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 a mocktail than a Martini, there are plenty of bars and pubs in London with dazzling deals. Here are the best places to visit for Dry January in London.
Cahoots Underground
Cahoots Underground Bar is located in Soho. Drawing inspiration from the 1940s, it is located in a deserted underground station and brings to life post-war London. For Dry January, it is collaborating with Seedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, for an exclusive non-alcoholic menu. The mocktails are made with a fun little twist. Each drink’s ingredients will include a morse code, and if you can crack the code, you get a complimentary drink – alcoholic or non-alcoholic.
Go: Visit https://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-alcohol 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.
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 Saffira is made with Feragaia, a citrus flavour mixed with pea flower tea and honey. The Emeralada blends basil and mint for a refreshing taste.
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. To cater to those observing the month, La Petite Maison has partnered with Lyre’s to present a limited-edition non-alcoholic cocktail menu named “Une Petite Pause” — which translates to “a little break.” The menu features five alcohol-free cocktails mimicking their boozy counterparts. Standouts include the savoury Tomati-NO, creamy L’Orgeat, zesty London Mule, coffee-infused Mid Roast Fizz, bittersweet Nogroni Sbagliato, and tropical Rose Champagne 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 all year round. The Sorbio Spritz is a mix of Amarico Aperitivo, grapefruit and soda. 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, it 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. However, the restaurant also has five mocktails priced between £6 to £9 for people who prefer to indulge in some non-alcoholic drinks for Dry January. The spicy Red Pepper Spritz is made with lemon, agave, basil, red peppers and ginger ale. The Gazosa is made with homemade Sicilian Lemonade and lemon syrup. Experience fine dining with a great selection of food and drinks.
Go: Visit https://normalondon.com for more information.
Opium
Stop the search and head to Chinatown, Soho. For Dry January, Opium has created a mocktail menu. The award-winning speakeasy bar has alcohol-free mocktail spritzes. The Passion Fruit is sweet and comes with Indian Tonic and lemon juice. The Bitter Orange is zesty, and the Passiflora is made with passion fruit and vanilla syrup.
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 the Caloocan Cooler with lemongrass, white peach and jasmine tonic, Serra Do Mar with salted pineapple, soda and lime. 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.
Piazza Terrace Bar
Located in Covent Garden, Piazza Terrace Bar is in one of London’s most iconic theatres, the Royal Opera House. During January, the bar offers a selection of non-alcoholic beverages, such as the Almave Paloma with an organic vegan Chardonnay. The bar and restaurant provide a bespoke seasonal menu with light bites and drinks alongside a sustainably sourced menu from London.
Go: Visit https://www.rbo.org.uk 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 a classic Old Fashioned, and the mocktail martinis are all alcohol-free.
Go: Visit https://thestaffordlondon.com for more information.
