These guys were great! Had a lovely experience at this brewery. Good vibes. Nice atmosphere. Cool people.

Racist establishment. No American Flags on their premises. Since when the American flag was a political symbol? Oh yeah, their food is really greasy, fries were half cooked again soaking in oil, the hamburger meat was not fresh. Tasted like the meat was left out on counter too long, they serve "American" beer but will NOT accept the American Flag. Hmmmmm...I'd question their motives and especially their food quality. Watch out, they may spit in your food if you love America. read more

Beer was served in a warm glass. Not sure if they pulled it out of the dish washer. Won't be back. Pleas chill your pint glasses service was very slow read more

I should have known better than to give this location a try. Just like their other location, I was super disappointed. Warm beer, disgusting dirty bathrooms, low quality food. Literally witnessed the manager Kennedy arguing with a customer in front of us, so unprofessional. Wish I could get a refund. Won't be back. read more

These people are rude & racist. If you're anything but white, do not come here. They threatened to call ice on me because the food they served was not what I had ordered. Rude staff & over priced. Do not recommend read more

A lot of improvement needed at this place. You have to hire staff that can give you a nice customer service experience. The service was just awful. Beer was meh and the prices are ridiculous. A lot of other great places to go to! read more

I went to this place on my way from LA back to SF. I met my college roommate here who lives in Santa Barbara and I was greatly disappointed with the service. We were ignored for quite a while, and I didn't feel welcome. The beer was average and nothing special. There's no food here and I just didn't like the whole place. I won't be returning... read more

Services lacked class and were slow to meet our needs. Drinks were sub par. Capitán Fatty's is far superior.

I had a very disappointing experience here. The atmosphere and interactions left me feeling unwelcome, and I personally felt that patriotic values weren't respected. Because of my experience, I won't be returning read more

Super slow service. Beer here tastes horrible. Don't come here on major holidays. You'll be waiting forever.

i stop by this coffee on my drives back home because it's good and convenient right next to the freeway. not any more ! i'd rather give my money to starbucks or 8-eleven . read more

Asked for an IPA and got served a bud light. Politely asked to have beer replaced with Pablo Special, I was still served bud light. Do not recommend. read more

Beer is great. Service is great! And it's a locally grown and based business. The bar tender told me that the founders were alumni of University of California, Santa Barbara. And that Jack Johnson (singer) was also an investor. So the ambience of this place was pretty cool and gives the local vibes. Food is not served here but they invite food trucks to sell food. They also welcome door dash deliveries of food. I'll be back the next time I'm in town! read more

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I was only in Goleta for the day, accompanying my SO on a business trip, but man what a beautiful place with a great vibe. After a long day at the beach playing in the water with the doggo, I decided to spend the final hours here at M. Special. It has a great central location that's still got a tucked-away feel and ample seating and there were a lot of other friendly patrons and dogs there. The staff was friendly and polite and the beer was great. I didn't get to spend a ton of time here, but it's definitely on the list of places to visit again! read more

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Great beer and great service! Apparently my review requires 85 characters to post. read more

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We loved the fun ambiance at M. Special .. this location in Goleta is both pet and kid friendly. We loved the selection of quality craft beer, the service was attentive and knowledgeable. This is a great spot for both a fun time on a night out or to stop by with the family. They have corn hole and the art work is awesome! We'll be back again! read more

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Cool vibes, good drinks. They do not serve food. They have food trucks that do come often.

I love M. Special! It's such a fun spot to hang, super family friendly, and they have great beer! This location offers lots of parking plus both indoor and outdoor seating options. They often have live music and food trucks. I have also seen games to keep the kids entertained. Their bar is lengthy and it's easy to get the attention of their staff when ordering a drink. I always have the best time hanging here. Definitely a great spot- highly recommend! read more

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Been going here for a few years. It's always a hit. Great beer and venue for live music!

Great taco truck, service was good. Pet friendly with a great ambiance with a live band.

Well they don't serve food at the brewery, but a food trailer will do as long as they don't run out of! Service is always nice in every aspect, very attractive and affordable prices as well. Sometimes on Thursdays and Fridays Banda shows up and give you a nice show for couple of hours while you eat some Birria or Pastor tacos while you enjoy some Sabado Tarde or Greatland IPA making the ambiance into party night. Once again, you be the judge of that. read more

This hidden location of M. Special within the Tech Park of Santa Barbara/Goleta is a fan favorite! We walked up at 5:45 to meet some friends and we're blown away by how poppin' this place was! It was full of laughing people having a great time. The vibe was immediately welcoming and exciting. We got our beers and sat down at one of the picnic tables outside. Soon after, the totally rocking, glam metal, hair wiping band "Ransom Note" started to play and knocked it out of the park. The entertainment, the company, the drinks and the Friday night Woodstock's pizza truck were all great! Bonuses of this place are there are usually a bunch of kids for your young king to play with just outside the beer garden, in sight. And, if you're a dog lover, like me, there are a plethora a the cutest dogs here and everyone is friendly so you get to meet and pet every one :) The atmosphere here is great. It's the perfect mix of hanging lights, hanging plants, picnic tables, umbrellas and chic storage container decor vibes. The design here is right on for the vibe and they nailed the service aspect by having table cleaners casually meandering around collecting finished glasses on their trays. They keep it nice and cleaned up. I don't think I saw one piece of trash on the floor and that's impressive for a bar. I'm so glad we found this place and know where we will go on nights out to have a good time. read more

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One of the few breweries in Goleta, and a solid spot all around. Great beers and friendly, helpful staff. Wide selection of brews, fair pricing, and plenty of seating and parking make it a convenient and enjoyable place to hang out. Always a good option when you're in the area. read more

The service here was great. I only had to wait one minute to get help. The bar here is actually nicer than the one downtown. The ambiance is clean with nice surfboards on the wall. There is merchandise for sale. There is only food here from the outdoor food trucks on specific days. There is also live music going on outside. read more

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A group of my friends and I went to M Special for a weekday night out. At first glance the outdoor seating was adorable, with abundant heaters, and a fun food truck (rotates every few days)! However, the seating was not too ideal as it was, awkwardly silent, with 0 music outside. The beers were decently priced (7ish dollars) and we tried a decent variety. Farmhouse Saison was good (slightly weird aftertaste), Great Land, G Town, Doubba Bubba (the favorite), and Lazy Eye. No major complaints on the brews or the M Special service. The truck was Disfrutas, run by an incredibly nice woman So absolutely no shade to her. She recommended the Asada but it was so spicy a few of my friends (who even like a bunch of spicy food) could not enjoy it. The pastor was the same. If there was sour cream, more cheese, or avocado then at least SOMETHING would cut the spice. The burrito was a decent size and enjoyed a bit more than the quesadillas. Chips were clearly fresh ....and by that I mean very oily....but that does not mean they were not delicious. read more

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Excellent brews and staff is friendly and attentive. Definitely a must if you're in the area. read more

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I'll start off with that the customer service was great! The staff was very friendly and worked quick. The atmosphere was also a cool vibe with plenty of outdoor seating. Unfortunately my boyfriend and I really did not like the beers. We got the Dozer special and Greatland special and had to push ourselves to finish it so as to not waste a buzz but we did not like it. Maybe other beers are worth a shot but not these for us. Again great place but very unimpressed with the beers. read more

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M. Special has a lot of the good things you want in a great local craft brewery. Good beer, friends staff, and a fun environment. The inside is average size with TVs and board games to keep you entertained, the outside patio is pretty large with a stage for live entertainment, and a spot for food trucks. The atmosphere when it's busy is lively & loud. During the week the have various trivia nights, and other events going on. This is a brewery that has a local feel to it, but it's worth stopping in if you're from out of town to check out there beers they have. read more

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So great! First time we went was their anniversary celebration! They had two food trucks and live music and it was great. Have been again since and they had a food truck and so much lovely outdoor seating. Was a great place to gather a large group of people. Very kind staff. Will be back! read more

Super cool set up with open outdoor seating. Great tasting beers. Hard to find if you don't already know. I went with a small group on a weekend and the place was packed. We knocked back a few beers, and had a nice time before heading to dinner. There was a food truck there in case you get the munchies. The staff was nice and attentive and there was a huge variety of beer. If you like beer, there will be something here for you. There is plenty of free parking available. I will certainly come back the next time I'm in the area. Give them a call for current prices and to see what they are pouring. read more

Great service knowledgeable staff. Great vibe. GREAT BEER. Hidden gem in Goleta Right behind the Hilton. Walking distance read more

Goleta M Special is definitely a hidden gem! Hidden behind the Hilton you will find this amazing brewery that's filled with great vibes and amazing beer. Sabado Tarde is definitely my all time favorite along with The Greatland and G town! Nothing is better than a nice cold glass on a Friday night after a long week of work. The bartenders are so attentive and welcoming, it gravitates you to keep coming back! Special thanks to Manager John and my favorite bartender Cole! Live music on Friday nights and The Food Connection's Pastor nachos make this the perfect spot to start your weekend. Better yet, M Special offers you with 4 large TV sets where you can enjoy your favorite sport games. If you haven't stopped by, this is your sign to give them a visit. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Basketball, Cornhole, Food Trucks, Music, Laughter... I love the spacious environment of M Special! When looking for a good brewery I research their IPAs, business ethic and how they treat employees, and if the space is large enough to host a solid group of fun people with games and activities for us to play. M Special covers all of those categories. When M Special popped up in Goleta a couple years back it really changed the community, especially for working professionals. Everyone I knew was talking about the new brewery in town, how awesome the staff were, and all the cool events they were planning in the future. To this day that's still how they are portrayed, if not even more so. Everyone loves them and whenever I'm asked to "meet up and grab a beer" the first suggestion is most commonly "at M Special." Personally, I've worked with M Special on multiple occasions the past couple years and always had a generous and excited reaction from Chris (the owner) and Addison, the tasting room manager. They are fun people who know how to be professional when they need to be, and their passion for their business shines in all they do. I know what you're thinking, GET TO THE BEERS! Alright, my favorite is usually an IPA or something Hoppy. But, I actually love their light beer here which is the Sabado Tarde Special Tangerine Ale. It's light, citrusy and very refreshing when you're out on the patio in an intense cornhole tournament! As mentioned above, they have a wide variety of food trucks pretty much every night of the week here. You can check their Facebook or Instagram (I believe) to see the schedule. They brew their beers in house, switching out seasonal flavor but keeping the ones the public are most fond of. They have cornhole, a basketball hoop, music, lights on the patio, bar seating inside, and brewery tour opportunities every once and a while. Would definitely recommend trying to tourists and locals alike! There's something for everyone, OH and if you have a dog bring it!! Patio is dog friendly, parking lot is huge, and it does not back up to a busy street - safe for kids and dogs. Check it out! read more

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Do not get food here Strictly a brewery but has food trucks nearby Slow slow and clueless service... "Can I get some icewater with my food please" "ok!" Brings glass of water Comes by later "Do you want some ice for you water?" No, I just want to leave now read more

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John is the best, he is very helpful and patient. He always helps you figure out what the best beer is for your liking.

Always a fun place. Friendly staff and tasty beers. Their activity days are a nice plus for anyone wanting to test your trivia or eat some good food. read more

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I havent tried every beer there but I tried about 4 of em. It's suspect. But wow what a nice place to watch a football game. Good people at the bar. Good service. Pizza. read more

M Special is such a nice brewery. I came here the other day and got the Oktoberfest beer. It was more malty but I thought it was good. My friend got the "G Town" (grapefruit) beer and it was ok. It was more of an ale so it had a stronger after taste. The outdoor seating is pretty spacious and has a lot of lights making it a nice little set up. We went on a Wednesday so it wasn't too busy but we're kind of bummed out because the food trucks weren't there. read more

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The bartenders were so nice, and the brews were great too! Our pup has some issues with barking pretty loud and the staff and environment was really accepting of us and very sweet to her too. Everyone there seemed to be good brew and dog lovers-the best folks! read more

Really fun brewery to hangout with plenty of patio seating. They kindly let you bring your own food but there's also food truck guests that rotate throughout the week. When I went they were doing Woodstock's by the slice for $4. The beer was really tasty. I'm a fan for fruit so I got the PoG and it didn't disappoint. Also you have the option of turning any beer michelada style for $2. Overall will definitely stop by again when we're in the area. read more