Whether you’re embracing Dry January or simply looking for creative, booze-free beverages, these spots have you covered. From fizzy spirits to fruity blends, savor the flavor without the alcohol. Read on to see the top spots in Philly to sip stylish mocktails this Dry January and beyond.
1. Aqimero
Aqimero offers cocktails crafted with the same care and creativity as their signature drinks. Enjoy handcrafted, innovative mocktails such as Juniper & Berries or Coconut & Mang0. “Our goal was to ensure that Dry January feels like a celebration, not a restriction,” says John Christinzio, Director of Operations. “We’ve taken inspiration from bold flavors, seasonal ingredients, and the art of mixology to create something truly special for guests who are looking to embrace the month without alcohol.”
🥤 Where: 10 Ave Of The Arts
2. Mocktails: Grace and Proper
Grace and Proper features three zero-proof cocktails this month including the Mockingbird, Orange Blossom Fizz, and Currant Trends. Starting in January, look for a $7 rotating zero-proof selection on the happy hour menu for $7.00. Happy hour hours/days at Grace and Proper are Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. General Manager Ryan Rayer said, “We take pride in offering the same quality in n/a form, and we are happy to help with celebrating Dry January!”
🥤 Where: 941 S 8th St
3. Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti
Patrons can enjoy a rotating selection all year long for zero-proof cocktails and mocktails. For Dry January, look for the following to be on special during happy hour for $8.00 each (regular price $14.00) including Tempered Expectations and Sober Spritz. Happy Hour at Positano Coast is Tuesday through Friday, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, and Sunday, from 4:00pm to 6:30pm. Additionally, alcohol free selections on the Positano Coast bar menu include Phony Negroni (St. Agrestis, Brooklyn, 0.0%) for $13.00, Peroni (Italian Pilsner 0.0%) for $7.50 and Fever Tree Sparklings (Lime and Yuzu, Grapefruit and Elderflower Tonic) for $5.00.
🥤 Where: 212 Walnut St 2nd Floor
4. PJ Clarke’s
PJ Clarke’s at the Curtis celebrates Dry January with zero-proof specials all month long, joining the existing line-up of on-going mocktails on the menu. Savor the flavor of the Puttin’ on the Spritz, or the Not-So Olde Fashioned, or even the Cranberry Orange Spritzer. All zero-proof cocktails above are $14.00 regularly but $7.00 during Dry January Happy Hour. Important to note, Happy Hour runs 5:00pm to 7:00pm, served in bar, patio, and lounge areas.
🥤 Where: 601 Walnut St
5. Mocktails at Mamajuana Cafe Philly
Mamajuana Cafe Philly launches their first-ever mocktails and zero proof cocktails during Dry January – after which they will become a staple on the menu. Look for each to be as flavorful, well balanced and stunning as their alcoholic selections including the Tropical Eden, Golden Breeze, and Berry Paradise. Specifically, during January for their launch, look for the above selections to be $12.00 regular price and $6.00 during happy hour, which runs Monday through Thursday, 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the bar.
🥤 Where: 1000 Frankford Ave #1
6. Mia Ragazza
Mia Ragazza celebrates Dry January by adding all mocktails to their happy hour menu, including the No Booze Tiramisu Espresso Martini– crafted with Seedlip Spice and Orgeat. All mocktail selections are normally $10-14, but during happy hour will be $8. Happy Hour runs Monday to Friday, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Happy hour also features $9 select appetizers and $11 Roman style pizzas. Mama Mia!
🥤 Where: 4411 Main St
7. Mocktails at Bar Jawn
Bar Jawn serves zero-proof cocktails all year-round and during Dry January will discount them to 50 percent off to $6.00 (from $12.00), including Phony Negroni®, Phony Mezcal Negroni, Phony Espresso Negroni and Amaro Falso. Happy Hour runs Wednesday to Friday, 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
🥤 Where: 247 Main St
8. Craftsman Row Saloon
Craftsman Row Saloon presents a Cranberry Mule for Dry January, featuring ginger beer, cranberry, lime and mint – the perfect seasonal zero-proof cocktail to close out the Christmas Pop-up in its final weeks and raise a glass into the new year. On special for Dry January Happy Hour for $5.00, and $7.00 during non-happy hour hours. Happy Hour is Wednesday to Friday, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
🥤 Where: 112 S. 8th Street
9. Evil Genius Beer Company
Head to Evil Genius Beer Company’s brick and mortar “The Lab” in Fishtown for mocktails and non-alcoholic beer all year round. During Dry January look for Blood Orange with lemon, simple syrup, soda, garnished with lime, plus N/A IPA and Golden Ale from Athletic Brewing Company. Evil Genius presents the non-alcoholic beer during ALL January hours for $6.00 and Blood Orange for $5.00. Lastly, look for rotating monthly non-alcoholic selections each and every month.
🥤 Where: 1727 N Front St
10. Yards Brewing
Yards in Northern Liberties features non-alcoholic Golden Ale from Athletic Brewing Company, plus the Pom Kehoe (Pomegranate, Orange and Lime Cooler), and Berry Demure, Berry Cutesy (Blackberry, Lemon, Thyme Refresher). Yards will run specials all the time – not just during happy hour – with mocktails at $7.00 and non-alcoholic beer for $6.00. Lastly, look for rotating monthly non-alcoholic selections each and every month.
🥤 Where: 500 Spring Garden St,
11. Mocktails at SOMO
Next up, for the entire month of January, SOMO is partnering with Wallace Dry Goods, the celebrated upscale, non-alcoholic bottle shop in Ardmore, PA who is providing NA spirits for five non-alcoholic cocktails at SOMO, including the Mezcal Margarita, Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini-ish, and more!
🥤 Where: 4311 Main St
12. 48 Record Bar
Come to this stylish listening room and cocktail bar in Old City for an array of zero-proof mocktails including the Polyester Dinosaur ($12), or the Wit or Without ($12), or even the Coconut Matcha Mojito ($12). Perfectly perched above Philadelphia’s legendary Sassafras, 48 Record Bar has all the vibes and mocktails for Dry January and beyond.
🥤 Where: 48 S. Second Street
13. 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), Mleczarz ($6), Zielarz ($7), and the effervescent Sadownik ($8) comprised of There Springs cherry juice, Fever Tree tonic, and lime.
🥤 Where: 2049 E Hagert St
14. Townsend EPX
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🥤 Where: 1623 E Passyunk Ave
15. Mocktails at Urban Farmer
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.
🥤 Where: 1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway