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Traditional Irish dishes and drinks served in a cozy brick-walled pub with pool tables, darts, and live music in Santa Barbara.

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Experience authentic Irish dishes, craft beers, pool tables, and live music nightly at Dargan's, a cozy pub in Santa Barbara.

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Dargan's offers a warm Irish pub atmosphere with hearty traditional fare, a broad drink menu, and pool and darts for entertainment. Guests can enjoy live music and occasional karaoke in a brick-walled space with a casual vibe and late hours every day of the week.

Happy hour runs weekdays from 3 PM to 6 PM, and the venue welcomes reservations while maintaining a relaxed and friendly environment without a strict dress code.

What's Included:

    🍺 Broad selection of beers and Irish whiskeys
    🍽️ Traditional Irish dishes like fish & chips and shepherd's pie
    🎱 Pool tables and darts for entertainment
    🎀 Live music and karaoke nights
    πŸ”₯ Cozy brick interior with fireplace

Important Information:

    Age Policy: None specified
    Reservations: Accepted
    Parking: City parking lot beside the pub, free street parking, paid parking garage

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πŸ“ Local Insights

🍻 Weekday Happy Hour: Enjoy discounted drinks and bar snacks Monday to Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM; closed on weekends for happy hour.

🎱 Pool Table Priority: There is a waiting list for pool tables; it's best to ask bartenders early in the evening to avoid conflicts.

🎀 Karaoke Nights: Karaoke is popular but sound levels can be inconsistent; catch it midweek for a fun night out.

🎢 Live Music Vibe: The jukebox is sometimes controlled by staff who curate the playlist, so jukebox credits may not always work as expected.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 11:30 AM–2:00 AM

Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2:00 AM

Wednesday: 11:30 AM–2:00 AM

Thursday: 11:30 AM–2:00 AM

Friday: 11:30 AM–2:00 AM

Saturday: 11:30 AM–2:00 AM

Sunday: 11:30 AM–2:00 AM

πŸ‘‰ Best For

Groups, families, casual drinkers, live music fans

Dargan's

18 E Ortega St
,
Santa Barbara
,
CA
93101

Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Dargan's is praised for its authentic Irish food, great beer selection, and a lively atmosphere with pool tables and live music. Many enjoy the welcoming staff and casual vibe. Some negative reviews cite occasional rude service, karaoke sound issues, and disputes over pool table use and jukebox control.

Last updated on

January 9th, 2026

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What You'll Find

Irish Beers on Tap; Classic Cocktails; Pool Tables; Darts; Live Music; Karaoke; Fireplace; Outdoor Seating; Wi-Fi; Bar Seating; Happy Hour; Late-Night Food; Family Friendly; Pet Friendly

πŸ“† Best Times to Visit

Visit weekdays during happy hour from 3 PM–6 PM for deals; expect peak crowds late evenings Thursday to Saturday with live music and pool table demand.
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