To start the new year off on the right foot many people decide to kick alcohol to the curb for Dry January. Cutting out booze can have so many benefits including weight loss, improved sleep, and overall well-being, but it can be hard to say bye bye to booze, especially when going out on the town! Worry no longer because The City of Brotherly Love has some of the best spots to celebrate Dry January in style! Whether you want to try out a non-alcoholic bar, a booze-free bottle shop, or a Dry January event, Philly has you covered!
Be Self(ish) at DRY VIBES PHILLY
Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location 215, Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Dry Vibes in an annual non-alcoholic drink and wellness festival perfect for embracing Dry January! The event includes an all-inclusive non-alcoholic bar, access to wellness services and experiences, vendors at the Mindful Marketplace, guest speakers, and so much more! Key Note speakers include Carl Radke from Bravo’s Summer House and Margaret Josephs from Bravo’s RHONJ. There’s even opportunities for meet and greets with celebs! This year the event will focus on community as it is curated by Gem Life + Bar and SipSteady, celebrating a shift in drinking culture, and embracing health and wellness. Dry Vibes will be held this Saturday at Location 215 in Philadelphia, so stop by and get your non-booze party on!
Gem Life Collective Bar & Boutique
5 S. Broadway Pitman, NJ 08071
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Gem Life Collective focuses on helping customers tackle their health and wellness journey, by providing them products that will produce the best possible results through both their bar and boutique. Gem Bar is New Jersey’s first booze-free pop-up bar and bottle shop that sources and creates outstanding non-alcoholic beverages, creating an unforgettable experience. This carefully curated well-being boutique offers high-quality, organic products to help customers on their health and healing journey.
Bar Palmina
1306 N Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
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Just opening up last year, Bar Palmina is a fully zero-proof bar located in Fishtown that serves up some of the best mocktails around. Owner Nikki Graziano describes herself as a “former heavy drinker” and was inspired by Nonna as well as her past struggles as a “functioning alcoholic” to open a non-alcholic bar. Bar Palmina provides dozens of booze-free interpretations of classic cocktails but also includes a wide selection of non-aloholic beers and wines. All of their drinks are made with zero-proof versions of classic liquors providing customers the true feeling of a cocktail without the alcohol.
Volstead by Unity Restaurant Group
4371 Main Street Philadelphia, PA 19127
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Volstead is a locally owned and operated restaurant and bar from the Unity Restaurant Group serving up vegan plates and zero-proof libations. Located in the heart of Manayunk, Volstead focuses on sustainable foods and booze-free drinks giving you all you can want and more! If beer is your thing then you found your place, since Volstead carries a huge selection of non-alcoholic beers! If you’re looking to try out some vegan food and zero-booze bevys then pop on in to Volstead!
Nutmeg Bar and Market
1835 East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148
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Nutmeg Bar and Market is a non-alcholic bar and natural market located in South Philadelphia. The space is part-bar, part-market, and part-event space, giving their customers all they could ask for. Nutmeg hosts many events including, improv nights, 90s singalong nights, and speed dating rounds. They currently have various bar specials and market deals throughout Dry January. If you are looking for a place to eat, drink (without alcohol), and enjoy fun events, then Nutmeg Bar and Market is the perfect place for you!
CORK
253 South 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
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Looking to host your own Dry January bash? CORK is the perfect spot for you! CORK is home to the region’s largest zero-proof alcohol collection, giving tons of selection for any Dry January celebration. Their carefully curated bottle shop includes mixers, glassware, barware, and cocktail accessories. Their stock includes non-alcoholic wines, spirits, canned mixed drinks and more.
This Dry January, make things even better by stopping by at these zero-booze Philly favorites! Whether you are looking to celebrate Dry January by going out on the town or want to cozy up at home, these bars, bottle shops, and events are for you. These spots are perfect for kicking booze to the curb and helping you achieve your goals of whatever you are seeking, whether it be wellness, community, or just a break from alcohol . So get your booze free party started with all of these amazing spots!
