SOhO Restaurant and Music Club ★ 3.8
Second-floor live music venue and restaurant on State Street. Nightly blues, funk, rock, reggae sets. California fare, wines. Doors until 02:00.
OrderCalifornia fare, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood
4 late night in Santa Barbara, editor-picked for food open late at the weekend. Where to eat past midnight on a weekend night. All late night in Santa Barbara.
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.
OrderBar snacks, wings
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.
OrderBar snacks
Sandbar Cocina y Tequila ★ 3.1
Late-night Mexican restaurant and tequila bar on lower State Street. Elevated tacos, seafood enchiladas. Reopened June 2026 after full renovation.
OrderTacos, seafood enchiladas, handcrafted margaritas
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