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    Fluid State Beer Garden

    4.1 (551 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Pizza, Beer Gardens
    Open 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Meatballs on happy hour
    Jolie F.

    This is one of my favorite places to go for a causal vibe and a solid drink! We typically just grab drinks here, but as it was happy hour we decided to try their meatballs! And boy were we disappointed: we spent five dollars for meatballs and it came with three little meatballs the size of a gum ball. Plus they were super dry. We learned our lesson: stick to the drinks!

    Garlic fries
    Devin B.

    Always love Fluid state, stoped in for a Togo order and the lines were popping out the door down the sidewalk. The staff happy as usual handling patron after patron in a steady fashion. We ordered 3 whole pizzas a pizza fries and while we waited enjoyed one of their fantastic non alcoholic beers on the patio. I love their NA options they just have generic bs options they have good NA beer for those who choose to avoid alcohol or for those who prefer the responsible DD role.

    Charcuterie Board
    esmer s.

    Casual spot for a quick bite. Ordered at the bar and received drinks immediately, didn't have to wait long and the food was great! Tons of outdoor seating if you have a big group

    Stale bread .. disappointing
    Erica G.

    I have been here soooo many times after my last review. I love this place. I typically sit outside and enjoy the vibe of Downtown Ventura. Service is friendly ! Drinks are great and the pizza ... delicious!!!! I was just here for the Dia de Los Muertos celebration and it was awesome!

    Mr. Green Jean
    Melanie S.

    How have I never reviewed Fluid State Beer Garden? I've been coming here for years, and somehow skipped giving them the love they deserve. Their food has never disappointed. I was back in town this weekend after moving away a little over a year ago, and of course my BF and I had to stop in. We grabbed a couple slices--Mr. Greens is my forever obsession--but honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The wings? Great. The pizza fries? Dangerous. Basically... you can't miss here. Always a win.

    Tammie W.

    Fluid State is where it's at in Ventura. They've got a large patio attached to the building, indoor seating, and an extended patio in the street with picnic tables. They have an extensive beer list and serve liquor as well along with delicious pizza, salads, wings, pretzels, cheese boards, and more. To cap it off, they have sourdough bagels on the weekends if you go early before they sell out. It's a walk up to the counter, order, and get buzzed sort of atmosphere which is fine by me until the line is long and you want another drink. We swung by a couple of times during our stay in Ventura to drink and grab a slice. The Dr. Steve Brûlé is where it's at with the ricotta and hot honey. We had the Fungus pizza which had way too many mushrooms on it and were super slimy. The pretzel was delicious and salad refreshing. The ruby nectar cider and citra powered jet pack hazy were very tasty and ice cold.

    Devang S.

    People always say there's no parking in SoCal, but they always forget to look on the freeways. We had a lazy start to a long drive from LA to Big Sur on a holiday weekend. Even the strongest of couples may find their relationship challenged when faced with gridlock in a dead heat along the highway of hunger. So in the interest of maintaining world peace and not having to sleep in a bivvy, we yielded to the inevitable surrender of our appetites. Just a slice each for a quick detour turned into the most memorable coating of my tongue this year. The vegetarian Fungus Amungus was absolutely phenomenal. It was everything I had dreamed of as an earthy, multi textured garlic slice with the sweet acidic of pickled shallots and fresh parsley to balance it out. The toppings would be good on a taco or even just scooped from a jar with my bar. Fluid state is worth the detour, and I don't even drink beer

    Queen Margherita
    Nooshi B.

    Ooh this was my favorite place we visited this past weekend. Their queen margherita pizza was heaven! I also discovered a new favorite cider here- the Yuzu Ginger! This is a no frills place with great vibes. Hubby and I came back for a second visit and had their Gnotty G which came with a pretzel, blue cheese stuffed olives and almonds. So tasty! I look forward to coming back and trying some more food the next time we're in the area.

    Diana L.

    This was my first time here and when I saw the line was out the door I thought it would take a while but surprisingly it moved along pretty fast. You order at the counter and they give you a buzzer. They have a wide selection of drinks and food. I got a slice of the Perfect Storm and Fungus Amungus. Both tasted very good. The only issue was the crust of one slice was a bit burnt so I could only pick off the toppings to eat. I also got the Clean House salad, but it didn't stand out so I'll probably try one of the other ones next time. There is a small patio area off to the side, and with the extra seating on Main there was plenty of seating although it can get quite busy. This is a great family friendly and pet friendly place. We had a great time and will definitely be back.

    My lager - a mouthful!
    John G.

    Counter Service is the rule of the day. We ordered a 1/2 Dr. Pepperoni, Pepperoni, Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Mozzarella, Roasted Garlic Oil, Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce. And 1/2 a Hanker for a Hunk O' Hole Pie Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, Fontina, Roasted Garlic Oil, Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce.added a slice of their Perfect Storm, Chopped Sea Clams, Roasted Garlic, EVOO, Pecorino Romano, Italian Parsley. We also ordered some Garlic & Parmigiana fries A few Mixed Drinks and a few Beers. We sat inside but outside seating is available. One of our favorite pizza places!

    Dr Pepperoni
    Daniel A.

    Their Sourdough Wood Fired Pizza is the best of this type in Ventura County. Recommend the Fungi (Mushroom pizza) however have tried several and most are good. Wings, burgers and salad are all very good too. They have a good beer selection and a full bar. Really enjoy coming here lately.

    Alex K.

    Another beer garden that's worth trying out. Main Street does have some of their gems here and there. Walked in which was quite busy. That's normally a good sign that the place is worth it. There's a bar to one side with seating. You order from the counter for food and drinks. Didn't have food but seemed like they're known for pizza. Slices or a whole pizza can be purchased which honestly looked amazing from what I've seen. Loads of slices were ordered. Drink wise, there were loads to choose from. Looked like a full bar and a good selection of beer on tap. Just came in for some drinks. Both the Bloody Mary which was served with pickled veggies and a slice of bacon was quite nice. As well as the margaritas. Price wise was great as well. Majority of the picnic table seating on the side were all taken but they also have a good section in front that has plenty of table as well. From this visit, the drinks were quite nice but will for sure have to make another visit for some pizzas.

    Dr. Steve Burle  Cheese board
    Brooke G.

    If you love yourself, and pizza...Come here!!! The pizza is sooo bomb. The sourdough crust is to die for! The pizza combos are so fun and unique. If you are crying or celebrating, this is the pizza you NEED! Allow extra time during busy hours. The line is gonna be long, it's important that you wait in it to ensure pure happiness!

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    Their pizza is always great and so are their Thai wings and fries! The service is always a hit and the ambiance is top tier!

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    Delicious drinks and food ! Great vibes! House Margaritas and hazy ipas were delicious

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    Ask the Community - Fluid State Beer Garden

    Is this place pet friendly?

    Yes

    Is it dog friendly?

    Yes, they're very dog friendly. Will even bring out a bowl of water for your pup!

    Is Fluid State kid (toddler) friendly?

    Yes

    Is this a sit yourself place or do you wait to be seated. Just asking because we are a family of 8?

    You have to seat yourself. It's a popular place (for a good reason) so parties that large can be difficult to seat together during busy hours.

    Is it 21 and over?

    No, regularly see all ages in there

    Are there heaters on the patio?

    Yes, there are heaters on the patio! Although, in order to save energy, we don’t turn them on unless the temp dips below 65°. Cheers!

    When is happy hour?

    Hey Niki, 3pm - 6PM, Tuesday - Friday… Read more

    When are you opening?

    I heard they are opening to the public today, 3/17, at 3 PM

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    This is my go to place when I visit Ventura…read more If you are looking for Tiki bar, come to Ventiki You will enjoy endless tropical cocktails(so many on the menu) Hawaiian cuisine!

    I stopped by around 10:40pm knowing they closed at 11. The bartender and another employee told us…read morethey were closing soon but said they could still make us a quick shooter, so we came in and ordered. Shortly after receiving our drinks, the bouncer suddenly walked in the bar and very aggressively demanded to know who "let us in." I explained that the door was open, there were still plenty of people inside the bar and on the patio, and no one at the entrance had told us they were closed. We started heading toward the patio and he then yelled at us that we had to stay inside while they cleaned up. As we stood there trying to enjoy the shooters we just purchased, he kept chirping about why we shouldn't have walked in the bar. I finally responded by saying something along the lines of, "Isn't watching the door your job?" and he immediately escalated the situation, cursed at me, and threw us out. I understand bars are trying to close down at the end of the night, and I would've had no issue leaving if we were simply told they were closed. The bartenders and other staff were completely polite the entire time. The interaction with the bouncer, however, felt unnecessarily hostile and unprofessional.

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    Great spot to grab a few drinks. Awesome decor next time I'll try the food. Will return for the…read morenext time.

    I host a social group of about 30 - 40 people that meets monthly in the evening from 8PM to 11PM. I…read morecalled the Tavern and spoke with Katie, the event director, who said we were quite welcome and seemed happy to have us choose their venue. We enjoyed the venue for a few months. Good drinks and good food. Plenty of seating outside. It was a good fit for our group. Was quite a surprise when last night we arrived to find a private event happening. I realize that the Tavern hosts private events, I saw that on the website. Neither Katie nor I discussed the possibility of a conflict when I spoke with her, so part of this is on me, but as the event coordinator, most of it was on her. Doesn't she have a main calendar for events? Because if she does, we weren't on it. The security fetched Katie, and she matter-of-factly stated that they were hosting a private event, so the venue was not available. She never apologized, seemed to not care that we had 30-40 people showing up at a place that was now unavailable to us. She stated, again matter-of-factly with no apology, that it was wedding season and events were her priority. So, the Tavern? Probably a great place for events, and a fun bar with good food, but their event coordinator definitely needs better communication and better organization. We will no longer be meeting there, needless to say.

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    This place was an awesome find. Made date plans for wife and I while in Ventura. We went in on a…read moreSaturday afternoon around 5-6pm to plenty of seating. The interior is a nice cocktail lounge layout. More cozy seating and a few chairs at the bar. We were greeted immediately, our server was sweet! We asked to switch spots after seating ourselves because we didn't realize the AC was going to be blasting right at us. She offered to turn the AC down so we didn't have to move but we're still welcome to. The drums were AMAZING. I got the Brazilian lemonade (green in photo) that tastes basically like a sweet Pandan slushie, couldn't even tell there was alcohol until it hits you lol My wife got the equally amazing clarified Ube sour which was the same story. Both tasted so good we got a second order. Paired with fries for something to munch that comes with 2 out of a choice of 3 dips! They were chili, jalapeño, and garlic if I remember correctly. Highly recommend this spot for drinks and dates!

    Came in on a Saturday night around 8pm and luckily it wasn't too packed. We sat down immediately…read more The inside is really nice, i'd stop by for a drink in the future with the couch styled lounge. Felt like we were skipped over a bit during service. There was a couple who sat at the bar 15 minutes after us and got drinks and calamari given to them at the exact same time we got our drinks (weren't able to order any food yet). The tables near us were checked on a lot but not us. Food was just okay. Linguine pasta, calamari, and sliders were all bland. Sliders were super basic, just meat, sauce and bun. They charge $2 for a side of sauce in a tiny ramekin. The woman bartender was really nice and upbeat and helped us close out at the end of our meal. Honestly, just much better food and experiences next door.

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    So to the girl that said about the bartender and the tip I was right next to you guys and I can say…read moreyou was trying to get the cheapest drink you said adios then a medori sour which was cheaper than adios and then yall shared one drink , dont be broke and try to talk shit when you know damn well you wasn't going to tip .

    I have been going here off and on for years. I don't drink anymore as I am in recovery but I still…read morego to this bar to be around the community I am a part of, the LBGTQ community. I am transgender and my girlfriend is also transgender, we both went into Paddy's bar last night and basically felt like we were being preseured to leave for no reason. We were approached in a somewhat aggressive way about our IDs needing to be seen, then after that we were asked what we were drinking. I said "how much is a club soda, I don't drink alcohol" and the bar tender responded by saying something along the lines of, "how would I know? Do I look like I work here?". He was wearing a shirt representing the establishment, and had been a bartender there for at least 8 years to my knowledge. He goes by "Robbie". I ordered a soda later after feeling like I was being refused service, and wanted to test the watters. He served the soda, and when we left he followed us out and smoked a cigarette by the door untill we left. I believe we were made to feel uncomfortable here because we are transgender, sober, and or poor. Just know, this is not the third space, or LBGT community you might hope for. We were kind and respectful the entire time as solidarity is important to us.

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