Validation Ale - Annex offers a lively brewpub experience featuring a broad selection of craft beers, including specialty and seasonal brews, alongside a menu with popular items like pizza and wings. With casual and trendy atmosphere, patrons enjoy multiple TVs for sports, a golf simulator, and frequent trivia nights, perfect for solo dining or groups.
The venue boasts a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restrooms, outdoor patio seating, and a friendly staff praised for attentive service. It accepts reservations and a range of payment options, with free street and lot parking nearby. Expect moderately priced drinks and food with no heavy cover or strict dress code.
What's Included:
🍺 Wide craft beer selection including high gravity and non-hoppy options
🍕 Popular pizzas and wings with house-made sauces
🎤 Live performances and trivia nights
🎮 Golf simulator entertainment
Important Information:
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance and restrooms
Parking: Free parking lot and street parking, usually ample
Price Range: $10–20 typical per person
Phone: (805) 500-3111 (note occasional phone unavailability)
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🍕 Popular Food: Pizza and wings with house-made sauces are crowd favorites, complement the beer perfectly.
🎤 Trivia Nights & Live Music: Trivia nights pack the place, especially on Thursday, with live performances energizing weekends.
🚗 Parking Options: Free parking lot and street parking are available, but some find parking somewhat difficult at peak times.
🌞 Patio Comfort: Afternoon sun can be intense on the patio; visiting earlier or on cooler days enhances comfort.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Validation Ale - Annex is widely praised for its extensive beer variety, particularly the quality and range of craft brews. Customers enjoy the lively atmosphere with trivia nights and live music, complimenting the fast, friendly service and tasty food options like pizza and wings. Some note higher prices but agree the portions and quality justify it. Occasional critiques mention phone service issues and limited shade on the patio.
Last updated on
January 9th, 2026
