Wedding Welcome Receptions
The night before the big day. Your whole crew, one room. We've hosted plenty of wedding welcome parties and know how to make it feel like yours.
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Most Unique Event Venue.
6 to 200 guests. Semi-private tables or full venue buyout. Vintage Skee-Ball, craft cocktails, a photo booth, and a full kitchen. Downtown Santa Barbara. Dog-friendly. Available for weddings, bachelorettes, birthdays, and corporate events.
- 6 to 200 guests
- Semi-private or full buyout
- Full craft bar
- Dog-friendly
- Downtown Santa Barbara
- Reply within 24 hours
Every kind of group.
One room that fits them all.
Bachelorette Parties
Private bar, Skee-Ball lanes, a photo booth, and a group that stays together all night. We're built for this.
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Birthday Celebrations
Semi-private tables or full venue buyout. Bring 10 people or 200. The birthday person will remember this one.
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Corporate Happy Hours
Vintage games, craft cocktails, and a room that doesn't feel like a conference room. Good for team-building, client events, and company milestones.
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Large Group Reservations
6 to 200 people. Semi-private table sections or full venue buyout. We'll figure out what fits your group.
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Dog Birthday Parties
Yes, really. Dog menu, dog beds, dog highchairs for small dogs. Your dog gets a treat before you get a menu.
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The night before, or the night of.
Welcome parties are usually semi-private - 20 to 120 guests, passed snacks, drinks, and every game in the room running all night. Starts at a $500 food and beverage minimum. Thursday and Friday are most common, but we'll open any night for a full buyout, including nights we're normally closed.
Want a seated dinner? That takes a full private buyout - 100 to 175 guests.
After the reception, we're open until midnight Friday and Saturday. Your people walk over, keep going, and nobody has to figure out where to go next.
Book up to a year out.
Inquire about your wedding event ->See it for yourself.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything you need is already here.
- Full venue exclusive use, no outside guests
- All games: skee ball, shuffleboard, and more
- Dog-friendly patio
- Full bar with craft cocktails and custom drink packages
- Kitchen access through our sister property The Cruisery
- Dedicated event coordinator from inquiry to close
CAPACITY
Right-sized for your group.
- Full Venue Buyout
- Up to 200 guests
- Semi-Private Section
- 20–120 guests
- Patio Only
- Up to 40 guests
Everything is already here.
You just show up.
Games, a full kitchen, a craft cocktail bar, and a staff that knows how to run a party. No DJ to rent, no caterer to find, no entertainment to figure out.
Get in Touch- Capacity
- Up to 200 guests
- Options
- Semi-private tables or full buyout
- Games
- Skee-Ball, shuffleboard, ping pong, photo booth
- Bar
- Full craft cocktail bar + frosé wall
- Food
- Full kitchen - wings, burgers, tacos, flatbreads
- Dog Friendly
- In-house baked treats daily, full dog menu, dog beds, dog highchairs, dog birthdays
- Location
- Downtown Santa Barbara, 12 W Haley St
- Starting Rate
- From $750/hr, 3-hour minimum, plus tax and gratuity. Final rate depends on date and time.
- Most buyouts
- Successfully hit the minimum - the room is essentially free
- Exact Pricing
- Fill out the inquiry form below for your event type
What guests say.
Wedding
"The Unbearable Skee Lodge at The Cruisery was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the open and easy communication with the staff, to the awesome welcoming lodge vibe, everything was exactly what we wanted. Our guests felt right at home, and raved about the amazing food and drinks."
Wedding Welcome Reception
"Unbearable was the perfect spot for our welcome wedding reception! The service was exceptional — the staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure every guest had everything they needed. We called a few weeks prior to let them know a group of 40 were coming, and they were well staffed and prepared. Plenty of room to mingle, great drinks, and the games kept everyone entertained. Such a great way to kick off our wedding weekend."
Wedding Party (60 guests)
"Shoutout to the bartender Jasmine who was working when we came in with a large wedding party unannounced. She was already dealing with a big reservation when we waltzed in with about 60 thirsty people and handled the oncoming hordes all by herself with efficiency and class. Excellent food coming from the same kitchen as The Cruisery next door, and a super fun atmosphere with ping pong, skee ball, and a bunch of other games."
Let's make it happen.
Private buyouts start at $750 per hour with a three-hour minimum. Final pricing depends on the date and time — tell us what you're planning and we'll send exact numbers.
Fill out the form below for exact pricing on your event type. We'll get back to you.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions about booking.
- Can I rent out the whole bar?
- Yes. We offer full venue buyouts for up to 200 guests. The buyout includes the full bar, all games, the patio, and kitchen.
- How many people can Unbearable accommodate for a private event?
- Unbearable Skee Lodge can accommodate up to 200 guests for a full venue buyout in Santa Barbara. We handle corporate parties, milestone birthdays, bachelorette parties, team events, and more.
- How far in advance do I need to book?
- For full buyouts of 50+ guests, we recommend 3–4 weeks minimum. Smaller semi-private sections can often be arranged with 1–2 weeks' notice.
- What events do you host?
- Corporate parties, bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, team events, rehearsal dinners, graduation parties, holiday parties, and more.
- How do I book a private event at Unbearable?
- Fill out the inquiry form on this page or email events@thecruisery.com or call (805) 729-3553. We respond to all event inquiries within one business day and will send you an exact quote.
- Is Unbearable available for bachelorette parties and group nights out?
- Yes. Unbearable is a popular Santa Barbara venue for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, and group nights out. Our games, patio, and craft cocktail program make it a unique alternative to standard bar crawls. Full buyouts and semi-private sections are both available.
- Can I bring my dog?
- Yes. The patio is dog-friendly for buyouts and semi-private events.
- What does it cost to rent out Unbearable?
- Full venue buyouts start at $750 per hour with a three-hour minimum, plus tax and gratuity. The final rate depends on the date and time. Semi-private sections for 20 or more guests start at a $500 food and beverage minimum. Email events@thecruisery.com or call (805) 729-3553 for exact pricing on your date.
- Is a deposit required?
- Yes. Semi-private events require a 25% non-refundable deposit to hold your date. Full private buyouts require a 50% non-refundable deposit. Deposits can be paid by check or credit card.
- Can I book a wedding welcome party at Unbearable?
- Yes. Welcome parties are usually semi-private for 20 to 120 guests, starting at a $500 food and beverage minimum, with passed snacks and drinks. Thursday and Friday are most common, but we will open on any night for a full buyout. Seated dinners require a full private buyout, which holds 100 to 175 guests.
- Do you host wedding after-parties?
- Yes. We are open until midnight on Friday and Saturday, so wedding parties can come straight from the reception. Full bar, all games, and the patio are available until close.
- How far in advance can I book a wedding event?
- We accept wedding bookings up to a year in advance. For full venue buyouts we recommend booking at least three to four weeks out, and earlier for peak wedding season.
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