So Long Mel's

Sad but true. The late night, early morning dive bar that remained as a sole hold out as an original Santa Barbara institution within Paseo Nuevo has closed its doors for good.
Mel's bar had been a local Institution since 1963. I loved the fact they served Guinness on tap and always welcomed you at any hour of the night or morning. Bloody Mary's flowed freely yesterday as hundred's of patrons had one last drink at their old haunting ground. Mel's will be missed.

http://www.santabarbara.com/nightlife/club_view.asp?club_bar_key=18

http://www.independent.com/news/2008/jul/09/last-call-mels-lounge/