About Night Lizard Brewing Company
Night Lizard Brewing Company is a brewery on State Street in Santa Barbara. Google describes an airy, brick-lined taproom. Its website says every beer is named after an endangered species from the Central Coast.
The Gnatcatcher Hazy IPA is the best seller, the website says, and it is always on tap with a West Coast IPA called Live Forever. At least five experimental beers pour at any time, and they change every few days. A S'mores Stout comes with a roasted marshmallow.
The brewery calls itself eco-focused and says it uses fresh local ingredients, often organic. The tasting room and patio hold up to 140 guests, which its website says makes it a popular choice for wedding receptions and other events.
Live music and trivia nights are part of its events. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Santa Barbara on this site.
From Night Lizard Brewing Company's own website and its Google listing, read October 7, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Why are the beers named after endangered species?
The brewery's mission is to make good beer while teaching people about environmental challenges on the central coast. Its website says each brew is named after an endangered species from the Central Coast of California.
What beers does Night Lizard have on tap?
Its website says the Gnatcatcher Hazy IPA and the Live Forever West Coast IPA are always on tap. It also promises at least five experimental brews that change every few days.
Can I hold a private event there?
The website says the tasting room and patio can accommodate up to 140 guests. It lists wedding receptions and other special events, and asks you to email for event info.
Is Night Lizard wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
The Cruisery, Institution Ale Co. - Santa Barbara and M Special Brewing Company are each 0.1 miles away. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara is 0.4 miles away.
Answers come from Night Lizard Brewing Company's website and its Google listing, read October 7, 2026.
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Before you visit Night Lizard
Expect a tap list that moves. The experimental beers change every few days, so check nightlizardbrewingcompany.com for what is pouring and what is on the events page. Friday and Saturday hours run much later than the rest of the week.
Start with the Gnatcatcher Hazy IPA if you want the beer the website calls its best seller. The S'mores Stout arrives with a roasted marshmallow.
The Cruisery, Institution Ale Co. and M Special Brewing Company are each 0.1 miles away. Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Santa Barbara is 0.4 miles away, so a round of stops is easy.