Did you know that Pitfire sort of has a speakeasy-style vibe going on at Pie Society? Yes, that's right. Right behind Pitfire, in the parking lot area and obviously behind the dumpsters. When you're in the need of a drink or social spot to catch up, Pie Society offers that environment you're looking for. Upon entering the location, you'll see a narrow path with some tables. Inside, it's dim lit with red light bulbs that make it more intimate. There are about 9 cocktails, canned beers, and about 7 red and wine selections. Caution, come here during an off night, as you'll receive better service and you'll easily find a table. There aren't many seats available, but some in a separate cold room. The bartenders are mellow and they usually help you out if you need recommendations. Overall, the bar is a chill spot that you can also play some board games with your buddies. I hear that they have trivia nights here which is a plus. What would make the place more fun? rotating menus, more events... read more

The pizza isn't cooked correctly . The only reason it was cool because it was a hidden door... the chicken wings were not even edible and the pizza cheese literally fell right off the crust. It's not cooked correctly or the oven isn't right. read more

The bar is behind Pitfire Artisan Pizza and I've heard it deemed as a speakeasy. You enter around the rear of the building. Reasonably priced drinks. Loud music. Good time. I recommend the boilermakers (beer and shot) if you want more bang for your buck. There are a few different beer and liquor combos to choose from. $10 each as of March 2019. read more

Pie Society - Party starter in the back, red stripe and rum boilermaker up front - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love this place and outstanding service!! Thank you for some of the best craft cocktails in town!! read more

This bar is directly behind Pitfire. Park in the same parking lot and approach the back of the building and you'll see it! I love the vibes of this place, speakeasy-esque and very intimate. As for food (which you can order until 10 pm), they have the same menu as Pitfire, so if you like the food there, you'll like it here. Drinks are really good, just actually read the ingredients in them because some are kind of odd (i.e. the mescal cocktail). Happy hour is 4-6 (I think) and prices are very reasonable. Trivia is on Tuesdays (very fun but half the groups cheat which gets annoying). It gets crowded around 10 pm. read more

Solid 4.5! My friend and I checked this place out on a Saturday around 7pm and it was pretty busy! The space is small, which is not surprising, but we found a standing table right when we got there. A couple left so we ended up moving, but onto the food and drinks! Food-- we got the broccolini, cheese knots, and a pizza Broccolini: was good, but not the best I've had. Had some lemon, parm cheese, and breadcrumbs! I think if it was slightly more cooked, it may have been better.... unsure tho (3.75/5) Cheese knots: super yummy! Nice and chewy w/ that crispy bottom. Really filling haha came with marinara sauce as well. (5/5) Pizza: we got the Honey Bear pizza-- really gooood. We got it without the bee pollen as I am slightly allergic, but the honey w the spicy kick of the chili's and the creamy ricotta was just so good. I would've loved a side of honey to dip the crust, next time! I would say that their dough is really really good (5/5).. Drinks-- we got the Rum Punch and the Paloma. Rum punch came in a cute little glass tea cup. It was pretty sweet, but pretty good. The Paloma was sweet as well! I liked it a lot. I would say the service is decent-- good in the beginning but once it got a little busier and after we got our food, the waiter didn't really come around at all. Was wanting to get some water, but we couldn't find him until the end when we needed to pay. Will definitely come again! Super cute space and yummy pizzas. read more

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Pie Society is a speakeasy hidden in the back of Pitfire Artisan Pizza. There are two bartenders making amazing craft cocktails and they are indeed time consuming cocktails. My group of friends and I were celebrating my birthday at Pitfire and the plan was to continue into Pie Society for drinks. Unfortunately, it was prime time on Saturday night and there was a bit of a wait. The bouncer would let 4 in at a time explaining to us that the drinks do take time and it wouldn't be fair to overwhelm the bartenders with our orders. Once inside, there's a cool lounge area with comfortable chairs, a bar, and music. The bartenders are busy working their butts off making each drink. Yes, they make them individually which adds to the wait time. I recommend coming here early to enjoy and savor the drinks rather than finish out your night here. I think most people left after one drink because they couldn't wait any longer. We actually got the corner booth as it got later. They do serve some tapas style light bites too so I will take advantage of that in the future. Cool concept, shaky execution. But it's not unlike any other speakeasy I've ever been to, so it's nothing special, other than it's closer to home. 3.5 stars rounded up. read more

Pie Society - Vodka maid - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Positively delicious pizza and a fun little speakeasy. I'm a big fan and would recommend the Honey Bear to anyone as their first pizza here. 10/10 read more

Alas, the speakeasy behind Pitfire Pizza is open. However when I think of the term "speakeasy," I think of those prohibition area bars that illegally sold alcohol. Alcohol is now legal and considering the quality of drinks served here, it really shouldn't be kept a secret. But the folks at Pitfire do their best to mask its existence with a private entrance located down a hallway past the restrooms. You're welcome. In the dark woodsy interior, you'll find bartenders Steve Garcia and Mike Galicia - two notables from the OC scene. I love that I can come here and get a great drink. That's probably the most appealing feature about Pie Society. Experience meets craft and you've got yourself a stiff drink in a stellar somewhat hidden location. If you want to keep it a secret, be my guest but why not shout it from the rooftops especially if you're buzzed after the first drink like I was. What can I say? I'm a lightweight. I'm not complaining though. In this area, the bar is where you want to be. I glanced at the menu and ordered the Pool Side ($10) as my first drink. It's a nice mix of Ford's Gin, watermelon, lemon juice, Plymouth Sloe Gin, and a cucumber slice (that looks like a surf board). One sip and my weekend had begun. This smooth drink is refreshing and the alcohol will hit you slowly. I did end up sampling the rest of the menu but ended my night with another favorite that's not on the menu - the bedtime story by Steve Garcia. Pie Society gives you the option to pick a drink from a book or they'll make one based on taste and preference. Steve just looked at me and said he knew what I'd like. I trusted him and he came up with a root beer, vanilla, chocolate drink with a vodka base. I was floored. It was amazing. See? This is why you shouldn't keep it a secret. It's not all about the alcohol though. They do have a food menu if you're hungry. You can pick between pickles, a sweet and sour pork belly (mmm), crispy shrimp, a cheeseburger hot pocket, and tater tots with a chorizo fondue. The tater tots went fast but then again I'm a fan of fried crispy potatoes. And since it's a bar at Pitfire, they also have pizza. Hooray! If you're looking for a great bar with amazing drinks, you need to get your humble butt over here. read more

Pie Society - The art of the kill - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

forgot to review 2 years ago. biased but fair review. not a fan of pizza but chose this spot for a first date due to the speakeasy portion. pizza was very good, even i found it delicious despite not being a fan of pizza, and also made it super easy to focus on the date, chat, and not get too messy. service is fast and friendly, ambiance was great, music was great with old school jams, and needless to say, my view was amazing. she and i are getting married at the end of the year. best pizza experience i've ever had. read more

I am torn. I absolutely LOVED the cocktails here but the food didn't impress me. We tried almost all the drinks they had and my favorites include North Beach, Pool Side, New York Sour. The other ones which were also good were Old Man & The Sea, El Primo (unique smoky mezcal) and Medicine Rattle which was weird in a good way. I enjoyed the Pastrami Peanuts with smoked sea salt. In fact, these were hugely addictive. Tater Tots served with "chorizo fondue" sauces was delicious! Sweet & Sour Crispy Pork Belly with pineapple and opal basil was hit and miss. We had two different bowls, one was spongy and soggy in texture, the other was nice and crispy. Cheeseburger Hot Pockets were okay, nothing to shout about and the Superba fried chicken was underseasoned both times. Kimchi deviled eggs look interesting, but I would suggest against these -- devoid of kimchi flavor and the egg whites rubbery. Loved the Soprano pizza as well as the Deli pizza. In fact, I would suggest just getting the pizzas if you want something to eat because they are superb. Great place to hang out after a meal in the main dining room! read more

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Modestly tucked away behind its' Pitfire parent, Pie Society is a place one might stumble upon that feels privy only to Costa Mesa natives. Its' ambience is an ode to a mod 70s vibe with a seemingly simple drink menu only to fool you with notables like their "Good Banter" to "Everybody Wants Some" or the bartender creating something curtailed to your flavor palette. Mighty in 'spirit' and a favored spot amongst locals, more or less a real society, it's a back corner secret you want in on! read more

Horrendous bar service last night. Arrived at 6:20. There were 3 other people at the bar just prior to us. The bartender served each and just as she was finishing and I was prepared to order our drinks a new couple enters and she turns to them, welcomes them and offers them a drink. I figured it was an oversight, albeit odd because I was the only person standing there for minutes while she made the previous drinks. I opted to not rudely interject and just gave her the benefit of the doubt. Then she proceeded to do this two more times. I cannot imagine what prejudice she was exercising, but I also can't imagine that she is that tremendously inept. Eventually a second bartender came in and he made my drinks instantly, at 6:40 a full 20 minutes after we entered. I've always had marginal experiences at Pie Society. Lazily made cocktails, apathetic service, so I almost always choose Wild Goose or Country Club or any other nearby option, but occasionally I find myself at Pie Society. Last night was the absolute last time I'll make this mistake. I was never offended by their mediocrity, but last night's experience was an unjustifiable and bizarre way to treat any customer. At the end of the night I did mention the experience to the male bartender who had been dutifully helping us. He was kind and apologetic and unaware of why the other bartender had exercised such prejudice. We didn't make him feel badly about it, but just figured he should be aware of it considering that her prejudicial judgment will adversely affect their business at large. read more

Words can't describe how amazing this place is. The vide is very much like a speak easy and is very relaxing. All of the bartenders at Pie Society are very social and awesome! Especially Cade - he is always so friendly, funny, and caring! We love going to just get a drink and hangout with Cade. He makes a great old fashioned! The food is phenomenal as well, never disappointed. I am also happy they are open again with outside seating not the same vibe as when it was just indoors but super amazing still!! Thank you!! read more

Pie society is super cool and very delicious. Honestly I recommend this to most people I know. If you're in Costa Mesa... go here you won't regret it read more

We were looking for this place and didn't realize it was behind the pizza restaurant, through the door marked "Exit"! Great vibes, drinks are good and who doesn't like to eat good pizza in a cool place like this with good drinks? They've also got lots of outdoor seating in the back. read more

Went here to meet the love of my life.. jk. He turned out to be a douche.. anyways This place has a great ambiance. The outdoor patio was pretty cool and when i went they played pretty cool 2000 music. It brought me back to my middle school days. The drinks were really good. read more

Pizza and pasta: 9/10 Hand crafted drinks: 9/10 Music and eardrum splitting volume: 1/10 Speed of service: 2/10 Friendliness of service : 10/10 Would've stayed longer if the drink service was faster (we got our drinks 1 hour after arriving, and after we were half way through our food). Also the music was early 2000s pop/hip hop. Which every other bar plays, but didn't fit the vibe of this cool place. Would've been cool if they played something more unique. Also it was cranked to 11 out of 10 and we mostly left ASAP because it was just plain uncomfortable. We will come back just to go to the restaurant for that bomb Italian food. But won't come back for the speakeasy experience. read more

Pie Society - Detox to Retox and a Boston Sour - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Pie Society is hidden behind Pitfire Pizza. You can either enter from the back parking lot or go through Pitfire. The ambiance is dark, cozy, and intimate, although it does get poppin' and crowded. You can order food from the Pitfire menu until 10pm. The menu consists mainly of cocktails, followed by beer and then wine. I went with a Gin and Verjuice which includes lemon, fennel, and cucumber. I don't know if the bartender was new but there were some inconsistencies as he made the same drink for different groups. They have some deals for $10 which include a beer and a shot such as PBR + Bourbon or Tecate + Tequila. Not a bad deal. The best aspect of Pie Society is the atmosphere so it is worth checking out. read more

My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of going here for a quick drink. We ended up staying for dinner. I noticed I sliced my hand upon a broken piece of metal trim on the bar. I was fortunate to notice it immediately. It was on the far end of the right hand side of the bar. I kindly mentioned this to my bartender Maddison. She scoffed and proceeded to mock me. As a Yelp elite I strive to benefit the small businesses and community I was born and raised within. Before she clocked in I felt welcomed and comfortable. Her presence changed the atmosphere of the establishment down tenfold. If you take a look at my reviews I am nothing but affirming and loving. So sad to see someone so insecure and rude working at such a creative and warm environment. The pizza was great however it is employees like this deter patrons from returning. read more

I've been to some pretty amazing speakeasies in Chicago and also had a chance to visit a fantastic one in SF, so I decided to look for ones of similar caliber in the OC. I was originally going to visit Casa, but decided to check out Pie Society instead (I was turned away by the $5 cover at Casa). There are two ways to get to Pie Society - either through the pizza store or from the back, and I chose to enter through the back (didn't want to walk into the restaurant and awkwardly stand there looking for the correct entrance). Someone checked my ID and I was let in. Firstly, this place really doesn't have much of a speakeasy feel to it - it was relatively easy to find, and no secret password/hidden entrance that are characteristic of speakeasies. So no cool tricks there. Also, the place is small and really loud. My voice was pretty much shot by the end of the night even though I was only conversing with one person because I had to yell to be heard. Drinks are a hit or miss. I really enjoyed the Sgt. Pepper's Last Stand ($10) - quite fruity and a great balance between good flavor and a sufficient alcoholic kick. I also tried the jungle bird ($12), which was really disappointing. Rather bland, and tasted almost like watered down, slightly sweetened alcohol. Blegh. I also tried a sip of the thundersmash and old fashioned, but didn't drink enough to really have an opinion. Just a tip - if you are lucky enough to snag a table, you have to order from the waitresses and not at the bar. I bought my first round of drinks at the bar and sat at the table, and got called out (not in a rude way). Service was polite, but they were somewhat understaffed and it was hard to flag down our server amidst the sea of patrons. Overall, not a bad experience, but neither the drinks nor the venue were impressive enough for me to go back. Good 3 stars. read more

Pie Society - Left to right: Jungle bird ($12) and Sargent peppers last stand ($10) - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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*Get the chicken meat balls, you will not be disappointed* I love the speakeasy theme of this place - especially since they play old school hip hop. Very dim and intimate with that West Coast vibe. Drinks here are great and strong, pairs well with the pizzas. I believe drinks ranged from $8 to $14? I guess it really depends on which alcohol you get. Loved the Hell Paso and Death of a Matador since I am a tequila fan! My friend's drinks were great too. Thanks to our waitress for creating a drink perfect for the birthday boy (he rarely drinks!) We ordered the Mushroom Pizza and Sausage Party (fest?) pizza - both which were great! Mushroom being my favorite. Can get pricey, but still a great place to grab some good drinks and surprisingly great food. I spent $98 for 2 1/2 people (this was like 6 drinks and one pizza and meatballs). read more

Pie Society - Chicken meatballs - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Pie Society is a cute quaint bar/lounge tucked behind Pitfire Pizza. Its literally a hidden gem! Walking in ..you absorb a vibrant essence of the bar and the dim lights set a more loungy vibe. They do have a great happy hour with selected menu items at a discounted price of $5 or more. We ordered the meatballs, 2 pizzas, kale salad, cheesy tators and a few cocktails. The cocktails are definitely hand crafted and they use fresh ingredients as my drink had a strong pungent ginger flavor. My brother had a few cocktails that were whiskey based and definitely enjoyed them. The place is small and seating is limited as first come first serve basis. There is also outside seating as well. The food was amazing and the cocktails were out of this world delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

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Pizza in the front, bar in the back?? What more could you want?? I came during Halloweekend for some pizza but stayed for the neat atmosphere in Pie Society bar. The fiance and I came hunting for a sign that said "pie society" but alas nothing. We ended up going into the pizza place since that's where the directions brought us. Not making the connection between pie and pizza pie. I ordered the pizza with burratta, arugula, onions, hazelnuts and pesto. Fiance got the sausage pizza. Both pizzas were good for the price. I felt that the hazelnuts and onions were a little out of place on the pizza. I had high hopes, but nah. The sausage pizza was good! I think the best part is the sauce. It's a basic tomato sauce. No oregano, garlic, or canned tomato paste taste. Which is my book, should be the only way a sauce is made. After we were done i noticed the pie society emblem on the back of the table insert! We asked the waiter who sent us to the back and hazzah! There it was. Our waitress suggested we order off her "secret menu" the Me, Myself, and Rye was to die (; read more

Pie Society - Mint julep - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Polite crowd, strong drinks and great ambiance. These were what I observed and experienced last Saturday night at the Pie Society. Located on the back end of a local artisan pizza shop, you'll find this worthwhile speakeasy which is serving up classic cocktails at a fair price ($12 a drink) I wasn't feeling the need to go down to Newport to hit the packed bars with fellow millennials. Instead I visited this place and it made all the difference! I'd recommend this spot if you are looking for a cool place to stop during the night and relax. read more

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A night of bartending... came out for a drink once again, served by bartender maddie! Going to say the most sweetest and communicative person ever! makes you feel right at home... appreciate her service and will be returning (: btw she makes the best cocktails ever, have you saying "woah"! Thank you maddie!!!!!! read more

Pie Society - Mezcal old fashion - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Amazing place, delicious food, fantastic environment and great service. I would recommend this place

All of my experiences at Pitfire and Pie Society have been great. Last time I was in I met Josh. He was a really nice guy and was very hospitable to everyone who came in. I had a cocktail off the new menu, the Whiskey Tea Highball, which was delicious. Definitely worth stopping in here for food and a cocktail! read more

Horrible service and very RACIST I would not recommend. Haters also I wouldn't come here dressed nice they will judge you for acting better when you're just good looking. read more

This review is long over due. This fun little speak easy is a great spot for a crafted cocktails and a good vibe environment. Josh was my bartender, and he fully made the entire experience. He made wonderful drinks, wasn't rude and were able to have a friendly conversation with him on a slower night just wanting to relax. I am very much looking forward to coming back here, to enjoy the experience and hopefully with another or the same friendly bartender. read more

Quick visit to Southern California. Great food! But seriously, the Barman Josh was the most charming human I have ever met! Delightful! and his whiskey sours were to die for! read more

Stopped in for the first time during Monday night happy hour and was extremely impressed. I ordered the mac & cheese and flat bread with ricotta (both $5 each during happy hour). I probably mentioned how good the Mac & cheese was 50 times during the course of our meal.. I was that impressed. The flatbread and ricotta was also super yummy.. and a very large portion for the price! My boyfriend ordered the sausage party pizza ($3 off during happy hour) and also only had great things to say. For drinks, we ordered a hazy IPA (came in a can, but was still great), a mojito, and their "summer vibes" featured cocktail. The mojito was perfect. I usually don't get a buzz from one drink, but I definitely was feeling it! The speakeasy ambiance/music playlist was also a huge plus. During the first hour their playlist consisted of artists like the Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Young the Giant, and the Kooks (basically my every day playlist). The place is a little hard to find, but that's all part of the fun (; 100% recommend & will 100% be back read more

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I came here one Friday night after seeing a concert at the Pacific amphitheater. A friend of mine was hungry and we tried to make it in time for food but the kitchen closes at 10 I think. That's OK because this cool back of the restaurant was all we needed anyway. I love that there is a ton of parking behind and you walk through kind of a cool little speakeasy patio type alleyway to get inside! The menu is stacked with really interesting cocktails but I was a little disappointed in mine. It wasn't much to write home about or anything I don't know maybe I like the taste of alcohol but it could've used to be balanced a little differently. Too sweet for my liking. One of the best elements of this bar is the lack of windows. I don't know what it's like through the day but that night there was lots of candles everywhere and twinkling lights it's an intimate bar where throwback R&B jams mixed with modern beats enhance your conversations well you play I spy with the decor or any number of the boardgames stacked in the corner. People watching is also excellent here. Again cool bar, incentive menu w/ vintage glassware and an altogether eclectic vintage vibe. Based on decor, music and merit alone, I'll come back to give the other cocktails another try. I love little spots like this! read more

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Such a great spot to hang out and talk with the girls (or guys). The pizza is AMAZING and the service for drinks is outstanding. Highly recommend coming here! read more

ATTENTION: It's hidden. It's behind the pizza place. I got lost when I first came. DRINKS: I had a Paloma. It was alright, not too fond of the tequila they used. SERVICE: Not the best. The bar back was taking my orders and he was clueless to what I was ordering. First I asked for a beer that's in Spanish on their menu - he didn't know what I was talking about. Then, I asked for a Paloma, granted, I pronounced it in Spanish but he had NO IDEA what I was talking about until I pronounced it in a white guy accent. *eye roll* If he's gonna be taking drink orders, at least know what you got on your menu. LOCATION: The inside is super cute but the outside patio area looks a little dirty. read more

Great little speakeasy. Fast service and yummy classic cocktails. I love coming here when it's not busy and the atmosphere is relaxed and cozy. read more

Josh, the bartender made me the best alcohol drink of my life and made me feel like the most special boy in the world. To give him and this establishment 5 stars is the biggest understatement anyone could possibly make about anything. read more

Small, dark and intimate environment. The cocktails tasted alright, they looked very aesthetically pleasing, and were relatively easy to sip on. Servers were friendly and vibe was nice. Not too many booth seats, and not enough high chairs for the high bar tables. You can also order pizza from next door with them, so that's a bonus! read more

Cozy speakeasy with friendly bartenders and great pizza to go with the cocktails. A staple of costa mesa!

I can't remember the name of it, but the sausage pizza with bee pollen was absolutely amazing.