About Brass Bear Uptown
Brass Bear Uptown is a brewpub in Santa Barbara. It is the second Brass Bear location, after the original in the Funk Zone. Its website calls Uptown the better choice for a sit down meal with friends or a date night.
The website says the terrace has mountain views, and it pictures a glass of wine at sunset over the Santa Ynez foothills. It describes food freshly prepared by its chefs. The drink list covers beer, wine and house cocktails.
Uptown has two private dining rooms, a patio and a taproom. The website says private buyouts are available for up to 700 guests. Brass Bear also does catering.
The owners are parents of two small children, and the site says they wanted the place to be inclusive for families. Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot and restroom.
From Brass Bear's own website and its Google listing, read October 7, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Can I bring kids to Brass Bear Uptown?
Yes. The website says the owners are parents of two small children and set out to make Brass Bear as inclusive as possible.
Is there food at Brass Bear Uptown?
Yes. Its website says the food is freshly prepared by its chefs. It names Uptown as the better fit for a sit down meal, and it lists brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
Can I book a private event there?
Yes. The website lists two private dining rooms at Uptown, along with a patio and taproom. Buyouts are available for up to 700 guests, and you can start through the Private Events page.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot and restroom.
Which breweries are close by?
Santa Barbara Brewing Co is 1 mile away. M Special Brewing Company is 2.5 miles away, Night Lizard Brewing Company is 2.6 miles away, and The Cruisery is 2.7 miles away.
Answers come from Brass Bear's website and its Google listing, read October 7, 2026.
Breweries near Brass Bear Uptown
Before you visit Brass Bear Uptown
Check brassbearbrewing.com before you go. The site has the Uptown menu, a reservations link and an events page. Pick the Uptown pages, because the brewery also has a Funk Zone location.
Weekend brunch is listed for Saturday and Sunday. If the weather is good, ask for a spot on the terrace, since the website talks up the mountain views.
Santa Barbara Brewing Co is 1 mile away, so it is the easy add-on. M Special Brewing Company is 2.5 miles away, and Night Lizard Brewing Company is 2.6 miles away.