On Friday evenings they have food trucks in the parking lot and the garden is open seating. The bar is open and there is no charge for entry. Parking is also free. - I got a birria taco and it was surprisingly affordable. It was juicy and well seasoned. The bar staff is kind and patient. I noticed some people just bring their own door and post up at a table. Kinda like a picnic. - This is a family friendly event. Kids play in the yard in the back. The gardens are open for viewing and some of the TV's are on. I like this community gathering! read more

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Birchwood Nipomo is a nursery with various beautiful plants and outdoor seating and tables with gas fire pits. I love this place. They serve a nice selection of beer and have plenty of outdoor seating. Bring your own food, grab a drink and enjoy a meal with friends here. read more

Super nice owner and such a friendly staff!! Sure wish Spud Street would come back to this location!! Such a great place to have a cold adult beverage and sit back and enjoy the evening near a fire pit!! read more

I love it here, I love it. I love it. I love it. I've been here several times. It's fun to go and relax with a beautiful scenery. Grab a drink in the beer garden and look in their adorable gift shop. They also host many events here as well. I follow them on Instagram and they always post what's going on whether they have makers, market, or vendor, fairs, or even meet up for dogs and their doggy owners all of the events are quite fun to go to. They have a lovely selection of plants and flowers that you can purchase. The beer garden is great, and they have a nice selection for such a small little area. They have bar top outdoor tables you can sit at, some lovely patio furniture, that surrounds fire, pits, picnic tables for all your seating needs. They even have a little grassy area as well. You will often see different local food trucks parked out in front. It's perfect to grab a bite to eat head on and grab something from the beer garden. They have plenty of alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. This place is fun for the whole family. My husband and I went to get a drink and we noticed they were having a Corgi day here. We are corgis, and their owners can congregate and let the dogs play their owners chat and get to know each other. This is a very fun, special and beautiful place. I highly recommend following their Instagram so you know what events are going on and definitely pop in and check it out. It's right off of the highway. read more

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My favorite place in the whole county! It's a hidden treasure in Nipomo where you feel like family the moment you arrive. I love the owners and the local support they show Nipomo Cheer and local Girl Scouts! Always have the best food trucks every week! We are so lucky to have this amazing nursery and brewery mashed into one epic venue! read more

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What an amazing place! Not only beautiful garden's and you can actually buy gorgeous plants.... They have a great beer menu! What a peaceful beautiful place. Staff is awesome... they have food trucks and a perfect place to relax... shop and drink a great selection of beers. read more

Gorgeous landscaped nursery with a curated selection of draft beer, plus bottle and cans and wine/seltzer/hard kombucha. Lovely owner / Nipomo native Howdy happy to chat from behind the bar. This place is magical. Catering going on Fri-Sun, some weekdays, too. Check the FB for food options. Can't wait to come back to this secret (beer) garden. read more

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Delicious @spudstreet @waffles a stick. Wonderful spot! Don't miss this Nipomo treasure. read more

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I came across this through Yelp when I searched beer gardens and I'm so glad I did. The garden can be an event venue, but it is also a plant nursery. You wonder around the property and there is a lot of seating. They bring in food venders on the weekends. I would definitely come back again to have a beer and relax. read more

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On my list of "want to go" places and we finally stopped in for a beer. Great customer service and a good selection of beer with good prices. The grounds are also a nursery with a variety of plants. It is so nice and relaxing to walk around with plenty of seating options to choose from throughout the grounds. Stop in if you want to get away for a few minutes and relax surrounded by beautiful plants and friendly folk. read more

Great atmosphere. Great beers. Plenty of parking. Convenient location. The events on the weekends are great with food and artisanal crafts.

Howdy! No literally that is the owners name (not making fun of it by any means). He is one of the nicest, most hospitable owners/host ever. Super engaging, remembers your name, and always has a smile. Driving down old town Nipomo, you would never imagine this beer garden exists. You walk in and immediately transformed into another world. Being a former (maybe still is) nursery, it's is teeming with plants and trees. Mixed with delicious beer on tap it is a like a dream. One of the true gems of Nipomo and I hope everyone tries this place out. You will see what I mean read more

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I would just like to pass on some positive vibes for Birchwood Nipomo. Howdy is the proprietor and it always great to stop by and say Howdy! I have been coming here since February 2024 when I discovered this fabulous place to hang out and have a draft beer or two. Wonderful little spot that resembles a German Biergarten. Howdy has rotating taps but always has something tasty, as well as having wine and other canned alternatives to choose from. This is a great hang out that is just enough outside the two downtown areas to be passed by. But don't do that, stop by....it will definitely be worth your time. If you are like me, the there other choices for craft, draft beer on the central coast, but this is one to frequent. read more

Everything was amazing and Lauren did a great job making sure that everything went well beforehand and on the day of our wedding! The food was especially great, but everything else was fantastic, too, especially how considerately we were treated in terms of timing! We want to emphasize how happy and satisfied we were from initially contacting Birchwood and speaking with Lauren, how amazing it was to work with someone so talented, in a place so beautiful, where everything was flexible and happened how we wanted it. For both of us, our favorite day ever was enhanced by the wonderfulness of Birchwood and its lovely employees / managers. We definitely recommend it to everyone! read more

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An incredibly disappointing experience working with this venue. We'd booked Birchwood for our wedding just before COVID struck and paid a 60% deposit upon booking. Over the past year+ we've had to make many changes given CDC guidelines, country ordinances, health concerns within our family, etc... Not to mention the fact that Birchwood didn't seem to be abiding by SLO county's safety ordinances. We just didn't see a way to make it happen. Unfortunately, we ended up cancelling our wedding celebration and asked Lauren if... 1) A refund was an option -- was told outright NO (seems like other reviewers here got special treatment??) 2) Could we put some of our $1500+ deposit towards hiring her to provide some flowers for a small COVID-bubble friendly dinner with immediate family instead. The answer was also NO. Being a COVID venue is tough but so is being a COVID bride. All my other vendors were extremely accommodating but Birchwood stuck out since they didn't give me an inch during the whole process. Seems like a great venue but what you really need is great service and people handling your wedding and this just isn't it. read more

We happened in to a little pop up shopping of local craft vendors and it was amazing. Having the food trucks added to the atmosphere. Definitely going back read more

I was so very lucky to be able to marry the love of my life at Birchwood Garden Barn & Home, on Saturday, June 23rd, 2018. This place is magical and so perfect for any occasion, especially a wedding/reception venue. Don't think twice about booking; make an appointment and work with the great team at Birchwood. They have loads of services to choose from other than a wedding/reception venue (floral, catering, alcoholic beverages for events, and more)! For our wedding ceremony and reception, both held at Birchwood, we asked for all floral work to be done by the florist offered through Birchwood; we had the appetizers (linguica and a large charcuterie board for 100 guests) cooked, prepared, and displayed through Birchwood team, as well as dinner Santa Maria Style BBQ with all the fixings and sides done by Birchwood; and we had guests amenities provided through Birchwood as well. Made for a perfect event. My husband and I could not have asked for anything better than Birchwood. read more

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*Had little kids wondering behind the bar *Employees shared masks (Wear 'em or don't. Just don't share) *Half the venue was clean, but the other had dirt covering all the furniture. *Space was GORGEOUS, but not with the service This review is NOT for this as a event venue. But after attending the opening weekend of their new beer garden I can safely say they will not be on my list of venues for any of my future events. read more

It's especially nice to be able to come back after our amazing wedding here last year (made even more wonderful by Lauren and her fantastic food!) to meet and visit our neighbors with food trucks and more - now that the beer garden is open (with very reasonable prices), we will be visiting again quite soon - most highly recommended to all! read more

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Please grab your friends and bring them here! I want this place to thrive so it will be here for awhile. It's a lovely family-run place with inviting people, a cute beer garden (with a great local selection) and little seating nooks all over the place. Also dog friendly. They will host smaller gatherings of up to 50 people. Come here! read more

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Would not recommend as a wedding venue, unorganized and cancel last minute causing a disaster for plans

Our first experience with Birchwood was awesome! It's kid and dog friendly which is a must with our family. It's a great place to chill, grab a drink, eat some good food and relax. I will definitely be going back. read more

Birchwood Garden, Barn & Home! Beautiful nursery, beer garden, event venue- that keeps going and going. Had no idea how big this place was or what exactly it was just by looking from the outside in. Traditional Biergarten with lots of books and crannies, picnic tables, vine covered lounge seating, hanging swing chairs, huge pepper tree, succulents, gifts, snacks & beer on tap. I walked and walked and still never saw the whole place! I dropped in spontaneously while searching for a blue mailbox drop (still looking for one on W Tefft St, this side of the 101.) What a hidden gem! As I walked around it just got better. On Sunday, same day as pop-up caterer's ~ Touch Of Soul ~ was dishing up their tasty southern style bbq! Mitch and Minnie are the kindest souls! We could talk the art of bbq ribs all day. Got me a plate to go, delicious ribs perfectly sized for eating with your fingers, potato salad, baked beans, slice of bread & deep dish peach cobbler. The whole experience was better than I could have expected or write here. Go check it out! read more

Love this spot in Old Towne Nipomo! Great place to relax with friends outdoors and have a cold one (lots of variety to choose from, too!). There is no other place like this in South County SLO. We can't wait until they open back up! read more

Perfect for a party. Loved location. Beautiful setting. We brought in a caterer. Hidden gem read more

When I first walked into Birchwood I knew immediately that this was the venue for me. The price was right and it had the charm that I was looking for. We were also very fond of Lauren who gave us a tour and is part owner of the venue. They were flexible with the number of guest (to an extent of course). They also let you be as DIY as you wanted or provided full service which I appreciated. Other venues force you to use their vendors which is such a drag when you're on a budget. In addition, they kept their promise of upgrading their venue, for example they made a bridal suite and a beer gardens that totally enhance the place. Needless to say, due to COVID, we were unable to have our 200 person wedding in 2020. We rescheduled to the end of the year once, but with no end in site, and because as a nurse I was taking care of COVID patients, we cancelled. Eventhough, Birchwood was already taking a monetary hit, they gave me my money back which I will be forever grateful for. So while I can only imagine how awesome my wedding would have been here, this venue deserves it's 5 stars for their charm, flexibility, amenities and good customer service. Not to mention the food (tasting) was delicious by Lauren W. I highly recommend this hidden gem! read more

Such a beautiful hidden gem! You walk through the gates and are transported. Such a beautiful garden, with a great beer selection, and really cute gift shop. Glad to have this spot in Nipomo! read more

We were a vendor at Birchwood last weekend. Nothing but hospitality, support and an amazing environment. Hoping to see this venue come into its full potential for years to come! read more

I just had my wedding here August of 2019, I will never ever regret choosing this venue! Lauren and Howdy are the coolest owners EVER! They gave me so much freedom with this beautiful venue. I created my exact vision of what I wanted and to top it off pricing was literally amazing! My guests were in awe when they saw how gorgeous this place was. There's twinkle lights everywhere, two acres of literally nothing but gorgeous fountains and greenery everywhere! My husband and I were in love the second we laid eyes on this place! Thank you lauren and howdy for everything! read more

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Got married here. It was beautiful and VERY affordable. Guests all loved it as well. Thank you, Lauren!

I was SO excited to have my event here. I couldn't find a garden to have my tea party baby shower, until I stumbled across this little gem! Unfortunately, after discussing the event with the owner, Lauren, she sent me an invoice that was DOUBLE what we'd agreed to (including the cost of a port-a-potty that I NEVER would've agreed to). I live right down the street and we'd talked about how great it was that there was a neighborhood venue that wasn't gouging people on price (thank god it wasn't for a wedding!). I had to change our venue 10 days before our event, needless to say, invitations had already gone out & I had to send someone over to direct people to the correct venue. *sigh* SO very disappointed. read more

Beautiful and unique nursery with great customer service. Plants were reasonably priced and looked healthy. The grounds were tranquil and eye catching. I was offered a cup of tea to sip as I shopped, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I loved the random chickens and ducks foraging for food. I look forward to coming here for an evening event. read more

Beer Garden Review (NOT A WEDDING VENUE REVIEW!): This place is AWESOME!! The property itself is gorgeous and so big! It's just super unfortunate that they don't enforce the mask or social distancing policies. The staff themselves wear masks but many of the patrons walk around the grounds and order food from the food trucks without wearing masks. This means that their spit while ordering is contaminating the food and drinks. We attempted to socially distance and a few women came and sat next to us with one of their backs literally touching the back of someone in our party forcing us to move because they couldn't follow the rules and no one bothered to enforce them. Unfortunately I will not be visiting again until I know they are enforcing policies to keep us all safe and healthy. I truly can't wait until they are safely serving food and drinks because this place is so cool! But unfortunately I can not support a business that does not make the safety of their customers and stopping the spread of COVID-19 a priority. I know people are sick of being harassed by anti-maskers when they attempt to enforce these policies, and that's extremely disappointing that customers can be so volatile and mean, but I also feel enforcing these policies is vital to ensuring the safety and well being of our community.. read more

Birchwood is the perfect venue for any special occasion. Everything was beyond our expectations, from the sparkling twinkle lights to the flowing fountains, and the flavorful food catered by the owner Lauren. I have attended this venue multiple times for weddings, and a baby shower every-time it just gets better and better. Being that its in Nipomo the weather is normally perfect but just in case it gets a little colder than expected Birchwood offers portable heaters that are very cost affective. Lauren has a lot of connections in the business which makes it easy and stress free to find the perfect central coast vendor. lastly, the food catered by Lauren was far greater than I could ever imagine. She can make anything, at all three events we were served different meals all being equally amazing but the steak specifically really made me want to go back for more! read more

Everything was amazing and Lauren did a great job making sure that everything went well beforehand and on the day of our wedding! The food was especially great, but everything else was fantastic, too, especially how considerately we were treated in terms of timing! We want to emphasize how happy and satisfied we were from initially contacting Birchwood and speaking with Lauren, how amazing it was to work with someone so talented, in a place so beautiful, where everything was flexible and happened how we wanted it. For both of us, our favorite day ever was enhanced by the wonderfulness of Birchwood and its lovely employees / managers. We definitely recommend it to everyone! read more

My kids were married at Birchwood last weekend. What a magical place. The grounds are beautiful. So many unique places for pictures including the 400 year old pepper tree they were married under. Lauren the owner is amazing and did a fantastic job with the flowers and cocktail hour. She was so easy to work with. With so many outrageously expensive venues in our area this one was affordable and lovely at the same time. read more