The James Joyce is a bar in Downtown Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara's original Irish pub since 1996. Live music six nights a week, pints until 02:00. 30,000-song jukebox, pool, darts, sidewalk patio.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Food program: Bar snacks, wings
Address: 513 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Live music venue and restaurant on the second floor of Victoria Court. Nightly blues, funk, rock, reggae. California fare and wines. Open to 02:00.
Signature drink: California wines by the glass
Food: California fare, fresh seafood, gourmet pizza
English-style pub on Ortega Street open until 02:00. The go-to for Premier League football in Santa Barbara. Dog-friendly, no-frills, genuine local crowd.
Signature drink: UK and domestic ales
Food: Limited bar snacks
Mexican restaurant and late-night tequila bar on lower State Street. Elevated tacos, seafood enchiladas. Reopened June 2026 after full renovation.
Signature drink: Handcrafted margaritas and mezcal cocktails
Food: Elevated street tacos, seafood enchiladas
Live music venue and restaurant on the second floor of Victoria Court. Nightly blues, funk, rock, reggae. California fare and wines. Open to 02:00.
Signature drink: California wines by the glass
Food: California fare, fresh seafood, gourmet pizza
English-style pub on Ortega Street open until 02:00. The go-to for Premier League football in Santa Barbara. Dog-friendly, no-frills, genuine local crowd.
Signature drink: UK and domestic ales
Food: Limited bar snacks
Mexican restaurant and late-night tequila bar on lower State Street. Elevated tacos, seafood enchiladas. Reopened June 2026 after full renovation.
Signature drink: Handcrafted margaritas and mezcal cocktails
Food: Elevated street tacos, seafood enchiladas
