Dean L.
12/12/2025
Stopped by this bar midweek for a nightcap and was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the bartender was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and genuinely cool. He even...
The James Joyce
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513 State St
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
The James Joyce is Santa Barbara's first Irish bar, serving locals and visitors since 1996. With a welcoming atmosphere, patrons can enjoy a pint or two while listening to great live music six nights a week.
Known as a hot spot for Santa Barbara's best local musicians, The James Joyce offers a wide selection of live entertainment. Whether you're looking to relax with a drink or dance to the rhythm, this Irish bar is the place to be.
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George G.
11/6/2025
Just awful. So sad to see an Irish pub in this kind of condition. There are no tables or chairs inside the bar. I'm guessing it's a nightclub for the college kids. Again, just awful on every level.
Stephen P.
10/12/2025
DANGER!!! Do not enter this bar if you have a peanut allergy. There is peanut dust all over the floor and in the air, and there is no signage on the entrance door or the front windows to make that...
Shalini G.
6/3/2024
ooh weee! after a super fun day in Santa Barbara we stumbled across a sign for irish coffee's that drew us into the James Joyce. the floor was sprinkled with sawdust and it was not crowded at...
Aileen P.
4/27/2025
I love this place. Their food is pretty good. Happy Hour deal is good, too. They also have live music. The staff is nice and quick service!
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