Old Fashioned Lounge
Santa Barbara
, California
1298 Las Positas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Elings Park has a kind of scale that changes how a wedding feels. You are up above the city, looking out over Santa Barbara with the coastline stretching off in the distance, and everything immediately feels a little more open, a little more alive, a little less contained. This is not the sort of venue that depends on walls or ornate interiors to create atmosphere. The setting does that on its own. Wind through the grass, sunset over the ocean, wide skies, and room for a celebration to breathe. For couples who want a wedding that feels scenic, relaxed, and unmistakably Santa Barbara, Elings Park offers a backdrop that does a lot of the emotional heavy lifting.
Old Fashioned Lounge provides mobile bartending services at Elings Park with that exact type of event in mind. Large outdoor venues need more than a good-looking bar. They need a service plan that actually works in real space, with real guest movement, and without turning one side of the lawn into a line of people waiting for drinks. We build our bar setup around accessibility, pace, and the practical rhythm of an outdoor celebration so the service stays smooth even when the event footprint is broad and the guest count climbs.
This venue also invites a more relaxed but still refined beverage experience. A crisp cocktail in hand while guests take in the ocean view feels right here. So does a strong beer and wine program, a signature menu built for warm coastal weather, or even espresso service later in the night once the air cools down and the dancing picks up. Our job is to make the bar feel like a natural extension of the hilltop setting—clean, organized, visually sharp, and easy for guests to enjoy from cocktail hour through the reception.
Venue Name
Elings Park
Region
Venue Type
Hilltop Outdoor Wedding Venue & Private Event Park
Guest Capacity
Up to 300 guests
Indoor / Outdoor
Outdoor
Venue Website
Elings Park is one of those venues where logistics matter more than couples realize at first. Open landscapes are beautiful, but they also require smart planning. Where the bar goes, how guests access it, how the service integrates with tenting or reception layouts, and how the staff moves through the space all have a direct effect on the experience.
That is why Old Fashioned Lounge is such a strong fit here. We are comfortable building service plans for outdoor weddings where the event is spread across a larger footprint and the setup has to work hard without looking overbuilt. We consider guest count, lawn layout, ceremony transitions, and overall traffic flow before recommending bar placement and staffing.
We also coordinate directly with planners and venue staff to make sure setup, service timing, and breakdown all stay aligned with the bigger event plan. At a place like Elings Park, good bartending is not just about making drinks. It is about helping the whole celebration feel easier, more polished, and more enjoyable for everyone on site.
Signature cocktail programs
Full bar service
Wine and beer service
Specialty mocktails
Espresso and coffee service
Tailored mobile bar installations
I’m Dave
the owner
I started Old Fashioned Lounge because I love great hospitality and serving people well. Weddings are special, and it’s an honor to be part of them. We’ll show up prepared, work hard, and create a bar experience you’ll remember.