If you’re participating in Dry January — a campaign encouraging individuals to go alcohol free all-month long — we’re sharing 15 spots in town where you can enjoy a non-alcoholic drink.
Billy Sunday
Order the seasonal mocktail or consider a variation on classic menu items like the Nice Pear, Donut Forget About Me, or Later Mater.
Pro tip: This month, Billy’s is offering half-price mocktails during Mocktail Happy Hour Monday-Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Supperland
This Plaza Midwood favorite has a permanent non-alcoholic menu. You can try one of three mocktails on the menu.
Little Mama’s + Mama Ricotta’s
Sip on the seasonal Basil Hibiscus Spritz or try one of three non-alcoholic cocktails like the Fiamma Rosa or an Espresso Martini.
Ever Andalo
This Italian-inspired favorite in NoDa offers a year-round sprit-free cocktail menu, including a Spirit Free Spritz and View from the Top.
Paco’s Tacos & Tequila
Enjoy your choice of three craft mocktails + non-alcoholic takes on classic cocktails, like the Nada Paloma or Queen City Fruit Punch.
Haberdish
In addition to offering spirit-free cocktails, this Plaza Midwood staple also serves cannabis cocktails (which are still spirit-free).
Roots Cafe
Early birds can start their morning with a Chai New Fashioned before creating a custom non-alcoholic cocktail using your favorite flavors over dinner.
Spindle Bar
The bar inside Optimist Hall is offering a N/A take on three of its cocktails — Flower Child, Ring Toss, and Maleficent Fairy.
Restaurant Constance
Chef Sam Diminich switches up the dinner menu every season and ingredients are made available by local farmers + offers an extensive alcohol-free cocktail menu, wine, and beer.
The Matador
Starting Wednesday, Jan. 8, this South End Mexican-inspired spot will offer three mocktails featuring Lyre’s premium non-alcoholic spirits.
Superica
Both Tex-Mex locations in the Queen City are serving up non-alcoholic cocktails and variations of their Chelada and Michelada, using spirit-free beer.
The Crunkleton
The Prohibition-era inspired restaurant and bar features a mouthwatering mocktail year-round.
Sneak
Consider visiting this cocktail bar in Elizabeth to sip on alcohol-free wines + mocktails.
Pro tip: Try the Slinking to Sicily, you won’t regret it.
Peppervine
This SouthPark favorite boasts an extensive list of non-alcoholic cocktail favorites like the Near Fashioned + beer and wine.
Bonus: Looking to create community? Unboozy Charlotte is a new club, bringing everyone together who are sober or sober curious, partaking in dry January, or people who want a space for more alcohol-free socializing. They’re hosting several events this month to get started.
