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Validation Annex

4.6 (30 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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Order at the counter, they bring your food to the table
Cat N.

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

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Erika V.

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.

Rocket Za pizza!

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.

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Rusty D.

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.

Smash burger Cut in half - thank you we appreciate it
Kaity K.

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!

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Kristy O.

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!

Sara D.

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?

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Rosie O.

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.

Smash burger, truffle tots, Citra Butt Down (CBD) Hazy IPA

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

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1 year ago

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

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Thank you for the nice note Sebastion! Glad you love the GF IPA!

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

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Hope you loved the smash burger! Thank you for coming back!

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1 year ago

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

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