Sobar So Good: Booze-Free Hotspots

Sober bars (sobars) are officially a thing in 2025, and we’ve got Millennials and Gen Z to thank for it.

According to FSR, the rise of booze-free hangouts ties directly to the wellness wave and the ever-growing demand for mindfulness. These spots aren’t just about skipping the hangover — they’re redefining nightlife for the clean-girl aesthetic crowd and anyone chasing good vibes without the side of regret.

Cheers to that! 🥂

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Soft Bar, Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn’s buzziest new hangout is Soft Bar, a vibe-forward bar and café redefining how we sip and socialize, helmed by Carl Radke from Summer House. This isn’t your average spot — it’s all about mindful consumption with soft cocktails and functional drinks that look good, taste better and make you feel amazing. Think mood-boosting elixirs, well-being in a glass and a space that’s perfect for solo sippers or girl’s night. Don’t sleep on their January pop-up — mark your calendar, because you’ll want in.

Sans Bar, Austin, TX

Just steps from the Texas State Capitol, Sans Bar is shaking up Austin’s nightlife in a dive with creamy brick walls, lush greenery and an emerald-tiled bar. Founder Chris Marshall— 17 years sober — crafted a space where everyone, from the sober-curious to the zero-proof pros, can sip on creative cocktails like the Alright, Alright, Alright (a nod to Austin legend Matthew McConaughey). Bonus: It’s $25 for all-you-can-drink on Friday and select Saturday nights.  

The Sober Social, Atlanta, GA

Sober Social in downtown Atlanta serves work vibes with a twist. This chic sobar-meets-co-working-spot lets you sip on mocktails like the Social Live Wire (an espresso martini) or Social Butterfly (passion fruit lemon drop, bitters, lemon) while smashing your to-do list. With Delta 8 canna cocktails, kava, NA beer, wine and coffee drinks, it’s serving options.  

Binge Bar, Washington D.C.

DC’s H Street Corridor just leveled up with Binge Bar, the city’s first sober bar and Filipino bistro serving zero-proof drinks. Founder Vergie “Gigi” Arandid turned her recovery journey into a safe space where burlesque shows meet lumpia plates and mocktails like the Green Apple Mule (gin alternative, green apple puree, ginger beer). The basement lounge is a whole mood with a moss wall and bathroom sanctuaries decked out in fresh flowers and ottomans.  

Dream House Lounge, New Orleans, LA

A wellness-centered sanctuary blends Afro-futurism, boho vibes and metallic modernism for a luxe escape like no other. Picture serene tones, lush textures and conscious cocktails like Lavender Dreams or a mushroom margarita featuring four types of functional fungi. Add oxygen therapy, expert-led conversations and upcoming programming like chakra balancing and sound baths, and you’ve got the ultimate self-care retreat in The Big Easy.

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