Fun vibes — we had a steak sandwich and smashed taco + fries and some tasty beers. Non-alcoholic beer options by the can too!
Ryan Kelley
Chill spot to hang out after work or before dinner. Even after drinks or for all the above.
Jordon Dyer
Always a great time at Validation. Been there a bunch, they have live music all the time and their staff is always very helpful. One of the bartenders Emma is always a great conversation, gives out awesome service and if you have a dog, she’s going to spoil it.
Matt Fineberg
There are many fun, cool, and friendly bars to spend a Sunday afternoon (or anytime really), but Validation Ale in the funk zone is my favorite. The atmosphere is always friendly and I especially appreciate the servers and their affable nature. Alyssa and Emma are all-time greats!
Rhett Hedrick
Great beer, fun concept for beer ranking. Emma was our server and she was just awesome. So friendly and attentive. Great vibe
Robert Degnan
Chill environment. They had outdoor activities. Music playing inside. There was street side bar seating. We got the wings. They were delicious and hot the sauce on the side.
Chris Gallo
Love the blonde coffee ale, outside space and great service from Lily the night we went
Joe Schuster
Great brews, great vibes
J.J. Reddit
Talk about tipflation the female bartender tipped herself on my bill because I was taking too long using the touchscreen and thought I wouldn’t notice their beer and liquor is good but the service and staff are lacking
Amanda Barba
Emma at the bar top was great ! I think didn’t know what to expect drink wise, she explained all the beers on tap and even let me try some. Great customer service !
Place has great beer and vibes. Shoutout to Emma, she is the best bartender here and always goes out of her way to give everyone extra attention and honestly makes the place so fun!
Ashley Rauls
We hosted a wedding celebration at Validation Ale, and it was absolutely perfect for what we wanted! The space had such a welcoming vibe and was ideal for our family to relax, mingle, and celebrate together.
It’s dog-friendly, which was a huge plus for us, and there was plenty of room for the kids to run around and play cornhole while the adults caught up. The atmosphere was laid-back but still felt special enough for the occasion.
The food and drinks were awesome. Everyone found something they loved. And the communication leading up to the event was super smooth. Reserving the space was easy, and the team was helpful and responsive throughout the process.
We’re so glad we chose Validation Ale! it made our celebration feel easy, fun, and full of great memories. Highly recommend!
Jim Grant
The most truffly truffle fries EVER. Great food and selection of beer and their own label of distilled spirits makes this the most well rounded eatery and watering hole in Santa Barbara.
Anibal Maini
Very nice! Good food, good beer, good music.
Carlo Lucchesi
Great spot to watch some football! Got the Buffalo Fried Chicken sandwich and it was really good. Will definitely come back!
Fun vibes — we had a steak sandwich and smashed taco + fries and some tasty beers. Non-alcoholic beer options by the can too!
Chill spot to hang out after work or before dinner. Even after drinks or for all the above.
Always a great time at Validation. Been there a bunch, they have live music all the time and their staff is always very helpful. One of the bartenders Emma is always a great conversation, gives out awesome service and if you have a dog, she’s going to spoil it.
There are many fun, cool, and friendly bars to spend a Sunday afternoon (or anytime really), but Validation Ale in the funk zone is my favorite. The atmosphere is always friendly and I especially appreciate the servers and their affable nature. Alyssa and Emma are all-time greats!
Great beer, fun concept for beer ranking. Emma was our server and she was just awesome. So friendly and attentive. Great vibe
Chill environment. They had outdoor activities. Music playing inside. There was street side bar seating. We got the wings. They were delicious and hot the sauce on the side.
Love the blonde coffee ale, outside space and great service from Lily the night we went
Great brews, great vibes
Talk about tipflation the female bartender tipped herself on my bill because I was taking too long using the touchscreen and thought I wouldn’t notice their beer and liquor is good but the service and staff are lacking
Emma at the bar top was great ! I think didn’t know what to expect drink wise, she explained all the beers on tap and even let me try some. Great customer service !
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Place has great beer and vibes. Shoutout to Emma, she is the best bartender here and always goes out of her way to give everyone extra attention and honestly makes the place so fun!
We hosted a wedding celebration at Validation Ale, and it was absolutely perfect for what we wanted! The space had such a welcoming vibe and was ideal for our family to relax, mingle, and celebrate together.
It’s dog-friendly, which was a huge plus for us, and there was plenty of room for the kids to run around and play cornhole while the adults caught up. The atmosphere was laid-back but still felt special enough for the occasion.
The food and drinks were awesome. Everyone found something they loved. And the communication leading up to the event was super smooth. Reserving the space was easy, and the team was helpful and responsive throughout the process.
We’re so glad we chose Validation Ale! it made our celebration feel easy, fun, and full of great memories. Highly recommend!
The most truffly truffle fries EVER. Great food and selection of beer and their own label of distilled spirits makes this the most well rounded eatery and watering hole in Santa Barbara.
Very nice! Good food, good beer, good music.
Great spot to watch some football! Got the Buffalo Fried Chicken sandwich and it was really good. Will definitely come back!
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