Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    BellRinger Brew

    4.2 (108 reviews)
    ModerateBrewpubs, Tacos, Burgers
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

    BellRinger Brew Photos

    Business Info

    BELLRINGER BREW ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

    More like BellRinger Brew

    Recommended Reviews - BellRinger Brew

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Food menu
    TY Y.

    Cool place to stop for cold one and quick bite. Open since 2023, right on Main St., it's a friendly place to get a locally brewed craft beer and some good bar eats. We stopped by mid-afternoon, there were plenty of tables, large bar seating plus small patio with a few high top tables. Overall 4.0 rated for casual bar ambience, friendly service and tasty brews. Expect to pay $10-15pp for food items. We came in for a cold beer on sunny afternoon, enjoyed patio seating and shared their Fried Avocado appetizer - delicious snack to share! For a quick visit, we enjoyed our experience and friendly bar service. If you like craft beer, this is a good brewery to try. Next time I plan to come for more food sampling that compliments local brews! Enjoy!

    Avocado fries
    Melissa L.

    My friends and I were in the mood to try something "new" (to us) in downtown Ventura. We remembered that we've been all wanting to try BellRinger Brewing Co. and committed to the mission. My friends and I were really impressed with their food menu! Two pages front to back - at a small local brewery? Pretty unheard of but we were stoked. They had plenty of appetizers for sharing which we loved. But their mains were a pretty long list as well - burgers, hotdogs, salads, sandwiches, tacos and weekly specials. Pretty cool to see Pozole and Pork Belly Tacos on their specials menu. My friend and I both had a Balcom Canyon hibiscus cider which was super refreshing and hit the spot. The three of us shared a combination of appetizers and main dishes: *Fried Avocado Fries - literally a pound of fried avocado bites for only $12.....in this economy?! An absolute steal of a deal! *Extra Crispy Buffalo Wings *BellRinger Dog & the Ballpark Dog The food was an absolute home run (they have Dodger memorabilia inside so I can make this pun.) Everything was clearly made fresh to order and the portions were super big for very reasonable prices. They also don't skimp on the dipping sauces and toppings, they also have that good-good homemade ranch. I'm definitely a fan of this spot. It looks unassuming from the outside and could use a little music or energy BUT the food for a brewery is better then I would have ever expected. The staff working was nice and you order up at the counter so it's pretty casual. Prices again were pretty reasonable for the big portions and quality. Glad my friends and I gave this spot a try, totally hit the spot. I will be back.

    Smash burger and fries
    Madi M.

    This spot is the real deal. Great beer, amazing people, and easily the best smash burgers around. The kind of place you walk into once and immediately start planning your next visit. Josh and Cameron are incredible. They're super friendly, always down to chat about the beers, and somehow remember what you liked last time. The beer list is stacked, and everything tastes fresh and balanced. You can tell they care about what they're doing. The vibe is just easy. Dogs hanging out under tables, a few arcade games in the corner, families, regulars, and first-timers. It's the kind of spot that feels like a neighborhood hangout, even if you don't live nearby. If you're into good beer, great food, and chill people, this place is 100% worth checking out.

    Lunch, kids and happy hour menu 4-6pm July 2024
    marissa l.

    Chill spot with a good amount of seatings. They have house beers to choose from and guest beers as well. Service was chill and not overwhelming. We ordered: Smash burger was good with their sauce and caramelized onions . Wings were slightly dry

    The BBQ burger
    Sarah S.

    Found this place passing through Ventura because of InKind, and would rate this place very highly in customer service, beers and the food. Josh was really patient with us trying all the beers, introduced himself and asked us our names and made us feel at home. I had food off the seasonal menu and the pozole was very flavorful and I would recommend the tamale as well. My husband had the BBQ burger and would highly recommend that as well. If you are driving by this area and need to stop for a beer and food, give BellRinger a try, you will not be disappointed!

    Cassie C.

    Came here for lunch in a slow Thursday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was! I opted for the lunch special which was $20 with one of their house beers. There are a few options and I went for the two tacos with tortilla chips and salsa. The tacos were DELISH with fresh corn tortillas that were crisped up. Everyone's food in my party looked super good - chicken Caesar wrap, smash burger, corn dog, and bratwurst. I'll definitely be back here next time I'm in the area!

    Specials Menu
    Alex A.

    Life is too short for microwaved pastrami! Overall good experience. Cool downtown brewery with patio. Service was great.

    See all

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Travis C.
    112
    67
    6

    3 days ago

    Great vibe everyone was friendly, the beer and snacks are great! Love playing the Mandalorian pinball machine!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 6
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0

    23 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of TY Y.
    807
    464
    3450

    8 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Tina W.
    151
    25
    9

    25 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Emily W.

    Emily W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 2
    Love this 5
    Oh no 1

    22 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 1

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Emily W.

    Emily W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rick W.
    10
    111
    3

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alex A.
    0
    13
    151

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Josh D.
    354
    61
    15

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shayna M.
    38
    22
    33

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Emily W.

    Emily W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jaz M.
    116
    457
    1202

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    We really enjoyed the place. Super friendly staff and service. Beers and food were great! Outdoor seating was clean.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Emily W.

    Emily W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gina D.
    18
    20
    2

    1 year ago

    one of the best burgers I've had in years! great spot to watch baseball. Great service too!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mark D.
    1
    171
    4

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 3

    BellRinger Brew Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - BellRinger Brew

    Taqueria Cuernavaca Express - Regular asada tacos on homemade corn tortillas

    Taqueria Cuernavaca Express

    4.7(145 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This is one of the newer Cuernavacas, after the initial location on the Avenue and one in Oxnard,…read morewhere Marshalls and Daiso are located. I've eaten at 3 of their locations, and perhaps this location may be slightly more geared to 'gringo' tastes. I had their breakfast burrito, and unlike most other tacquerias, they give you a lot of nice melted cheese. The beans didn't taste as salty or flavorful as some other taco places. But overall, very satisfying, just didn't have that fully tacqueria taste. I have really enjoyed their veggie Papas and rajas tacos at the Avenue location. This may be the best tacqueria for vegetarians, more options. Staff here tends to be younger (college ages), and generally very friendly. I actually sometimes just stop in for their Horchata. It's not homemade (as that is a very difficult drink to make!) but I find it satisfying. In general all the prices here are reasonable, less than some other places that are charging 15-17 for burritos. This is a strong recommendation if you are downtown and craving casual Mexican eats!

    I blame my friends, Erica and Melissa, for introducing me to Taqueria Cuernavaca because I crave…read moretheir tacos a lot. Love this place. They serve really good food. Prior to me becoming a pescatarian I tried their birria tacos and loved them. Since becoming a pescatarian my go to taco is always their spicy shrimp taco. Flavors are delicious. My husband gets their papas con rajas taco and also craves it. We sometimes go out of our way to go get tacos from here because we love them that much. This location has outdoor and indoor seating. It is in downtown so you would need to park in near by parking lots or street and walk. Overall, we have enjoyed it and will continue coming here.

    Photos
    Taqueria Cuernavaca Express
    Taqueria Cuernavaca Express - STEAK BURRITO

    STEAK BURRITO

    Taqueria Cuernavaca Express - Taco Especial #1 Pastor

    See all

    Taco Especial #1 Pastor

    Taqueria Cuernavaca

    Taqueria Cuernavaca

    4.4(580 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    We were honestly so pleasantly surprised by Taqueria Cuernavaca!…read more We're from San Diego, so we don't take Mexican food lightly--we're pretty spoiled when it comes to quality and flavor. But this spot completely exceeded our expectations. We ordered delivery, and even then, everything arrived fresh, well-packaged, and still absolutely delicious--which says a lot. The food was incredibly flavorful without being heavy or greasy (something that's hard to find). You could really taste the freshness in the ingredients, and every dish felt well-balanced and thoughtfully made. This is one of those places you don't necessarily expect to be that good, and then it totally delivers. We'll definitely be ordering again next time we're in Ventura!

    Taqueria Cuernavaca is one of those neighborhood spots you're grateful to have nearby. Located…read moreright on the Avenue, it's easy, comforting, and consistently good. For me, one of the best indicators that the food is going to be amazing is when there are dish photos on the menu. That alone sets the tone. The fresh salsa bar is a standout, and yes, they have Mexican Coke and cervezas. On weekends, don't miss the white pozole with crunchy rolled taquitos filled with ricotta-style queso and all the fresh fixings. Add that chili oil and thank me later. I also love their tacos, especially the veggie ones. I'm not vegetarian, but they're that good. The ambiance is casual and welcoming. Clean, bright, and no-frills in the best way. It feels like a true neighborhood taquería where you can come as you are, whether you're grabbing a quick bite or sitting down to enjoy your meal. I recently learned this is their first location, which makes it even better. It's family-owned, now with four locations across Santa Barbara, Oxnard, and Ventura County, yet it still feels grounded and local. You can dine in, take out, or order delivery. The place is spotless, service is quick, and the staff is genuinely kind. A solid go-to for quality Mexican food that hits every time.

    Photos
    Taqueria Cuernavaca
    Taqueria Cuernavaca - Soooo good .. asada to go !

    Soooo good .. asada to go !

    Taqueria Cuernavaca

    See all

    Spencer Makenzie's Fish - Awesome Tempura Fish Taco

    Spencer Makenzie's Fish

    4.0(2.4k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    This place might feel like a hole-in-the-wall, but it's right in the heart of Ventura -- and it…read moreabsolutely delivers. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was welcoming. Great bar setup, relaxed atmosphere, and a fun, lively environment without feeling overwhelming. The service was super friendly -- the kind of place where you immediately feel comfortable. Now the food... excellent across the board. The fish and chips were battered perfectly -- light, crispy, and packed with flavor. Not greasy, just done right. My son ordered the carne asada tacos and couldn't stop talking about how good they were. He loved the seasoning and the flavor. I had the ahi burger, and it was cooked perfectly -- great texture, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. My wife ordered the original fish tacos, and they were outstanding. Fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, and great quality overall. One thing we really appreciated was the three different house sauces they offer. Each one was excellent and totally changes the experience depending on your palate. Whether you like something sweet, spicy, or slightly tangy to balance everything out, they've got you covered. It's a nice touch that lets everyone customize their meal. You can really taste the freshness in everything. It's a great family-friendly spot but also perfect if you just want to hang out at the bar and enjoy good food and good vibes. We had an awesome time and will definitely be back.

    I saw the reviews and thought this place was a "must try." Unfortunately, I was not impressed at…read moreall. My clam chowder tasted like bacon, overwhelmingly so. I could not taste anything else but that. Now don't get me wrong; I love bacon. However, here it was simply too overpowering making it not taste like clam chowder. I also had grilled fish tacos. Looking at them and eating them, I was concerned that they were not grilled at all. You can tell when fish has been grilled; there should be signs on the fish but they were not here. Unfortunately, it is not a place I will go back to. Clam chowder is one of my favorites and there are many other places around with better chowder.

    Photos
    Spencer Makenzie's Fish - Inside pic #1

    Inside pic #1

    Spencer Makenzie's Fish - Tempura Fish and Chips

    Tempura Fish and Chips

    Spencer Makenzie's Fish - Carne Asada  Street Tacos

    See all

    Carne Asada Street Tacos

    Mothers

    Mothers

    3.8(375 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    My wife and I were honestly hesitant to try a newer modern Mexican spot in Ventura since we usually…read morestick to our favorite hole-in-the-wall places (Los Comales). Glad we gave Mother's Tacos a shot because we were pleasantly surprised. The food and drinks were both really good. The chicken mole was excellent, and the torta was a total hit. Even our 5-year-old loved it, which always says a lot. What stood out most though was our server, Cesar. He was fantastic from start to finish. Every recommendation he gave us was on point(including his surprise tequila recommendation), and he treated us with the kind of confidence and professionalism you'd expect from someone with years of hospitality experience. Dudes got old school server vibes that's rarely seen anymore! Super welcoming, attentive, and genuinely made the whole experience better. The decor is great, the vibe is cool, and because of Cesar we'll definitely be back.

    Let's start with the good, the ambiance was nice, bathroom was clean and staff was wonderful. I…read morewent for my husband bday which was also on their 1 year anniversary. I'm not sure it my visit took a turn because it was the anniversary or what but we got there around 2:30pm, the waiter told us the happy hour was from 3-6pm if we wanted wait. We left and came back at 3:15pm. I asked for the happy hour menu and the waitress told me that it didn't start till 6pm and the waiter who told me had gone home, long story short she honored the happy hour prices. Due to it being the anniversary the elote wasn't being served. I asked for more horchata which they said they were out of till later. When we got the food, most of it was over salted. The chicharróns and dirt papas were too salty to finish. Even adding the salsas didn't temper down the salt or added flavor or spice to the food. The asada taco was the best thing we had. We also got 2 churros. I feel like they were to thick an not done all of the way through. Also heard they had an Oreo churros for later that day too. I'll give it another try because I really wanted the all the Mother's smoke and am hoping what I experienced was a one time situation. We will have to see...

    Photos
    Mothers - Not sure this is a good omen...  at least the number is not 666 ;)

    Not sure this is a good omen... at least the number is not 666 ;)

    Mothers - Asada taco ribeye taco lengua taco

    Asada taco ribeye taco lengua taco

    Mothers - Lamb Ribs

    See all

    Lamb Ribs

    Ten Tigers - Fresh fries

    Ten Tigers

    4.7(93 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Came on a Friday night and lovedddd the vibe. It was a perfect place for a date night and to meet…read moreup with friends for the holidays to catch up. Music not too loud and The fire pits and outside seating were dreamy and the drinks were so delicious and beautiful. Service was very friendly, they checked on us a few times and let us know when the kitchen was closing. We had the white tiger margarita, ventucky mule, and Jamaica margarita but with mezcal. All 3 were so flavorful and delicious and just the right amount of alcohol. I also ordered their fish tacos which were honestly perfect. Crispy, flavorful, fresh, no fishy taste. We will be back!

    Hadn't visited in a while so it was nice to check out their happy hour. I love that this place is…read morestill a good meal & order at counter and seat yourself restaurant; makes it less formal while still offering great food and drink options. Especially with a toddler (IYKYK). We tried a couple of things and shared them. The fish tacos were better than I expected. Loved the kick of the chipotle sauce on them and the charred pineapple was a nice touch. The garlic shrimp had a nice bite. I wish the spinach and artichoke dip were a bit creamier. As it cooled down, it wasn't as smooth to spread on your chip but still good. And their beef tallow fries are always a must and delish! Service was so friendly! The woman who took our order made recommendations on the menu, was very sweet, and attentive. Servers walking around were also so nice and good about cleaning up unused plates. Great place for a quick, low stakes happy hour and dinner. Family friendly and beautiful setup.

    Photos
    Ten Tigers - Beautiful indoor space

    Beautiful indoor space

    Ten Tigers - Cheesecake and they fortunately had a candle for us!

    Cheesecake and they fortunately had a candle for us!

    Ten Tigers - Tropical thunder

    See all

    Tropical thunder

    Beach House Tacos - Ahi Taco

    Beach House Tacos

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    This place is about everything you'd ask for from a beach taco stand. Above average effort goes…read moreinto the tacos, I can't speak for anything else but isn't that enough?? The service ranges from pleasantly passable to outstanding and at a counter service spot I don't expect anything special. The eating area has a great view and is usually clean and comfortable. If there's not an open spot or they're busier than usual and taking a while to bus a table you can just sit on the beach. Love a place with a good happy hour, too and this one hits the spot. Maybe get some more local craft brew options in here if you like want to improve for people specifically like me but overall a pretty great casual option. Who doesn't love a taco after a long, exhausting, beautiful day at the beach?

    Hello again Beach House Tacos! I thought after over 9 years of not going to your establishment I…read morethought I would make amends for the pitiful review which I left all those years ago. It had been time. Wars were fought, a pandemic ravaged the land, an insurrection was attempted and we got gaslit to think it was a fun organized tour of rambunctious older white males that thought they were going to a matinee of John Wick. I know my bitter review was left in haste because I was still grieving from Harambe's death. Plus, it was a beautiful sunset at the pier so I was about time to bury the hatchet. IT. WAS. TIME. I walked up and there was NO LINE! What fortune for me! The gods were ready for me to come up and enjoy a great meal and not have to wait the hour I had to endure which ended in Beach House keeping my money and I left empty handed (see original review) I was ready finally make peace with Beach House. I sat there at the window for a few minutes, nobody came. A young couple stood behind me and waited with me. This guy looks at me from inside and give me the "wait one mintute" finger and walks away. Ok, I'll be patient. It was late and he was probably the only one working. He wasn't. A few more minutes passed and the couple behind me gave up and left. The finger guy looks at me and says something to another worker who blankly looks at me, then goes to another register and starts playing around with it instead of trying to take my order. That's it. I'm done. If I had a sawsall I would have cartoonishly cut the wood around Beach House Tacos let it break apart into the ocean and let it sail into the sea. I'm never again going to this mess of an establishment.

    Photos
    Beach House Tacos
    Beach House Tacos - Chips & Salsa, grilled fish taco, fried fish taco, street tacos

    Chips & Salsa, grilled fish taco, fried fish taco, street tacos

    Beach House Tacos - Outside from the pier

    See all

    Outside from the pier

    BellRinger Brew - brewpubs - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...