The Speakeasy at the legendary San Ysidro Ranch, a Ty Warner Property in Montecito, California, has been named one of the best hotel bars in the world as part of the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Hotel Star Bar Awards. As one of only five bars in the United States to receive this distinction, the honor further cements San Ysidro Ranch’s icon status as one of the world’s most celebrated luxury boutique hotels, adding to an impressive list of accolades spanning the MICHELIN Guide, The World’s 50 Best Hotels, Forbes 5-Star Award, Boutique Hotel Awards’ Best Romantic Hotel, Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List, and many more.
Tucked behind a discreet door just beneath the renowned Stonehouse Restaurant, The Speakeasy transports guests to a moody, jazz-infused hideaway where vintage glamour meets modern indulgence. The intimate space pays homage to iconic speakeasies around the world through expertly crafted cocktails, ultra-rare spirits, and distinctive tableside presentations for a touch of theatrical flair. Noteworthy highlights include the exceptionally rare Glenturret 50-Year-Old Highland Single Malt housed in a striking Lalique black crystal decanter, which is the only bottle available for tasting in North America (costing $12,000 for 1 oz!); the Macallan M Trio; and Balvenie DCS Chapter Four Series, a rare whiskey collection available exclusively at San Ysidro Ranch. For an unforgettable show, the interactive absinthe service includes a ceremonious component with a traditional tableside fountain.
New for the summer, The Speakeasy has debuted an inventive new cocktail menu featuring everything from a ceremonial-grade Matcha Mar-Tea-Ni to an elevated tableside martini service, reflecting the growing demand for experience-driven drinking rituals.
Beyond The Speakeasy, guests at San Ysidro Ranch can explore 550 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds and gardens, retreat to one of 38 vine-covered cottages, enjoy a renowned wine program and a 16,000-bottle Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning wine cellar with a hidden tasting room, dine at the Stonehouse Restaurant, or unwind at the storybook-inspired Salon & Spa.
