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Apiary

4.8 (114 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Helen M.

Great spot for kombucha lovers! The drinks are fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Cozy atmosphere and friendly vibe

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Amanda W.

I love the Apiary. I decided to take myself out on a solo date to celebrate finishing grad school and the ciders, mead, and kambucha did not disappoint. I had some tasters of the drink your flowers. What I particularly enjoy is the cider - the cider is dry and not sweet. You can taste the intentionality and love in every sip. The ambiance and family feel make you feel right at home!

Monica N.

Very cute spot for drinks in an industrial building! We ordered a flight and got 6 tasters (very generous pours). The jasmine hops was the star of the show and I would come back for this drink alone. Also enjoyed the ginger turmeric, hibiscus rose, and wildflower! We were not fans of the Sierra madre or darkest flower (strange aftertaste). Great location since it's right next door to another brewery and an empanada spot so you can hop from one spot to the next. There was also a food truck there on sat afternoon!

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Zsanae K.

I love this place. There's something for everyone. You can sit outside on their patio while you enjoy a drink, games like Jenga and empanadas from a few doors down. It's local, unique & delightful.

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C P.

But we would try this place. Different than beer. Staff was very educational. Picked up a flight.. They all had very different taste to them. I did enjoy the vanilla one. Inside and outside seating. They also have games for the table to entertain yourself. They have drinks to go, canned or bottled. Will definitely re-purchase some in the future.

Our flight samples of mead, and a beautiful smile to go with the experience.
Melissa L.

I love it when I show up that the love is shown and very welcoming. The vibe is very relaxing. The atmosphere is peaceful and friendly. No food sold here. But there is an empanada place closed on Sundays. I always like coming here. It keeps me coming back every time.

Gold rush - if you bring back the bottle you get $5 off
Yoandra V.

I wish this place was closer to home. I actually drove 3 hours to get here. I'm tipsy!!!!! So here we go: If you want a spot to chill this is the best place in the world for you and a friend and a lover and another friend. I went with a wonderful friend and this flight ($23) what i recommend: Darkest flower - honey with a punch of flowers Sweater weather - spicy with lots of spices Jasmine hops - my friend said it tasted like green tea and i think it tastes like honey and jasmine Golden clover - i love this oneeee we got 2 Hibiscus rose - i love this one too Ok done, reviewed! wooooooooo!!!!

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Richard F.

Quick Summary Great ambiance and fantastic kombucha on tap. Located a few blocks from the downtown area with plenty of street and lot parking available. Drinks- 5 stars The kombucha was fantastic. Tried the "Drink Your Flowers" and "Lady in the Moon" and they were both so delicious (I slightly liked the Drink Your Flowers more). Everything was on tap and you can buy cans/bottles to go Service- 5 stars Servers were nice. Typical brewery style where you get your own water. Cool ambiance with plenty of outdoor seating and some indoor seating. Parking- plenty of street and lot parking Bottom Line Great spot to check out if you're around the area and are craving some Kombucha.

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Vanessa D.

A friend and I went to this place after I saw wonderful reviews on Yelp! I've gotta say, this place is small but mighty! The staff was so nice and went over the flavors of the drinks and his recommendation. The flight was $22 for six very generous pours. My friend and I each got a flight but we could've shared one. There is seating inside but also seating outside which was lovely given the weather. Just an overall relaxing time with good beverages. I'd highly recommend this place and to eat bring nibbles or buy some empanadas from Che a few doors down.

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Dylan B.

All hail The Apiary! If you've ever wanted to try mead, this is the place! With the guidance of Sir Miles, I sampled a few varieties. Both were delicious and had a fragrant aroma. I went with a few Darkest Flower/Avocado Blossom, and enjoyed them back in my hotel room by the sea. They have other "botanical beverages" (including cider and hard kombucha) here also, and you can hang out and interact in a patio area in the back. The Carpinteria Wine Company a few doors down is also fantastic. What a cool spot in such a cool little town!

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Nia J.

Delicious craft drinks, great vibes, and friendly service! Came on a Saturday afternoon right at opening and our beer tender was kind to serve us even a few minutes early since we were already around. They have draft hard kombucha, hard cider, and mead of course. Flights run at $24 after taxes. Great to share if you're tight on cash so you can have the experience

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Sophia Y.

Mead- the most underrated alcoholic beverage on the planet and one of my faves. This "drink of the Gods" can be misunderstood as being cloyingly sweet when in fact it can be anything but. If you haven't tried it yet, The Apiary is a great place to get a $22 flight. Plus, they're one of the few places that also offer alcoholic kombucha. I had a great time trying a combination of their classical meads, botanical meads, ciders, and hard kombuchas (jun). It was also my first time trying alcoholic kombucha and I think I liked it better than the store-bought non-alcoholic kinds. To my surprise, I liked the elderberry echinacea jun the best out of everything we tried in our flight. Of the meads, I liked the Gold Rush and Beespoke. The space is pretty small but decorated in a hipster-farm girl vibe. They've also got a small selection of board games. Service was knowledgeable and friendly. Parking was a breeze in the back.

"Main Squeeze"...abv 8.8% (Mead)

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Absolutely love the selection here - we don't skip it if we're in the area. Joined the monthly club for an excuse to take some day trips!

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Couldn't recommend the apiary enough! Incredible drinks, great vibes and wonderful customer service.

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Service was so chill and accommodating. Interesting casual conversation and amazing and magical experience.

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Ask the Community - Apiary

Very confused. Last time I came, non-alcoholic booch was for the free, but this time it was $11?

It’s still currently free by the glass in the tasting room but a growler fill + new growler $5 deposit = $11. Hope this helps!

Are kids and their snacks allowed?

Yes kids and snacks are welcome

Was seeing if you host wedding receptions at all? It would be a small group (25).

I'm sure they would love to have you

Do you serve growlers of any sour beers?

Right now we are doing 500ml growlers of 3 of our current menu items. 2 meads and 1 cider. We are a mead & cider bar only - no beers. However we do use hops in some of our brews, and some are very dry & tart, they hit the palate similar to a sour… Read more

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