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Founded in 2012, The Good Life is a bottle shop, tasting room, and bar tucked in a cozy under ground cellar on the corner of First St. & Mission Dr.. It’s just steps away but feels far removed from the busy streets of Solvang, CA.

We curate small-batch wines, beer, cider and mead that refuse to behave like wallflowers.

Think hand-picked vineyards, renegade brewers, and flavor profiles that moonwalk across your palate—every label on our shelf earned its spot by sparking conversation before the cork even pops.

Draft beer at the good life in solvang, ca

Your Hosts

Owned and operated by Alfred & Lisa Mesa. The Good Life is driven by a shared passion for exceptional craft pours and genuine hospitality. Since 2012 we have personally hand selected every locally produced item to bring people together over unforgettable flavors and local stories.

Owners of the good life craft beer and wine cellar in solvang, ca

Bar

A refuge where laughter flows as easily as the drinks, and every moment feels like a gathering of old and new friends.

People enjoying beer and wine at the good life bar and tasting room

Tasting Room

Slow down and savor distinct flavors, and discover the passionate craftsmanship and story behind every pour.

beer tasting, and wine tasting at the good life in the santa ynez valley and solvang

Bottle Shop

Shelf after shelf of crafted treasures invites you to pick out the perfect bottle to take with you to all the places you want to go.

Bottles of beer, wine, cider and mead to go on a shelf at the good life in solvang

Small Bites

Our 100% plant-based small bites feature a selection of locally sourced and produced artisan cheeses, charcuterie, olives, nuts, chocolates and more.

vegan, plant based, cheese, charcuterie, nuts, olives, chocolate and small bites on a platter at the good life in santa ynez valley