Absolutely love this place so friendly generous pours in case the wines are delicious in a very fun atmosphere and a 1 back

Folks were nice enough at the tasting room and made you feel welcome. I felt more I was more in a bar than a tasting room though and its not because of the noise or the brewery next door. It seemed very casual. Even after stating we were first time visitors to the winery, We never got an introduction to the winery, Any info about wine clubs, info on the wines that were pouring or were able to answer most questions about the wine. Just seemed to be nice folks pouring wine (felt like a bar). Bought a few bottles anyway because we did enjoy a few wines. The Grenache was the star of the show IMO. Many of the wines had great fruit flavors, tanins and concentration but lacked acidity for my palate. Tastings were fairly rigid and would not deviate from the flight even when buying multiple bottles. Also you won't get comped for any tastings or any discounts as a visitor even when buying multiple bottles. OK but lacking compared to many small wineries we visit. Love the Funk Zone though! read more

Went here to do some wine tasting with my wife and was told you can only do tasting if you are a member. I asked how do you become member if you cannot taste the wine and he said I do not know. I would go to fox wines. read more

This is my favorite wine club since if you join Blair Fox you get free tastings here and at their Los Olivos tasting room. All the wines are top-notch and the super cute and comfy tasting room is inside the popular Waterline adjacent Topa Topa. If you come with someone who wants a beer, they can sit on the Topa side of the bar separating the space so everyone is happy. Or you can stroll around the little pop-up shops while tasting. Plus they allow you to bring in food from The Nook! Highly recommend. read more

Unique wine bar in a warehouse shared with Topa Topa Brewing and shops. Located in the funk zone, so there are plenty of fun places in the same neighborhood. I didn't know which wine I wanted to have so the bartender gave me tastes of a few wines. I decided on a pinot noir that was delicious. There is plenty of seating in the small area that Fox Wine controls. Be aware that you can't drink beer in the wine bar and vis versa. There is seating down the middle that splits the two and you can sit on either side with your respective drinks and hang out with your party. read more

My first time to Fox Wine, at last Blair Fox is in my neighborhood! Since I love Blair Fox in Los Olivos, I knew this would be good and it was - Sarah ROCKS, the wines were fun/yummy, and Sarah was so friendly and accommodating when sis, I and a friend got into a heated and engaging debate and lost track of time. We had a great time, the space is enormous with interesting art on the walls, and we left with a bottle of cab. I disagree with whomever called this place "steep." The wine is a notch above many of the other wineries in the Funk Zone (that shall remain nameless) and well worth a couple of extra dollars for tastes. I highly recommend Fox Wine Co as a mandatory stop when you're tasting in the Funk Zone! 5 stars for Funk Zone winery! read more

This was by far my favorite place within the funk zone. Amazing wines, loved the band, the guy pouring our wine was awesome. Could not complain. The place is HUGE also! Loved the setup. read more

Great atmosphere and service. The corn hole was good form of entertainment. We had a chance to try the reserve and the standard wine selection. The reserve is excellent. read more

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We had a wedding wine reception here after our civil ceremony and it was wonderful! Lisa helped us pick out the wines and stay within our budget for our 40 or so guests. Great casual place with great wine selection...and they have beer too! They even let us cater some sandwiches for the event. Perfect in every way! Thank you, Lisa! :) read more

I LOVEEEE this place! It is my #1 spot in the Funk Zone. It is off the beaten path and a hidden gem. No lines and you can actually have a conversation with your best friend without shouting. The wine is absolutely delicious; you can't go wrong with either the standard or reserve tastings. My faves are the Sauv Blanc and the Syrah. You truly will not be disappointed! Plus, the people that work there are so friendly, Dave is the best!, the games are fun, and the seating is spacious and comfy. They even have live music every month. Cheers to the best wine in SB! read more

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Fox Winery is definitely a great space to drink wine and chill out. It's a little off the beaten path but worth it! David was incredibly nice and easy to talk with. Came here for the wine tasting and would recommend the reserve wines. Would come again for sure! read more

We spent yesterday afternoon in the funk zone, and Blair Fox or Fox cellars was our favorite tasting. Our server Lisa was simply fantastic, and she educated us about what we were tasting. Blair Fox is known to us from events at Fess Parker where he's winemaker, and from Eli Parker's Epiphany wines in Los Olivos. The wines were fantastic and I highly recommend hearing Lisa's stories and anecdotes about them. Nice job on the big dog friendly patio shared with a brewery and a restaurant. Perfect! read more

Super big space, cool art, great service, good vino- great spot for big group! Play corn hole and enjoy. Come one come all, in the funk zone... a step away, but all in. We need a fan in here though- this group is hot! read more

I arrived to Fox Wine on a Friday night at 9:20 pm, and the staff member said she had already done last call (They close at 10). She turned at least 6 people away and was not friendly. The last time I was there I was also rushed through my glass, and this same staff member said I needed to finish it within 15 minutes (I ended up returning the glass to her before they closed). I'm surprised that on a Friday night so many people were turned away way sooner than closing. I work in the industry, and I've never heard of last call being so early. It seems like it would be substantial business lost for a busy weekend in Santa Barbara. read more

Fox Wine Co; Yes!! The pinot is a delight and the Happy Canyon Cab is gorgeous. The space is relaxed and a lovely retreat in a rad neighborhood. David did a wonderful job suggesting wines and making our stay very cozy and delicious. I can't wait to bring my family and friends here when they visit from the midwest. Unpretentious atmosphere with elevated flavors. I was able to sit next to a Sommelier from Napa who said that Fox is the first place she and her Som husband hit up when they come down to the SB area. So take it from the experts (them) and the wannabe (me)- Fox is a must. read more

This is such a wonderful spot. Amazing wine and a fun atmosphere. Local art is displayed and local bands play live music. We had a great time wine tastings and listening to music from the Brambles! read more

This place is awesome!!! Not your run of the mill winery. It reminds me more of a space a brewery would be in. But the wine is amazing!! The staff is great and very friendly!! If you are in the area and a Don't stop, your loss!! This was a detour off the freeway I will make every time I'm in the area. read more

Ordered a glass of wine and was not impressed with the wine. Plus, the customer service was not impressive. Would not recommend this wine bar. read more

Taking Covid into consideration, I still will pass this winery next. Service was not up to par with other places open at this time. We tasted wines not on the menu because they were sold out and were told NOTHING about them. The female server had no time for us... she poured and speedily rushed a few words without ever standing still... it was as if she preferred we not come in. And it was not busy! I guess fox wine does not need the business during this pandemic. The wines were also not as flavorful, balanced and lacked the depth of flavor of other wines from wineries like Margerum, au bon climat and frequency. read more

I give this place the 5 stars it deserves!! My wife and I just moved into town about a month ago and were looking for a low key (away from state st) place to try some wine. We found Fox Co wine and were not disappointed. The customer service is amazing, and the wine's are all delicious. We have visited this place twice and once to purchase a bottle of the 805 Red Blend. We have been greeted every time with smiles and exceptional customer service! I had the pleasure of meeting David, one of the great friendly faces of Fox Co wine, and his laid back demeanor and knowledge of the wines was superb! Good job David for being an outstanding representative for Fox Co wine! My wife and I highly recommend you visit and try out their great selection and experience their awesome customer service! Thanks David for the great hospitality. read more

This was my first time visiting this cute wine room. However, my rating is based on the service and not on the ambiance and the looks of this wine room. The place has the cutest seating and such great ambiance it is such a bummer that the wine servers are so rude and unpleasant. As a first timer at this place a girlfriend and I arrived and asked for a tasting. However, the blonde server said that they were doing last call and couldn't do the tasting an we had to get a glass of wine. So we did, since we had no choice. We sat down and had our glass and then another and two and a half hours later, we were still there and they were still open and serving wine, when she had stated that they were doing last call. It's obvious that she simply didn't want to serve us a tasting and simply wanted to do by the glass or bottle. She could have said that instead of giving us the "last call" explanation when indeed that was not the case. I will come back and give this place another shot due to the fact that the place is so cute and the ambiance is great. read more

Fox was awesome. David was really chill and knowledgable on the wines. It seemed to be a close knit company. The location was great, off the main drag so it's not overly busy. Live music with some great local girls with amazing voices "the brambles". I am in love with the decor inside, I could live there. I would definitely go back! read more

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Under-advertised gem! Great service and amazing atmosphere. Absolute must go for wine enthusiast;) thanks to the beautiful Dave for a perfect evening! read more

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We had Christopher serve us in the wine section in the middle of Topa Topa today and he was so awesome and friendly. He suggested the best wine. We are so happy we came here today. Great service! Thank you, Christopher! read more

Unique venue. You're in a large warehouse shared by this wine bar, a brew pub, and art shops. We like the uniqueness of that, but don't expect a traditional wine bar. Great selection, and Allison was an awesome server! read more

Fox Wine - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Love it here!!! We recently joined the Blair Fox tasting room in Los Olivos and found out we were able to taste here too. We of course LOVE the wines, but the environment was especially cool and different from the vibe in Los Olivos (which we also love). We were able to order food from the Nook and my husband was able to get a beer from Topa. The music was fun and we also stayed a little longer than expected and watched a cool band play. Fun place, great wines, friendly staff. Will be back often!! read more

Came across this bar while in the Funk Zone. Specifically wanted a sparkling rose and they said they had one, so I ordered it. It was flat and should not have been served. Asked for a refund, but never received the refund, even after reaching out after our visit. Very frustrating customer service and quality. read more

Jani is the best! Extremely accommodating & flexible with a large group! We came in unexpected with 25+ and loved the service & wine! Very impressed with it all! Only thing, why can't we tip on credit card!? Other than that, it was a wonderful day. Thank you Fox Wine Co.!!! read more

Great tasting room. Looks like they have room for artists to work while people taste wine. Dog friendly. The wines were ok.

Found this little gem on our way out. Such a cute warehouse artsy place with a cool vibe. My fiancé and I did a wine tasting and had a great time talking and relaxing. Defiantly coming back and bringing a group of our friends. read more

In such a fun location with great wines at a very reasonable price. We ordered a bottle of wine for $25 and was able to walk around the gallery as well. read more

Wine was wonderful and the service was exceptional! Very unique artworks to take a look at while you go through their wine tasting menu. Jani (I believe that's how you spell her name) was a gem and really made this the best stop of all the wineries we visited in Santa Barbara! read more

I've been to most of the wine tastings in Santa Barbara, so I know my wine and this is a must stop to taste and take a few bottles home. However what really differentiated this place was the exceptional service and atmosphere. I believe the gentlemen helping us was David. Great spot ! read more

Great wine, great ambiance. Love the casual, artsy vibe of this unique wine tasting room. The 2012 Tierra Alta Vineyard Syrah is bomb. There's an original Model T and cornhole. Yes to Fox, in all ways! read more

Dig the Pinot Noir here! And David is a hoot. The space is so chill and big. I want to have a party here. It has a real chill vibe, a nice break from the insanity of the urban wine trail. My second favorite was the Sauvignon Blanc. read more

Great vibes wine bar in the funk zone! I love how it's in a spacious, artsy warehouse.

Would be a great place to have a wedding but fox winery makes it pretty impossible by over charging everything. It's too bad. Otherwise a great space. Wine is ok read more

Written on behalf of my friend who's phone is dead (boo iPhone 4!). This is my first time wine tasting and it was so great! All of the wines in the standard wine tasting flight were very enjoyable! Can't wait to come back and try their reserve flight! read more

From the ambiance, the music, the people, the culture, and the beautiful wine crafted in Santa Barbara county, etc. my experience here was amazing! read more

We loved our experience at Fox Wine. We arrived about an hour before closing, and David, who was behind the bar, was very welcoming and encouraging of taking our time trying the wines and enjoying the live music. The building has a large open air feel, but the space was laid out in the perfect way. There was a beautifully decorated bar area where you could sit and order from, large tables in the middle to drink and eat food you brought in, and gorgeous little areas around the outside that had purses, jewelry and home decor. We will definitely be back! read more