hour from 3 to 6pm.

What does the Maverick Saloon serve?

Bar food served from 11am. On its menu: burgers $20 to $26, a Tomahawk platter at $90 (or $75 on Tomahawk Thursday), $3 tacos on Tuesday and a Maverick Mule at $12. There's a "Lil' Mavericks" kids' section at $9 to $10, and a private-event menu for groups of 20 or more. Prices change; the current menu is on its site.

Can you bring kids to the Maverick Saloon?

The menu has a kids' section, so families do eat here in the daytime. The saloon doesn't publish an age policy for the evening or for shows, so call (805) 686-4785 before bringing children at night, and don't count on an all-ages rule for shows.

What's the history of the Maverick Saloon?

The saloon's own history page says there have been taverns on Sagunto Street since 1906. In 1963 the Thompson family bought the lots and named the bar after the James Garner TV western Maverick. The barn next door was built around 1968 as Lulubelle's Restaurant and became the saloon's dance hall in 1992. In the 1990s its Nashville2You series brought acts including Sugarland and Dierks Bentley, and the "Tales from the Tavern" songwriter series still runs each spring and fall. Look up: the ceiling is covered in signed dollar bills.

Where can I see photos and reviews?

For pictures of the dance hall and the bands, see the saloon's own Instagram, @mavericksaloonsy, and its site. We don't republish photos or reviews from Yelp, Google or Tripadvisor. What we can tell you from the published facts: it's a cash-on-the-ceiling, boots-welcome roadhouse, not a cocktail lounge.

How do you get to the Maverick Saloon, and is there a shuttle?

It's on Sagunto Street in downtown Santa Ynez, about a 3-minute drive from Chumash Casino. The saloon doesn't publish a shuttle, so plan a designated driver, a taxi or a rideshare, especially at 2am. Staying in town is easiest: see Santa Ynez hotels.

Good to know

Does the Maverick Saloon serve food? Yes, a full menu from 11am: burgers $20 to $26, a tomahawk platter, $3 tacos on Tuesday and a kids' menu.

Are kids allowed at the Maverick Saloon? It has a kids' menu, but it doesn't publish an age policy for evenings or shows. Call (805) 686-4785 before going at night with children.

Why is it called the Maverick? Per the saloon, the Thompson family named it in 1963 after the James Garner TV western Maverick.

Is this the Maverick Saloon in Norco? No. This page is the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara County. The Norco bar is a different business.

Don’t miss

• Tales from the Tavern brings John McEuen and his circle band on Wed Nov 11, and entry is by ticket only. (2026-10) source

You might also like

• Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn · about 0.3 miles, walkable. Dinner on Sagunto Street, then walk over for the band. Tip: Dinner only, from 5pm nightly. Official site · source
• The Victor · about 0.1 miles, walkable. Live-fire dinner a block away. Tip: Dinner Wed–Sun 5–9pm; reservations highly recommended. Official site · source
• Sunstone Winery · about 7 min drive (2.7 mi). Afternoon tasting before a night out. Tip: Daily 11am–5pm, last seating 4pm. Official site · source

Drive times are without traffic.

Nearby: eat, taste, stay

• Bars in Solvang & the valley: Speakeasy, pub, saloon and the Depot Bar
• Live music this week: Every stage in the valley
• Santa Ynez restaurants: Dinner before the show
• Santa Ynez hotels: Skip the drive home

Quick answers

What are the Maverick Saloon's hours?

Open daily from 11am: until midnight Sunday to Thursday and until 2am on Friday and Saturday, per its own site.

Is the Maverick Saloon open now?

It opens at 11am every day, so from late morning on any day, yes, until midnight (2am Friday and Saturday). Holidays can differ; check its site.

Does the Maverick Saloon have live music?

Yes. Bands play most Friday and Saturday nights, there is open mic on Thursday and karaoke on Tuesday, and the Tales from the Tavern concert series runs in spring and fall.

Does the Maverick Saloon have a shuttle?

Not that it publishes. Plan a driver, taxi or rideshare, or stay in Santa Ynez.