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Strange Beast Izakaya inspired cocktail bar & restaurant in Ventura Ca. Brought to you by Good Lion Hospitality. Mon - Fri 4pm- 12am!

Sat- Sun 12pm to 12am
Karaoke Wednesdays at 9pm!

Cheers to the season of hidden 💀 and cocktails with a 🧛.🌙👹 One of the latest kitchens in downtown Ventura, 𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬 𝑩𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑻...
10/29/2026

Cheers to the season of hidden 💀 and cocktails with a 🧛.

🌙👹 One of the latest kitchens in downtown Ventura, 𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬 𝑩𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑻'𝑺 food menu is still firing until our last-call on food at 11:15 PM, so we've got you covered all Halloween weekend.🔥 Open until 12am nightly.

🔪And we have a killer happy hour everyday from 4-6 PM with $10 cocktails and food starting at $6, including the weekends.

Come get a little weird with us. 🧟‍♀️🍹

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👹 It's Industry Night at 𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬 𝑩𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑻 with 50% off House Wings and Chicken Karaage—PLUS ALL NIGHT Happy Hour for our fr...
10/26/2026

👹 It's Industry Night at 𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬 𝑩𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑻 with 50% off House Wings and Chicken Karaage—PLUS ALL NIGHT Happy Hour for our friends in the hospitality industry. Come say hey and grab some great food and cocktail deals in . 🥃 Industry Night is every Monday at Strange Beast.

🎤And remember, Karaoke is every Wednesday starting at 9 PM and hosted by .

📍394 E Main ST Ventura, CA
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👹‼️ Last chance on our Birria Ramen at Strange Beast this month! We'll have this for about another week until we switch ...
10/23/2026

👹‼️ Last chance on our Birria Ramen at Strange Beast this month! We'll have this for about another week until we switch to November's Ramen. Stay tuned for that!

Rich, slow-braised beef birria is served in a deeply seasoned consommé with ramen noodles and adobo tare, topped with onion, cilantro, chilies, oregano, and lime. 🍜 A savory, spicy fusion of traditional Mexican birria and Japanese ramen.

👹 🥢Available for the remainder of October at 𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬 𝑩𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑻.

Pair it with a cocktail from the bar and enjoy the warmth of the season—and end the night with our seasonal fall dessert, our Green Tea Tiramisu.

Happy Hour… but make it 𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬 EVERYDAY from 4—6 PM👹 Yes, that includes Saturday & Sunday!👹 Includes cocktails & food👹 ...
10/21/2026

Happy Hour… but make it 𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬 EVERYDAY from 4—6 PM

👹 Yes, that includes Saturday & Sunday!
👹 Includes cocktails & food
👹 $10 cocktails and bites starting at $6

Swipe ➡️ for the full menu.

Remember, 𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬 𝑩𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑻 is now open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 12 PM. 🥢

🎙️Karaoke on Wednesdays, starting at 9 PM. Hosted by .
📍394 E Main St, Ventura, CA

Chefs kiss to end your night this month. 🍁🍂 Our Green Tea Tiramisu is available all month long for Downtown Harvest Days...
10/17/2026

Chefs kiss to end your night this month. 🍁🍂 Our Green Tea Tiramisu is available all month long for Downtown Harvest Days in .

Layered rich mascarpone cream with matcha-soaked ladyfingers and a matcha dusting. Creamy, earthy, and the perfect amount of sweet.

Enjoy our fall delight and Fall Mule cocktail all month long at both and Bank of Italy .

📍394 E Main ST Ventura, CA
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Hosting an event in Ventura this fall? 👹 Our izakaya cocktail bar and restaurant transforms into a fantastic backdrop fo...
10/14/2026

Hosting an event in Ventura this fall? 👹 Our izakaya cocktail bar and restaurant transforms into a fantastic backdrop for private events, celebrations, and unforgettable nights in downtown Ventura.

To rent out the entire space at 𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬 𝑩𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑻—OR have us bring the bar to you for an off premise service—tap the contact button or visit our website.

From intimate dinners to lively parties, we’ve got you.🍸

📍394 E Main ST Ventura, CA

We’ve got the ultimate fall flavor lineup waiting for you at the bar with our Fall Mule and Green Tea Tiramisu! 🥃🍂🍵🍰  Av...
10/10/2026

We’ve got the ultimate fall flavor lineup waiting for you at the bar with our Fall Mule and Green Tea Tiramisu! 🥃🍂🍵🍰 Available all month long during Downtown Harvest Days Fall Flavor Trail in .

Sip on the season with our Fall Mule: light aged rum, cozy apple brandy, allspice, lime, zesty ginger, bubbles, and angostura

And save room for dessert with our Green Tea Tiramisu: a fresh twist on a classic Italian favorite, layered rich mascarpone cream with matcha-soaked ladyfingers and a matcha dusting. Creamy, earthy, and just the right amount of sweet. 🤌

Come hang with us this week and treat yourself!

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A little bit glam, a whole lot of bite. Stop by for rolls and cocktails that hit all the right notes. ⚡️ Then step up to...
10/07/2026

A little bit glam, a whole lot of bite. Stop by for rolls and cocktails that hit all the right notes. ⚡️ Then step up to the mic for Karaoke tonight, hosted by . Starts at 9 PM.

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Birria Ramen all month long! 🍜 This October, we're excited to bring you this new, rich and delicious ramen. It's slow co...
10/03/2026

Birria Ramen all month long! 🍜 This October, we're excited to bring you this new, rich and delicious ramen. It's slow cooked beef with layers of dried chile, toasted spices, and aromatics. The consommé (broth) is rich and slightly smoky with a gentle, warming heat, balanced by bright lime, fresh cilantro, and onion. 🤌

👹 🥢Available all of October at 𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬 𝑩𝑬𝑨𝑺𝑻.

Pair it with a cocktail from the bar and enjoy the warmth of the season.
Tip: Don't skip dessert because chef just dropped a fall treat that's not to miss! Green Tea Tiramisu - A delicate twist on a classic Italian dessert, tiramisu layers rich mascarpone cream with matcha-soaked ladyfingers and a vibrant dusting of matcha, creating a beautifully balanced dessert that’s creamy, earthy, and subtly sweet.

🍹🥟 Happy Hour, 7 days a week: 4 to 6 PM
📍394 E Main St. Ventura, CA

'Tis the month for Downtown Harvest Days—and we're here for it! 🍁🎃💀Swing by for our fall cocktail and dessert just for t...
10/01/2026

'Tis the month for Downtown Harvest Days—and we're here for it! 🍁🎃💀Swing by for our fall cocktail and dessert just for the occasion at both Bank of Italy and Strange Beast .

🍂 Fall Mule + Green Tea Tiramisu for a fall delight 🍂

Fall Mule: light aged rum, apple brandy, allspice, lime, ginger, bubbles, angostura

Green Tea Tiramisu: a delicate twist on a classic Italian dessert, layering rich mascarpone cream with matcha-soaked ladyfingers and a vibrant dusting of matcha, creating a beautifully balanced dessert that's creamy, earthy, and subtly sweet.

Available all month long for Downtown Harvest Days Fall Flavor Trail in . More to come, so stay tuned for what are team drops next!

About the event: Explore the flavors of fall throughout downtown Ventura. All October long, local restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries and retailers are serving up seasonal bites, sips, sweets and fall finds created especially for the Fall Flavor Trail.

Grab a passport at any participating business, make your way around downtown, and discover something new along the way. More info at: https://downtownventura.org/fall-flavor-trail/

🧡🖤 Come for an afternoon, make a night of it, or visit throughout the month to experience something new each time in our community.

📍394 E Main ST Ventura, CA
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Ventura, CA
93001

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Monday 4pm - 12am
Tuesday 4pm - 12am
Wednesday 4pm - 12am
Thursday 4pm - 12am
Friday 4pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 12am

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