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Giving your liver a break in the new year, or just looking for something a little different? We’ve got your 2026 winter guide for the sober and sober-curious right here!

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Bar Palmina
A unique addition to Philly’s zero-proof bar scene, Bar Palmina boasts an entire menu of sober-friendly options with the intimate vibe of your favorite lounge. Try their twist on a classic Penicillin with N/A scotch, ginger, honey, and yuzu. Or, go savory with the A.G., Palmina’s take on a dirty martini with N/A gin, dry vermouth, olive, and black pepper. They even offer 16-oz take-home options of their pre-mixed cocktails so you can take the vibes home.

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Old City Kava Company
If you’re looking for a booze-free buzz, make your way to Old City Kava Company and try one of their herbaceous concoctions. Go classic mocktail and get their Lemongrass Paloma with pink grapefruit, guava, and lime. Or, try something a little off the wall with the Old Citywide, a double kava brew with a shot of kratom.

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R&D Cocktail Bar
Being sober doesn’t mean you can’t hang out at one of Philly’s best cocktail bars. Their rotating N/A menu offers a variety of booze-free beers and cocktail offerings that don’t feel like a consolation prize. It’s a great spot if you’re hanging with mixed-sobriety company.

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Herman’s Coffee
While you may not think of Herman’s when you think of cocktails, you should! They quietly carry one of Philly’s largest collections of zero-proof wines, spirits, and mocktails for retail. They’ll also whip you up something from their drink menu, like the Winter Spritz with cran-raspberry syrup, cinnamon bitters, and bubbles. Be sure to swing by Fridays and Saturdays after 6 PM for Herman’s After Dark, featuring candlelit table service, an expanded cocktail/mocktail menu, and light bites.

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Ember & Ash
If you’re looking for a mocktail as bold as Ember & Ash’s live fire kitchen, try their Korean spice margarita made with mandarin, gochujang, ginger, barley, and lime. They also serve highly rated dealcoholized wines from Leitz Eins-Zwei Zero. Offerings include a Riesling with a citrus nose and crisp minerality, as well as their sparkling rosé, with fine bubbles and a dry finish.

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Bar Hygge
Keep Dry January extra cozy at Bar Hygge. Keep an eye out for rotating Best Day Brewing non-alcoholic beers, or try the Murder on the Dancefloor, made with Seedlip Notas de Agave, Ghia Aperitif, blood orange, basil, and lime. They also offer dealcoholized wines, including Chambre d'Amour La Bulle from Lionel Osmin & Cie.

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Libertee Grounds
Just because you’re not drinking doesn’t mean you can’t have fun! Head down to Libertee Grounds for a round of mini golf, play some board games, and treat yourself to a booze-less bev. Try the Dry Tai with Seedlip Agave, pineapple, almond, ginger, lime, a perfect pairing with their expansive menu of snacks and entrees.

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Royal Sushi & Izakaya
The N/A offerings at a Royal Izakaya are anything but an afterthought. Options include sparkling tea, non-alcoholic canned wine, N/A beer by Athletic Brewing, and a variety of house-made mocktails that let the omakase shine. Try the Yuzu Spritz with yuzu, lime, plum bitters, topped with bubbles.

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Middle Child Clubhouse
Everyone loves Middle Child for their phenomenal sandwiches and fun atmosphere, so it’s only fitting that they offer the well-loved Phony Negroni on tap. It’s a little bitter, a little citrusy, and ready to pour. You won’t even miss the booze.

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Monk’s Café
A long-standing Philadelphia staple, Monk’s is known for their Bible-thick beer list and knowledgeable staff. Recently, they’ve been dabbling in adding some zero-proof picks to their list, including the Bitburger Drive alcohol-free pilsner, so you can still enjoy an ice-cold pint with your pot of steamed mussels and pomme frites.

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Emmett
The zero-proof options at Emmett are beautiful concoctions that combine the flavors of the Levant with a mixologist's sensibilities. Be sure to check out the decadent Amba Number Five with coconut milk, quince, mango, turmeric, and lime.

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CORK
Audrey Claire’s CORK makes it easy to keep your wine-bar routine intact when you’re off the sauce. Their retail program includes over 100 alcohol-free products including bitters, craft beers, wines, and various spirits. Grab the dry versions of the ingredients to recreate your favorite cocktail, or pick up a dealcoholized wine for date night.

Product standouts:

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Bitburger 0.0: A crisp pilsner available at bars and retailers throughout Philly. Find it HERE

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St. Agrestis Phony Negroni: A beautifully bottled mocktail with a touch of carbonation for a bit of bite. They also offer N/A amaro, mezcal, and espresso martini options. Find them HERE.

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And be sure to follow @MrZeroProof himself, Jesse Andreozzi, who knows more about N/A drinking than anyone in Philadelphia. You can read our interview with Jesse here.