Private Rentals & Event Space

Looking for a space to host your next private event or celebration? Located on Anacapa St, Santa Barbara’s “restaurant row”, Gala exudes charm with high ceilings, accordion windows and doors, fresh florals, and the focal point of the restaurant, an open kitchen and built-in installation of found objects, sculptures and art.

When inside Gala you feel like you’re transported to a beautiful cafe somewhere in the Mediterranean.

Enjoy a taste of Spain with European meets Santa Barbara seasonal influence. Sip on impeccable cocktails, hand-selected wine, and craft beer.

(Daytime Private Events Available)

A wooden dining table set with various dishes, drinks, and plants, including a bottle of wine, cocktails, and plates of food.
Table set with various foods and drinks, including a bowl of oysters, a plate of sliced cured meats, a bowl of mixed olives, a bottle of champagne, a glass of champagne, and colorful cocktails with flowers, all on a white tablecloth.
A pink cocktail in a coupe glass on a dark green marble table, with plates of food partially visible around it.
A cozy restaurant interior featuring a white wall with built-in shelves displaying decorative vases, bottles, and books. There is a seating area with cushions and a table.
Interior view of a well-lit room with large wooden-framed windows, a white countertop beneath the windows with plants, glassware, and wine bottles, and wooden chairs lined up along the wall.

Event Space Details

  • Semi-private and full buyout options available

  • Wine available for private events

  • Outdoor patio and indoor seating options available for cocktail parties or seated events

  • Full buyout available up to 116 guests (Inside and Outside)

    • Main Dining- 50ppl (80 Standing)

    • Bar (Inside)- 10ppl

    • Bar (Outside)- 25ppl

    • Patio (Upper)- 33ppl (50 Standing)

    • Patio (Lower)- 33ppl (50 Standing)

  • For filming inquiries, please reach out to events@galasb.com

People dining together at a restaurant during the evening, with lamps and warm lighting creating a cozy atmosphere.
People gather for a dinner at a long table outdoors at night, illuminated by string lights and outdoor lamps, with flags hanging in the background.
Close-up of fresh oysters with shells, some garnished with green chives, and a tray of bright yellow lemons beneath.
Indoor at a dinner event, people mingling and conversing near a patio heater, with a table set for a meal in the foreground, and a window with a sign reading 'GALA' above.
Three cocktails with garnishes on a dark table. The top right cocktail has an orange peel twist and a cherry skewer. The bottom cocktail has a slice of cucumber, edible purple flowers, and chili powder rim. The left drink has lemon and cherry garnish
People celebrating at a dinner party with drinks, a lit candle, and food on the table in a festive setting.
A table filled with various appetizers and drinks, including a bowl of green olives, a bowl of French fries with ketchup, a platter of oysters with lemon wedges, a small bowl of lemon slices, and a cocktail with a straw decorated with a flower, all o
A group of people dining at a restaurant with dim lighting, decorated with elegant lantern-style wall sconces, situated under a curved ceiling. Two waiters are attending to guests at a long table.
A table set with a bowl of mixed olives, a dessert with edible flowers and microgreens, and a drink garnished with lemon, edible flowers, and blue butterfly pea flowers.
People sitting at a long dinner table during a nighttime outdoor gathering, with lit candles and tea lights, decorative flowers, and string lights outside a building with hanging lanterns.
A variety of colorful cocktails on a marble table, including a yellow drink garnished with mint, a black drink with colorful sprinkles, a pink drink with a salted rim, an orange drink, a clear drink with a slice of fruit, and a red drink with a salte
Inside a modern restaurant with wooden accents and a high ceiling, visible furniture includes a long wooden table with black chairs and a smaller round table with chairs. There are plants and bottled drinks near the back, large windows, and contempor
A close-up of a fresh oyster on a bed of ice in a white dish, garnished with a blue edible flower.
People socializing in a restaurant or cafe with large glass doors and a 'CALA' sign on the glass. Some people are standing and conversing, with tables set with glasses and napkins nearby. Outdoor scenery includes palm trees and buildings.
A close-up of a classic cocktail glass filled with a clear cocktail, garnished with green olives on a toothpick, with condensation on the outside of the glass. In the background, there are plates of snacks including potato chips, ketchup, some green
An interior view of a room with a stone wall and framed artwork, featuring a colorful painting of a woman with blonde hair sitting in a chair holding a book. The room has soft lighting, candles on a table, and some greenery in the foreground.
A platter of raw oysters on ice garnished with lemon wedges, accompanied by green microgreens, with a bowl of mixed olives, a cocktail with flowers, and croquettes on separate plates, all on a dark green textured surface.