Validation Ale has opened a second location in Santa Barbara’s “Uptown” to serve San Roque, Samarkand, and other bordering neighborhoods. Dubbed Validation Annex, the new digs are equally as comfortable and open air as the headquarters in the Funk Zone with a slight lean toward more family friendly seating. If you’ve visited Validation Ale this new location will feel very familiar with high quality materials, space age restrooms, a living plant wall, fresh craft beer, and gastro pub style food, but there are two big twists… First, the addition of New York style “Za” including large 16″ and x-large 22″ pies with options for “by the slice” coming soon, and a Golf Lounge featuring two luxurious golf simulators and lounge areas. The owners, who have lived blocks from the new location for over a decade describe their motivation as “a desire to further integrate into the fabric of Santa Barbara’s community and give locals a hip destination much more convenient than the Funk Zone.” Brian & Briana are committed to delivering the same great service and high quality products that have built such a loyal following in both locations, citing their amazing team as the secret sauce.