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The Mill

Brewery

4.8 (28 on Google)

About The Mill

The Mill is a restored feed mill at the corner of Laguna and Haley in Santa Barbara. The Boykin family built it in 1904. Darrell and Kirsten Becker restored it with respect for the building's heritage.

Today it holds a craft brewery and tap room, a production winery and tasting bar, and a restaurant and event center. Third Window Brewing Co. is the brewery on the property. Potek Winery, Caje Coffee and Lighthouse Coffee share the grounds.

Vendors make, bottle and package their goods on site. There is also a fitness studio, AM I Fitness, and a loft rental on the property. The tree-shaded courtyard is the spot to sit with a beer, a glass of wine or lunch.

The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible. Several other Santa Barbara breweries sit within 0.4 miles.

From The Mill's own website and its Google listing, read November 11, 2026.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Google rating

4.8out of 5

4.8 on Google from 28 reviews, as of September 2026.

Questions people ask

Which brewery is at The Mill?

Third Window Brewing Co. is the craft brewery and tap room on the property. It shares the grounds with a winery, two coffee shops and a restaurant and event center.

What is the history of The Mill?

It began as a feed mill built in 1904 by the Boykin family. Darrell and Kirsten Becker restored it and turned it into a marketplace for local makers.

Can I hold an event at The Mill?

Yes. The property includes an event center, and the Mill's newsletter shares news of upcoming events. Contact details are on themillsb.com.

Is The Mill wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.

Which breweries are close by?

Third Window Brewing is on the same property. Night Lizard Brewing Company, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara and Institution Ale Co. are each 0.4 miles away.

Answers come from The Mill's website and its Google listing, read November 11, 2026.

Breweries near The Mill

Brewing tanks in a taproom

4.7 (197 on Google)

Validation Ale

Santa Barbara, CA

0.4 mi

A pint of beer on a bar

4.1 (280 on Google)

The Cruisery

Santa Barbara, CA

0.4 mi

Before you visit The Mill

Think of The Mill as a small campus rather than a single taproom. Each business sets its own hours. Check themillsb.com for the list of merchants and follow the link to the one you want.

Take the Garden St or Laguna exit from US 101. The directions page on themillsb.com walks you through the turns from either direction.

Night Lizard Brewing Company, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. and Institution Ale Co. are each 0.4 miles away. That makes it easy to string several stops together.