Your Guide to Dry January in Philly

Craving a refreshing cocktail but want to skip the hangover? Or maybe you’re embracing Dry January but still want to join your friends for a night out? Philly has many restaurants and bars offering non-alcoholic beverages. Cheers! 🍻

🍸 Bar Hygge | Spring Garden

Located on Fairmount Ave., this bar offers seven zero-proof specialty cocktails. For gin lovers, the Apple a Day is a must-try mocktail – featuring Ritual gin alternative, Seedlip Garden 108, apple sage, honey maple, and Eins Zwei Zero sparkling white.

🍓 Bud & Marilyn’s | Center City

Indulge in two mocktails: The Couples Skate made with grapefruit, lime, and cinnamon syrup, and the Wile E Coyote with strawberry, lemon, and ginger ale. Refreshing and headache-free!

🍷 Ember and Ash | South Philly

At Ember and Ash, you’ll find three unique zero-proof cocktails. If you’re in the mood for a margarita, the Korean spice margarita is the perfect choice. For a gin-inspired option, try Holly’s Elixir made with nonalcoholic gin, pomegranate, pineapple, and lime. This spot also offers a nonalcoholic riesling that’s great for sipping alongside a mocktail.

🎳 Harp & Crown | Center City

At Harp & Crown, you can choose from three zero-proof drinks, including a nonalcoholic German pilsner. For something more tropical, try the Free Bird – a mocktail made with nonalcoholic rum, red aperitif, pineapple, and lime, creating a yummy blend of flavors without the booze.

🍹 Rex at the Royal | Southwest Center Philly

Sit at this beautiful bar and restaurant on South Street and try the Tropical Depression, which will transport you to a cozy beach amid flavors of orange, pineapple, carrot, turmeric, lime, and grenadine.

🍶 Royal Izakaya | Queen Village

In the heart of Queen Village, Royal Izakaya boasts a versatile zero-proof drink menu. Whether you’re in the mood for a nonalcoholic beer, zero-proof wine, or refreshing yuzu spritz with lime, plum bitters, and soda, there’s something here for every palate.

🥂 Wilder | Rittenhouse Square

With a grand total of nine specialty zero-proof cocktails, this is a great place to spend Dry January. Celebrate the new year with the Top Shelf Bubbles, made with orange, lime, and nonalcoholic sparkling wine.