11 Best Craft Breweries in Santa Barbara

Wylde Works Brewery •
609 State St, Santa Barbara

“Ordered the 4 honey wine sampler, but they were out of most wines (it was a Monday morning), so I got 3 beers and 2 wines instead. The wines were ok, but all 3 beers were *delicious*, despite being totally different. Definitely recommend the dark honey beer and the kombucha honey beer.And as a bonus, the guy topped off a couple of the best beers!“

4.9 Superb61 Reviews
Validation Ale Brewery • $$
102 E Yanonali St, Santa Barbara

“The place itself has a cool vibe, good beer, and good music. However, I was greeted by a guy giving me a hard time aboit bringing my leftovers from elsewhere because they serve food. I came in with my suitcase so you would think that might be a note that I'm not from around here and wouldn't know that. Not a great first impression but I may just be grumpy from a six hour train ride. ??‍♀️“

4.7 Superb97 Reviews
Night Lizard Brewing Company Brewpubs • $$
607 State St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Queso Tacos Al Pastor
Nachos De Birria
Amber on Nitro
Flight of Beer
Pilsner
Blonde

“EXCELLENT!! Thank you very much from Hamburg Germany! Great beer, great service and a great conversation with lots of information. We can definitely recommend this bar. We were very happy that you took the time for us! At some point we might come back to Santa Barbara and then we'll be back with you! THANKS!! Sunny greetings from Hamburg from Claudia and Claus!!“

4.7 Superb50 Reviews
Third Window Brewing Brewery • $$
406 E Haley St #3, Santa Barbara

“Very good pizza. The beer was some of the best beer I’ve had in a long time. The atmosphere is awesome.The only thing they need to do is make condiments available with the pizza. I had to go to the bar and request red peppers from the bartender who was nice enough to get it for me. The red peppers totally changed the taste of the pizza.“

4.6 Superb77 Reviews
Institution Ale Co. - Santa Barbara Brewery • $
516 State St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Soft Pretzel IPA Mustard Spicy Cheese
Spicy Fried Chicken Pizza
Arugula and Prosciutto
Chipotle BBQ Chicken
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Garlic Pizza Sticks
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Carne Asada Pizza
Spicy Honey Bacon
Antipasto Salad

“We are such big fans of Institution Ale Co., and they're location (and Beer Garden!) in Santa Barbara are the best! We've been many times and always enjoy the amazing beers (Day Dreamin' is my favorite!) and food. Recently, we worked with Institution Ale Co. to host our Wedding Party / Rehearsal Dinner in the beer garden. It was absolutely perfect; the food and drinks were wonderful, and the service was amazing. We will absolutely be back, and we highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for great beers, delicious food, and a wonderful atmosphere on State Street!“

4.6 Superb67 Reviews
Topa Topa Brewing Co. Brewery • $$
120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara

“Spacious, warehouse-type brewery in the heart of the Funk Zone, with good attached independent food options and indoor/outdoor seating. Excellent selection of quality beers with tasting options and efficient staff. Funk Zone crawler crowd can get a bit loud IMO; fine if that's your thing. Other options around town if you are looking for a cozier brew experience.“

4.7 Superb25 Reviews
Draughtsmen Aleworks at Mosaic Locale Brewery • $
1131 State St, Santa Barbara

“We got a buen día breakfast empanada which was fantastic. I am very happy that you can still purchase buena onda empanadas here! The service was great and the counter for the Draughtsmen has some cool light fixtures. The decorations are minimal but the local is decorated nicely. I definitely will be coming back.“

4.5 Superb11 Reviews
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara Brewery • $
137 Anacapa St F, Santa Barbara

“An excellent find on a hot day, offering local craft beer. We had several flights to try out the various brews, some matching signs on the walls.The beers themselves were interesting and different but nothing that I absolutely couldn't live without and nothing that I never wanted to see again (which means pretty good overall). We especially liked the dog friendly aspect of the pub as there was a local in with his friendly retriever.We will definitely come back for another few rounds to try what's on tap if we return through Santa Barbara some future day.“

4.1 Good39 Reviews
M Special Brewing Company Brewery • $$
634 State St, Santa Barbara

“One of the best taprooms in Goleta. Good Beer, Great Staff.John is one of, if not the the greatest, Barkeep in the west. Fast with the Beer, Quick with a joke and all the smoke. Kennedy and her team always hold it down in Goleta and on State. Try the Pablo or the Mero Mero, my GO-TO is the Frosted Tips Cold-IPA. There is usually a food truck after 4 or Woodstock pizza ordered ahead of time. Disfruta is the staple Taco truck. Four TV's, Corn Hole boards and Trivia night on most Mondays. This place is pet friendly for friendly pets so bring the whole family.“

4 Good43 Reviews
Brass Bear Uptown Brewery • $$
3302 McCaw Ave, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Chilaquiles Verdes
Truffle-Parm Fries
Zucchini Spears
SB Cheesesteak
Fish Chips
Wagyu Tri
Burger

“A nice casual restaurant in upper State Street area of Santa Barbara. Located right next to the municipal golf course and MacKenzie Park, it is centrally located between the Samarkand and San Roque neighborhoods.With a full bar and various options for beer and wine there are plenty of choices to be enjoyed on the outdoor patio, which hosts some unobstructed views of the Santa Ynez Mountains.Dining options consist of an eclectic mix of pub and bar style food, such as hamburgers, salads, and even chicken cordon bleu. The food is tasty and decent quality but certainly not fine dining.The outdoor patio is spacious and can easily accommodate both small and large groups. There’s even a dedicated area in the back for small children. While the space is clean and comfortable, it’s fairly average in terms of decor and ambience. The view can certainly compensate for this on a nice day.At peak times parking can be a challenge as there appears to be more seating space than the parking lot can accommodate. If dining as a group, best to come in as few vehicles as possible.Parking: Parking lot and street parking nearby though it can be filled quickly during busy hours.Kid-friendliness: Dedicated area for small children implies overall kid friendliness“

3.8 Good152 Reviews
The Cruisery Brewery • $$
501 State St, Santa Barbara

Customers` Favorites

Lavender Lemonade
Pineapple Express
BBQ Chicken Salad
Cruisery Burger
Asian Ceviche
Crack Fries
Guacamole
Sandwich
Steak

“This was the first restaurant I've been to that allows dogs inside, which was great. We were able to sit with our 2 dogs quickly on a Sunday afternoon. Staff was super nice. This place is a great place to spend with your family with so many choices on their menu and a chill vibe. Dog menu was a bonus for our dogs. The baked berries & brie was our favorite thing we ordered. The sandwiches were ok and a bit messy but their fries were great.“

3.9 Good93 Reviews
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