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    O'Malleys Bar

    2.8 (204 reviews)
    ModerateSports Bars
    Open 12:30 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Very loud
    Good for groups

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    Ann D.

    The music/ dj is pretty good. My Paloma was good. The smug face of the bouncer was hilarious. Service was great at the bar. I would not eat here ever. No food.

    TVs outside
    Douglas M.

    I know, I know.... People might be shocked to see that O'Malley's gets a five star rating from me. More on that later. O'Malley's is hard to categorize which I believe is the reason it is not carrying a higher Yelp rating. I would describe it as a "neighborhood bar located at ground zero of tourist central". Some would call it a dive bar, it isn't. I am a bit of a dive bar connoisseur and O'Malley's falls short or more accurately elevates above the standard of dive bar. Mostly for the lack of bar flys sitting at the counter at 11:00am. They have an amazing team, many who have worked here for years and are loved by SB locals. Duane and Katie are fabulous and today as I write this Haley is working! She just made me an amazing margarita. Now, why five stars? Because I come here so freakin' much. How could I ever knock off a star for a place I frequent many times in a month. SB falls short in the sports bar department and O'Malleys has TV's in abundance! Inside, on the patio and now out front on State Street. Whether you love football, Dodger games or European Soccer they have it on. If you are visiting SB you might have noticed it is not uncommon to pay $16 for a drink, not O'Malley's, I don't know how many times I got my bill and said "we ordered five drinks" and heard them respond "yes, they are all on there". As a tourist you might find O'Malley's to be a little unkept for the fancy SB vibe you are used to, but come back on your next visit, and then your next. I'm sure you will embrace it as I do.

    David B.

    Totally recommend this place if you're looking to post up at one place or if you're doing a pub crawl. Staff and ambiance are exceptional

    Gin and Tonic featuring Cleo, a locally owned Gin!
    Brennan C.

    Popped in for a quick drink, and I was greeted with such warm and welcoming service by the bartender Duane. He was super nice, kind, informative, and made my bleh day much better. Thank you Duane! Anyone visiting SB check this place out, right on state street and great vibes inside!

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    Haley has great customer service, even when she had a full bar of customers she was still attentive and always had good energy

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    Such a fun vibe! Came in friday for drinks, lynette was so helpful and attentive. Definitely will be back!

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