As the sober curious movement grows, so does the demand for tasty and elevated non-alcoholic drink options. Zero proof is big business, with the global market climbing through the billions and celebrities launching NA product lines left and right. Gone are the days of sipping a seltzer in the corner when you choose to take a night off from booze. As these zero proof bars and bottle shops prove, it’s a new world for teetotalers, and going dry is anything but square.
Taking a break from alcohol provides a host of benefits, from improved physical health and better sleep to mental clarity and reduced anxiety. Whether you opt for a temporary pause or a zero proof lifestyle, you don’t have to go without the spectrum of sweet, dry, spicy, smoky and tangy flavors of traditional tipples. The alternatives are often indistinguishable, if not better, with lots of room for mixological magic.
Check out these Pennsylvania bars and bottle shops specializing in non-alcoholic beers, wines, spirits and cocktails, starting with a map of their locations, for all your booze-free beverage needs:
You can also utilize Beer for Driving’s super handy NA beer finder to locate zero proof brews available right near you.
Herman’s Coffee (Philadelphia)
Come for the coffee, stay for the market. The beloved south Philly roastery and cafe, Herman’s Coffee Shop, goes way beyond joe with its huge selection of NA bottles and cans available for purchase in the bodega attached to the auto-body-shop-turned-cafe and pop up space. You’ll find non-alcoholic wines, spirts, aperitivos, craft cocktails and beer galore alongside artisanal food products and goods. A visit to Herman’s really calls for a drink while you’re there, like one of its inspired (and caffeinated) mocktails, including the Espressegrino with iced espresso and San Pelligrino and the Espresso Shandy with fresh squeezed lemonade, hibiscus syrup and espresso. There are plenty of tea, caffeine free, and classic beverages too, like a matcha latte and an egg cream. Keep your eyes on Herman’s ongoing pop-up series that bring guest chefs, food trucks and vendors together for specialty brunches, lunches, bake sales and more. It’s open weekdays, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and weekends, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1313 S. 3rd St., Philadelphia; no phone.
Nutmeg Bar and Market (Philadelphia)
Nutmeg Bar and Market owner Brian with an NA cappuccino martini, smoked salmon with dill and caviar and vegan edamame dumplings
Nutmeg Bar and Market in East Passyunk has it all. This one-stop shop is a zero proof bar, natural market and entertainment venue offering interesting and delicious drinks, food and events. You’ll find a menu of NA wines, beers and artful cocktails like a cappuccino martini and a Grapefruit New Fangled plus house made small bites (often vegan friendly) like edamame dumplings with dipping sauce and a smoked salmon crostini with dill and caviar. You can also grab snacks, sundries and recipes to-go in Nutmeg’s mini market for at home mixology and munching. Nutmeg holds a ton of fun and intriguing events like open mic, poetry, literature, improv, karaoke, trivia and comedy nights and special screenings, launch parties and holiday events that offer a warm and relaxed alternative to boozier spectacles happening elsewhere. Keep tabs on Nutmeg’s event schedule via its Instagram and Eventbrite pages, and treat yourself to a truly refreshing night out at Nutmeg, open Wednesday through Sunday, 5 – 10 p.m. 1835 E. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia; (415) 407-7511.
Nutmeg Bar and Market
High Goods Non-Alcoholic Beverage Pop-Up (Philadelphia)
The High Goods Non-Alcoholic Beverage Pop-Ups in Center City and Wynnefield Heights are part of a national brand of curated NA beverages available for retail purchase both online and in brick and mortar pop-up locations. You’ll find zero proof beer, wine, cocktails and spirits like Ritual zero proof spirits, Leitz Wine, Wellbeing canned beer and Ghia and Highr canned cocktails. Head there any day of the week from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 4040 City Ave., Suite 2B, Philadelphia; (215) 307-3841 and 212 S. 17th St., Philadelphia; (215) 845-5872.
Bar Palmina (Philadelphia)
You’ll find Bar Palmina in Fishtown near “it” eateries Laser Wolf and Middle Child, offering up its own artful and delicious creations. Owner Nikki Graziano proves that booze isn’t a requirement for an amazing cocktail, serving something for everyone with an impressive Italian inspired menu of NA drinks. There’s a great selection of beer and wine, but the cocktails really steal the show. Classic options include a bitter lemon Manhattan and an Amaro Spritz with brut and Topo Chico. The Jungle Jawn is a tropical homage to Philly, with rye, bitter orange, pineapple and lime, and the delightful Oaxaca Moda is a mezcal old fashioned made with añejo, tobalá, Cuban bitters and demerara. Bar Palmina hosts events like trivia night and New Year’s Eve parties and you can order your own NA products there through a partnership with nearby Wallace Dry Goods. Head to Bar Palmina Tuesday through Sunday. 1306 N. Front St., Philadelphia; (833) 521-3945.
The Oaxaca Moda at Bar Palmina
Wallace Dry Goods (Ardmore)
Located in the heart of the charming town of Ardmore (and right across from the train station), Wallace Dry Goods is perfectly located to make a splash with its wide array of zero proof products NA cocktail tastings. Shop to your heart’s content among popular products and lesser-known gems alike, including the PA Eats approved Woodland Farms Brewery Pointer IPA, Three Spirit Livener, Seedlip Garden 108, PA-made Mingle Cranberry Cosmo and Sovi Sparkling Rosé. While stationed in Ardmore, Wallace Dry Goods is often spotted on the scene in Philly and the surrounding ‘burbs, so keep an eye on its Instagram page to stay up to date. 1 W Lancaster Ave., Ardmore; (484) 413-2003.
Free Spirit (Buckingham)
For those in and around Bucks County, head over to Free Spirit in the Buckingham Green Shopping Center. This zero proof bar and bottle shop has a wide array of NA products including Curious Elixirs, Kin Euphorics, Lyre’s Spirits, Parch canned cocktails and Cann Social Tonics, plus numerous dealcoholized wines and its own seasonal, house made drinks like Coquito with NA spiced rum. Try one of its hand crafted cocktails on a seaonsal, rotating menu that includes such potables as an autumnal cider sparkler, a blood orange Italian spritz and Kava Koladas made with zero proof rum, Leilo Kava drink mix and fresh pineapple juice. Free Spirit also sells a range of hemp products to grab while you’re there. Keep an eye on its Instagram page for events, recommendations, product drops! 4920 York Rd., Store 13, Buckingham; (215) 253-76.95.
Tonic (Easton)
Tonic has entered the chat. The Lehigh Valley’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop hit the ground running with a soft opening in October, 2024 and a winter themed NA cocktail class with PA sober sommelier, Jesse Andreozzi. Owners Jackie and Wilson Rueda, who also operate a juice bar, reduced their alcohol intake as part of a healthier lifestyle, and then set out to “enhance the ritual” for others by offering a beautiful array of zero proof products. Follow Tonic’s Instagram page to keep tabs on all of its latest happenings. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 12 – 6 p.m. 106 N. 4th St., Easton; (610) 905-1701.
Kindred Spirits Alcohol Free Bar and Zero Proof Market (Chambursburg)
Kindred Spirits is a welcoming bar with tasty drinks and bites in downtown Chambersburg. There’s a diverse selection of craft beers like Athletic and Bravus, sophisticated de-alcoholied wines including Kolonne Null rosé and Grüvi Dry Secco, and handcrafted cocktails like sweet and spicy margaritas. Kindred Spirits’ online store, the Zero Proof Market boasts an incredible array of NA products, plus barware, wine tools and decor. Kindred Spirits is open Thursdays, 4 to 10 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. 120 S. Main St., Chambersburg; (717) 660-0714.
Blind Tiger Spirit-Free Cocktails (Erie)
Blind Tiger Spirit-Free Cocktails will take you back – way back – with its retro styled canned cocktails styled with a roaring ’20s, Prohibition-style aesthetic. While not technically a bottle shop, we’re still making room for this vibrant PA-made brand on our list. You’ll find it at locations across the Commonwealth, including in a cluster of grocers and distributors in Erie. Blind Tiger’s flagships include the sweet, lemony Bee’s Knees, mojito style Southside, a smoky, citrus and cherry flavored Ward 8 and the sweet and sour Sidecar. Shop online or head to a retailer near you to try Blind Tiger Spirit-Free Cocktail for yourself!
The Open Road (Pittsburgh)
For hundreds of NA products under one roof in the Pittsburgh area, look no further than The Open Road. Currently between locations, it’s still open for business inside Lawrenceville Hemp Co. until the permanent location at 5401 Penn Ave. in Garfield opens for retail in January and bar service later in the spring of 2025. The Open Road is a welcoming hub for NA beverage conoisseurs and newbies alike. Owner Mel Babitz and the team are happy to help guide your selection from the vast array of products, from beers of all styles to specialty canned cocktails, red, white, rosé and sparkling wines and limited releases – among so much more. Check out its busy event calendar with seasonal gatherings, meetups and markets, and its helpful list of NA drinks served out on the town. 3512 Butler St., Pittsburgh; (412) 579-0859 (2024), then 5401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh (2025).
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