Rude pourers. I understand that some idiots will take advantage of free "splashes" to determine if they like the beer or not, but they ruin it for the rest of us, who can actually afford an $8-$9 beer. So I ordered a beer that was possibly the worst that I've ever had. Would've been nice to taste test it. That was on top of the rude beer pourers. We are not going back anytime soon. I'll be at TT on Thompson. read more

Fabulous Organic Locally Brewed Beer Really clean, refreshing and tasty beer. Wonderful family owned establishment in beautiful Ventura. Always something new and delicious. read more

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I stopped in to Leashless on Mother's Day to try the Mosa, a fruited seltzer with mangoes...WOW! I loved it so much that I then tried the mixture of the Mosa and the G-Land smoothie seltzer (called Rainbow Sherbet!) and I'm hooked. Both of them beat a traditional mimosa any day! read more

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This place was so cute! Loved the building and the beer. If you're looking for organic & gluten friendly beers... this is your place! read more

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Leashless is by far one of the best places to get a beer in Ventura County. The taproom is beautiful, clean, with friendly rad staff! They have a great outdoor space with lots of live music. They always have a great selection of beers! We love their IPA's - they do different flavors- really well! Coconut IPA's, mango milkshake ipas! We are a huge fan. We highly reccomend! They also do a great job of having different food trucks and cuisine there for us - you can also order from any down town restaurant! Go try out these beachy Ventura Style brews! read more

Leashless Brewing - Love love love the May Gray Hazy IPA and the Coco Shiba is literally one of the best beers I've ever had. So smooth and perfectly balanced. - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

Great beer and great environment. Sassy bartender made for an awkward first impression of the establishment. Cheers!

Nice spot, walking distance to the pier for good beer, catering truck food and cool music (Boom Duo!, Sunday afternoons). Damn lucky to live in Ventura where this stuff is easily accessible, but if you're driving up the coast, get of at California Street and park in the free parking structure on Santa Clara or just find street parking by the park next door. read more

Great beers & friendly staff. One of the bartenders gave my dog a treat. Bathrooms are clean, the Mexican food truck is SO good. Sometimes they have live music read more

Very friendly staff, great beer especially their Hazy IPA's, great location in downtown Ventura. I highly recommend a visit at this brewery if you're in Ventura or grab some beers to-go. read more

Leashless Brewing - Hazy IPA and sharing a table with new friends. - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

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I read some of their bogus 1 star reviews. My girlfriend and I have been competing here almost every time we stop by Ventura. The owners, Leila and John (sorry if I'm spelling that wrong) are absolutely incredible. They always make you feel like you're at home. The actual establishment used to be a mechanic shop back in the day and they made it perfect. Lots of outside seating and a good room on the inside to escape the heat or rain. By far one of our favorite breweries. Will always be back! read more

Great brewery in Downtown Ventura. Great drinks! All organic which is almost unheard of. For being organic prices are more than fair. My favorite is the cheater 5 and my wifes favorite is the mosa!! Service is also great and they have a lot of great reggae style bands on the weekends!! read more

Great little spot, been here a couple times and the owner, John, really cares about the beer he makes but also your experience. It's a surfy little spot with a patio and is a converted old mechanics shop. As for the beer, it's good. He has some solid IPA and Belgium beers. Just understand that a Belgium beer is going to have more gusto with alchohol (higher IBU and ABV) so don't let that catch you off guard. His specialty with this spot is the Belgium style of beer. So swing by and check it out, if that's not your style then go with a couple of his IPA and if you that's not your bag either, he has an amazing ginger soda! He has good trucks pretty consistently there, I beleieve it's a rolling option on which one it is, there s a handful in the area that dip from place to place specializing in different types and styles of food. And note, the place is about two years old and is alive and well. Swing by and say hi...preferably with a beer in hand! read more

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Fabulous beverages, ambiance and service. We accidentally stumbled upon this brewery and there was live music, which was amazing. The beverage menu was also fantastic. My dogs enjoyed the outdoor patio and loved the dog meal menu provided along with our meal. We will return. read more

Great Service, Great Drinks, & very chill and cool place to drink a brew or house made seltzers and enjoying a live show. read more

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Great service and laughter! You must try the Mosa, I'll be back for more! John and staff deliver great beverages with a dose of fun read more

So much fun! Dog friendly brewery. Open space with organic beers. Gluten reduced beer. Very earth friendly. Highly recommend. read more

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Great beers, great vibes, with perfect live music and a great food truck. If you like Belgians or interesting IPA's this is your place. It's 2 blocks from the Main Street Zoo, but is laid back and well worth a short walk. read more

I've frequented Leashless nearly since it opened and the beers have never disappointed. When I learned I have celiac disease, Leashless became the only local brewery offering beers I can enjoy (and only one of two in all of Southern California that offer celiac-friendly brews!). Luckily for me, it was already one of my favorite local breweries. The V-Town IPA is my go-to and it only gets better each time John tinkers with the recipe. The Cheater 5 is wonderfully refreshing when I'm in the mood for something other than an IPA. With the introduction of hard seltzers, they've truly set a new standard and I've not found any other that comes close to comparing to the flavors John comes up with. read more

Beautiful remodel. Friendly staff. Loved the IDEA of organic and gluten reduced beer. And love that the patio is dog friendly and the entire establishment is smoke and styrofoam FREE!! But the beer...ewwwwwww. Tried a sampler flight so we tasted them all. Good thing as we found out we didn't like them AT ALL. Such a bummer as we were so excited to welcome Leashless to the neighborhood and within walking distance of our house. I wish them good luck but until they hire a real brewmaster and not pretend they are home brewing in their garage...oh wait, it was once a garage. Okay forget the garage part and study up on making a good tasting beer! read more

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This has the potential to be a great brewery in Ventura. I'm just opened in a former tire shop and is only offering a few draughts for now - more to come later. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. Great vibe in the place. The patio is dog-friendly. There's a food truck outside with a beer-friendly (think quesadillas and fried things). I got a whole story about how the owner is conscientious about gluten intolerance so my coconut stout was labeled "Gluten Reduced" etched on the glass. Can't wait to see what new brews become favorites! read more

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Awesome beers, knowledgeable staff in a beautiful location. Great live music!! Can't wait to come back!! read more

Leashless Brewing - Leashless Brewing - awesome beer and great live music!! - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

The people were very rude and very pushy on trying to make me get more. Good music but rude service

Shandy on a hot day. Gluten reduced beer and seltzer all available. Good Betos food truck on site. Thanks guys for the friendly service. read more

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Great beer that uses the best ingredients. The people are so nice too. They will can beer on demand which is a wonderful bonus. A lot of breweries in the area, but this one stands out. Definitely worth stopping in. I bet you'll really like what you find. read more

Unfortunately didn't get to try the beer because they don't do tasters... I wanted to taste a beer or two before I spent ~$10 on a beer. Seems weird to me to not offer a small splash before you commit. Short bald beer-tender with the neck tattoo also made my girlfriend uncomfortable, even tho she actually bought a beer. read more

Great local brewery! Heard through the grapevine that Arise Roots was playing and we were lucky enough to get table. The beer was fantastic, and there was a flavor that appealed to each person in our group. Their speciality is Belgian beers, but they even have a non-alcoholic option of homemade ginger ale. Highly recommend for a low key, low pressure, gathering spot outside of the hustle and bustle of Main street. read more

Leashless Brewing - Arise Roots - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

We recently moved to Ventura County and looking for new breweries. Checked out a few, not too bad. But looking for a good go-to, fav, spot to regularly visit for a beer and a chill time. Well we found it. Got there and sat up by the bar. Loved the IPA selection, couldn't pick one. My boyfriend suggested the Foamball so went with that. Not disappointed at all! Light, hazy and smooth. He had a lemon shandy (mix of May Gray hazy and lemon ginger ale)...sooo good! I had some of his too (just a little though). Next I tried the Nug(TIPA)...wow! Got a full pour from there. So good had to control my sipping or it would've been gone quick. So much flavor yet smooth, light and crisp/clean. My bf tried the Fog Bank next. Not bad but not his fav. He still finished it. Lol Now as far as service and the ambiance, loved it. I totally forgot the owners name but super friendly. Former Marine. We all got to chatting it up. Customers would come up and I got the vibe like he recognized his clients. Like a lot of repeat business. Which to me it says a lot. A client showed up with his dog. They are dog friendly as long as your doggies are in leashes and behaving. I appreciate this. I've been to others and you have dogs wandering around sniffing people...not my thing. Not to mention how unsafe that is. Anyway, doggy got a water bowl and chilled with his owner whom we ended up all chatting with. All in all, can't wait to go back. Kuddos to the owner, you've got repeat clients here! read more

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Such a great spot. The beers are wonderful and innovative - the owners are really knowledgeable and up on all the cutting edge science so they're able to make a solid range of delicious beers. They have an impressive array of gluten free beers, which the local GF community really appreciates. They also have one of the best seltzers I've ever tasted - the mango "Mosa" is fresh, juicy and delicious. Highly recommend. Another thing I love about this spot is that they make a consistent effort to promote everything local: local surf culture, local up-and-coming musicians who perform live all the time, even the beers are named for local details. All in all it's a wonderful spot and I would highly recommend visiting. If you love it as much as we do, they even have a club you can join, which in my experience has been well worth it! read more

What a fantastic find! This place has such a chill, local vibe with food trucks and amazing musicians playing from time to time. They are so gluten free conscious with the best (by far) gluten free beers and seltzers in town! And then all of their beers are awesome AND organic! You can drink knowing you are doing great things for the environment. Oh! Best Part!!!! This indoor/outdoor venue is extremely dog friendly! So if you have dogs or just love them, this is your spot! read more

Leashless Brewing - Mr. Poppy enjoying the chill! - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

Workers are rude. Would not come back. They were not friendly. They did not offer any samples as a newbie. They allowed outside food but not outside drink. read more

If you know what great beer tastes like and aren't expecting "Coors, Budweiser", etc, you will love the beer at Leashless. The beer is masterfully crafted, the staff is wonderfully friendly and the environment is uniquely reflective of Ventura. This is a truly unique, environmentally responsible, cozy, friendly place to relax and enjoy great beer with exceptional ingredients by an extraordinarily skilled brewer. The beer keeps getting better and better! (9/2/18) read more

Great little spot in the heart of downtown Ventura. Great customer service and awesome ambiance. It was relaxed and comfortable and they have a great little out door area that's dog friendly! Not only were the beers delicious (Red-I was a big hit), my husband loved every one he tried, but they also had a couple options of non-alcohol beverages which is awesome for the people who aren't necessarily drinking that day (one of the joys of pregnancy!), the blood orange soda was amazing. I wish it was bottled. I Will definitely be back in 6 months! read more

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We are back again and I still have nothing to say but great things. The owner John and his staff are always amazing, polite, and ready to serve you (even when they are in the weeds) The tables and seating areas are always clean plus the beer is always cold and super tasty! Drink, grab some food and enjoy the good company that is always here. TIP: you can bring your own food/catering trucks are typically here and YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR DOG!! SUPER DOG FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT! read more

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Awesome live music Friday nights!! Great atmosphere!! Great beers!! Staff are friendly & provide excellent service!

Best gluten reduced beer in Southern California! And organic on top of it! Amazingly nice and knowledgeable owners and dog friendly! Drive from LA all the time for this! read more

As always, a memorable, wonderful, experience. Leashless Brewing is one of my favorites in all of Southern California! The beers are interesting, creative and delicious. The people that work here are beyond nice and a pleasure to interact with. Every time I come to Ventura it's my, go to place. Also, the empanada truck that's on their property is outstanding. The empanadas are freshly made by the owner who is Argentinian. Truly fantastic experience all around. read more

Leashless Brewing - Wonderful, friendly brew masters at Leashless Brewing! - Breweries Near Me - Ventura, California

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This is the only brewery between San Diego and Santa Cruz where I can find a high-quality, smooth, organic beer. The staff really take care of you there, and the pour is always perfect! The other customers are friendly - with many familiar faces there every time I go. It's also a great place for events because of the live music. To top it of, I save bazillions of dollars on every visit by becoming a Team Leashless member - which includes a great-quality t-shirt that has become my favorite to wear. 'See you there soon! read more

Awesome micro brewery in Ventura! Listened to some amazing live music featuring a musician named Kino and his young nephew. Was sooo good. The CA beach vibe with a surf theme is spot on. They let you bring in food and dogs are so loved there. I really enjoyed the blonde beer I cannot remember the name. Super clean restrooms and friendly staff. Will return when I'm in Ventura! read more

Sunday afternoon at Leashless: includes great beer, great music, good food ( taco truck), & a nice crowd. John and Leila do everything possible to make sure you enjoy all of the above. I will end my stay by taking home a few of my favorites V-Town & Foam ball (V Town is reduced gluten - Foam Ball is not- Both are excellent). read more

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A shout-out of gratitude to Leila for being so welcoming and generous with her knowledge of gluten-free dining options in the Ventura area. From the moment she greeted us, to when we left, she was warm and helpful. As a gluten-sensitive person, I appreciated the multiple tasty drink options I had at Leashless. The 'Mosa was definitely a fave. Thanks again, Leila! read more