Dry January continues to inspire some of the region’s most thoughtful beverage programming, with bars and restaurants across the Philadelphia area elevating zero-proof and low-ABV offerings well beyond simple stand-ins. This year, top destinations including 48 Record Bar, Assembly Rooftop Lounge, Bolo, Flight Club, Front Street Café, Little Walter’s, The Twisted Tail, and Urban Farmer are rolling out inventive spirit-free cocktails and seasonal no-proof selections designed to highlight creativity, flavor, and versatility behind the bar.
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48 Record Bar, the stylish listening room and cocktail bar perched above Philadelphia’s legendary Sassafras in historic Old City, boasts an unparalleled selection of zero-proof libations for the winter season that perfectly complements the listening room’s innovative, world class cocktail menu. Subject to rotate bi-annually, the current sippers featured during Dry January include non-alcoholic versions of two fan-favorite cocktails: Moroccan Mint Tea ($10) crafted with mint tea, mint extract, and sugar, and Chocolate Calida ($12) fashioned with pistachio orgeat, dark chocolate, cream, and baking spices, in addition to a Mock Milk Punch ($13) comprised of cherry juice, cacao, spiced syrup, matcha, and coconut milk.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Sunday, 5pm – 2am
48 S. Second Street, Philadelphia PA | Website Instagram Spotify Facebook
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Assembly Rooftop Lounge, Center City’s swanky rooftop destination with panoramic views of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, City Hall, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, offers a curated selection of zero-proof cocktails. Seasonal highlights include the Blackberry Ginger Smash ($12) with blackberry, raspberry, cardamom, and Fever-Tree Ginger Beer; the Cucumber ‘Gin’ Spritz ($14) featuring Ritual NA Gin, cucumber, lemon, and club soda; and the Phony Negroni ($12) made with St. Agrestis Phony Negroni.
Hours of operation: Sunday through Thursday 4pm – 10:30pm; bar closes at 12am; Friday and Saturday 4p – 10pm; bar closes at 2am; Happy Hour is Sunday through Thursday 4pm – 6pm
1840 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy • 215.783.4171 • Website • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
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Bolo, Philadelphia’s vibrant Latin American dining room and rum bar from two-time James Beard Award semifinalist Chef Yun Fuentes, is celebrating Dry January with a lineup of non-alcoholic cocktails that capture the restaurant’s tropical, flavor-forward style. Guests can enjoy options such as the Virgin Colada ($12) with pineapple juice and coconut cream; the No Jito ($12), a refreshing blend of lime, mint, guarapo, and soda; the Hibiscus Lemonade ($12) featuring ginger, lemon, hibiscus, and club soda; and the Pica Piña ($12), a zesty mix of lime, pineapple pique, and a tajín rim.
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday, 5pm – 10pm for dinner, Saturday 10pm – 12am for late night, and Monday through Friday, 5pm – 7pm for happy hour
2025 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | Website Instagram
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Flight Club, the world’s first Social Darts® experience in the heart of Center City Philadelphia, is offering a range of non-alcoholic options for Dry January that pair perfectly with its lively, game-driven atmosphere. Guests can enjoy the Midway Splash ($14), made with Seedlip Grove 42, pineapple, lemon, and tonic, as well as a selection of Lyre’s zero-proof classics ($13) including a Gin & Tonic, Amalfi Spritz, and Classico. The menu also features a variety of non-alcoholic beers such as Sam Adams Just the Haze ($7), Athletic Brewing Co.’s Cerveza Atlética ($7), Lagunitas IPNA ($7), Sierra Nevada Hop Splash ($7), and Guinness 0 ($8), offering plenty of ways to raise a glass—no alcohol required.
Reservations for Flight Club are encouraged and can be made HERE, but walk-ins are welcomed.
Hours of operation: Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Monday – Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.; Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
1417 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 | 215.710.8778 | Website | Instagram
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Front Street Café, the all-day café, restaurant, and bar known for its commitment to fresh, farm-to-table ingredients, promises a bevy of standout zero-proof tipples to enjoy well beyond Dry January. Highlights include the Zero Proof Louie mixing honey, lime, and Ritual Zero Proof Gin; the Zero Proof Refresher with Ritual Gin, house made ginger syrup, cranberry juice, ginger ale, and strawberries; the Zero Proof Buffalo mixed with Ritual Whiskey, pomegranate syrup, and Seedlip Spice 94; and the Zero Proof Mocha Espresso Martini with Ritual Tequila, espresso, house made chocolate sauce and peppermint syrup.
Hours of operation: Breakfast/brunch from 8am—4pm; Dinner served on Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm—9pm, Friday and Saturday from 5pm—10pm; Happy hour 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, highlights a thoughtful lineup of zero-proof cocktails — listed on the menu as “bezalkoholowe,” the Polish word for “non-alcoholic.” Sober-curious guests and anyone seeking a bright, refreshing sipper this January can explore options, all priced at $7, including the Feniks, crafted with seasonal Baba’s Kombucha; the Mleczarz, made with whey, apple shrub, and dill; the Zielarz, a soothing blend of rosemary honey, herbal tea, and bitters; and the Sadownik, a sparkling mix of tart cherry spritz, orange, and cardamom.
Hours of operation: Tuesday 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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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 Ginger Spritz ($13) with Ghia Bitter Aperitivo Ginger Spritz (bitter, ginger, and sparkling) or Zero Proof Chili Margarita ($13) with Aplós Chili Margarita infused with adaptogens (Persian lime, habanero, and sea salt).
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
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Urban Farmer, the modern American steakhouse at The Logan Hotel, known for its locally sourced ingredients and in-house butcher shop, features a zero-proof cocktail menu ideal for Dry January or those moderating alcohol consumption. Offerings include the Fauxpresso Negroni ($12) made with Phony Espresso Negroni, cold brew, and orange; the Crimson Fizz ($10) with cranberry, cranberry shrub, and Fever-Tree Ginger Beer; and the Cadillac Shirley Temple ($12) composed of house made grenadine, verjus, lemon-lime soda, and cherry.
Hours of operation: Monday – Sunday 7am-11pm
1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway • 215.963.2788 • Website • Instagram • Facebook