Brass Bear Brewing & Bistro

Brass Bear Brewing & Bistro outdoor wedding reception venue

Photo courtesy of Brass Bear

Brass Bear Brewing & Bistro is a family-owned gem in Santa Barbara, offering two distinct locations perfect for your celebration.

Our Funk Zone location, located two blocks from the beach, offers an intimate beer garden with a charming indoor full bar in the heart of downtown. It comfortably hosts 100+ seated guests or up to 200 for a lively cocktail hour. Partial and full buyouts available.

Only an 8 minute drive away, our Uptown location features a spacious terrace with stunning mountain views, ample indoor space, and private dining options for a versatile and more elevated experience.

Whether you're seeking a laid-back coastal vibe or a more expansive venue, Brass Bear delivers exceptional food, drinks, and service to make your special day stress-free and unforgettable.

Price Range: Pricing varies by location and day. Because of this, we are happy to make recommendations for spaces, dates, and times, that fit within your budget.

Funk Zone: Partial buyouts range $40-75 per person (food + beverage minimum, no rental
fee). Full buyouts range from $7,000-$14,000 (food + beverage minimum, plus rental fee).

Uptown: Partial buyouts range from $3,000-$10,000 (food + beverage minimum, no rental fee). Full buyouts range from $10,000-$25,0000 (food + beverage minimum, plus
rental fee).

Pricing above is before sales tax, a 22% service charge, and 5% administrative fee.

Type of venue:

  • Bachelor / Bachelorette Party

  • Charming

  • Elopement

  • Indoor

  • Outdoor

  • Private Event Space,

  • Reception

  • Rehearsal Dinner

  • Restaurant

  • Rustic

What is required:

  • Contract

  • Deposit Amount / Percentage

  • Catering

  • Same day load in and load out

What is provided:

  • Tables

  • Chairs

  • Catering

This is a:

  • Reception Location(s)

Amplified music allowed? : Yes

Bridal dressing room available on-site?: No

Restrooms available on site? : Yes

Parking available? : Yes

Alcohol Policy: Alcoholic beverages must be purchased through Brass Bear. Outside wine permitted for corkage fee.

Time Allotments: A standard Brass Bear event is between 11:00am-11:00pm. We are happy to quote for events outside this timeframe.

Decorations: We believe in highly personalized events! While Brass Bear does not provide decorations, we want to work with your vision. Restrictions: no nails, tacks, glue, tape, confetti, or glitter.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 90 days prior: 90% refund.

Contact Information:

  • NAME: Emily Evans

  • EMAIL: events@brassbearbrewing.com

  • PHONE: 805.272.0141

  • WEBSITE: http://brassbearbrewing.com/

  • ADDRESS:

    • Funk Zone: 28 Anacapa St Unit E Santa Barbara, CA 93101

    • Uptown: 3302 McCaw Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Photo courtesy of Brass Bear

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