Oh wow this place was very happening. And I have to give it to the bartender since he was hustling. He was in his element and he gave you the impression he liked doing what he was doing. Even though he was busy he still was able to give us different aspects on the pores. Always enjoy the fact that they offer flights and this place did. There's a good amount of seating indoor and out and of course they had a food truck which was nice. It sure smelled good but however we had eaten prior. This is in the area near the pier which I've noticed that they've done a lot of free facing on what used to be here. I guess it had been awhile since we've been here I do like the improvement though. Thumbs up to our server we enjoyed our visit. read more

Beer - solid! Vibe - solid - music - solid! We love coming here.......but Today was off vibe for sure. Guy working today around 2:00 absolutely looked miserable!! No smile, no conversation, zero vibe zero happiness! What happened?!? :( read more

Ventura Coast Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

This had been on my husband's list of breweries he wanted to go to. We walked in and ordered our drinks from the cashier. The service was good. The man that took our order was nice and gave us some suggestions. My husband ordered a flight of beers. I ordered a cider, but I really wish they offered a flight for their ciders as well because they have a large selection of ciders that I wanted to try. They have ample seating inside, but we opted to sit outside to enjoy the beautiful day. We also liked the small bench they had so the kids could sit comfortably. I noticed that they have a room reserved for special occasions. That's a great idea for a party or any type of celebration. My husband and I both enjoyed our drinks and time at this brewery, and we would definitely come back to try something else from their menu. read more

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Why hadn't I updated this!!!! Uggghhhh E! I have been multiple times since my initial review and I must say .... I've always enjoyed my visit. Colton was soooo friendly and talkative as he is genuine about customers having a good time. One of my fave Taco trucks was there El Maíz. Ordered a few tacos and I was set! Not too busy on a Tuesday which was perfect for me! Chill chill! Love the vibes ! Seat indoors or out. read more

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Greta local brewery off of main st. Lots of other stops around so makes for a good central location. Variety of beers on tap! Nice indoor space as well as picnic table outside! Regular food truck schedule with a nice variety! Counter service is fast and friendly! read more

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Love the beers here and the ambiance! Inside is beautifully laid out and decorated and you can see the brew tanks which I always love to see! There are cute tables outside and they had a food truck as well! I remember coming by a few summers ago and they had live music and service was great! I'm always for great recommendations and they we definitely great! Really good beers! read more

Ventura Coast Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

We always make a stop at Ventura Coast when we visit Ventura because they have our favorite beers. We also enjoy the outdoor seating because we can bring the doggos. I usually opt for any beer of theirs that I cannot pick up as a four pack at the grocery store. The service has always been standoffish. Least friendly servers of any brewery as if it's part of the job requirement. We still come back because of the beers but know not to expect much on the service end. read more

We hosted my son an his beautiful brides wedding reception here on the back patio. 10/10. Everyone was super friendly and accommodating. Our guests had a wonderful time. Great beer, perfect atmosphere. read more

Another stop on the way to Ojai. Good brewery in the middle of downtown Ventura. Very cool vibes with indoor and outdoor seating as well as a free lot. Very convenient location to shops and restaurants but we only came here to drink. Beers were tasty and refreshing. read more

Ventura Coast Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

I'm a YUGE fan of craft beer, so it's always fun catching a brewery while travelling. Ventura Coast was dope. The beers I had were all great, and I thoroughly enjoyed the "Bad Graffiti IPA". Service was quick. The staff I interacted with was helpful. The ambiance was beachy and modern. I really enjoyed the thought that went into the design. Inside is large, but the outside seating was equally massive (a good spot for kids and dogs). Only gripe, I had to go with my 4th choice in t-shirts because they were out of my size (XL). But the high quality of the shirt and printing helps with the frustration. No idea when we'll be back in this part of the country but VCB would be on my lists of must-stop places. read more

My ex-wife never let me enjoy an evening at a nice brewery. She'd call me un 'Poco Papanatas' when I suggested it. I only recently learned from the cashier at a taco truck stationed outside of Ventura Coast Brewing that Poco Papanatas means "goofball". It was always a little strange too, because my ex doesn't speak Spanish, and she didn't start calling me that until after that friendly El Salvadoran guy installed our water heater. Ventura Coast Brewing is one of those places that she definitely would not have approved of. It's clean, spacious and there's a huge variety of beers that you can enjoy by the glass or in little tasters that allow for a broader flavor experience - from hazy IPAs, pilsners and stouts to pale ale and seltzers. Love it. They also have 'non-alcoholic hop water', which I imagine is either intended for children and teetotalers or a terrible inside joke that the fellas in the fermentation room thought hilarious. I realized as I was working on my third pale ale and second taco at Ventura Coast Brewing that I've missed out for years on wonderful breweries like this. I was going to call my ex-wife and explain how very wrong she was to think she's too fancy for brew culture, but she's still on vacation in El Salvador. I then thought of the other great many joys in life that I missed out on during our time together. When my ex and I first met she made me throw away my entire TV Guide collection. She hated literature and never trusted me. She once accused me of flirting with the instructor at our Salsa class - insisting that I was far too close to the instructor and my movements were too sensual and provocative. We got to keep the two jars of salsa that we made in class that day, but she unilaterally decided we didn't need to advance to guacamole. Now that I have the freedom to pursue the small joys in life, I will be returning to sit quietly with a beer or two amidst the social rumble of Ventura Coast Brewing to enjoy the years of hard work and craftsmanship curated and produced by the fine folks at Ventura Coast Brewing. Thank you Ventura Coast Brewing! read more

No idea why it took me so long to visit VCBC, but I have been missing out! VCBC is an awesome brewery! The inside of the brewery is clean and feels inviting. There are a handful of spots to hang out and enjoy beer inside, but there's a ton of outdoor seating available too. There is an outdoor bar to order from too. They have rotating food trucks outside to order food from. There's a room inside that is available to reserve. The room has a large table and TV. We hung out in there and played Jenga, which was at VCBC. VCBC has a variety of different beers. I enjoyed the Arctic Haze beer. This brewery was a lot of fun and I will definitely be returning! read more

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I've heard good things about this brewery. The celebrity clientele and ambience does not disappoint. Was however disappointed with the lack of service I received when simply ordering a second round of drinks. Not being a Local is the vibe I was getting. I hope all visitors don't experience this . With the frustration of parking wars we were enticed to park for free here!! (Posted a picture) That being said the Five stars for Birria Elguero food truck parked out side by the patio dining area. Sal (chef & owner) such people skills! Shared with me his experience in the art of Mexican food and his love for feeding the local community. Sal recommended the Mulita. It did not disappoint The tapatio habanero sauce is dangerously good!! You've been warned!! Maybe I'll give VBC another try. But I will definitely have Sal's Birria ElGuero again! Check out @Chef_suded on IG or pop in and try it out Monday , Wednesday & Saturday in Ventura read more

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A good brewery spot in downtown Ventura. I'd driven by this spot many a times and had been meaning to go in. My friends encouraged us to stop in over the weekend while we were on our city bar crawl and I was happy to finally get to try this place. I'd definitely give them 5 stars for the aesthetic and layout of the place. I loved the style of this brewery as it feels spacious and I like that open concept garage look with the large doors, wood, and glass. Very industrial type. It made for a cool look while you are inside enjoying a drink. It's also pretty convenient that they regularly have food vendors outside which is a plus. The staff were efficient and knowledgeable on their menu. The vibes were laid back and service was fine. Wouldn't necessarily be memorable but I'm okay with that if they are just trying to keep the line moving and dishing out beers. I liked the flavor of a lot of the beers I tried which is always a plus. I did the taster flight which was pretty nice. Some of my favorites, while very different from each other were their passion fruit goose and their donut stout. Very nice drinks. I only wish I could have added a seltzer to the flight. Some breweries are cool with just letting you put a seltzer in place of the beer and others aren't. Here I couldn't have that option. Wasn't a huge deal at all but just worth noting so you'll know in advance. Prices were average. It's definitely a nice spot in downtown to stop for a beer or a seltzer. They have a private room you can rent for events which looked pretty nice too. Worth keeping in the back of my mind. Glad I was able to give this spot a try. read more

VCBC is awesome! They have a ton of options for all beer drinkers, with lots of house made stuff and some collars and guest beers. Staff members were friendly and offered samples and recommendations for more specific preferences. The indoor space is great, plenty of seating and a cool barrel room that you can reserve for a party. I was surprised by the outdoor space! Its massive and there is a bar out back as well. Seems like there is usually a food truck option so you can get some eats but there are tons of other food options walking distance. This is a great spot to meet up with friends, to celebrate a b-day, etc. read more

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Beautiful brewery that is very family friendly and dog friendly! I've been drinking beer here since they first opened (6 years ago?) and love the beverage selections and staff. VCBC is huuuuge with tons of indoor seating, patio seating, a cute little tropical bar in the back, and the lines move fast. There are rotating food trucks, live music, and fun events (art shows, markets, trivia nights, etc.). I enjoy their sour beers, seltzers, love the neighborhood pale ale, and am recently hooked on the smoothie IPA (peach emoji?!). Free parking and metered parking is available downtown. Great place for drinks and special events - I've attended many birthday parties and celebrations here! read more

Ventura Coast Brewing - Tap 9 - rotating special released every Thursday (this carrot orange pale was very tasty) - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

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The beer is good, and the ambiance is good because of the customers who come. The problem here is the rude staff lately. If they hate their jobs and are going to be with an attitude they should consider getting new jobs. Especially the tall women that work closing on 1/30/2025 and the man working closing 2/07/2025. It never fails with both of their attitudes and horrible customer service. If the beer was not good I would not keep coming back. read more

Good ambience, many beer selections, lots of space, young vibe My bf is beer person but I don't drink beer that much, so I'm happy they have non alcohol choice. I ordered combucha lol it tastes good. The barrel room looks fun. You can have a small party There is parking and many spaces for street parking in the neighborhood. read more

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Amazing vibe with a different atmosphere. Definitely a local brewery and really good pizza next door. Service was on point and the beer is delicious. read more

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Perfect place to hang out near Ventura beach! There are a lot of breweries near by which I like about the area. The cranberry sour beer had a good taste The staff is also friendly and polite read more

Ventura Coast Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

Always good to get in early and was lucky bough to come in on a brewing day! Smells amazing! Super clean inside and out. Service was fast and super friendly too! Food truck onsite too if you're hungry! read more

Ventura Coast Brewing - Inside sitting area. Beer: Beachscape; American pils - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

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Beers were very good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. One of our favorite spots in Ventura

My friends and I stop by this brewery at least once a week. Today it happens to be the Ventura wine walk, since we're not huge on wine drinking we stopped by to grab a beer like we do on a weekly basis, we placed our wine walk cups on the table and they threw them away due to "not being part of the event" mind you, we were here as paying customers. read more

Amazing staff amazing food trucks and the BEER 10/10. It's a must stop if your in the area!! read more

Ventura Coast Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

Pets are allowed!!! We loved our quick visit. Got Oktoberfest for $15 + $5 per fill. Good deal for good kind of beer. Servers were attentive to our queries too. read more

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Super nice staff, the whole place was really chill and just a nice atmosphere. Amazing food they got commin in from the local restaurants. Has a chicken sandy that was incredible, definitely a aolis stop if ur commin thru town read more

Ventura Coast Brewery is Ventura's version of a Classic Pub! Everyone feels welcome and the large, open-air interior space invites conversation and community gathering. The Beertender, Colton, serves up tastes and pints with genuine warmth and friendly conversation. The Beer is constantly rotating and the crafters challenge themselves to come up with seasonal varieties to suit everyone's taste. My personal favorite is the Peach Emoji IPA and I don't usually like IPA's but this one is outstanding! Food trucks are on regular schedules so you can grab food with your beer. Thank you to VCB for curating this beautiful community gathering spot and supporting local groups and projects. read more

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This place has a great-looking and large taproom. The beer is pretty decent. Artic Haze IPA was my favorite of the couple of beers that I tried. They don't serve food so you might think of bringing some in on your visit. read more

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Perfect location being close to downtown and the beach. Ample parking space on street. They have a vast selection of brew on tap. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Can easily spend your whole Sunday afternoon here. read more

Ventura Coast Brewing - Arctic Haze 7.2% - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

Love that I can order a flight of 5 beers here and love every single one! I like VCBC because they just get the vibe I'm looking for. Open, sunny, airy brewery on the inside and a large patio with rotating food truck, live music, and plenty of seating. I especially enjoy coming here with my dog, sitting inside, and enjoying a kombucha just to soak up their ambiance. I've seen this place get packed on random Thursday nights and it brings me such joy to see some life downtown on a week night! Trivia, run club meetups, private events, this is a great local spot. read more

Ventura Coast Brewing - Patio and flight - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

I had a bad start at the brewery because the person ringing me up had an attitude. I don't know if they were having a bad day or what but they were just rude the whole time. The drinks were honestly good, I got a hazy IPA that tasted great. But then where I was seated I saw a mouse run right across the floor. It made my experience even worse after the person was rude to me. read more

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Pretty big indoor seating area and a large outdoor seating area too. Perfect brewery spot for big groups and even a good location for small groups group of 2-4. They had a good variety of beers, most are ipa/ hoppy styles, but they do have an excellent plum sour and dry hop Pilsner. My favorite thing about Ventura Coast Brewing is their prices, any place that has taster flights for $2 and under is A-ok in my book. They don't serve food here, but they do have food trucks out near the outdoor seating area and I believe you're allowed to bring your own food in also. read more

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Great beer for a great price. Love the option of a flight of 5 oz for $10. Nice way to try a bunch of beers at once. There is a solid variety of beers here. I like that they have a sour, a pale, a red, a few IPAs, etc. Something for everyone! Staff is super friendly and helpful, willing to answer any and all questions about the beers. It seems like Monday nights are bingo nights which is fun. It was busy and everyone was having a good time. There is an indoor area (with doors open to outside) and an outside area (still under the same roof but open around sides). Social distancing very possible. Lots of airflow. I recommend a stop here for sure! read more

Ventura Coast Brewing - Flight! - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

This Brewery is Great ! We Always Stop By , grab a 4 pack of Neighborhood Pale ale , walk to the Beach and Have Most Wonderful Time read more

Ventura Coast Brewing - Beach Walk - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

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Excellent brewery right by the shopping streets of Ventura. Although not along the board walk or by the beach, who needs that when you have free parking and cheap good tasting beer? I recommend the light lager! The front desk will happily provide samples for you to try if you have a hard time deciding. I went with a 4 oz for like $2, good enough for me! Wish all breweries offer this. Beers are also available for takeout. They don't have food but luckily there is a taco truck right outside in the parking lot. They're delicious! Recommend adding some small bites and maybe even wine? read more

Ventura Coast Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

Absolutely great beer, great ambiance, and location. Issue lies with the staff, the white guy with a blonde Justin Bieber cut needs an attitude adjustment. Ordered two beers and two slices of pizza, guy was standoffish for no reason. Got my beers and after 30 mins no slices of pizza. Asked him "any word on the pizza?" Guy with hands in pockets shrugs and goes "dunno, it's coming" absolutely comical. Waited another 10 mins and finished my beer I was babying. Asked him for a refund so I could actually go eat somewhere. read more

So glad we came here on our visit to downtown Ventura! Environment was great with a modern yet comfortable vibe mixed with woods, metal and greenery. Beer was super fantastic.. blonde was crisp and clean, perfect for a beach day. Brew staff was very attentive and helpful. The @Happyplaceeatery food truck in the back had awesome food.. pretzel bites were bombs Definitely will come back here! read more

Ventura Coast Brewing - Blonde amazing beer - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

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My favorite brewery. Beer is the best and the pourers are chillers (shoutout Colton).

Many locally brewed beers and a seltzer d a weekly new taste. Food trucks. Inside and outside seating. Friendly management staff. read more

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Great spot for relaxing with a cold beer. You can order from a variety of great hops or IPAs. In addition, VCB is pet friendly! If you're looking for outdoor seating, it'll be located to the rear of the checkout. Food trucks are always parked out back as well. read more

Ventura Coast Brewing - VCB IPA - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California