Dry January: Where To Drink When You’re Not Drinking
Searching for the best London bars to drink in when you’re not drinking? If you’re resisting alcohol for Dry January, need a break from Christmas festivities, or you’re kicking the booze for good, start 2025 as your healthiest self with some of the best mocktails in London. If you’re sober curious, but still looking to maintain a social life this Dry January, here’s where to find the best non-alcoholic drinks in London (plus, one in Brighton that’s absolutely worth travelling for).
Manzi’s
If you’re steering away from the booze this month, you can still have a great time at Manzi’s, the all-day seafood and fish restaurant in the heart of Soho, complete with four mermaids propping up the first-floor bar. Here you can go old-school or contemporary with a menu of retros revisited or the selection of Manzi’s signatures – including a choice of non-alcoholic serves.
Whether it’s their Pink Tea with Lyre’s Italian spritz, green tea cordial, and naughty rose; their Manzi’s Spritz Di Crodo combining Tanqueray 0.0, Lyre’s orange sec, grapefruit juice, and crodino; to the Coffee and Tonic with Lyre’s coffee originale, orgeat, pineapple juice, light tonic water, these mischievous mocktails will have you converted in no time.
Where: 1-8 Bateman’s Buildings, London W1D 3EN
Website: www.manzis.co.uk
Club Soda
Club Soda is the ultimate spot for an unwavering commitment to sobriety. With over 150 low and no-alcohol choices, the bar offers everything from Everleaf spritzes to sparkling wine and cocktails, like the ‘I Just Called To Say I Love Brew’, an alcohol-free twist on an espresso martini blending Three Spirit Social Elixir, Good Koffee Green Kakao, Big Drop Galactic Stout and All The Bitter Aromatic.
Beyond beverages, explore a vibrant event lineup, including alcohol-free wine clubs and beer tap takeovers. Sober socialising at its finest.
Club Soda is the ultimate spot for an unwavering commitment to sobriety
Where: 39 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5RR
Website: www.joinclubsoda.com
Ginger Lily Bar & Lounge
Ginger Lily Bar & Lounge at Pan Pacific London is the ideal place to embrace Dry January without compromising on atmosphere or flavour. This chic and welcoming space transforms throughout the day, offering an inviting ambience whether you’re after a quiet afternoon or a vibrant evening. The Ginger Lily Bar & Lounge offers a vibrant selection of inventive mocktails that delight the senses. As the evening sets in, the lounge evolves into a lively cocktail bar where you can still enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of London’s best bars – without the need for alcohol.
Where: 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB
Website: www.panpacific.com
The American Bar
The American Bar at The Stafford London offers a thoughtfully crafted alcohol-free selection to ensure every guest has something extraordinary to sip on. From beautifully balanced mocktails to alcohol-free spirits and wines, the menu caters to every palate with a variety of options. Complement your drink with The Stafford’s snacks and light bites, and you have the perfect spot to toast a fresh, alcohol-free start to the new year.
Options include the Sobrero, with sober rum, grapefruit, mint, lime, and Mediterranean tonic water, or the Little Dragon, with sober gin, mango and ginger shrub, lime juice, and ginger beer.
Where: 16-18 St James’s Pl, London SW1A 1NJ
Website: www.thestafford.co.uk
Swingers
Teaming up with renowned low and non-alcoholic brands Quarter Proof and
Clean Co, Swingers puts the power in our guests’ hands. From non-alcoholic creations to low ABV, you can choose how boozy – or not – you wish to go, without compromising on taste.
For non-alcoholic cocktails, try the refreshing Miami Breeze (Clean T, cranberry juice, cinnamon syrup, lemon juice) or the tropical No Gin and Juice (Clean G, hibiscus syrup, pineapple juice, lemon juice). Or, for the lower ABV creations, indulge in the Spicy Mango-rita (Quarter Proof Blanco agave,
spicy mango syrup, Tabasco, apple, lime juice) or the Violette Lady (Quarter Proof London dry gin, crème de violette, lemon juice, sugar syrup).
Where: West end and City
Website: www.swingers.club
Fenchurch, Sky Garden
Embrace Dry January with vibrant alcohol-free cocktails at Sky Garden, where the views are as refreshing as the drinks. Try the Apple & Saffron Sour, a crisp mix of Everleaf Forest, tonka bean syrup, apple, and lime juice, or the Cherry Blossom Collins with Everleaf Mountain, cinnamon syrup, and ginger ale. For something herbal, the Bergamot & Rosemary Highball combines Everleaf Marine, rosemary syrup, and lemon juice. Complete your dry journey with a glass of Noughty’s alcohol-free wines, including their Sparkling Chardonnay or Syrah.
Embrace Dry January with vibrant alcohol-free cocktails at Sky Garden, where the views are as refreshing as the drinks
Where: 8 Charlotte St., London W1T 2LS
Website: www.normalondon.com
The Lobby Bar at One Aldwych
Head down to One Adlwych this month where they have a range of mocktails from their Gallery Menu to quench your thirst. The menu is a reflection of their private collection of contemporary art pieces from incredible British Artists and international rising stars that reside in the Lobby Bar.
Both the cocktails and the artworks are original and modern, and the depth and breadth of the curation are impressive. Our favourite is the refreshing Carrot Fizz, made with Lyre’s Italian Spritz, Carrot Cordial, Orange, Ginger, Lemon, and Prosecco Zero. Yum!
Where: One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
Website: www.onealdwych.com
Long Bar at Sanderson London
If you’re looking for tasty mocktails and a buzzing atmosphere, visit Long Bar at Sanderson London. Choose from any of the delicious Everleaf mocktails, each bursting with vibrancy and flavour. Looking to pair your drink? The bar snack menu features some total crowd-pleasers, such as native mini lobster rolls and truffle French toast bites. Simply divine.
Where: 50 Berners St, London W1T 3NG
Website: www.book.ennismore.com
INCA London
Not only is INCA London the place to go for South American-influenced dining and performances from singers, dancers and acrobats – it’s the perfect place to mark Dry January in style with mocktail Tropicana.
The velvety, non-alcoholic serve is mixed with Seedlip Spice 94, pineapple, passionfruit, mango, citrus, and cream, and is every bit as delicious as its alcoholic alternatives.
The velvety serve is mixed with Seedlip Spice 94, pineapple, passionfruit, mango, citrus and cream
Where: 8-9 Argyll St, London W1F 7TF
Website: www.incalondon.com
Lucky Voice
Premium karaoke spot Lucky Voice has a host of new non-alcoholic cocktails to keep the good times rolling as part of their collaboration with Crossip.
Try “Don’t Go Bacon My Heart, which is smoky and delicious with Crossip Dandy Smoked, sugar syrup, apple and lemon juice, or “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” – refreshing, with Crossip Citrus, sugar syrup, orange, lemon juice and lemonade
where: Across London
website: www.luckyvoice.com
The Royal Exchange
Swap alcohol for luxury at London’s premier food and retail destination — where heritage meets style. Award-winning bar The Libertine know a thing or two about mixology. Set in the historic vaults beneath The Royal Exchange, this is a favoured haunt of the City. Try its playful, tangy and citric Grapefruit Gimlet, or the refreshing, floral and herbaceous Tequila Basi Smash with elderflower, agave, lime and basil — both available without alcohol.
where: 4-7 Royal Exchange, City of London, London EC3V 3LR
website: www.fortnumandmason.co.uk
Mosaic at The Westin
Mosaic at The Westin London City invites you to indulge in a unique collaboration with Wild Idol, a naturally alcohol-free sparkling alternative to wine. Crafted from a superior blend of grapes by expert winemakers, Wild Idol is vibrant, vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with delicate bubbles.
Enjoy bespoke mocktails crafted with Wild Idol, expertly paired with seasonal dishes from Mosaic’s menu.
where: 60 Upper Thames St., City of London, London EC4V 3AD
website: www.marriott.com
St. Martins Lane
Head to Blind Spot in Covent Garden, a hidden gem perfect for those embracing a booze-free start to the year. This chic bar offers an impressive selection of delicious mocktails crafted with the same care and creativity as their signature cocktails. Whether you’re after bold flavours or something refreshingly light, Blind Spot’s expert mixologists have you covered, ensuring your January feels anything but dry.
where: 45 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4HX
website: www.morgansoriginal.co.uk
Bocconcino
At Bocconcino Mayfair, savour the Loren, made with Everleaf Forest, strawberry, grapefruit, lime, and London Essence grapefruit soda—a refreshing and zesty option that perfectly complements the vibrant Italian dining experience.
where: 19 Berkeley St, London W1J 8ED
website: www.bocconcino.co.uk
Lyaness
Rather than inventing entirely new mocktails, Lyaness, the flagship bar from the award-winning Mr Lyan, crafts non-alcoholic renditions of its iconic cocktails, without compromising on quality. The star of the show? The Goldblum Whiptail, featuring tree caramel, burnt pea pods, lime, and lime blossom – a citrusy masterpiece priced at just £8, making it one of London’s most affordable sips.
Where: 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD
Website: www.lyaness.com
The Library Bar at The Lanesborough
Renowned mixologist Cesar Correia has created a quartet of non-alcoholic masterpieces, each mirroring iconic beverages. From the refreshing Genuine & Tonic to the Non-Alcoholic Negroni and the ‘Into The Wild’, a tropical fusion of mango and cocoa, mixed with sage, chilli, and soft agave syrup, these incredible creations offer a health-conscious, alcohol-free alternative without compromising on sophistication.
Where: Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA
Website: www.oetkercollection.com
The LaLee Bar
The opulent LaLee Bar pays homage to the glamorous socialite Lillie Langtry, and here, Dry January doesn’t mean compromising on style or taste as their exquisite cocktails, expertly crafted with the finest ingredients, are now available in non-alcoholic renditions. Enjoy the Cobalt & Tonic, a floral drink in Lillie’s favourite colour, or try The LaLee in Bloom, a mix of Salcombe Gin, Cointreau, and Chambord.
Where: 75 Sloane St, London SW1X 9SG
Website: www.thelalee.co.uk
Little Violet Door
Little Violet Door’s special Jan menu is filled with low-ABV cocktails made with Quarter Proof mid-strength spirits and Muush drinks, made from mushrooms, for a New Year health kick. Drinks include “The 40-Year-Old Virgin”, made with Quarter Proof tequila Blanco infused jalapeño, lime juice, agave, and “No Hard Feelings”, made with Quarter Proof London dry gin, Muush rhubarb and apple, and Italicus, topped up with tonic water.
where: 9 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5PH
website: www.thelittlevioletdoor.co.uk
One to travel for:
124 Brighton
If you’re travelling to Brighton for a little weekend trip and a taste of the sea, you don’t have to sacrifice dry January if you don’t want to. The 124 bar at the lovely No 124 Brighton serves up a delicious menu of mocktails including a rhubarb and jasmine mocktail with soda, rhubarb, citrus, peach and jasmine and the delicious salty and marine mocktail with EverLeaf Marine, grapefruit and salt. Plus, the bar manager Josh Williams has also suggested most of the bars signature serves can also be made non-alcoholic, upon request.
where: 124 Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2FY
website: www.guesthousehotels.co.uk
