PHILADELPHIA, November 5, 2025 – As the holiday season approaches, Philadelphia’s restaurants, bars and hotels are raising a glass — zero-proof style. Across the city, creative bartenders and chefs are shaking, stirring and pouring drinks that deliver all the flavor and flair of a night out, minus the alcohol. Whether you’re toasting the end of Dry November, kicking off festive gatherings or simply swapping your usual order, there’s no shortage of spirit-free options to savor the season.
From elegant dining rooms and cozy neighborhood spots to rooftop lounges with skyline views, Philly’s hospitality scene continues to embrace the city’s growing zero-proof movement. The following list spotlights some of the best places to sip — and celebrate — thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic cocktails, beers and wines this winter.
Bars
48 Record Bar
48 S. 2nd Street
Perched above Old City’s Sassafras, this high-tech listening room and cocktail bar features a host of non-alcoholic options like the Polyester Dinosaur, which includes pineapple, a turmeric-honey syrup, ginger and a spicy Tajin rim for that extra kick. Another standout is the Wit or Witout, crafted with cranberry, pomegranate juice, orange juice, lime, vanilla and cherry and orange bitters (which can be omitted upon request). Many of the bar’s other cocktails can also be prepared in delightful zero-proof versions, making it an inclusive destination for every type of drinker.
Bar Hygge
1720 Fairmount Avenue
Bar Hygge is one of Fairmount’s beloved neighborhood bars, known for creating an inclusive atmosphere for all guests — including those choosing to skip the alcohol. The menu features several zero-proof options, like the Amateur Jazz, made with Ritual gin alternative, cinchona bark, lemongrass, lemon verbena, sage, tarragon, rosemary, citrus and spices topped with soda and Spice Up Your Life, crafted with Seedlip Garden 108, caramelized pineapple, strawberry oleo saccharum, jalapeño, lemon and soda. Guests can also choose from alcohol-removed wines and other spirit-free cocktails designed with the same care and creativity as their full-proof counterparts.
Bar Palmina
1306 N. Front Street
Bar Palmina is Fishtown’s only zero-proof bar, where owner Nikki Grazino goes deep on non-alcoholic drinks. Named for her grandmother, the bar has an expansive selection of the ever-growing number of non-alcoholic options on the market. The menu includes both inventive and classic cocktails – like the Jungle Jawn, consisting of rye, pineapple, aperitif, warming spice and lime – plus a selection of non-alcoholic wines and beers.
Charlie was a sinner.
131 S. 13th Street
Amid the alcohol-heavy nightlife on 13th Street, Charlie was a sinner. is a more upscale respite that always has several zero-proof options on its menu priced around $11. The bar leans heavily on housemade simple syrups and cordials to amp up these drinks without sacrificing flavor. Try the Spicy Pineapple, which combines pineapple juice with cinnamon, fresno and lime, or the Blackberry Ginger Soda — both made with house-crafted syrups.
Libertee Grounds
1600 W. Girard Avenue, Suite C5
Pair one of Libertee Grounds’ refreshing non-alcoholic drinks with a night of mini golf. Their bar offers Athletic Brewing Co. beers, including the Upside Down Golden Lager and Free Wave Hazy IPA, in addition to select mocktails. This putt-putt spot, adorned with Philly-centric murals, provides the perfect backdrop to practice your swing while sipping a tasty beverage.
Love City Brewery
1023 Hamilton Street
Known for its inclusive, community-driven vibe, Love City Brewery offers a range of non-alcoholic options alongside its signature craft beers. The lineup includes the Lo-Key Lager — the brewery’s first non-alcoholic beer, delivering a clean, crisp sip with light malty notes — and the On the Beach mocktail, a refreshing mix of pineapple, orange, lime, ginger syrup and a splash of cranberry. With plenty of space to gather and unwind, Love City makes it easy for everyone to raise a glass, no matter what’s in it.
Other Half Brewing
1002 Canal Street
Other Half’s spacious Fishtown taproom and brewery makes it easy for mixed groups to gather — with TVs for the game, yard games in a large outdoor beer garden and a full kitchen serving snacks, apps, sandwiches and kids’ bites. Zero-proof choices are well covered: non-alcoholic beers include Upside Dawn Golden (0.5%), Free Wave Hazy IPA (0.5%), Atlética Lager (0.5%) and the bar stocks St. Agrestis’s spirit-free classics — Original Phony Negroni, Phony White Negroni and Phony Mezcal Negroni. Guests can enjoy the scene onsite or grab cans and bottles to go, making Other Half a flexible option for any outing.
R&D
1206 Frankford Avenue
Bartenders at R&D are quick to whip up custom non-alcoholic cocktails upon request — but zero-proof options also hold a permanent place on the menu. Standouts include the Virgin Colada, N/A Negroni and N/A Junglebird, alongside zero-proof beers like Guinness 0 and Athletic Brewing’s Golden Lager. Guests can also choose from refreshing non-alcoholic beverages such as Liquid Death and Red Bull — proof that the cocktail bar’s creativity extends well beyond the spirits.
Restaurants (with bars)
Bloomsday
414 S. 2nd Street
Bloomsday is an all-day café and wine bar that caters to every kind of guest — from early risers to evening diners. Alongside its globally inspired wine list, the restaurant offers a variety of thoughtful zero-proof options, including Collective Arts’ Hazy IPA (0.5% ABV) and Athletic Brewing’s Golden Ale. The café’s beverage program also features a robust coffee and tea selection — from espresso drinks and matcha lattes to fresh juices and herbal teas — ensuring plenty of ways to enjoy a flavorful, alcohol-free visit. Whether stopping in for brunch or lingering over small plates in the evening, Bloomsday blends sophistication and comfort in equal measure.
Bolo
2025 Sansom Street
At Bolo, bold Latin flavors extend from the kitchen to the bar. The restaurant’s mocktail lineup delivers tropical flair with drinks like the Virgin Colada, a creamy blend of pineapple juice and coconut cream, and the Pica Piña, a bright mix of lime, pineapple pique and a Tajín rim for a spicy-sweet finish. Guests can also opt for refreshing zero-proof staples such as the St. Agrestis Phony Negroni or a crisp ginger beer, ensuring everyone can raise a glass — no rum required.
Ember & Ash
1520 E. Passyunk Avenue
Like their savory menu, the drinks at Ember & Ash lean into Asian flavors. Take the Korean Spice Margarita, made with mandarin purée, gochujang, ginger, barley and lime — the gochujang spice replaces the burn of alcohol and the barley adds a nice savory note. Beer drinkers can relax with a Collective Arts IPA (non-alcoholic) and take in the beauty of the wood-burning hearth, custom-built for live-fire cooking. This Passyunk restaurant offers three dining spaces — a bar and lounge, a main dining room and a second-floor dining room overlooking the avenue — so there’s a comfortable spot for any occasion.
Friday Saturday Sunday
261 S. 21st Street
Friday Saturday Sunday’s beverage director and head bartender, Paul MacDonald, has a constant thirst for knowledge (pun intended). He’s at the forefront of whatever is happening in the beverage world, which means he’s always trying the newest non-alcoholic offering that’s hit the market. Snag a seat at the bar and ask for non-alcoholic options — he’ll make you a mean mocktail, then pour you his favorite non-alcoholic wine, chatting all the while about what he thinks is coming next to the world of zero-proof drinks.
Laser Wolf
1301 N. Howard Street
Laser Wolf owner Michael Solomonov has been sober for over a decade, and all his restaurants feature thoughtful non-alcoholic options. Pair the Laser Lemonade — a bright blend of lemon, cardamom, orange blossom and butterfly pea flower — with your salatim, or try the Passion Fruit Cooler, a refreshing mix of passion fruit, lime, orange and cilantro that complements the restaurant’s charcoal-grilled meats and vibrant Israeli flavors.
Lark
Ironworks at Pencoyd Landing, 611 Righters Ferry Road
Set along the Schuylkill River, Lark offers a relaxed yet refined setting for enjoying flavorful zero-proof drinks. Highlights include the Sorrel, made with hibiscus, ginger, agave and lime; In Between Seasons, a blend of blood orange, celery and fig leaf shrub; and The Alchemist, featuring Moroccan mint tea, orange blossom, honey and club soda. Guests can also sip on the N/A Spritz crafted with DHOS Bittersweet and One of One Sparkling, or choose from alcohol-free classics like Stella Artois Liberté, Erdinger Weissbräu Hefeweizen and One of One’s sparkling and cabernet sauvignon wines.
Little Walter’s
2049 E. Hagert Street
Little Walter’s menu of pierogies, kielbasa, sour rye soup and other Polish specialties is complemented by a thoughtful wine and cocktail menu that includes several zero-proof options. Named in Polish, the Sadownik is a cherry juice spritz with lime and tonic, while the Zielarz combines rosemary honey with herbal tea and bitters for something that mimics a spirit-forward cocktail.
Royal Izakaya
780 S. 2nd Street
Royal Izakaya brings the same care and precision found in its sushi and cocktails to its zero-proof offerings. Refreshing options include the Yuzu Spritz, made with yuzu, lime, plum bitters and soda, and the Ginger Mint Smash, blending mint, ginger syrup, lime and soda for a crisp, aromatic sip. Guests can also choose from Athletic Brewing’s Upside Dawn Golden Ale (under 0.5% ABV), Kimino Sparkling Juices in flavors like ume, ringo, momo and mikan, and the bright Choya Yuzu Soda. For something more refined, the bar also serves Leitz Eins Zwei Zero sparkling Riesling and Copenhagen Company ‘Lysegrøn’ sparkling tea, offering elegant, alcohol-free alternatives that pair beautifully with the restaurant’s Japanese-inspired fare.
Wilder
4 W. Palmer Street
Wilder’s eclectic interior design is matched by its impressive selection of non-alcoholic drinks. The regular and happy hour menus feature unique creations such as Doctor’s Orders, made with lapsang souchong, ginger and honey; One Last Question, made with sarsaparilla, vanilla and lime; and Top Shelf Bubbles, a spritz made with orange, lime and TÖST N/A Sparkling. You’ll need more than one visit to sample them all.
Hotels
The Living Room by W Philadelphia
1439 Chestnut Street
Step back in time at The Living Room’s 70s-inspired bar. Experience a curated selection of classic zero-proof cocktails featuring French 0.75, made with non-alcoholic gin, lemon, and simple syrup and Club Soda, I’ll Drive, made with non-alcoholic gin, raspberry syrup and Fever Tree tonic. Pair your drink with a shareable bite and enjoy the sophisticated atmosphere.
Urban Farmer
1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
At this modern steakhouse inside the Logan Hotel, the bar takes a creative approach to zero-proof drinking with options that feel just as indulgent as their spirited counterparts. Highlights include the Fauxpresso Negroni, made with phony espresso negroni, cold brew and orange; the Crimson Fizz, a lively mix of cranberry, cranberry shrub and Fever-Tree ginger beer; and the Cadillac Shirley Temple, elevated with housemade grenadine, verjus, lemon-lime soda and a cherry on top. Guests can also enjoy Athletic Brewing’s Upside Dawn, a crisp, non-alcoholic golden ale that pairs perfectly with the restaurant’s locally sourced menu and upscale but welcoming atmosphere.
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