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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4.0175 reviews
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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...

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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.

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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...

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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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Kristina M.
10/8/2023

My go-to spot for karaoke on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The staff are so friendly and kind, they take care of you well. Besides having karaoke, they also have darts and a pool table in the back...

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