Cold Spring Tavern

Coordinates: 34°31′24″N 119°50′07″W / 34.523315°N 119.835408°W Cold Spring Tavern was established as a stagecoach stop in 1865.[1] Originally known as the "Cold Spring Relay Station", it was a place to change horses and allow travelers to rest and enjoy a meal. It has been featured on national television several times.

Cold Spring Tavern in 2010.

The tavern serves steak, lamb, venison, duck, and rabbit,[2] and kangaroo. Controversially, it served lion for a brief period in 1998. 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).

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]

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. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
  3. ↑ "Cold Spring Tavern". The Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
  4. ↑ "10 Best Editor Review". 10 Best. Retrieved 2008-11-15.

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