Johnny's Bar & Grill

Thee best dive bar, local watering hole, place of gathering or whatever you want to call it. The…read moreShamrock delivers! Always a great place to visit any time of day with guaranteed vibes. The bartenders are very friendly and the drink prices are very reasonable. They carry quite the variety with some specialty beers that hard to find on tap. A must visit especially on Tuesday Karaoke nights!

I grew up in this town but wasn't of age to drink in a bar before I left but when I come back I try…read moreto look up lgbtq friendly bars in this town. I came across this one and the vibe was so lively and the bartender was very friendly and telling me the many name changes the establishment has gone through. Definitely worth a return visit. Also a good Pokémon hangout.

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Old Kings Road

3.8(105 reviews)

46.2 mi

I wish I could give this place more stars, their bartender Jenna was OUTSTANDING!!…read moreI got engaged about an hour before we went here & Jenna spoiled us! She made sure we were never without a drink or a chat and she let me try Fernet-Branca, wow! I thought it was going to be horrible, it wasn't! And this place looks like a pub I frequent in London, I loved it. Again, thank you Jenna for making my special day even more specialer!! LOL I will absolutely, 100% go back!

They don't respect the alcohol limits. Today I had a terrible experience. I went to pick up my…read moreboyfriend, who was already drunk, and the bartender, knowing that the alcohol level was already high and that he shouldn't have sold him any more drinks, did so anyway. A man even bought drinks for my boyfriend, and I told him not to! The man got furious and started yelling at me. I recorded him, the bartender, and the bar staff too! I had to leave the place. I would like to file a report!Four months ago, the same thing happened! My boyfriend ordered some tequila shots, and I put my hand over the glasses to stop him from getting them. I told him he couldn't see the alcohol level, and the bartender got angry. I told him it was illegal to serve them like that! He didn't get them, but I had to intervene; otherwise, he would have gotten more drinks!

The bar

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McCarthy's Irish Pub

3.6(158 reviews)

45.6 mi

What a great place. Bartenders were friendly and fast. All of them were working in high speed…read more A locals place. Everyone seemed to know everyone.

McCarthy's is our local dive bar! I say dive bar with everything that comes with it, which you can…read moreread about the other reviews. They're kind enough to allow a local Autism benefit to take place on their outdoor patio. Crawtism benefits kids with autism. Our local founder Michael McGee has been hosting it for 19 years Many of the people that attend were participants in the late great San Luis Obispo Mardi Gras festival, so there's a lot of camaraderie. There were also a lot of new faces students and locals who have taken up frequenting McCarthy's. The food was hot and earthy, a great Jambalaya served in bowls. The crawfish was the star of the show, with the rosy red beasties arriving hot from the pot, steamed and juicy. Corn, potatoes, and bread came with the crawfish. It was fun to watch the attendees learn to eat the little crustaceans, everyone expressing their delight in the seafood. This was truly a wonderful celebration with a great heart and soul. We're looking forward to celebrating many more years in the future!

Do lively bar & good beer

Cheers

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The Boardroom

4.2(345 reviews)

36.0 mi

Quintessential beach bar adjacent to the pier. Super friendly vibe that might be described as…read moreelevated dive bar. Great choices for beer and really good food. Wish we lived closer because this would be a regular place for because of quality and value. Cheers!

Love Steve! We were in town Thursday-Monday and this was the first and best place we found he made…read moreus feel like family our first hour there Super friendly atmosphere, I've never experienced anything like it and I'm a bartender myself. Him and all the regulars here were amazing and they were super cool w my dog so that meant a lot to me. Thanks Steve we shall see you next time man, never change!

A custom Boardroom burger!

Sunsets from our windows

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Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant

4.0(377 reviews)

46.1 mi

Great service. Love the vibe. And the food is great!!…read more Great cocktails If you in Santa Barbra check It out it's a lovely place for nice mid day drink and some food.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Surprisingly spacious, with good food…read more The hubby and I decided to stop here for lunch on our way up to Sara Barbara. We'd considered several other places in the area but some pub grub sounded good. It was a Wednesday and it was pretty deserted when we walked in. We were surprised by how large the space was--the front area had a bar and several pool tables, and the back area had another bar, lots of seating, and a stage. It must get pretty lively in the evenings. As with most pubs there weren't a ton of vegetarian options on the menu, so we were surprised but intrigued to see a plant-based shepherds pie on the menu. We decided to share that and a cup of potato leek soup. Both items were great--we highly recommend! Our server was genial and the prices were ok. It was definitely a fine lunch stop for us.

Irish whiskey burger and fries

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Jimmy's Pub

4.0(118 reviews)

70.0 mi

We were staying on the property and after trying the brunch, this was super close (literally next…read moredoor)! Food Fennel sausage: we ordered the fennel sausage which is white sauce pizza. Hamburger and fries: The burger was really good and the skinny fries? So good with ranch. Recommend. Margherita pizza was delicious. Get this. Maybe add sausage for added protein. Ice cream cookie dessert: Love the ice cream on the warm cookie dessert. Salsa and guacamole chips: Delightfully crispy and flaky. Amazing to sit outside overlooking the golf course. We enjoyed this more than The Oak. The service was also casual and friendly.

Perfection !!!! The ambiance The food The service was just perfection…read more We had lunch with friends here Sunday afternoon and loved every minute of out time here. Beautiful scenery and delicious lunch what more can you ask for. The Customer service was friendly and attentive. The fish tacos I ordered were so good, probably the best one ever. My husband got the smash burger and loved it. I had a bite of course and it was amazing. My friend got the shredded beef tacos and again amazing ,,, the French fries were made perfectly. No bad oil taste, crispy goodness. The appetizer we ordered came with a big warm puffy bread. Soooo good. Labneh and roaster pepper dip. We enjoyed every bite and dip. Overall a wonderful place to eat at when in Ojai. Specially if you are staying at the hotel. I can't wait to go back and order the fish tacos again. And a burger. lol

Jimmy's Pub Smash Burger

Eggplant spread

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Lavender lemonade

Ojai Pub

4.1(105 reviews)

70.9 mi

Stumbled in for a bit of A/C and a snack as we were walking back to our AirBnB and I'm so glad we…read moredid! Ya'll .... The bratwursts are insanely good. The margaritas are some of the best I've had. Everything is super fresh down to the house made syrups for the cocktails. I walked to the bathroom and peeped some tomatoes under a grow light in the back. Not sure what they were for but definitely a testament to freshness haha. Stop by when you're in Ojai, you won't regret it!!!

Four of us walked to the bar to have some drinks and an appetizer. I was very excited at first,…read morebecause the vibe in there is unique and I loved the way it looked inside. The wait/bar staff were rude and a little gruff. The drinks took forever and we ended up just paying and leaving before the appetizer even came out. They were not busy. As a former restaurant manager, I will say that anyone can work behind a bar, but not everyone should. Those employees need to brush up on what good service is, because that's pretty important if you're working in the service industry...

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The Perch In The Pines

4.4(147 reviews)

75.0 mi

The best food on the mountain hand down. It's not even close. They have DELICIOUS food and great…read morecocktails. My fiancé and I moved here about 2 years ago and quickly became regulars. We love our South African flatbread when it's available or the bountiful salad. Honestly all of their food is TOP NOTCH so you can't go wrong. Luce the owner and his wife Angie work so hard to keep this place going, they are the best! Monet is often behind the bar and she makes a GREAT cocktail. Really can't praise them enough. They always have great events and or live acts that bring the house down, it's always a great vibe there and amazing views if you catch them during the day. Make sure to stop by!

The view from the upstairs deck onto the golf course was gorgeous. Service was fine, except that I…read morehad to order and pay inside at the bar while the locals seemed to have their orders taken at their table. The food was very salty. I had a few fries but could not eat most of them, they were coated with salt. The grilled cheese was made with sourdough and a bit less salty. Overall though, I was disappointed with the food. The complimentary water was chlorinated and undrinkable.

Guitar

Berry Bramble

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A little keepsake from Luce the bartender's hometown

McGarry's Irish Pub

3.7(45 reviews)

91.6 mi

I just don't know what it is about this bar that I'm not feeling. I feel as though it just isn't…read moremeant for me. I don't feel like I fit in here at all and I've given it quite a few chances. It may be the clientele that makes me feel this way or maybe the atmosphere. It's so freaking dark in here also. I didn't even have a drink when we got there so I can't review them but this bar is a total GuyDudeBro bar. If that's your thing, then you'll love it.

Place to sit outdoors. Drinks are a bit overpriced yet they do have specials. Live bands…read moreoccasionally and Karaoke once a week. You can smoke 'em if got 'em outside too!

Guinness in a plastic cup

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A Sing-A-Long, South of Green Acres, "The Place to Be."

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Rams A.

4 years ago

So we discovered this hidden gem about a year ago and have already stopped by 5 times. We live three hours away!!! LOL So that says it all! Staff is A+! Food is classic but done so so well. We always get the bacon cheese burger. It's one of those burgers that's cooked to order. Meat, cheese and bacon are fresh and hot. The veggie toppings are crispy and cold. It's perfection! Sides are awesome, we try a different one every time. Can't praise this place enough! read more

Courtenay S.

8 years ago

This place is great!!!! We have friends that come into town every week from Santa Barbara just for burger night. The staff is amazing and they have done everything to turn that place around. Highly recommend stopping in .. read more

Trisha P.

360

100

8 months ago

Lovin the food here!! The staff are very friendly and professional!! Love that there's outdoor dining where you can hang out and enjoy the sunshine read more

Jeffrey W.

12 years ago

Way to crowded just a punch of punk kids. Not really a bar more of a really small shirt night club. No thank you I'll go to a big boy bar

Chase M.

2 years ago

Terrible! Terrible first wasn't allowed in lady is crazy then someone attacked me they covered for him 1 star all day

Jeff W.

11 years ago

It's the worst bar in town. Buch of wild immature adults. Reminds me of kids. Not a good environment.

Sam

2 years ago

Terrible experience. Will not be coming here again. Not a pleasant atmosphere whatsoever.

Joanna N.

14 years ago

Junior cooks some excellent food. I like going there during the day.

Travis P.

14 years ago

Soooo fun!

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