Who says the party has to stop when the alcohol dries up? Bring some fizz and flavor to this upcoming Dry January by celebrating the art of non-alcoholic cocktails. Talented mixologists and bartenders in and around Philadelphia have crafted a fresh lineup of non-alcoholic creations available at locales including 48 Record Bar, Bluebird Distilling, Char & Stave, Front Street Cafe, Little Walter’s, Patchwork, Puttshack, Red Owl Tavern, Stella of New Hope, Stratus Rooftop Lounge, The Twisted Tail, Townsend EPX, and Urban Farmer.
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48 Record Bar, the stylish listening room and cocktail bar perched above Philadelphia’s legendary Sassafras in historic Old City, has officially debuted its winter 2024-2025 menu replete with thoughtful cocktails and a host of zero-proof alternatives. Imbibers searching for innovative takes on non-alcoholic libations to sip on throughout Dry January can opt for the Polyester Dinosaur ($12) crafted with pineapple, turmeric-honey syrup, ginger, lemon, and tajín rim (optionally topped with ginger ale or seltzer), Wit or Witout ($12) comprised of cranberry, pomegranate juice, orange juice, lime, vanilla, and cherry and orange bitters, and the Coconut Matcha Mojito ($12) prepared with cream of coconut, lime juice, matcha tea, mint muddle, and splash of club soda.
Hours of operation: Wednesday through Sunday, 5pm – 2am
48 S. Second Street, Philadelphia PA | Website Instagram Spotify Facebook
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Bluebird Distilling, Phoenixville’s grain-to-glass craft distillery, boasts several spirit-free libations, perfect for any mindful imbiber, including:
- Flightless Bird ($7) – Blueberry, fresh lime, mint, club soda
- Just Chillin’ ($7) – Muddled fresh ginger, lemon, honey, ginger beer
- Chai Bella ($7) – Masala Chai, cold brew, spiced oat syrup, fresh lemon, club soda
- Forgotten Reveries ($7) – Blueberry, fresh lemon, cinnamon, vanilla, apple cider vinegar, egg white
Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday 4 – 11pm, Friday through Saturday 1pm – 12am, Sunday 1 – 11pm
100 Bridge St, Phoenixville PA | www.bluebirddistilling.com | Instagram: @bluebirddistilling
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Char & Stave, the Pennsylvania roastery and full-service café-by-day, cocktail bar-by-night helmed by Jared Adkins of Bluebird Distilling, is the perfect spot to enjoy a zero-proof libation during Dry January, with options including traditional coffee beverages, in addition to unique non-alcoholic craft beverages, such as:
- Espresso Tonic ($8.50) – Espresso, citrus, agave, thyme
- Match “Mojito” ($9) – House matcha, mint, sugar, lime, seltzer
- Espresso Y Amaro ($8) – Espresso, bitter Italian soda, strawberry, bitters, orange slice
- Barrel-Aged “Old Fashioned ($8.25) – Barrel-aged espresso, bitters, sugar, orange peel
Imbibers can enjoy these mocktails and more at Char & Stave’s two locations in Ardmore (21 Rittenhouse Pl) and Chestnut Hill (8441 Germantown Ave).
Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday 7am – 11pm, Friday through Saturday 8am – 12am, Sunday 8am – 11pm
21 Rittenhouse Pl, Ardmore PA | 8441 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA | www.charandstave.com | Instagram: @charandstavecoffee
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Front Street Café, the all-day café, restaurant and bar known for its commitment to fresh, farm-to-table ingredients, is welcoming 2025 with a spate of new, zero-proof libations for the sober-curious this Dry January. Non-alcoholic cocktails found on the seasonal beverage menu include Basil-Piña Whiskey Sour ($12) fashioned with Ritual whiskey alternative, simple syrup, basil, pineapple, lemon, and lime, Lavender-Blackberry G&T ($12) crafted with Ritual gin alternative, lavender simple syrup, blackberries, tonic, and lemon juice, and Rosemary Paloma ($12) comprised of Ritual tequila alternative, grapefruit and lime juice, simple syrup, rosemary, and seltzer.
Hours of operation: breakfast/brunch/lunch from 8am – 4pm daily; dinner on Sunday and Tuesday – Thursday from 5pm – 9pm, Friday and Saturday from 5pm – 10pm; and happy hour on Tuesday through Sunday from 4pm – 7pm
1253 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 | 215.515.3073 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Little Walter’s, Philadelphia’s new contemporary Polish restaurant and bar from Chef/Owner Michael Brenfleck and recently acclaimed in The New York Times’ The Restaurant List 2024 for 50 Favorite Places in America Right Now, boasts a diverse selection of zero-proof cocktails dubbed “bezalkoholowe” on the menu which translates to “non-alcoholic” in Polish. Sober curious and folks simply interested in a refreshing sipper sans liquor this January can enjoy the Różowe Jabłko ($7), a glass of highly-seasonal apple hibiscus kombucha from Baba’s Bucha, Mleczarz ($6) comprised of whey, apple shrub, and dill, Zielarz ($7) fashioned with rosemary honey, herbal tea, and bitters, and the effervescent Sadownik ($8) comprised of There Springs cherry juice, Fever Tree tonic, and lime.
Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday from 5pm – 10pm for dinner, and Monday from 4pm – 8pm, and Tuesday through Saturday from 4pm – 6pm for happy hour
2049 E Hagert St, Philadelphia, PA | 267.239.2228 | Website | Instagram
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Puttshack, the world’s first and only tech-infused mini golf experience, has an extensive highly-curated collection of globally inspired signature cocktails, wine, beer, and zero-proof cocktails to compliment its ever-evolving, dynamic food offerings. Imbibers looking to partake in Dry January while playing a round of tech-infused mini golf at the Philadelphia venue can opt for the N/A Spritz ($10) comprised of Lyre’s Apéritif Rosso, Töst Sparkling White Tea Cranberry and Ginger, and freshly sliced orange, H2NO Ranch Water ($10) made with Almave Bianco Distilled Blue Agave, fresh lime, and soda water, Cotton Candy Crush ($9) prepared with cotton candy syrup, lime juice, and Red Bull Coconut Edition, and Passion Fruit Lemonade ($8) cold-pressed passion fruit and lime juices topped with Fever Tree sparkling lemon.
Hours of operation: Sunday through Wednesday 11am – 11pm, Thursday through Sunday 11am – 1am
The Shops at Liberty Place: 1625 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | 215.907.PUTT | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Red Owl Tavern, the contemporary kitchen and bar located across from Independence Hall in Old City, has a host of festive holiday zero proof libations, perfect for getting a head start on Dry January dubbed Winter Remedy, a spiced non-alcoholic hot toddy comprised of golden tea, five spices, honey, and hot water for a cozy winter warmer, Jingle All The Way, a zero-proof riff on the classic spritz with spiced vanilla-cranberry syrup and seltzer, and Smoking Chimney comprised of apple cider, lemon, and canton ginger. All beverages listed as well as a bevy of craft cocktails on the current menu can be made alcohol-free with either Lyre’s Zero Proof or Seed Lip non-alcoholic spirits.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:30 – 10:45am, Saturday and Sunday 8 – 10am (breakfast); Monday through Friday 11:30am – 4:30pm (lunch); Monday through Friday 4:30 – 10pm, Saturday 5 – 10pm (dinner); and Saturday 10am – 4pm and Sunday 10am – 2pm (brunch).
433 Chestnut St. | 215.923.2267 | Philadelphia, PA | 215.923.2267 | Website | Instagram
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Stella of New Hope, Bucks County’s modern American restaurant overlooking the Delaware River, offers a selection of non-alcoholic libations, perfect for Dry January and beyond. Those looking to enjoy a mocktail can sip on beverages such as the Chance of Rain ($8) with ube, coconut, grenadine, pineapple, citrus, and ginger, the Sakura Highball ($8) composed of cherry blossom syrup and soda water, and No-Iron Policy ($8) made with grapefruit super juice, cinnamon, ginger and cola.
Hours of operation: Thursday 5 – 12am, Friday 5 – 2am, Saturday 8 – 2am
50 S Main St, New Hope, PA 18938 • 267.740.2691 • Website • Instagram • Facebook
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Stratus Rooftop Lounge, the chic rooftop venue on the 11th floor of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Old City, offers the sober curious a trio of non-alcoholic cocktails, idealfor late-night revelers looking to observe Dry January atop Old City’s swanky rooftop lounge. Courtesy of Bar Manager Patrick Banko, the freshly minted sippers includes Amalfi Coast, a riff on the Aperol Spritz with Lyre’s Zero Proof Bitter Italian Liqueur, Fever Tree Club Soda, and orange, Dark and Not So Stormy, a mixture of Lyre’s Zero Proof Dark Cane Spirit, fresh lime, and ginger beer, and Spiced Cos-no-politan, a playful take on the Cosmopolitan, fashioned with cranberry, winter spices, fresh lime, and Fever Tree Club Soda.
Hours of operation: Thursday 5pm – 12pm, Friday 5pm – 2am, Saturday 5pm – 2am
433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215.925.2889 | WebsiteInstagramFacebook
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Townsend EPX, Chef Townsend Wentz’s French restaurant and bar on East Passyunk Avenue, provides an upscale, but cozy, atmosphere for Dry January observers and the sober-curious in South Philadelphia. The East Passyunk Avenue locale boasts a robust catalogue of craft cocktails and French wines, including non-alcoholic options. Imbibers can get excited for the Blinker Fluid comprised of house-made grenadine, grapefruit juice, and soda, Gravestone made with beet syrup, ginger, and lime juice, and for the beer-inclined, a selection of rotating N/A Beers.
Hours of operation: Wednesday through Sunday, 5pm – 12am
1623 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia | 267.239.5643 | www.townsendepx.com
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The Twisted Tail, Headhouse Square’s restaurant, bar and live music venue, is offering two mocktails for those participating in Dry January. Guests can enjoy a delicious beverage without the buzz with the Zero Proof Negroni ($13), made with St. Agrestis Phony Negroni, or the Zero Proof Sicilian Spritz ($13) Curious Elixirs No. 4 with blood orange, grape, ginseng, and turmeric.
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 4 pm – 10 pm; Friday 4 pm – 12 am; Saturday 11 am – 12 am; Sunday 10 am – 10 pm
509 S. 2nd St. | 215.558.2471 | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Patchwork, a vibrant New American restaurant and bar on the second floor of the Hyatt Centric, is expanding its cocktail menu with refreshing non-alcoholic options for guests participating in Dry January. Guests can savor a Cranberry Apple Cider Spritz ($10) with Fever Tree club soda, a Ritual Gin and Fever Tree Tonic ($10), or a Bloody Maria ($10) made with Ritual Tequila. Plus, a portion of proceeds from each mocktail sold will be donated to CORE.
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 6:30 am – 9 pm; Friday – Saturday 7 am – 10 pm; Sunday 7 am – 9 pm
1620 Chancellor Street | 215.985.1234 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
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Urban Farmer Philadelphia, the rural-chic farm-to-table steakhouse located in historic Logan Square, boasts a no proof cocktail menu, perfect for those participating in Dry January or cutting back in the new year. Guests can enjoy tipples such as the UF No-groni ($12) made with seedlip grove 42, aperitifi syrup, and verjus ‘vermouth’, the Cos-no-politan ($12) with citrus shrub, cranberry, and lime, the Cadillac Shirley Temple ($12) composed of housemade grenadine, verjus, lemon-lime soda and cherry, and the Flight of the Dove ($12) with grapefruit, lime, red pepper jelly and topped with soda.
1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway • 215.963.2788 • Website • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter