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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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
- 20–60 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
- $750/hr - 3-hour minimum (plus tax & gratuity)
- 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.
Events start at $750/hr with a 3-hour minimum (plus tax and gratuity). Most buyouts successfully hit the minimum — so the room is essentially free. Submit the form below for an exact quote.
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?
- Events start at $750/hr with a 3-hour minimum. Most buyouts successfully hit the minimum spend, so the room is essentially free — you're just paying for what your guests eat and drink. Submit the inquiry form for an exact quote.
- 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.
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