We had a good time here, so I'm shocked at the negative reviews. Security out front was super chill. Not too chill, they still did their jobs and ID'd us of course. One of my turnoffs for going out is when security is overly mean and intimidating, but that didn't happen here! Drinks were strong. Even if the prices are a bit steep they didn't skimp out on our drinks, I couldn't even finish mine! I was a little thrown off though how the receipt didn't have specific itemized prices it's all just one price. I have trust issues and I always wonder if places wrongfully charge me, so I always check the receipt to make sure things add up! Too bad I couldn't do that here. Two drinks in the photo were $32 all together before tip which seemed a little steep but they were strong. Makes you wonder though..... read more

O'Malleys Bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Music is always on point. Drinks are good and well priced in my opinion. Does get very crowded but that's because Sharkeez's DJ sucks so everyone ends up coming to O'Malleys. There is an upstairs and outside area so that helps if you need a breather. Definitely recommend this place when visiting SB. read more

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

Service was amazing! The staff were friendly and quick, and the beer was great. I came in around 2 PM, and it was the perfect spot to relax, enjoy the day, and have a few beers. Great vibe all around, definitely coming back. read more

Horrible service bartenders don't care about customers horrible customer service they ignore new customers it seems they hate working here!!! read more

Absolutely FUCK this place. They turned down my REAL id as I just turned 21 this past October. I am beyond pissed with the rude service and security guards as we were celebrating my friends 24th birthday in downtown Santa Barbara. Do not go here. I am sure the drinks are terrible anyway read more

$16 dollars for a Tito's and soda is crazy. This place is a dirty dump and have no business charging these prices in the middle of the day on a Monday. The place was empty. There's too many decent places very close by to waste your time at this place. read more

If you have a bartender who has red hair and her name is Lynette...IMMEDIATELY LEAVE ! She will overcharge you, pocket the extra money for a tip, will not give you receipts prior to paying, and has a TERRIBLE attitude. Went there last night and I ordered a corona, a shot of gin, and a shot of tequila. Asked her if she could break my $100 bill for me so I could pay but she instead took my money WITHOUT providing me with receipt and charge me $50 for only 3 DRINKS?? When I asked her for a receipt, she completely ignored me and walked away. So unbelievably rude and stole money from me. Telling you right now, she will act like this EVERYTIME and she's had MULTIPLE complaints. read more

The bouncers are incredibly rude here. Specifically the ones that worked Oct 9th 2025 around 10pm. I'm from Louisiana, this is my first time in Santa Barbara, and they completely ruined my first night here and made me want to never go out in the city again. I'm a grown 30 y/o woman with my own child and they tried to talk down to me and curse at me like im a child. I will never go back and highly recommend others do not as well. read more

IPA Beer & Chardonnay Great little place to people watch on a beautiful fall day! What a Glorious afternoon! Cheers read more

My friends and I were harassed by this woman in the photo and the bartender didn't seem to care. Unsure if she works here or is a local bar fly , but she could use a new dress (was wearing same thing as in photo posted from other review) and a new attitude. If you see her, leave the bar. You wont want to bring your vibe down by her unnecessary hostility. read more

Wish I could leave zero stars. On my friend's birthday they didn't let me in because they thought my real ID was fake and wouldn't accept alternate cards/forms of ID. I'm 21. The boss was on a power trip. Spend ur money at dargan's or sharkeez instead. read more

Sus as hell because I tried to go here and the bouncer turned me away saying he couldn't read my ID...literally my Real ID California state issued I had to bring my social security card to the dmv for that ID. So just an untrustworthy establishment because that's wack. Ok read more

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

Hugo the bartender is the most amazing, kind hearted, chillest guy ever and made my friends and my experience SO PHENOMENAL!! he created the most welcoming vibe and made sure we were having a great time!! PROMOTION FOR HUGO, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY!! IN HUGO WE TRUST read more

The security guard needs to get a life. He was flashing lights in to mine and my cousins eyes. We are both pregnant and just trying to have good night. He ruined the vibe read more

Lemme tell yall sumn... HUGO IS THE BEST MF BARTENDER TO EVER EXIST!!!! Whatever Hugo is getting paid, TRIPLE IT ASAP!!! He is quite literally the best person I've ever met. 5 starts to Hugo the vibes were immaculate forreal read more

Friendly, clean, local spot Dwayne was so nice Gave us great recons on dinner and local spots to go Only had two drinks and they were strong and what we expected from this cool spot read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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Love this bar! All bartenders are so much fun to be around and make everyone feel welcomed. Definitely made out trip to santa barbara a lot more fun after coming here. I definitely recommend and will be coming back!! They accommodate any drink you order and will make do with what they have if they can't make it exactly how it's supposed to be!! Love it read more

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Last night there was inexcusable behavior from one of their bouncers. It was my wedding night, and my wife and I were trying to enter the bar for an after party. We had already changed out of our wedding attire, and were looking forward to spending some extra time with our friends. I made it through the bouncer with no issue, he checked my ID for a couple seconds, and let me in. However, the same cannot be said for my wife. He stopped her, asked for her ID, and looked at it for nearly 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, he asked for another form of identification. My wife gave him her credit cards which have the same exact name as the ID. The bouncer looked for another 30 seconds, using his flashlight, then started eyeing her up and down. Then, he asked her to smile--extremely inappropriate behavior, ESPECIALLY considering my wife looks exactly the same as her ID photo. After another minute of examination, I asked the bouncer what the problem was. He said "it doesn't look like her". Not sure how this is possible--eye color, hair color, smile, name on credit card all are identical. I asked if he needed me to bring up a social media account. He said "let me do my job". He continued to look at the IDs, all while at eyeing my wife up and down. We reiterated for a second time it was our wedding night, and he said "I'm just doing my job". He finally let her in. This is disgusting, piggish, and behavior that should be reprimanded by their higher up staff. This nearly ruined our night. I never want to support this establishment ever again. Get new bouncers that are not discriminatory, gross, and rude. I would LOVE to speak to the owners so they can rethink the employment of this individual. I can honestly say that this will forever be the last time I ever attend this bar, will never recommend it, and it will forever be mentioned in the same breath as this story. Please, find another bar with great people and great staff to go to--do not support this type of behavior. read more

Watch out. Make sure you have a legit California ID or some fat dude with a beard won't accept a valid passport cause he doesn't know what a US issued passport looks like. Decided to come back and edit this post after reviewing most of their reviews. 80% are of the bouncers and they obviously don't care that they probably have the worst bouncers in Santa Barbara who repeatedly make the same mistake. read more

O'Malleys Bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I don't know why they only have three stars or so BUT the service here is awesome! The fellas working here kept asking if I was helped; I was waiting for the rest of my party. AND our bartender Katie was SO Rad! She went over and beyond for us! I was undecided about a drink because I can't have certain ingredients in my drink. And she was so patient and even took my drink back to the bar to make it just right for me! O'Malleys you have my FIVE Stars! We will be back! We are local and will bring family whenever they visit! Hope to see Katie again BUT the whole staff ROCKS! Lastly Jason is THA Man! So hospitable! read more

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Both male bartenders were amazing! They were nice and we had great conversations. Great drinks, wine selection was delicious. Bonus perk is that Murphy the pup was there! We want to go back for late night. read more

Review is based on the staff and location. Didn't have any food. TVs outside and outdoor patio Covid-19 style. read more

O'Malleys Bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My husband and I went here in mid September to catch the last quarter of our football game. When I asked the brunette bartender for my tab, it was $120. I was surprised and asked for an itemized receipt, she replied they don't have itemized receipts. We each only had one pint of beer and a few shots, there was no way it a have been that much. I know that she put other customers, her regulars, drinks on my tab. I normally don't leave bad reviews, however, I tried to call 10+ times, I even left a message and no one answered or called me back. Don't trust this place, they will rip you off! read more

Duane was a pleasure! Loved the drinks here and the atmosphere :) Definitely coming again! read more

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A laid back bar for the college crowd. Cheap drinks. They have projectors so u can watch the big game that day. However the screen needs to be two feet wider so the picture doesn't go off into the wall. I came here during the day so it was really spacious, but I can only imagine how it is at night. read more

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Great place to come and chill, listen to music and people watch. Nice selection of beers and cocktails with nice bar tenders. You know the Pkace has a good vibe when it's the local watering hole. read more

I love this bar. I have been coming here since 1992 when I had a fake ID lol. 29 years later I still visit when I come to town. Listen, the bouncers are a no bullshit group, if you act dumb and use a fake, they will take it and not let you in. If you want to get drunk off your ass go to Sharkeez they will let you in but if you want a no bullshit experience and watch some games go to O'Mallys read more

One word.... Dante! If you haven't experienced the Dante then I'm not what where you have been. He's super outgoing and knows how to read the crowd. Never a dull moment when he's behind the bar. My recommendation would be to go up to him and ask him for the Dante shot... you're welcome and goodnight. read more

Had a blast at first. Then they ruined it. On 7/10 we visited this bar and my bf asked to go up on the open space to dance and a bouncer said quote on quote yes go ahead!!! Then as he climbed the stairs to get up there, the bouncer dragged him off and threw him out the back door. It was so comical we thought it was a joke. But this bouncer was very serious. He convinced my boyfriend it was okay, he asked permission and everything, there was 0 women up there, he was not hurting or invading anyone's space, and this particular bouncer gave him permission. He then ripped him aggressively off the stage and to the back door. Where we all followed him out. Goodbye to your business. Did not get the bounces name but I will never return and I will be sure to share my experience at this inappropriate bar. Control yourself. Control your employees. read more

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I am so disappointed to be rating this place a 1/5 but my experiences here have been so disappointing. 1. Both times I have been here the male bouncer has given weird looks to all females in my group as they check their ID. After confronting them the bouncer said they were just joking, but all females involved were made uncomfortable. 2. This place is extremely heteronormative. They only let people with boobs dance in the cages. They NEVER ( I confirmed this with the sketchy male bouncer) let people who present as male dance in the cages, regardless as to how they identify. 3. This place has very good music and it is disappointing that people have to go around the block to WILDCAT to find an inclusive place to dance. Where they let people of all identities dance in the cages. read more

Went on Tuesday sept 5th 2023, for my girlfriends 21st birthday. Bartender took our card once to close the tab when the bar was closing and told us the total was $36. Ended up getting charged 4 separate times to a total of $125. read more

Asss. They were the worst. The bouncer with the bald head and beard and the bouncer with the flat top were on a power trip. They were incredibly rude and laid hands on me and my friends. I have considered legal action. read more

Bouncer claimed my real ID was fake and refused to give it back. Asked him to call the police. Didn't even have to go in just needed my ID back. He then proceeded to snap it in half and spit in my face. Would not recommend this establishment read more

I came here last Thursday (8/17) and the bouncer handling IDs was completely unfamiliar with out-of-state licenses. Despite being of legal age (21 as of November), my Washington state ID was held up as if it were a trophy, and the bouncer projected that he had "Caught on!" before pocketing it. I was shocked and obviously confused by this, and all he did was laugh to himself and sneer that I would have "Better luck using my fake at Sharkeez". I threatened to call law enforcement before he finally thrust it back in my face. This mocking behavior was completely disrespectful and left me feeling humiliated. I believe it's crucial for your administrative team to address this issue promptly, ensuring that customer service and professionalism are maintained among your staff. While I didn't capture the bouncer's name, I've attached his photo for your reference and hope appropriate measures will be taken. Thank you. read more

O'Malleys Bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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