In addition to Santa Barbara wine tasting, the region is also full of bars. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your preference), many of them cater to crowds of students from the nearby university. Thursday nights are the official college night of downtown bars at which time the drinks are particularly cheap. Really any bar on lower State Street is Fun on Thursday nights to relive those college days.
Rooftop Bar at Canary Hotel, Carillo St. and Chapala. Top of Canary Hotel. Great sunset bar as you overlook the mountains, the mesa and the harbor. Very nice. Hotel Guests only.
The James Joyce, 513 State Street. (805) 962-2688.� Open 10AM-2AM daily. Yes, it's an Irish pub, or "A Traditional Irish Bar." Free peanuts, a fireplace and dixieland jazz bands on the weekend. Guinness flows freely.
Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant 18 E Ortega St, Sportsbar with Irish music. Good Lambstew.
Santa Barbara Brewing Co. 501 State St., Microbrewery, TVs. Decent food.
Sharkeez, State Street. This sportsbar has a lot of TVs. Well drinks are usually around $1 on Thursdays.
Elsie's, 117 De La Guerra. Neighborhood beer and wine joint with good music. Meet the locals out back in the outdoor smoking area or over rounds of pool inside.
Wilcat Lounge, 15 W Ortega St. Danceclub.
Joe's, State Street. Stiffest drinks on State St. Have a couple at the beginning of the night.
Roy's Carrillo and State. Good "off State St." bar. Serves great food late at night, focus on local ingredients. Price fix menu with everything at around $25.
Bogart's Cafe, 1114 State St #14 (at E Figueroa St), ☎ (805) 965-8001. Tucked away. Serves a good pour. �
SOhO Restaurant and Music Club 1221 State St. Jazz/live music club above Victoria Court.
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