Press Room — Restaurant in Santa Barbara

I like this place. It's about as close to an East Coast/Rust Belt bar as you're going to find here in sunny Santa Barbara. It gets just a little too crowded for me on weekend nights, but I'm not a kid anymore, so judge accordingly. It's got a British rock and roll theme, and at least a few British bartenders. Good draft selection, and an excellent selection of gin.

I have often seen a few dogs in there, and they seem as well behaved as the regulars. No darts, but that's all that's missing. It's refreshingly not corporate, in a land filled with yet another Jimmy Buffett themed bar. I'll be honest, I miss this place. If I were to visit Santa Barbara again, this would literally be...

We showed up here on a Saturday night and it was empty. Once we got inside, it all made sense.

Jack (the owner) and his other mate in flip flops with webbed feet should not be in the customer service business. They were arrogant, abrasive, and Jack filled the entire venue with the smoke from his tomato flavored electronic cigarette. If you’re looking for a good time with a nice atmosphere and great customer service, go across the street to Dargan’s.

With all that said, Darryl (working the front door at the time) was absolutely wonderful. He’s the only good thing Press Room has going for...

They offer an excellent variety of English beers, and the bartenders are fantastic. Whenever I've visited, the decor and the impressive beverage choices have consistently met my expectations. Without a doubt, this is the ultimate spot to catch Premier League matches. However, it does tend to get overly crowded for my liking on weekend nights, with the crowd sometimes becoming a bit overwhelming. If you're looking for a little more space to catch soccer games you may want to give Dargan's a try. Its a close second for a place to...