Fat Bat Brewing Company, LLC
Brewery
4.7 (158 on Google)
About Fat Bat Brewing Company, LLC
Fat Bat Brewing Company, LLC is a brewery and taproom in Hanover, Pennsylvania. Its website says a sister and brother team started it to be a locals' pub with great local beer. The family has had roots in Hanover for over 30 years.
The name comes from the head brewer's pug. Its website says the dog used to lie upside down and watch him brew at home, looking like a fat bat. The mascot, Spike, appears on every label.
The menu covers beers, seltzers, mocktails and dirty sodas. The beer list includes a German bock, a mango wheat and a melon cucumber gose. Its events page says food is available to order every day.
Events run through the week. Trivia Tuesday and Mug Club Thursday are weekly, and the calendar adds a comedy open mic and a books and brews club each month. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Hanover on this site.
From Fat Bat Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 11, 2026.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Are dogs allowed at Fat Bat Brewing?
No. Its website says no dogs are allowed in the Brew House or the Tap Room per state regulation. Service dogs are the only exception.
Can people under 21 go in?
Yes, in some areas. Its website says visitors under 21 are welcome in the spacious Fermenting room or outside. The small Tap Room is kept as an adult social space.
What events does Fat Bat Brewing host?
Trivia Tuesday and Mug Club Thursday are weekly. Monthly events include a comedy open mic, vendor pop-ups, a seafood truck and a books and brews club.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Its website mentions an elevator and reserved space at the bar. Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
Warehouse Gourmet Bistro & Brew Pub is 0.4 miles away. Aldus Brewing Company is 0.8 miles away, and Sign of the Horse Brewery is 1.4 miles away.
Answers come from Fat Bat Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 11, 2026.
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Before you visit Fat Bat
Expect a small taproom with a locals' pub feel. Dogs are not allowed inside, except service dogs. Guests under 21 can use the fermenting room or the outdoor space.
Check the event calendar at fatbatbrewing.com before you go. It links to the brewery's Facebook page for details. The menu page there also shows the current drink list.
Warehouse Gourmet Bistro & Brew Pub is 0.4 miles away, and Aldus Brewing Company is 0.8 miles away. Sign of the Horse Brewery is 1.4 miles away. That makes a second or third stop easy.