These spots are serving up non-alcoholic fun.
Whether you ’re experimenting with Dry January or look to cut back on booze all year long , run spiritless does n’t entail you ’re submit to soda and piss — especially in Philly . The city ’s finest cocktail makers have find fresh ways to infuse depth and layers to the mocktail biz , from zero - cogent evidence takes on familiar favorites to revolving menus where each potable is more surprising than the last . We scour some of our favoritebarsandrestaurantsand found the very well non - alcoholic drinks you may sip on right now .
Zero-Proof Appletini fromClementine’s Stable Cafe
FairmountThis restaurant , located just a stone ’s throw from The Met Philly , has an telling cocktail computer menu , but there are quite a few zero - substantiation swallow on its side as well — and it ’s available all yr long . universal manager Jesse Andreozzi has been introduce new zero - proof cocktails to the spot ( and documenting his “ sober sommelier ” aliveness onInstagram ) to Clementine ’s benefit . One current standout is the Zero - Proof Appletini , made with Clean Co. ’s apple vodka alternative , cranberry , and sweeten lime .
Zero-Proof Gold Rush fromThe Volstead
ManayunkThe Volstead is the first full non - alcoholic bar in Philadelphia , offering hard drink - free drinks from an expensive carte alongside vegan menu . From seasonal specials to a sober take on the Citywide special , the bar offers a reach of drink options that equal any standard bar . In purity of Dry January , the spot ’s signature Gold Rush cocktail is on special , boast botanical spirit , sassy lemon juice , agave dim-witted , and eatable gold oddball for a dash of decadence . As part of the Unity Collective , The Volstead take a crap a mission of hiring individual in recovery and/or returning from captivity , and donates some of its profits to community - based recovery services .
Temperance Cocktails fromRoyal Boucherie
Old CityThe year - round of drinks “ Temperance Cocktails ” section at Royal Boucherie just refreshed its options for Dry January and beyond , offer an array of fancy - feeling sippers and other options for drab - curious drinker . Highlights include the Pretty in Pink with strawberry mark , lime , and scintillate grapefruit sal soda ; the Lavender Bow Tie with lavender - pea flower , grapefruit , and club sal soda , and the Liz Lemon with elderflower , rosemary sirup , and lemonade . you’re able to also find a couple non - alcoholic wines and IPAs on the menu if you ’re depend for something simpler .
No Regrets fromCharlie was a sinner
Midtown VillageThe aptly named No Regrets zero - substantiation cocktail at Charlie was a sinner celebrates one of the good outcomes of not drink in : awaken up with no remorse . This cocktail uses a idle and refreshing combo of lemon and sparkling water , conflate with an sole housemade zero - proof gin . Like much of the smear ’s plant - based menu , you ’ll quickly draw a blank you ’re not consume the substantial thing . After January , you may expect the bar to uphold serve a small choice of housemade zero - validation drinks that change throughout the twelvemonth .
Straight Arrow fromThe Love
RittenhouseIf tequila seems to be calling your name , get your margarita fix without the hangover thanks to The Love . The Straight Arrow is a booze - free prickly pear margarita made from Chamaemelum nobilis tea ( which has supererogatory wellness benefit ! ) , lime , and agave , served with a salt flange . It may be the lone NA cocktail on the menu , but it match bully with the restaurant ’s fresh tuna crudo and ginger - miso collard greens .
If You Got ‘Em fromRex at the Royal
Graduate HospitalIf Dry January has you overlook espresso martinis most of all , Rex has a booze - free option that could speak to some of those cravings . Made with frigid brew burnt umber , smoked pear , unslaked lime , rosemary , and demerara , it wad unique feeling combinations that unfold as you take a sip — and some caffeine to charge you up . Rex ’s elevated saloon plan means you’re able to find new cocktails all twelvemonth , including feeling - free options made with the same artful dash .
The Pilot 10 fromTalula’s Garden
Washington Square WestTalula ’s Garden is fully grown on fresh ingredients and local sourcing , and its meek cocktail options are no exclusion . The Pilot 10 mocktail is plan to let you bubble up and take flight , served with shaken orange - spiced sunrise , rosemary , and fizzy ginger soda . Consider it the idealistic alcohol - liberal alternative to pairing mimosas with a mickle of griddled Citrus limon and blackberry bush buttermilk hotcake .
Virgin Colada fromR&D Cocktail Bar
FishtownR&D Cocktail Bar is a leading option for cocktail lovers , especially if you care to keep things classical with a fear for mid - century modern aesthetic . As such , the retro kitsch of the Virgin Colada will avail enchant you to a space and time , all without the John Barleycorn . The yr - prospicient flavor - free menu features other Virgo takes on definitive drinks to enjoy with a double smash burger .
This Must Be The Place fromWilder
RittenhouseThe multi - stratum Wilder has a lot to love , from its daily happy hour oyster to its plentiful survival of disingenuous pizza and pasta . Even better ? They have a spiritfree cocktail list all year long , so you may order the softer sip of your choice well after January . A favorite of the second is This Must Be The Place , have passion yield , morita chili , and unslaked lime . This and other non - alcoholic beverages go for $ 8 each and all finger as worthy of Wilder ’s elevated atmosphere .
The Love.
Photo courtesy of Rosie Simmons
The Volstead
Photo courtesy of Max Mester
The Love.
Talula’s Garden
Wilder Philly