Society’s Well: Why Our Bar Starts at the Top
Every bar has a “well.” For most, it’s the place where cost-cutting hides, the generic vodka, the nameless gin, the bottles bartenders never showcase on the top shelf. At Society Pizza Lounge in Santa Clarita, we believe the well should define the bar. It’s the foundation, the starting line, and the very first impression a guest gets when ordering a cocktail.
That’s why at Society, we turned tradition upside down.
Our well isn’t the cheapest. It’s the best.
What Is a “Well” in Bar Talk?
If you’ve ever ordered a simple vodka soda or rum & coke, chances are you’ve already had a “well” drink. The well refers to the bottles placed in the speed rail, directly within a bartender’s reach. These are the “default pours”, the house spirits that automatically go into mixed drinks unless a guest specifies otherwise.
Traditionally, bars stock their wells with the least expensive bottles available. It’s an industry trick to keep margins high while keeping the quality just passable. Guests who don’t “call” a specific brand often get bottom-shelf liquor without even knowing it.
But here’s the problem: if the foundation of your drink is weak, the entire cocktail suffers.
Why Society Chose a Different Standard
At Society Pizza Lounge, we see the well differently. To us, the well isn’t just a hidden corner of the bar, it’s the heartbeat of our cocktail program.
We asked ourselves a simple question:
Why should quality only live on the top shelf?
Our answer? It shouldn’t.
That’s why Society’s Well is built on premium, hand-selected spirits chosen not for their price tag, but for their flavor, balance, and reputation.
Society’s High-End Well
Our bar program mirrors the philosophy of our kitchen: no shortcuts, no apologies. We use fresh ingredients, elevate classics, and design every dish with intention and the same goes for our drinks.
Here’s what makes Society’s Well stand out:
• Premium Vodka – Ketel One
Known for its crisp, clean finish, Ketel One gives cocktails balance without harshness. Whether it’s in a vodka soda, martini, or mule, it’s a foundation you can taste.
• Heritage Gin – Citadelle
Citadelle isn’t your average gin—it’s botanical, bright, and designed to shine in cocktails. Instead of disappearing into tonic water, it enhances the drink with layers of flavor.
• Aged Rum – Havana Club
With caramel and spice notes, Havana Club rum creates depth in tropical cocktails and stands strong in a simple rum & coke. Smooth enough to sip neat, it still holds its character in mixes.
• Small-Batch Tequila – Teremana
Every margarita starts with 100% agave. No mixto, no headaches, no compromises. Teremana brings authentic flavor that respects the craft.
• Straight Bourbon – Bulleit
Bourbon defines the backbone of any cocktail bar. With rich vanilla, spice, and oak, Bulleit creates Old Fashioneds and Manhattans that taste intentional, not obligatory.
This lineup proves one thing: Society doesn’t wait for you to “upgrade.” Quality is already built in.
Why the Well Matters More Than You Think
For many guests, the well is invisible, you order your drink, it arrives, you sip. But the difference between a cheap pour and a premium base is felt instantly:
• A vodka soda that’s bright, clean, and refreshing instead of harsh.
• A gin & tonic with character and flavor, not watered-down neutrality.
• A rum & coke that actually deserves a lime garnish because the rum has personality.
• A margarita that feels like it came from an agave field, not a factory.
At Society, when your bartender reaches for the well, you’re not getting “the standard.” You’re getting the Society standard.
Setting a New Standard in Santa Clarita
Why does this matter for Santa Clarita nightlife? Because locals deserve more than just the ordinary. Society Pizza Lounge was built to raise the bar, literally.
• We don’t upsell you into better quality.
• We don’t keep the good stuff hidden on the top shelf.
• We make quality the starting point.
Every drink at Society, from a basic vodka soda to a top-shelf specialty cocktail, reflects our philosophy: great nights deserve great pours.
What Guests Are Saying
Locals have already noticed the difference:
“I ordered a gin & tonic and it actually tasted like gin, not just bubbles.”
“Their rum & coke is better than most cocktail bars in LA.”
“You don’t have to ‘call’ a brand here. The well is already premium.”
This word-of-mouth reflects exactly why we built Society’s Well to stand apart.
At Society Pizza Lounge, the well isn’t an afterthought, it’s a promise. Every pour, every cocktail, every glass served is built on a foundation of quality that most bars reserve for their “top shelf.” By redefining what a well should be, we’ve redefined what guests can expect from nightlife in Santa Clarita.
So the next time you’re craving a simple vodka soda, a margarita, or an Old Fashioned, know this: at Society, you’re not drinking “house.” You’re drinking something intentional. You’re drinking better.
Society’s Well proves one thing, if the well is this good, imagine the top shelf.
Visit us at Society Pizza Lounge in Santa Clarita to experience cocktails, food, and atmosphere that set a new standard for the city’s nightlife.