Raise an alcohol-free drink at these bars, pubs and restaurants.
A fresh new start to the year means fresh new goals. Dry January has grown in popularity and often extends for more than one month. If you’d rather have a mocktail than a Martini, there are plenty of bars and pubs in London with dazzling deals. Here are the best places to visit in London for Dry January.
Cahoots Underground
Cahoots Underground Bar is located in Soho. Drawing inspiration from the 1940s, it is set in a deserted underground station and brings post-war London to life. For Dry January, it has previously collaborated with non-alcoholic brands for a special menu. The classic cocktail list includes a mocktail version, and comes with names that nod to the Second World War. Drinks include Elizabeth II with non-alcoholic rum, Winston Churchill with pink grapefruit, and Vera Lynn with non-alcoholic gin.
Go: Visit www.cahoots.co.uk for more information.
Club Soda Bar & Shop
Club Soda Bar & Shop is a popular non-alcoholic space for people with non-alcoholic preferences. Located on Drury Lane, Covent Garden, it offers more than 150 non-alcoholic drinks. To make things even more exciting, the bar offers a wide selection of non-alcoholic beverages for free sampling. They also host tasting events, pop-up events, and Meet the Maker days.
Go: Visit https://joinclubsoda.com for more information.
Do Not Disturb
Tucked away on Garlick Hill, Do Not Disturb is inspired by the clandestine drinking dens in 1920s New York. Alongside its classic cocktail offering, the bar serves a thoughtfully curated menu of sophisticated non-alcoholic CBD cocktails. Highlights include Get A Wiggle On, featuring homemade non-alcoholic gin, coriander seed and juniper syrup, lime cordial and CBD, and Mickey Finn, blending Everleaf Mountain with hibiscus and blackcurrant tea, strawberry and kaffir shrub, lime leaves and CBD.
GO: Visit https://dnd.bar for more information.
JOIA Bar & Restaurant
JOIA can be found in the fantastic redevelopment in Battersea. The restaurant serves delicious Portuguese food, and the bar has a curated list of drinks inspired by stones from Portugal. Fortunately, it is also available for non-alcoholic lovers. The booze-free drink options include Antikythera Mechanism, Terracotta Army, and The Sun Stone.
Go: Visit www.joiabattersea.co.uk for more information.
La Petite Maison London
Dry January offers an opportunity to hit the reset button after indulging throughout the festive season. The FACT Award-winning La Petite Maison in London is famous for its Tomatini cocktail, which can be made as a Tomati-NO. Options also include La Plage, Solaris, and a St Tropez Colada.
GO: Visit https://lpmrestaurants.com for reservations and more information.
Luca
Luca is an Italian restaurant with a modern touch. Located in Farringdon, Clerkenwell, it offers an impressive selection of mocktails and non-alcoholic beers all year round. The drinks include a Camellia with green tea, NoGroni with white sandalwood, and Oak Moss Aperitivo. The drinks are well-matched with the fresh pasta on the menu. It’s a great option for January and beyond, not just for mocktails but also for food.
Go: Visit https://luca.restaurant for more information.
Lyaness Bar & Restaurant
Located in Sea Containers Hotel, Shoreditch, Lyaness Bar & Restaurant was created by the renowned bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana — he is also known as Mr Lyan, hence the name Lyanness. Serving non-alcoholic beverages, this FACT award-winning bar is perfect for people who are steering clear of alcohol and embracing Dry January. The stunning views of the River Thames shouldn’t be missed.
Go: Visit www.seacontainerslondon.com for more information.
Norma
Located in central Fitzrovia, Norma radiates Sicilian culture and has excellent traditional food. The restaurant also has marvellous mocktails, priced between £7 and £8, for people who prefer non-alcoholic drinks during Dry January. The Peach Cooler includes peach and basil. The Seasonal Nojito comes with lime juice and mint. Plus, there is a Pompelmo Fizz and Limonata Della Casa.
Go: Visit https://normalondon.com for more information.
Opium
Stop the search and head to Chinatown, Soho. Opium has created a mocktail menu, Zero Per cent Highball. The award-winning speakeasy bar has alcohol-free mocktail spritzes. The drinks include Fresh Citrus, with bursts of citrus, and Pure Hibiscus, with a sharp, punchy taste.
Go: Visit www.opiumchinatown.com for more information.
Oriole
Oriole serves non-alcoholic mocktails inspired by its namesake. The name refers to the adventure-seeking Oriole birds. The drinks menu includes Aperitif Rosso, Italian Spritz, and Lyre's Dry London Spirit. Plus, a range of refreshing ingredients transforms non-alcoholic tipples into a fruitful, blossoming beverage. Each of the drinks is inspired from around the world and explores the continents all around.
Go: Visit www.oriolebar.com for more information.
The American Bar
The American Bar is one of London’s oldest surviving American bars. Located at The Stafford Hotel, it will offer a range of non-alcoholic mocktail drinks for Dry January. The options include alcohol-free sparkling larger, spirits and wine. The mocktails include a Virgin Negroni and Sylva Temple.
Go: Visit https://thestaffordlondon.com for more information.
The May Fair Bar
This January, Wild Idol and The May Fair Bar have partnered to serve three bespoke alcohol-free rosé cocktails. Each drink is inspired by global travel and made for celebrating, minus the alcohol. Located in The May Fair Hotel, the five-star spot is popular with celebrities and awards.
GO: Visit www.themayfairhotel.co.uk for more information.
