Just had dinner there tonight and the Turkey pot pie was amazing, no way could I finish that beast!! The curry fries were delicious and the service was phenomenal. The waiter was top notch checked on us throughout the meal had drink refills without even asking.

I love this place. They're so good. The potato leek soup is like my favorite thing. I would literally bathe in it if they let me buy a bathtub amount

Our second time to visit and food was just as delicious as the first! I had the same -chicken pot pie-and my son had the bangers and mash with beans. He devoured his and said it was delicious. Our waitress was great, friendly, and helpful. The fireplace was on, it was cold outside, and inside was so cozy! Great place to grab a Guinness and watch a game

We had to make a stop at the Tesla supercharger and this pub just happened to be right next door. Decided to drop in for a quick drink and a bite to eat. We went with the recommendation of the bartender and ordered the rib eye sandwich which did not disappoint!!

We came early so it was quiet, and lighting in here is a bit dimmer, but definitely a rustic feel on the dining side. We got to sit right next to the fireplace, so that added to the rustic vibe!Pool tables and bar seating on the other side. Our server Patrick (according to our receipt!) was super friendly and helpful, and very accommodating, especially with my beef allergies. I ended up with their salmon dinner, while my husband got the turkey pot pie. That was HUGE!! Overall, our food tasted quite good, everything was fresh, and the mango salsa on the salmon was tasty! I also ordered a side of bangers, though technically, it was only 1 banger! That was very yummy! But as it was an Irish pub, I was hoping for more Irish options, but the menu was slightly limited, especially with my food allergies. I think the menu can be spruced up a bit to add more Irish feel, but it was an overall pleasant experience!

The very first time I ever tried English Baked Beans was here, and ever since, I've been absolutely obsessed! I ordered the Bangers and Mash, and it was incredible! The sausage went so well with the potatoes and gravy in additional to the sweetness of the beans. I also got to try the Leek Potato soup which was a okay but a bit grainy for my preference. Inside is very dark and gloomy but that's just the vibe for when you go to an Irish pub. We sat at the bar and it seemed as if there was only one person working. Either way, he was doing a killer job at ringing people up, taking orders, and bringing them out.

Anyone who is a follower of mine here on Yelp knows about my ongoing love-affair with Santa Barbara. It's been our go-to getaway spot for 20 years now (wow... has it really been that long?!). And as much as we love to explore the downtown State Street district to look for new and unusual places; we really are creatures of habit out our core. The wifey and I usually gravitate around the same places. Every so often, we decide to try someplace new. This was one such time. We were in town last weekend (3/9-3/10) for the Santa Barbara Orchid Festival and had a great time. After we had checked into our hotel we found ourselves hungry. We were in that weird in-between time when it's not quite lunch or dinner; so we decided to look around Yelp for suggestions. Being that the family and I have recently "discovered" Irish pubs, my interest was piqued when I came across Dargan's. We live about 160 miles away in Redlands and have fallen in love with an Irish Pub there called The Three Stags (read my Yelp on it!). I cruised over to Dargan's website to look at the menu and there were several items that caught my attention. Some familiar and some new! Sooooo we decided to cruise over and check the place out. The location itself is very unusual. Even though it's located on Ortega near the corner of Ortega and State, one of its main entrances is located off State St, down the ways from The Habit. It's very conveniently located right next to one of Santa Barbara's public parking structures; one with ample parking, lots of EV Vehicle charging and a working elevator! Woohoo! We came in and sat down at a cozy table near a fireplace. Before we ordered, I explored the place a bit and we chatted with Ian, one of the bartenders. The "front" of the place (which faces Ortega) has 4 pool tables, dartboards and a smaller bar area (often called a "snug" or "lounge" in British/Irish pubs.). Ian informed us that this section was originally a clothing shop and was absorbed by the pub when the owner sold clothing shop. The "main" part of the pub that faces State St has a larger bar, tables and booths for dining and a raised area near the fireplace for live music and karaoke. The furnishings are delightful. Rich woods. Comfortable seating. They even have a couple dozen travel/pictorial/history books about Ireland to enjoy. We actually visited the place twice that day! The first trip, the wife ordered their "fish bites" with a side of coleslaw and I had the Spicy Bacon Burger. The fish bites were 10 little portions of Harp lager battered fish that made for a perfect lunch with Tartar Sauce to dip. She didn't care for the coleslaw (she liked the taste but thought the texture was a bit coarse..so I ate it..yum!). The spicy bacon burger was absolutely delicious with Kona bbq sauce and pickled jalapeños and served with chips (fries). We really liked the personable service and food and loved its location. After we were settled into our hotel room, we decided on a night time visit for dessert and drinks! Visit #2 happened around 10pm. It was a Saturday night and the place was popping! We were pleasantly surprised to get the same seat by the fireplace as earlier that day. The noise level was louder as was expected. The front bar area was full of younger-types enjoying pool and darts. The wife had an apple crisp a la mode and I ordered their chocolate bread pudding, also a la mode. I loved my bread pudding and whereas wifey liked her apple crisp, she wasn't expecting that it had nuts in it instead of a crispy crust. I washed my dessert down with a Guinness and wifey had a cocktail called a "Blueberry Lemon Drop" which was quite strong and quite tasty! I should also mention that their prices for both their food and drink items are quite reasonable; especially for touristy Santa Barbara. Overall we really really like this spot. Like others Yelpers have said...we wish we lived close enough for us to become regulars. Dargan's has been an overlooked gem to us for years now; but we certainly intend to make it a regular haunt for us when we're in town! I wish I could give it 4.5 stars, but for now it gets a solid 4 pending further exploration of the menu. Highly recommended if you're ever in the area and want to enjoy a pint...or more!

This is our new favorite place to go to in Santa Barbara - hands down! I was that person who showed up right when they opened and was ready to be greeted with moodiness from the bartender or server but instead, I was greeted with warmth and a nice smile. I sat at the bar waiting for my husband to arrive (he was finishing up an appointment elsewhere) and ordered a whiskey mixed drink and a bowl of their potato leek soup. Food was fantastic and on a cold, stormy day, it hit the spot! I sat there enjoying the ambiance which was dark, cozy and comfortable. I chatted with two bartenders and they made me laugh so much. I seriously wished I lived closer so that I could frequent this place more.