It's a nice place to visit if you thinking about relaxing with a great glass of beer. Although, service could improve a little bit when it comes to answering questions such as what kind of food is being served or what types of beer are top 5... or 10! However, my daughter liked the ambience and the kids games they had And I definitely like the CHISME! a.k.a gossip beer. And as always said, judge for yourself! read more

This place reminds me of everything I love about beer. Inviting taproom, knowledgeable beertender (thanks Nic), and most importantly great beer. Love the variety of styles, all done well and feeling like a regular even on my first visit. Would and will be back. read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Irish Stout on Cask. Lighter than it looks. - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

Decided to make a pitstop on a long drive home, and I'm so glad we did. I had never been to Captain Fatty's, but have had a small sampling of their beer elsewhere. We had some questions about what to order, and Nic was more than happy to give us the rundown. I went with the Cactus Drooler, my husband with the Gerry from Derry Irish Stout. Both were great examples of their respective styles. My husband moved on to round two with The Blue, and I as driver enjoyed a Hop Water. All in all, a wonderful visit for good beer, made that much better by exceptional service and conversation with Nic. We will absolutely return on our next visit up North. read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Gerry from Derry and Cactus Drooler - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

I love this place for the neighborhood pub vibe. Staff is friendly, ambiance is great, beer is okay. I'm giving it 3 stars because, they never pour a full pint here. Like one of the worst cheater pint places I've ever seen. Pouring 12 ounce pints consistently. The only way to get a full pint is to buy it in the can. Also they pour lukewarm keg beer into a warm glass. It's the little details that fill a beer drinker with glee, they fail at super hard here. Please, pour me a full pint. read more

Stopped in and had a flight . Disappointed in the house flavor, that all the beers had a bitter aftertaste and a watery mouthfeel. I thought the Kolsch was the best I tried, but not enough to try again... I think there are better options in town. read more

Had a great afternoon drink at Captain Fatty's. The vibe was super relaxed, the beers were crisp and refreshing, and it was the perfect spot to kick back for a bit. Friendly staff, chill atmosphere, and plenty of good brews on tap. I definitely need to come back and check out some of the food trucks that stop by. Cheers! Check out my visit @sosalicious805 on the gram. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRBoLcxETat/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== read more

We love Captain Fatty's. We regularly bring friends and family from out of town here to gather. It has wonderful beer, changing selection, good food trucks and family friendly with games and positive atmosphere. read more

Came here in a large group for a beer tasting. We had a mild sour, a Pilsner, a lager, and two hoppy beers. All were pretty light. Most of the people in my group liked one of the hoppy ones which they called blue, but my favorite was the mild sour called the calypso. read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - The five beers we tasted - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

Nic was fun, friendly, and suggested great beer options. A great local brewery that you should check out. Fun, chill vibe. Good beer and you can watch the game, too. read more

Staff are great, but this place was miserable. I came in on a warm day and the place felt like an oven. There is no parking (which is insane for Goleta) We had a fan that was keeping us cool, but it was moved away from us. The line was extremely long to get anything whether it is a beer or liquid death. The water jugs are never filled with water. Food is horrendous, most of the regulars bring their own food. The food truck rotation is all bad. I do not recommend going to this location. There are much better options in Goleta. read more

Been wanting to stop by on my way through Goleta and finally did. Kind of a weird spot in a hard to find industrial park. There were not a lot of choices the day I was there and the beers I tried were okay. read more

Good tunes and perfect flight for a post-soccer/pickleball workout. Ondas - nice dry finish on an amber Mexican lager Chisme - very light and refreshing Mexican lager Red Setter - smooth finish and a little smoky Calypso- cucumber flavor is strong and very sour (Great American Brew Fest silver medal in 2022) Soda Shoppe - less sour but more fruity than calypso read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Flight - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

Visiting from FL.... It is rainy here. Grateful for a hazy IPA rainy day pour for $5. Excellent gender neutral accessible bathrooms. read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

See all

This is my favorite brewery in Goleta and it's just down the street from where I grew up. Great beer, great atmosphere and a very friendly staff. I like the outdoor patio area. And the food trucks that they have most nights are really nice. read more

Always welcoming and gives information about the beers Oh my the fiesta Mexican dark was fantastic. Unfortunately not available canned or bottled only by growler. We brought in sausages from Solvang on our way back to LA and enjoyed the beers on the front patio Nice that the pooches are also welcome. read more

Nic is the best bartender. So hardworking and the boss. Come to Captain Fatty's you won't regret it!!

The Goleta taproom is a hidden gem for locals to hangout just off the 101 freeway. Nice indoor and outdoor seating with good service. Excellent selection of craft beer and in addition to lager and IPAs they also had Schwarzbier and a Barleywine beer. I love stronger ales and I jump at the chance to get a Barleywine beer which are kind of rare. The Heavy Gravity did not disappoint with excellent flavors that intensify with every sip. Will be back for more! read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Great beer - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

Awesome brewery with great beers and amazing staff. Andrew has helped me and is always attentive, knowledgeable, and has the best recommendations. There's a fun, relaxed vibe that makes it a great place to spend some time! read more

We went to Captain Fatty's for the first time on Cinco De Mayo. It was a great place and the micheladas we had were so good. The sign said there would be a food truck but there wasn't one when we were there. Definitely liked the vibe and any place that has tabletop shuffle board is okey dokey in my book. Great beer selection to choose from. read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Michelada - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

Stopped in for a beer with a buddy and ended up at Captain Fatty's 9 year anniversary party. They had several food vendors on site and pouring the same great Captain Fatty's beer! They had a couple specialty beers on tap as well, including a Horchata lager. The staff was definitely busy but they did an awesome job serving the customers in a timely fashion! read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Chisme Mexican Lager (32oz Crowler) - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

Really pleasant brewery--clean space, chill vibe, and tasty beers. The bartender was super friendly and made the whole experience feel welcoming. I especially enjoyed the Calypso, the IPAs, and the lagers--three different styles, all done really well. It's fun to do a flight and sample a bit of everything. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! read more

I found this little Diamond by happenstance. I was recently visiting a business in the same plaza and boy am I glad to have gotten a two for one find! You will not be disappointed on your next stop in. Tucked into a quiet plaza in Goleta, you'll find this brewery. You'll enter via fun foyer to find the spacious brewery behind. They primarily carry IPAs and other light beers. The owner helped us and he was amazing. He gave us several tasters and walked us through his products. My husband prefers more light or fruit beers than I do and he felt this was a good find for such. The beers also had a nice finish and were very easy to drink. The atmosphere was good, very hang in your adult 30s with friends vibe. They also have food! They offer pizzas in the back where you can access outside seating. As well as they offer local and brought in fresh daily burritos. So, you can make a day or night out of your visit. See website for hours, location and more. There is plenty of parking in the plazas. read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

It's true that sometimes we forget about the businesses literally right in our backyard. I live within five minutes of Captain Fatty's Brewery, yet had not been back in roughy 4 years. Why?! Well, I'm not a beer drinker. When my sister and her friend were planning to grab the pop-up Santa Barbara Woodfire Pizza for dinner, I tagged along...and am so glad I did! Captain Fatty's has a wonderful space and is a popular locals space within an industrial warehouse off the 101 in Goleta. Stepping inside, you truly wouldn't know what you're missing out on. You're immediately transported into our attempt at a Portlandia hipster vibe. Hanging vines and exposed filament string light bulbs, barrels of fermenting beer, neon signs and two separate outdoor patios with heat lamps. Of course they have a wide selection of beers on taps (sours, ambers, lagers, IPA, pilsner, you name it!), but for us non-beer drinkers they had a seltzer and grisette (new to me but is botanical sage and meyer lemon aged for six months in gamay barrels! How unique!). Both were delectable and paired perfectly with the pizza. I truly love that they collaborate not only with local businesses for food trucks/pop-ups, creative beverages (i.e. neighboring Samsara for their sour) and local musicians. So as they say, bring your friends, furry friends and kids here to "Anchor Down!" read more

See all

If you haven't tried Captain Fatty's then you simply must check it out! If you are a beer fan then you are in for a treat and they have some good eats too! This week my girlfriend Imo and I got to see some of our favorite people since they live in Maryland and were visiting for the weekend! We had a great time catching up and seeing friends as well as soaking in the amazing place that is Captain Fatty's. Captain Fatty's is a little tucked away in the business center they are located in and that makes it feel even more of a hidden gem. The inside was decorated for St. Patrick's already with shamrocks everywhere and whoever was on aux.... excellent choices were being played! If you are a beer person, then they have a lot of great choices to sample and enjoy. I am a fan of their porters and stouts normally, but this time I went with a Calypso Cucumber Sour and really enjoyed the flavor! They also have some good eats like pizza that you can get in house which always pairs well with a great choice in beer. If you are not a fan of beer, they also have wine and seltzer options as well! If you are gonna check it out, parking can be a challenge sometimes so definitely try to carpool or even Lyft/Uber to enjoy more of their options! They also have indoor and outdoor seating as well. Overall loved our outing to Captain Fatty's and will definitely have to come more often to enjoy the amazing service from the staff and great hangout with friends. read more

See all

Very fun! Met a group of friends for trivia, and had a blast! Nice indoor space, and service is fine! Some friends ordered pizza, which was good, and the beer was great. Will definitely go again for more trivia nights. We were there last weekend and unfortunately there was a whole wedding party there. It obviously wasn't the staff's fault, but i did mean we didn't have access to a large majority of the indoor space, and we had to wait over an hour for a pizza (i feel quite bad for the food staff who had to out of nowhere basically cater a wedding! Crazy!) but on regular nights, all is well. read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Trivia - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

Still my "happy-place" in Goleta. And even during these Covid times, Captain Fatty's has done everything possible to maintain a safe place for all us fans. And whether zooming in to pick up daily inspirations, or hanging out with friends, there is always something delicious for everyone. And not just beer, also BBQ and pizza with @santabarbarawoodfire Thanks Evan and staff for taking care of us on site, and for also inspiring us pretty much every day on Instagram, which has been a great way to keep in touch and find out about the latest happenings @captainfattys Still a big fan of their "The Truth, Hazy IPA, and our go-to "Chisme," Mexican-style Lager, and now our new favorite is their "Lekker Bru," Hazy IPA. They promised huge mango and guava flavors with this one, and they are spot on. And so much more going on in each can as it's packed with South African-grown hops. And something you need to keep ready in the fridge, their Snappa Seltzer. Either Lemon Lime or Grapefruit, always delightfully crisp, bubbly, and refreshing. read more

Captain Fatty's is a gem. I don't usually like beer, but theirs hit different. Super welcoming bartenders and a great atmosphere too!

Cute brewery with plenty of beer options, along with a few seltzers. Everything was good. 4 stars as the outdoor seating is a bit dated and upkeep is needed. Friendly staff. Not a lot of parking options. read more

See all

YUM...just released Snappa Hard Seltzer, Grapefruit flavor. It is crisp and has none of the strange metal taste of other hard seltzers. The grapefruit flavor is authentic without being cloying or overpowering. This is way better than the larger brands offerings. This is available to go. read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Captain Fatty's hard seltzer - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

Came here for happy hour with some colleagues for an after work social event. We chose this spot because it had a food vendor and we knew everyone would be hungry after a long day at work. This particular Friday they had a wood fired pizza vendor. We all tried different pizzas which were decent, but they ran out of some of the pizzas and our group got the last few. I feel like this is a good space for large groups due to the spacious layout and different types of seating. It does have a sports bar vibe with tons of large tv screens everywhere. We were able to find a large table for our group despite the somewhat crowded Thursday night. They had a nice selection of beers, and considering I don't really drink beer, the one I ordered was fine. I'd come back here again for another social gathering. read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Calypso Cucumber Sour - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

Pretty awesome brewery with some great beers. The center seating area of the brewery has bar seating, and high stools table seats, behind that area they have picnic style bench seating, & towards the back they have a few couches where you can lounge and relax. They have a foosball table, board games, and about 3-4 TVs here. They have to go canned beer that you can walk in a buy. Overall Captain Fattys is a cool spot to have a few beers and chill for a while. read more

See all

Had the privilege to visit last month for a bachelorette. This place was so fun. Good atmosphere. Inside outside seats. Games, art and of course beer. No food when we were there but there were a few snacks for purchase . The beer tenders were super nice and knowledgeable. Good variety of beers and seltzer. Would definitely return! read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

See all

Came here for the first time very recently. The outdoor patio was popping. I personally felt Covid-safe, however it might have seemed less so if my triad hadn't been able to find an empty corner. We had two rounds of beers, and our bartender was friendly and happy to provide samples and chat about flavors. I ordered the Chisme for my first drink, and an IPA (forget which, since I sampled them all!) for #2. Here's why four stars instead of five: I'm nonbinary, and was even wearing a t-shit which says that. At the bar with my two queer cis women friends, the bartender's first words were, "hey ladies." I corrected him and told him not to make assumptions about people's genders and pronouns based on how they look, and he listened and was apologetic. So that's all good, but being misgendered in the first place made the whole guest experience one star less welcoming. On the bright side, the place has the bathroom situation figured out. As Yelp's helpful "Amenities and More" section lists, there are gender-neutral restrooms. Two clean, functional bathrooms allow all customers to feel comfortable using the facilities (unlike M Special--who need to get their s**t together, literally.) The place is very doggo friendly; there were tons of pooches having a patio party. Also, the pop-up pizza was on point, and though they forgot the arugula on both pizzas my group ordered, they were totally willing to make a half-cheeseless pie so my non-vegan friend and I could share. A solid four stars for Captain Fatty's. read more

They have great beer, great food, at all a reasonable price. The staff is chill and they have a big screen tv. They're also dog friendly too. I'd come here again when I'm back in town. read more

See all

Best brewery in town. Their hazy ipa slaps. Doggo friendly let's go. Always a good vibe. Been coming here since they were in that OG location across the parking lot. Yo they served up some absolute fire at fields of funk 2023. Whatever that hazy ipa was holy fack, still think about it from time to time. Idk if that was the mirage as there was the slightest pink tint to the one at fields of funk. Literally still think about that beer. It was blissful. Captain Fattys you a real one Much love Humbly yours Raymundo read more

My friend is showing me around her town. When she heard that I love sours, she knew she had to take me here! They have 3 options for sours and loads of other varieties. I landed on "Good Vibrations", which has guava and mango in it! Yum! They also have a cucumber one, which sounds fun to try. My friend got a flight with Good Vibrations, Soda Shoppe (another sour), Ondas, Generations, and 20,000 Leagues. I tried the Soda Shoppe one, which was delicious with strong notes of cherry without being overly tart. That one ended up being her favorite. She really didn't like Generations as she said the flavor was too concentrated and there's no way she could drink an entire glass of it. It's very syrupy with very little carbonation. They were pretty busy when we went, but we luckily grabbed a 2 seater outside. Pretty much all the seating is stools without any back support, which is a bummer. They do have heat lamps and a tent outside. It's also super dog friendly both inside and out. It looks like they might serve some food, but you can also bring your own food which is what we did. read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

Tasting multiple brews. Great ipas. Very friendly. First time my wine has competition from beer.

Pretty good beer. I must have gone on a day when no one knew any of the hops in the beer. Think we asked three people and no one has an answer. So I went on IG to figure it out. Why didn't they offer to get that info? Either way, the vibe is solid and they have a pizza truck in the back on most days. read more

Hidden away in the smallest industrial park in the area, around the corner from the CHP, this less than ideally situated brewery looks a bit like a shanty town. However, when you get around the plastic - which is almost a necessary feature in this COVID era - you'll find a wonderful little brewery with friendly service and a low-key Goleta vibe. Most importantly, you'll find outstanding brew. In my mind, the beer is the best of the growing number of local brewers. On Veterans Day, my wife and I came by and enjoyed a couple cold "The Truth" beers. Sparing you the puns, I can simply assure you that it was quite possibly the best beer I've ever had - and I can also assure you I've had plenty of beers in my time. It's a hazy IPA with a lovely tropical taste and if it wasn't $24 for a four-pack of pints, my fridge would be well-stocked. In the past, I've sampled many of their other beers and "The Blue" is also one of my favorites. It did look like they were setting up food as well, which would make this an ideal spot for a meal to accompany your beers. Captain Fatty's is a great spot. read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Doesn't look like much, but the brew is delicious. - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

See all

The vibes were good, the beer was on point and the place was poppin! They even sell food in the back which just happens to be some suuuuuper fire pizza from SB Woodfire Catering. We got "The Goat" pizza and it was the perfect balance of sweet, savory, creamy and salty - will def be thinking about her often :') I love when breweries have games and they had a bunch near the entrance. I got the Salutation Belgian Dubbel which was a nice 7.6% but tasted surprisingly light, similarly to a Saison type beer. We also got the Ondas Ambarinas which was 5.5% but was smooth then a bit sharper at the end, also pretty good. Overall solid place would definitely recommend! read more

Captain Fatty's Brewery - Pastrami, Habanero Jam, feta pizza :) I've never seen the pizza people before but they were here today! - Breweries Near Me - Goleta, California

See all