Santa Barbara Inspired Cuisine & Beverage
Emily Evans
EVENT COORDINATOR
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Located in Santa Barbara, CA, Brass Bear is an intimate, family-owned venue for weddings and other special events. We promise newlyweds unforgettable memories of laughing and dining with their loved ones—against a backdrop of mountain views, or steps away from the Pacific Ocean. It's our mission to bring a sense of ease and excitement to your event!
Brass Bear's two locations allow couples to select which best fits their needs. Both venues capture the charm of Santa Barbara with cozy interiors, and beautiful patios. Our Funk Zone location accommodates up to 200 guests. This beautiful beer garden is in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, so you and your guests can explore all the city has to offer. On an 8 minute drive away, our Uptown location can accommodate up to 800 partygoers for a full venue buyout. At this location, we offer multiple indoor and outdoor partial private buyout options.
The team at Brass Bear dedicates themselves to ensuring all of our hosts have an incredible experience, working closely with couples to bring their vision to life. We'll match your menu to your tastes, while showing off the flavors of our city, and design craft cocktails featuring the couple-to-be. Brass Bear Brewing would love to be a part of your milestone occasion.
Take a 360° Virtual Tour of our Funk Zone location and enjoy an exclusive sneak peek of Brass Bear today!
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
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Ceremony:
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Bar services:
$53 per person
Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Sept.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Brewery & Distillery
Garden
Mountain
Restaurant
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Service Staff
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Meet the team
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- Emily EvansEvent CoordinatorEmily came to Brass Bear indirectly as our son‘s teacher. When she told us she was looking for a change, we offered a server position at the Uptown location. She quickly established herself as a passionate professional expecting excellence from all of her employees. When the Event Coordinator role opened up, she spilled the beans that she had years of experience at Westmont College, her alma mater. She has been the most detail-oriented and perfection-pursuant employee to date. Events are lucky to have her coordinate them!
- Martin GomezHead Chef - UptownAs a 16-year-old, Martin immigrated to California from Oaxaca, Mexico. Martin worked at Stella Mares as a dishwasher for 6 months beginning in 1999. As a result, his passion for cooking began to blossom, and he knew he wanted to make cooking his life's work. With 15 years of experience at Estella Mare and 7 years at Cafe Stella, Chef Martin is so excited to be your head chef at Brass Bear Brewing. Martin is looking forward to providing his best to make your experience at Brass Bear Brewing as enjoyable as possible.
- Jonathan MellorHead Chef - Funk ZoneChef Mellor has always had a passion for food, doing his first dinner at the age of 12 for 8 people. Since then, Jonathan has made it a point to study as many cuisines as he can. With over 20 years in the restaurant industry from California to Wisconsin, Chef Mellor’s experience ranges from Southern BBQ to French Cuisine. He is considered one of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin’s Most Experienced Executive Chefs of 2023. We are fortunate that he decided to return to his California roots.
- Lindsay AndersonOwnerLindsay attended junior high, high school, and college here in Santa Barbara. She worked for Channel Island Surfboards during high school and college. After college, Lindsay worked her way up to the International Visual Director of Massimo Dutti in New York City. During a night out with her roommates, Lindsay met Seth and the rest is history! Lindsay bought Seth a home brewing kit for their first Christmas together and to this day they still brew from some of those recipes.
- Seth AndersonOwnerSeth is originally from Virginia, but was working in New York City for Goldman Sachs for 7 years when he met Lindsay. After home brewing together for a few years in their 500-square-foot apartment they decided to leave their jobs to travel for a year. The two set out “WWOOF” ing across Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. This is where they perfected the details of their dream of one day owning a business.
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5.0
out of 5.04 reviews
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Lawrence E
5.0
11/18/2024
As a DJ in Santa Barbara, I’ve had the pleasure of working at Brass Bear Brewing & Bistro for several private events, including weddings, rehearsal dinners, and welcome parties. The venue offers a charming and versatile space that’s perfect for both intimate and larger celebrations. The staff is professional, organized, and attentive, making the event coordination process seamless for all of us involved.
From great food to excellent service, Brass Bear creates an unforgettable experience for guests. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue for your wedding or any private event in Santa Barbara, I highly recommend Brass Bear Brewing & Bistro!
nicki p
5.0
11/06/2024
My daughter and her fiance choose Uptown Brass Bear to hold their reception. It was an intimate occasion with appox 70 guests. From the start, Emily and the staff were amazing to work with. Always professional and kind, answering ALL our questions. Emily was very quick to respond to all emails. On the evening of the reception, all the staff was welcoming and helpful. Emily was there on site and communicated with me all evening to make sure nothing was left out.
The ambiance was better than I could have hoped for. The staff set up exactly as we asked. The lighting was perfect and the sunset over the mountains made for a romantic and fun evening.
The food was FABULOUS! We served heavy apps and they were all a big hit! I received SO many complements that evening on the food. There was not one item served that lacked flavor. Very well done!! My compliments to the chef!
We could not have ordered up a more perfect evening and I am so happy to recommend The Brass Bear to anyone who wants a beautiful celebration on any kind!
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Hannah Y
5.0
10/27/2024
Brass Bear is the perfect place to host your pre wedding festivities. We had our welcome party here the night before our wedding and are so grateful we did. The service was incredible, the food is so delicious and we even had a portion of the patio reserved for our group. The team really tries hard and makes an effort to ensure everyone is taken care of a tended to. We would host our event at Brass Bear 10xs over again. They will do whatever is needed to make your day as special as possible.
Jasmine Y
5.0
10/21/2024
Had our Wedding Welcome Party at Brass Bear Brewing Funzone. From start to finish the team at Brass Bear was extremely professional and organized. They made sure they did all they could to ensure that our event was perfect! All our guests raved about the food, drinks and the amazing staff. Highly recommend having your event here!
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