The James Joyce ★ 3.5
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.
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Santa Barbara's nightlife keeps pub hours. The James Joyce, the city's original Irish pub since 1996, runs live music six nights a week with pints until 2am, and The Press Room on Ortega Street is the town's English-style Premier League headquarters. SOhO stacks nightly blues, funk and reggae above Victoria Court, while Sandbar turns lower State Street into a late-night tequila bar.
SOhO Restaurant and Music Club ★ 3.8
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.
The Press Room ★ 3.2
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.
Sandbar Cocina y Tequila ★ 3.1
Mexican restaurant and late-night tequila bar on lower State Street. Elevated tacos, seafood enchiladas. Reopened June 2026 after full renovation.
The James Joyce ★ 3.5
Santa Barbara's original Irish pub since 1996 with live music six nights a week. 30,000-song jukebox, pool, darts, sidewalk patio. Pints until 02:00.
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The Press Room ★ 3.2
Long-running English-style pub on Ortega Street open until 02:00. The go-to for Premier League football in Santa Barbara. Dog-friendly, no-frills.
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