Every time I pop in for lunch, Andrew is incredibly kind and welcoming. Validation Annex is already a fantastic spot with a super convenient location, but the team really makes it special. Recently, the owner, Brian, was generous enough to let us host an art pop-up over the weekend, and Andrew happened to be working the shift. I actually got to meet Brian and his family in person while they were there, and they are the sweetest people. Andrew went above and beyond, making both me and my guests feel so taken care of, and constantly checking in to ensure everything ran smoothly. The entire Sunday crew--including Chef Ben--was absolutely amazing. We had a blast and can't wait to host 'YA 2 Art' here again soon. Thank you to Brian and the whole Validation crew for everything you do for your customers! read more

Validation Annex - Relax in a cozy, spacious, and enjoyable setting to get creative and unwind with a refreshing drink. Thanks VA! - Breweries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I came here mainly to try the pizza. Some of the things I like about Validation Ale are: -Plenty of other drink choices besides beer -Good chicken karaage. Crispy, juicy, and made properly with chicken thigh instead of chicken breast. -Good smash burger, but my favorite shall remain Third Window. -Good size pizza for $23. I think the crust was a little hard, but the toppings were really good. The standout was the caramelized pineapple topping. It was sweet and cooked down. Kind of reminded me of Taiwanese pineapple shortbread filling. It was not at all like having raw pineapple on pizza which I know people have strong opinions on that. read more

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Second time here... the crew is amazing and the rocket za pizza is to die for! Beer is great too! Too bad we live in Washington!

So much to love here at the new Validation Annex. Both the food and beer menus have something for everyone. And their spacious indoor and outdoor dining spaces are very comfortable. Thanks Matt and Kaity for keeping us all fed with your delicious menu items, and thanks Keegan for the excellent food recommendations and service. Can't say enough about how much we enjoy both the Fried Chicken Sando and the Spicy Chicken Sando. And complimented with their Karaage Nuggies and Trufallo Cauliflower . . . delicious! They also have a nice Pizza selection, both pies and by the slice. Perfect. And yes, their beer selection is incredible. We always try something different, and the servers are best at making sure everything is served nice and cold. Right now my favorite is their Honey Blonde. Refreshing and delicious. read more

Validation Annex - Lovin' the new Annex, and even better with Keegan, Kaity, and Matt. - Breweries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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With plenty of parking in the Upper State / San Roque area, we don't have to circle around the funk zone to enjoy some of the best beer in town, the food here is great too , I find the smashburger delicious , chicken sandwich is a good option too, fries are perfect but you can add cheese too Overall a great spot , they have tvs if you are watching sports and the best part : very dog friendly . Service is great, friendly & welcoming staff read more

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The employees are personable/customer service oriented and I loved sitting out on the deck in the sun. The person I was with just wanted cheese pizza, so we split it and I felt it was pretty dry. I've heard raving reviews about the pizza, but maybe I just need to try one with multiple toppings; they sounded delicious. The establishment gets a lot of natural light and is welcoming. They also host trivia on some nights. read more

Validation Annex - Cheese pizza - Breweries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

The beer is great and the food is even better. And right next door conjoined to them is a golf simulator that is a ton of fun! The staff was friendly and on top of it. Very cool and laid back atmosphere. read more

We stoped by on a lovely afternoon and sat on the patio. We had a few bites to eat and all were very tasty. Wings, Philly sando, truffle fries. Homemade ranch and blue cheese were bomb. Easy to order up at the bar. Lots of beer choices. Also I like the bathroom situation. It's all single toilets with a main washroom. Seems like a great new place to hang out. We will be back. read more

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Came for the pizza, stayed because Shelby was absolutely running the place like a legend. Seriously, every person at the bar looked happier after talking to her. Cold IPA, incredible Rocket Za, great music, and somehow Shelby made the whole place feel like a party without even trying. read more

Validation Annex - Rocket Za pizza! - Breweries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

I came here this past weekend and I had a great experience! Our bartender was Laura and she was so awesome and so knowledgeable on what was on tap! (Don't come for me, I can be a little indecisive when it comes to beer) She was able to help me out and find out the perfect drink for me. Wow! I ordered a smash burger to share and wow! It is so delicious, I cannot wait to go back! Parking is easy, and there are plenty of seats indoor and a pet friendly patio! I would definitely drop in and give their smash burger a try! read more

Validation Annex - Smash burger Cut in half - thank you we appreciate it - Breweries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

So excited to have a new open air casual food and drink spot in our neighborhood! So far I've only tried the pizza and it was tastey. Service and atmosphere have been great! I would like to see them get some more breakfast drinks for 10am games (mimosa/ michelada) and nonalcoholic drink options (without stevia). They haven't been open long so I think the menu is still evolving. I'll keep checking back to see what's new! read more

Validation Annex - Smashy pizza - Breweries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This is a great place and i can say your team is Amazing every time i go into this place its a good vibe with all of the staff and lets not leave out the food because its really really good !!!! read more

Great craft beer place - and the majority of great tasting beers are GLUTEN FREE. Yes, you read that right. I love craft beer and I could not tell it was gluten free at all! The food menu was varied and I enjoyed the truffle cauliflower with buffalo sauce and bleu cheese. It was amazing! The service was great and the staff were very friendly and helpful in making sure you made the right choice. What are you waiting for? read more

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Nice new second home for Validation Ale in the De La Vina/ Mission neighborhood. Welcome. Friendly staff, open air atmosphere. Great brew beers and other wine, seltzer options, plus non alcoholic drinks. Menu offerings some great thin crust pizzas. Family friendly and comfortable seating indoors and out. Great place to gather with friends and great Sunday football experience. Now if we could just get our team to win. read more

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What a fantastic experience at Validation! I stopped in recently and was immediately impressed--not just by the beer, but by the staff as well. Andrew was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about craft beer. He had some great recommendation! It is a welcoming vibe, beer selection is great, and Andrew is awesome. Hit him up if you go. Highly recommend! read more

Pastrami sandwich needs to be on the menu ALWAYS! Why is it only on the menu when the staff wants to make it. Very silly. Lousy business decision... read more

Shelby was amazing! She gave us some suggestions on food and we loved it all!! Truly the best bartender you could ever have my new best friend!!! read more

What a great spot! Amazing beer selection, all are very good. Service and bartender was perfect. The overall spot is large and open air, plenty of TVs with games on. Very family friendly spot. Easily a top 5 smash burger for me. I love how they have the bacon, jalapeño, and aioli. Truffle tots are a must and by wife approved the wings. Great food and beer and high quality. We will be back. read more

Validation Annex - Smash burger, truffle tots, Citra Butt Down (CBD) Hazy IPA - Breweries Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Validation Annex is fantastic! I love stopping by for a good time whether it's for food, drinks, or just to hang out. I've been lucky to have Andrew there to help me out a few times. He's always great, friendly, and knowledgeable about all Validation has to offer. I know I'll be in good hands when I see he's there. Validation should be on everyone's list of top spots in Santa Barbara! read more

What a great brewery! Bailey was absolutely fantastic, she provided excellent detail on the best beers and food to order. Great ambiance, great music, food and they even changed the channels to what I wanted to watch! I will be back! read more

Gluten-free IPA's, pizza and burgers, golf simulator, tv and sound uptown is an awesome addition.

Great food, great service and great atmosphere. Food was delicious and you can't beat a craft beer

Awesome brewpub features many fantastic beers and seriously tasty food. Lots of parkings and plenty of seating. Very helpful bartenders too. Highly recommended! read more

The pizza was very good! Nice beer selection. It's open air so it was a bit cold that night.

Great food and service. Had garage Chichen. OMG so good. Add waffles and it would be a great brunch. Andrew was very helpful in picking beer. read more

This is the new one that opened up on DeLavina Street. Good beers with great service. We have been there a few times already and it is nice to have something like this off upper State Street. read more

Came back here again after our bartender Andrew from a couple of visits ago, recommended to come by during Burger week. It was so busy! I brought friends over with me. Some of them wanted the sauce on the side and Andrew was there to help us, since my friends never had their food and drinks before (and they were really picky, sorry). He was very helpful and kind. The place was a madhouse! Brought the kids Saturday for a second time and Andrew gave us food and drink options for the kids. Ambiance was great. Andrew was running around the whole place, cleaning tables, bringing food and drinks to everyone, he was everywhere! He is very knowledgeable with the drinks and food. Welcoming and funny too. Good dude. The recommendations was spot on. See you there soon, and thanks for helping my family and friends. read more

Good food, good vibes, had some awesome pizza. Will definitely come back. Tri tip philli is the best. Ask for Laura!

They are not customer friendly. I asked for the aoli to be left off or on the side of the smash burger. They told me "No substitutions!" and would not leave off the aoli. I will never be back! read more

We ate at Validation Ale on a Saturday noon enjoying beer and a smash burger & fries which we shared. We had a friendly waitress named Bailey who welcomed us & was most helpful. We returned on a Sunday evening and it was very noisy. Better to go during the day, especially for seniors. read more

Finally, a neighborhood bar we can walk to! We love the Funk Zone location and we're thrilled to see this open near our house. Best veggie pizza ever! (We've ordered it three times) read more

service was absolutely horrible... tall man there needs an attitude adjustment. food was fine but not when you hear how it's poorly made from staff. you guys lost me and my family as customers. read more