As a couple in our mid 30s, we really enjoyed the vibes at this pub/dive bar. It's a casual spot with all of the classics, nothing fancy. They have both indoor and outdoor tables and we were able to grab our own little secluded spot in the window. As quite a few reviews have mentioned, they're very dog friendly. It would also probably be a great place to catch a soccer match. read more

It's somehow gotten worse. The entire establishment smells of urine and raw sewage. There are literal digs urinating on orioles belongings. The selection of beer is extremely limited, the service was terrible as expected and the clientele was a wasteland of degenerates who may or may not be homeless. I wouldn't be caught dead here if I had it my way. read more

Overall customer service is great. Bartenders are friendly, and do a great job. Decent pours for cocktails. There are limited beers on draft, but they do have a nice selection to choose from (tap, bottled, can). Smaller sized pub that welcomes dogs and people alike, super friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Sports playing. Biggest down side from my experience was; what I can only presume to be the bar owner's dog, urinating inside on the floor. The (presumed) owner of the dog (and bar) was oblivious/ignored it all. The bartender, when notified initially, ignored the wet floor when we called it out and dismissed it as a water leak. He later came out after the second report of wet floor, and mopped/sanitized the area where it was wet. Several people walked through the "wet spot" and went throughout the space. Whether it was dog urine or water, it is still a wet floor. Please note, I personally witnessed the dog actively urinating when she came over to me for attention because she wasn't getting it from her owner. Final opinion/review from me on this space is please go and support, the staff are attentive and do a great job, but also consider it is potentially may not be sanitary throughout. read more

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Great bar. Took the train up from LA and my Arsenal were on at this pub. Got in some trouble from the missus as our whole family came up but we got the win vs Leeds. Owner introduced me to a great beer from Iceland and I haven't looked back. I'm not a big beer drinker. Lots of history in this bar and great to support locals! read more

Best late night bar in SB especially Thursdays and Fridays. Best place to watch soccer, no contest! A Manchester United pub but all very welcome. Best pub to take your dog. You can bring your own food and the drinks must be the most affordable in town. A few outdoor seats on Ortega which is a nice place to park yourself with a pint around sunset. Highly recommend The Press Room. It is a Santa Barbara gem. read more

I enjoy a dive bar with classic rock playing and a game of darts. It wasn't packed for a 5 de Mayo night which was surprising but awesome. I ordered a house marg on the rocks with salt. It's so cute that Casa Amigos is considered top shelf but that's fine because it was so cheap and not the usual $16+ for another well drink at any other state street bar. My buddy ordered mezcal on the rocks. Total was $22 and super fair. The bartender super sweet. There was plenty of seating. The bathrooms are funny. Not the most PC but still funny. You might be confused as to what door to walk into if you aren't straight. I enjoyed my time here so I'd be back. I didn't care much for the marg. It tasted very synthetic, I prefer a fresh citrus and lime taste with my margs. I'll just order a call drink next time though read more

This is the best place to watch soccer matches. It is also a locals favorite place to hang out. The bathroom entrances are decorated. There are new funny signs on the bathrooms. Service is great. I think the only food they have is Miss Vickie's chips. read more

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Awesome Dive bar, full of really friendly locals & their dogs. Proper British ex-pat pub, cool decor, soccer games on the TV, not overly noisy, well priced drinks. Was chatting with a lovely woman there when another patron walked up, overheard us discussing being from Seattle and he handed me a brand new Mariners Jacket... It was very surreal. They also have a nice outdoor patio which is shaded and has heaters, and some dart boards inside. Overall I had a great time, and highly recommend it. read more

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If you're looking for a dive bar like my husband and I this is the place. Good drinks, friendly bartenders and very cool "restaurant" dog.

Favorite place with great people! Cory and Darrel are the sweetest! Thank you for a great night!

One of my favourite Authentic English Pubs in the USA! Raff, the owner and Bartender is a top bloke ( unfortunately a Man U Fan) But is okay , has he hails from Cheetham Hill. A lot of ex pats frequent this lovely establishment and a couple of celebrities also visit. Awesome selection of Beers and Fine Wines and Brilliant selection of Manchester Music with some witty Mancunian Posters are dotted around the Pub! read more

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I've been going in during the World Cup. Always great hospitality whether I order some beer or just drink some water while watching these ridiculously early WC fixtures. The environment is crazy exciting and it makes you feel like you're at whatever stadium you're match is held at. read more

This is one of my favorite places to grab a drink in Santa Barbara. Used to have the greatest jukebox. I really wish they would put another one in but totally understandable. It's got a fantastic vibe and a great selection of drinks. Bartenders are excellent. read more

Awesome place. Awesome owners and a great pour. I do wish they would water my plants though. lol.

Although The Press Room is masking itself here on yelp as a "sports bar" - which is what drove me there - it is an entirely different and better genre. Think instead, intimate British Pub with friendly staff, owner, dogs and patrons and you'll get a far better idea of why you should drink at The Press Room . In the neighborhood and needing to secure a viewing spot for the NBA finals, The Press Room came up as a place to do so and it is. The TVs were even turned up so that the play-by-play could be both viewed and heard. A playful server brought over two mystery IPAs to see which was preferred, refusing to reveal which was which before decisions were made. I like a pub game and a playful server. The bar dog wandered around. Other dogs too. Someone brought in food from a nearby restaurant and consumed it at the bar (The Press Room itself serves no food); this is allowed. The owner stopped by with a greeting before departing for the evening. A fellow patron plopped down and chatted with me in a friendly, non-creepy way. If I lived nearby, this might very well be my home away from home. Don't judge a book by its cover or a business by its yelp definition. The Press Room is a fun pub in which to enjoy drink, sports, dogs, and people. read more

Small little dive bar pub. Definitely get the feeling that this is a place where they have lots of regulars but it isn't so exclusive that you feel awkward being inside. Bartenders are friendly and it's a lively bustling spot to grab a drink and meet up with a friend. read more

good place to go if you wanna shitty drinks for cheap. bad place to go if you want to feel safe or comfortable as a woman. I'll never come here again nor will my friends. We've been going to PR for years and there's always something sketchy. The owners also don't give a shit about anything beyond making money - don't waste your time. security sucks and your bartenders need some serious customer service help. keep on keeping on w the cheap drinks tho. read more

Best place to watch US soccer in Santa Barbara, the American outlaws chapter is almost always represented for those games. No food, but they will let you bring in whatever you want. Beer selection is good. read more

As far as local bars go - this one can't be beat. Friendly staff, nice folks on the bar stools beside ya. A few nice ciders to choose from. Great cocktails. read more

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Small neighborhood pub for the local crowd. You don't see too many of these old-school places on lower State Street, an area which caters to the younger, rowdier nightclub scene. Don't get me wrong, there was a customer yelling obnoxiously at the Dolphins game playing on the television, but the overall vibe was relaxed. This bar is small, dark, and offers a lot of charming kitsch like the red Christmas lights and the beer selection on a smeared chalkboard. A no-frills place for sure, but that's how many of us like it. The bar was filled with a crowd of regulars who all knew each other by name. My beer was good and the bartender was efficient. There were slow pockets of the evening where he'd disappear for 5 minutes at a time but it didn't affect me. I know that this place caters to the soccer-watching crowd and I believe that they will open at crazy early hours if there's a live FIFA World Cup game airing. Could be a fun experience to sit and watch from a bar at 5am! I will be back. read more

I felt incredibly bad since my friend wasn't drinking responsibly and ended up throwing up, and in a small bar like this it's definitely an issue that needs to have clear and professional protocol for. Instead of being met by a hostile woman with long blonde hair repeatedly telling me how "disgusting" my friend was for doing something she has more than likely done at some point in her life, a stern "you have to pay the $50 clean up fee and leave" would have sufficed in my opinion, especially if you work at a bar and have had experiences with this type of issue. The lack of professionalism and empathy was astounding. I understand the frustration but honestly I was trying to make sure that my friend did not require medical attention. The cleaning fee was 100% justified and fair and I understand dealing with human messes is awful but in this case some professionalism and cooperation from personnel would have really helped out. TLDR: small understaffed bar is busy and clearly not capable of handling common issues which arise when you work at an establishment that primarily sells drinks that can make people throw up but obviously this is a lesson not to over do it and to drink responsibly bc people will shame and call you derogatory things because you happen to inconvenience them and their ability to make money off of alcohol lol read more

Are you an association football fan? Then this is the place for you!! Even though it's a Man U pub( spits) iitsthe place in Santa Barbara to watch real football.The service is fast and friendly and the crowd is raucous.They don't serve food but many good restaurants nearby. They have many beers on tap and pour a good shot.You will enjoy your time watching football here! read more

Honestly today was my first time visiting the bar and I'm highly disappointed with the overall lack of professionalism with this "bar" not only did the staff take forever with delivering my drinks for my party they were extremely rude, un-cooperative and had a general feel that I was an inconvenience to them even though I'm trying to have a fun night? I never got her name but there was this one person, a little bit on the younger side who was the most absolute WORST person who I have EVER dealt with when it comes to customer service If I ever visit this bar (which I won't trust me) it will be just to get her name so I can update this review on who this person is, avoid this bar at all cost if you want to feel like just another passerby in a sub-par "bar" and go spend your money elsewhere, there's plenty of bars on state street who will treat you better and make feel at home spending your hard earned money Again this bar is the ABSOLUTE WORST ON STATE STREET the staff could care less about your well-being. I would honestly rate 0 stars if I could but it is what it is, and I appreciate you if you read all of this. read more

Great local bar with great beer and fair prices, could sense the locals only energy in the air, but staff was friendly and efficient. Will visit again when in town. Some of the regulars were a little odd but harmless if you show respect. read more

So I'm originally from the Chicago area, and my husband is a big soccer fan. He even "found" our first apartment which was conveniently one block away from one of the biggest soccer bars in Chicago. Needless to say, when we found out we were moving to Santa Barbara, I'm certain one of his top concerns was "WHERE ARE WE GOING TO WATCH SOCCER?!" Enter the press room...we are Arsenal fans but I suppose they cater to all since i hear they're a big Man U supporting bar.. We came early this past sunday to catch an aresenal game and found that we were a crowd of 5 that morning but still had a great time! The place is small but I would say it definitely catches the essence of an english pub. Parking can be tricky here! Not many street spots and the parking lot next to it strictly says NO bar parking. There is a public parking lot across the street too! Ryan and I will definitely be back for Arsenal games so if there are any Gooners out there, come on by! read more

Best jukebox in Santa Barbara but the feel is Members Only. Great selection of Britt beers on draw and football playing all hours but I've never felt comfortable in The Press Room. On busy nights the bouncer is selective. This is not LA it's a small local bar and you can't play favorites. The Room is small and can get very busy. I know its popular but for me, The Press Room it not home. Walk around the corner to Old Lings Road. Same pond, but very different pub. Life's too short for a mediocre bar. read more

Birthday shot on the house?! Thanks bartender lady! The Press Room is a small, little bar near State St. and they showcase a lot of sports games. They've got a full bar with reasonable prices. I was really intrigued by the number of British men who hung out there and I couldn't help but eavesdrop as I listened to their accents. Men with British accents? HOT... when I looked over and saw 50+ year old men, NOT. Nonetheless, a very cool place to drink! read more

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I think the reviews for this place are a little hyped but everyone has their taste. The Press Room is cute - it's got this union jack thing going on...I like it. Small bar, but a good one. I don't think it's feasible for most nights as it fills up even on a Tuesday night. The bartender was nice and they have Fig Mountain on tap so why not? Bathroom signs are amusing. read more

You never know what you'll get when you show up at the Press Room: Will you know someone there? Will soccer be on? Will someone be singing on top of the bar? Will you walk into the wrong bathroom? All valid questions! And they will be answered on the day you arrive! read more

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I really loved the press room. It was my first time visiting even though I have lived in Santa Barbara my whole life! I love the environment, the decor and the drinks! They are also DOG FRIENDLY!! There were loads of cute little doggies hanging out in the bar. Best of both worlds! I will definitely be going back :) read more

Came here on Thursday Oct. 7th for an art show. Whoever was working the bar during those hours should not work customer service. Upon asking for a glass of water, the bartender asked to see my ID even though I was not even drinking. Since I understand it is a bar, I showed him my ID right away. He rejected it because my driver's license is from Peru and then made racist remarks along with an attempt to communicate with me in Spanish. He then went to the back, hit his dab pen, and told me to help myself with a water jug that had no cups. When I asked him about the lack of cups, he just said I could use the dog bowl. read more

Feels like a dive bar, looks like a dive bar but this little English pub is more than just your average dive bar. First of all- with places like this, often times you feel like an outsider as everyone seems to know everyone else in this place. But that won't last long as the "regulars' invite you to sit a while and offer up suggestions of what to do while you are in their fair city. if you are a soccer (football) fan- then this is you place as they play all the games no matter what time they come on. And the jukebox? Clearly a winner with the range of music (oldies, British classic rock, alternative) that was spewing forth on the sunny after noon that I sat and drank a pint or two with my new friends. Make no mistake. This is not a tourist type bar like many that like State Street. It's full of locals. But if you are in the mood to have a reasonably priced beer, and to learn about life in Santa Barbara- the Press Room is the place to be! read more

Not only would I do this place in the butt, I have. I usually get the bay breezes but they def. turned on me one night and kicked me in the face with a hangover the next morning so I must find another drink. But whatever I get, it'll get me pretty dang belige @ the press room or rather, cheaper and faster @ the press vs. other bars in sb... Just the way I like it. TEEHEE! Did I mention that there's a shag chair in the women's bathroom? Oh and the people who work there are flippin' amazing notgonnalie. One of them offered me the Press Room parking spot so I could leave my car there overnight. Although, I obviously could not drive my car to said spot... Nice offer though p.s. The place is small and gets pretty crowded/hot so leave the sweater @ home on weekend nights fosho. Also, on weekend nights, you may have to wait in line, but it's so worth it. p.p.s. you can bring food in here! but be prepared to endure my jealous glares while you eat... read more

Small, no frills bar with decent staff and great prices! The Press Room is a great place to go if you're on a budget and seeking anonymity. In my experience, it's not the type of atmosphere where you're going to meet new people and make friends, as there is definitely a culture to the joint that breathes hipster "insiders' club." Newbies stick out like a sore thumb. Kudos to the female bartender who was super attentive and friendly. Thanks to her I didn't have to wait too long while the other bartender chatted with his buddies. I also enjoyed the diverse variety of music playing and the NBA games on the flat screens. I'll definitely come back and see if the social scene is a little different on another night, while enjoying delicious drinks at low prices. =) read more

I like it more and more as time goes on. The words "local" and "hangout" jive well here. Helps, too, that the times I've been have been with friends I greatly respect and adore. I dare say as well, it's a good first date place. Bring your date here after the first date to wrap up the evening. Dinner and a movie is easy to get through, but if your date can't take a kick back moment chatting at the bar over a beer, well, end of story. Wait, did I say it has a good local vibe? Yeah. SB visitors, don't read this. PS. last night they offered chili and balloons for inauguration night. Smelled great and hey, Obama balloons! read more

One of the VERY few places (if any) in Santa Barbara: +where you can get a Coopers Pale Ale. +that opens at the crack of dawn so you can catch your footie game. +where there isn't a ridiculous line for the ladies' restroom. +that isn't crowded with college kids. Well done, Press Room. read more

The Press Room isn't a bar--it's a religion. No dancing area, no nasty appetizers, no barrages of sorority girls falling all over themselves...it's truly the polar opposite of the sb bar scene. The beers on tap are amazing, the bartenders are seasoned pros, and the other patrons are actually interesting to talk to. Press also has personality, something most other sb bars are sorely lacking. They feature amazing artists, will open up as early as 4 or 5 am for EPL games, and will even order you food from Dargans across the street and let you eat it in there. It's the kind of place where you can get kicked out for being a drunk idiot, but they won't make you feel bad about it the next time you come in. Best bar in sb easily. read more

Wow, why is it that Yelp keeps telling me to rate local bars? Hmmm Stop the Presses!!!! The Press Room has just gotten a new review!!!! Big Font, front page. Do you rember the news reels of the stack of Newspapers being thrown to the sidewalk from the truck. It was the fastest and first glimpse people would get of the news back in the day. Then Radio threatened the news paper, then TV and now the biggest threat, the internet. When the Press Room opened it was named as such because it was close to the SB News Press. Back then the News Press was a formidable paper. This bar was a watering hole for the writers and the staff who worked long and late hours meeting late deadlines and labouring to get the paper out in time. I wonder if the two or three remaining reporters of our paper-thin pathetic paper still go there? Hmmm. If they were to name the bar today, what would it be called? Hmmm. It is an honest bar! Good drinks and they only play sports that seriously injure people! They seem to prefer sports where the athletes don't wear any protective gear and men are men! If your team has the word "United" in the name all the better. If the Super Bowl was to be broadcast at the same time as a club level soccer game in the Ukraine my guess is that the soccer game would be on the TV. Drinks are good and the bartender is cool. Oh and please, no Chatty Kathy's at the bar when the game is on. read more

No frills, no nonsense, no problem. Living in a tourist trap has its pluses and minuses. This place is a huge plus. If you want to get away from the Hawaiian Shirts and annoying Party Animals stop in for a Pint. Great jukebox, friendly service. read more

This bar is mostly a tiny hallway. I mean that in a good way, like you're crammed into a party with a bunch of cool people and you HAVE to talk to them because they're right in your face. Drinks are strong and reasonably priced (I think? I'm not sure, I think my friend might have closed my tab for me because i was outside talking to a GENTLEMAN). Speaking of that, there were some nice-looking gentlemen there if you are a lady who feels like getting a good flirt in. I recommend the tried-and-true tactic of turning around and saying "hi, I'm ____!" For some reason that works? I don't know. How does one do lady things? Anyway. The bar. We sat and drank for like 3 solid hours, having lovely conversations with various strangers about various things. It was a delightful evening that maaaaaybe ended with all of us running into the ocean in our underwear. This is a good place. Go here. Maybe remember it. read more