A 2024 survey found that 41 percent of American adults planned to drink less last year — an increase from 2023. The “sober curious” trend, largely made popular on social media, is expected to continue rising in popularity this year. According to research by The New Consumer/Coefficient, almost one-third of Americans will participate in “Dry January” in 2025.
Whether you’re joining in on the trend, completely sober, or just need a booze break, Atlanta restaurants, bars, and bottle shops are offering a variety of alcohol-free beers, wines, and cocktails for keeping your nights fun and your mornings hangover-free.
For a zero-proof beverage at home
If you prefer to be an at-home mixologist, you can buy all the non-boozy supplies you need at The Zero Co. in Poncey-Highland. Offerings include non-alcoholic liqueurs, whiskey, rum, tequila, and vodka alternatives, as well as canned NA cocktails and mixing syrups. The shop also carries zero-proof wines and beers.
Soberish in Kirkwood and Serenbe not only offers a curated selection of non-alcoholic drinks, but the shop also sells drinks infused with medicinal herbs and plants, referred to as adaptogens, meant to help you relax, boost your energy level, or fight inflammation. Replace your boozy nightcap with a canned THC or CBD beverage.
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For a sober night at the hotel bar
Whether you’re staying at the Hyatt Centric Midtown or just want to pop in for a nightcap, Author’s Den, the hotel’s on-site restaurant, is a great choice for a relaxing night out. Not only does the bar tout a delicious dinner menu and classy atmosphere, but it also offers multiple zero-proof cocktails on the menu. The bar’s non-alcoholic cocktails aren’t just a combination of different juices and mixers; all drinks include a zero-proof spirit and other ingredients to mimic the taste and texture of boozy counterparts. Try the Green Garden, a refreshing libation made with cucumber, lime, yuzu, lime soda, and NA gin.
For a completely dry cocktail lounge
Sober Social in Castleberry Hill is a great option for people who want the social experience of a traditional bar without the booze. Everything at this bar is completely zero-proof, from cocktails like the espresso martini and margarita to stress-reducing elixirs, Delta 8 drinks, non-alcoholic wines and beers, and coffee and tea.
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For an accompanying sweet treat
When the weekend comes and 5 o’clock rolls around, Little Tart Bakeshop in Grant Park transforms into Little Tart After Dark — a chill evening spot on Saturdays and Sundays serving pastries, cake slices, charcuterie and cheese boards, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails by candlelight. Try NA cocktails mixing ingredients like pink peppercorns, lemon, and ginger, or zero-proof concoctions of cherry, vanilla, and balsamic vinegar.
For a night of drinks and music
Commune wine bar and listening room in Avondale Estates combines food and drinks with music spanning a wide array of genres, from jazz and funk to psyche rock and post-punk. While the bar specializes in wine, it also serves several non-alcoholic drinks, including a Phony Negroni, NA sparkling chardonnay, and a rotating herbal zero-proof cocktail.
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For a drink outside the perimeter
If you’re sick of paying boozy prices for non-alcoholic cocktails, The Artillery Room at Gate City Brewing Company in downtown Roswell features many affordable zero-proof drink options. This comfy craft cocktail bar offers seasonal NA cocktails at reasonable prices. The deal gets even sweeter with dollar-off booze-free drink specials all month during Dry January. Enjoy your beverage on the rooftop balcony overlooking the brewery or head downstairs on the first Friday of the month for the Silent Disco and dancing.