About Captain Fatty's Brewery
Captain Fatty's Brewery is a taproom and brewery on Calle Real in Goleta, California. Its website says it began in November 2014, when founder Preston swapped med school applications for mash tuns and fermenters. It started as a homebrew habit.
The website describes easy-drinking beers inspired by the laid-back lifestyle of California's Central Coast. The range runs from crisp lagers and hoppy IPAs to stouts and sours. Kegs to go are available for same day pickup.
Families, children and on-leash dogs are welcome. The website lists a regular week of events, including trivia on Wednesdays, karaoke on Fridays and line dancing on Sundays. It also has a Food & Events page.
The website says an ale stream can be rented for private parties, in production or at your event location. Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating. Captain Fatty's is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Goleta on this site.
From Captain Fatty's own website and its Google listing, read October 14, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog to Captain Fatty's?
Yes. Its website says on-leash dogs are welcome. The FAQ page asks you to keep your dog on a leash.
Are kids allowed at Captain Fatty's?
Yes. Its website says families and children are welcome. The FAQ page asks that children stay with an adult at all times.
Does Captain Fatty's have food?
Its FAQ page says yes and points to the Food & Events tab on the website.
Can I book a private party there?
Its FAQ page says to notify staff about private parties. The best way is to stop by the taproom or message @captainfattys on Instagram. Parties of more than 20 people should email.
Which breweries are close by?
M Special Brewing Company is 1 mile away. Centennial Beer Hall and Hollister Brewing Co are both 1.4 miles away. Draughtsmen Aleworks is 1.5 miles away.
Answers come from Captain Fatty's website and its Google listing, read October 14, 2026.
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Before you visit Captain Fatty's
Expect a neighborhood taproom where families and on-leash dogs are welcome. Children should stay with an adult, and dogs should stay on a leash.
Check captainfattys.com before you go for the current tap list and the Food & Events page. The site says occasional last-minute changes happen, so a quick look is worth it.
M Special Brewing Company is 1 mile away. Centennial Beer Hall and Hollister Brewing Co are both 1.4 miles away, and Draughtsmen Aleworks is 1.5 miles away. That makes a short beer outing easy.