About · Orange County, California
Where craft, culture, and community meet.
Last Call Society is a curated passport experience built for those who believe the best nights are made, not stumbled into.
Our Story
How Last Call Society came to be
Last Call Society was founded by Josh Buckhalter and Adam Dahl, two creatives brought together by a shared passion for drinking culture, immersive experiences, and community.
Josh and Adam first connected when Adam was in the early stages of launching PintLife in Los Angeles, a passport program built specifically for the craft beer and brewery scene. About a year later, when PintLife expanded into Orange County, they began collaborating on events and activations across the craft beverage landscape.
At the same time, Josh was building Drunken Gentlemen, an independent drinking club and apparel brand. With over 20 years of experience in hospitality, marketing, branding, events, and e-commerce, he had long been interested in creating a curated drinking program tied to the culture Drunken Gentlemen represents.
Rather than build that program solo, Josh chose to partner with Adam. Together, they drew inspiration from the proven passport model Adam developed through PintLife, and blended it with the culture, storytelling, and creative direction behind Drunken Gentlemen.
That collaboration became Last Call Society.
Last Call Society
A standalone passport experience focused exclusively on bars, lounges, speakeasies, tiki bars, and cocktail-driven destinations.
Drunken Gentlemen
The drinking club and apparel arm celebrating drinking culture, community, and craft, operating independently.
PintLife
A beer-focused passport program in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and the Inland Empire. Its proven concepts helped shape how LCS experiences are designed.
Built With Intention
Every location earns its place
Last Call Society was never meant to be just another bar list. Every location in the 2027 Passport is carefully selected. From hidden speakeasies to iconic lounges and cocktail-forward destinations, every stop represents a place worth discovering, or rediscovering, through a more intentional lens.
Each venue earns its place based on five criteria:
- Atmosphere
- Craftsmanship
- Creativity
- Hospitality
- Memorable Experiences
More Than a Passport
A society
Last Call Society is built on a simple belief: craft drinks bring people together, and great experiences create community. Your passport unlocks more than just a drink, it opens the door to an experience-driven network designed to reward exploration and connection.
Exclusive Signature Cocktails
$5 curated cocktails at participating Passport venues on your first visit.
Member-Only Perks
Benefits and access at every venue in the network, Passport and Partner alike.
Curated Digital Directory
The full OC venue map, filterable and always up to date.
Rewards & Challenges
Interactive incentives designed to deepen your exploration.
Special Events & Meetups
Exclusive experiences, collaborations, and Society gatherings.
The People
Meet the founders
Josh Buckhalter
A designer, storyteller, and longtime figure in Southern California's hospitality scene, Josh is the founder of Drunken Gentlemen, an independent drinking club and apparel brand rooted in creativity, community, and drinking culture. With over 20 years of experience spanning hospitality, events, marketing, branding, and e-commerce, Josh brings the creative vision, structure, and cultural foundation behind Last Call Society.
Adam Dahl
Founder of PintLife, Adam has spent years building and expanding a successful passport program focused on the craft beer and brewery scene, launching in Los Angeles and growing into Orange County, San Diego, and the Inland Empire. His deep industry relationships, marketing expertise, and curation mindset help ensure that every Last Call Society venue meets a high standard of atmosphere, hospitality, and experience.
What’s Next
The beginning of something bigger
The 2027 Passport is only the beginning. Last Call Society launches in Orange County, with plans to expand throughout California and a long-term vision of growing into major cities nationwide.
Whether you’re discovering a new favorite spot or revisiting a familiar one, you’re now part of a community built around craftsmanship, connection, and unforgettable nights.
Welcome to the Society.
Cheers,
Josh & Adam