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Institution Ale Co. - Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara

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Institution Ale Co. - Santa Barbara is a brewpub in Santa Barbara, CA.

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Lisa Dobbs -Google user

8 months ago

We loved Institution Ale! Great variety of beers and great Carne Asada pizza, among others! The toppings are delicious, and the thin crispy crust is so good. We watched the Super Bowl here, and it was very busy, but the service was still great!

Atmosphere: 5Loud, but you can still talk1 person, 2 people, 3-4 people, 5-8 peopleNo waitIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Counter seatingSomewhat difficult to find parkingPaid parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking garage

Holly -Google user

a year ago

Institution Ale Co. in Santa Barbara is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Located on State Street in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, this bar, food, and restaurant establishment offers a laid-back atmosphere with a wide selection of craft beers, delicious food...Read More

$10–20Atmosphere: 5

Emma C -Google user

a year ago

We stopped in this craft brewery on a whim and what an awesome experience! The staff were so friendly and helpful, the drinks were perfection, and the food was incredible. If you're a pretzel person--GET THE PRETZEL! Even if you're not a pretzel person--GET THE...Read More

$20–30Atmosphere: 4Carne Asada Pizza, Beer Flight, Soft Pretzel IPA Mustard Spicy Cheese

Brendan -Google user

2 years ago

Great beer and a wonderful environment with wide open doors and a view of the entire main strip of Santa Barbara. This brewery that only has a great selection of local beer, but also serves pizza and has ample indoor and outdoor seating. This is...Read More

$10–20Atmosphere: 5

Spencer Russell -Google user

a year ago

True craft beer mecca. Fabulous bar. Staff were great, friendly and helpful. Superb beer range. Lunch pizza and pint deal phenomenal. Beer flight was brilliant.

Arnold Flores -Google user

5 years ago

Five star experience during COVID19 new way of life. Clean, organized, and safe place. …

Tammra Schiller -Google user

3 years ago

Great place on State St for local beers, and lunch. We stopped by after walking to the boardwalk/pier. Had a great selection of beers and pizzas to choose from. Plenty of city parking lots to find parking and relax walking around local shops. We...Read More

Ron Lovell AHC Culinary -Google user

a month ago

So much fun! Great beer, wine and pretzels. Brasscals are not to be missed.

$10–20Atmosphere: 5

Mark Goldsmith -Google user

2 years ago

Stopped by for a casual lunch. Ended up having the most delicious pizza we've ever had. Also had a mini beer flight giving us the ability to sample 4 different beers.

Sarah B -Google user

a year ago

We ordered the Carne Asada Pizza. The Asada was more like bites. If you like meat, order extra meat. Tried a variety of beer, the blue tart beer was delicious with a beautiful color. Service was okay. Everytime we needed something had to track someone...Read More

Zachary Reusing -Google user

Edited a year ago

We are such big fans of Institution Ale Co., and they're location (and Beer Garden!) in Santa Barbara are the best! We've been many times and always enjoy the amazing beers (Day Dreamin' is my favorite!) and food. Recently, we worked with …

Aaron Potter -Google user

Edited a month ago

Fantastic beers and atmosphere. Loved their coffee IPA! So delicious - holds up to the very best coffee IPAs I've ever had! Super clean and open atmosphere. Great beer garden too outside, not crowded on a weeknight. Lots of room here and even a backroom with arcade games. We met...Read More

Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseSuitable for all group sizesNo wait

Jim Cook -Google user

7 months ago

Definitely the best brewery in Santa Barbara! Great selection of beers and especially West Coast IPAs, The Surgeon in particular. Everyone who works there is very friendly. Highly recommended! You won’t be disappointed 👍

$10–20Atmosphere: 5Beer Flight

Aaron Adams -Google user

4 months ago

Joana was the beer tender and she took care of us recommendations were amazing and she related to me with having a new born told me where to visit I was extremely happy and felt relieved You hired a great employee not many places have...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Agnar Stefansson -Google user

10 months ago

I love sitting outside in the beer garden courtyard, and the BBQ Tri-tip pizza is the best pizza I have ever had! Watch out it has a bit of a spicy kick! And their ranch dressing is good!

Julie Holden -Google user

2 years ago

Really great spot. The building is a really fun conversion from an obvious old diner. Inside the staff is friendly, the beer is excellent and the food is amazing. The Caesar salad I ordered was huge and very tasty. I hope...Read More

Peter Basolo -Google user

5 years ago

Sensational beer and excellent pizza. Very affordable prices and friendly staff. My friends and I ordered multiple pizzas and they were all amazing. I tried the windows are watching and dissonance, and they were bother incredible beers, …

Jaime Hamilton -Google user

3 weeks ago

We held our wedding welcome party in the beer garden at Institution Ale, and we were so happy with how the event turned out! The beer garden was the perfect size for our group (~85), but had extra seating and could have held probably up...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Ugur Kanar -Google user

2 months ago

I’ve visited here several times over the years, and I must say that out of the countless pizzas I’ve tried in countries including Italy, France, Japan, Spain, Mexico, Turkey, England, Germany, and Greece, the spicy & honey bacon pizza I had here is without a...Read More

Atmosphere: 4

Robert Toledo -Google user

2 weeks ago

Good vibes and tasty brews. The food is delicious as well. One of our go-to spots whenever we visit SB!

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