Going Sober For October? Here’s Where To Drink When You’re Not Drinking

Quaglino’s

With live music seven nights a week in the heart of St James’s, Quaglino’s is the ultimate setting for a fabulous, fun night out, even without any alcohol. Their range of alcohol-free drinks spans from fruity and refreshing to nutty and bittersweet, so you’ve got a great collection to choose from.

where: 6 Bury St, London SW1Y 6AJ
website: www.quaglinos-restaurant.co.uk

The Lobby Bar at One Aldwych

Head down to One Aldwych this Sober October, where the mixologist Roberto Di Paolo has collaborated with drinks creative Marcis Dzelzainis to curate an exquisite selection of drinks.‍ One Aldwych has a range of mocktails, with highlights including the Over The Fence (Botivo bitter non-alcoholic aperitif, apple, ginger, maple syrup, lemon, soda water) and the Rhubarb Sour (Everleaf Mountain, Everleaf Marine, rhubarb, almond Franklin & Sons soda water, and lemon).

Where: 1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
Website: www.onealdwych.com

The Lanesborough

The Garden Room at The Lanesborough is a brilliant autumnal spot to enjoy a mocktail or two. This October, an innovative menu of non-alcoholic cocktails has been specially designed to replicate the look and taste of some of the hotel’s most iconic drinks. Try the Garden 75 – a recreation of the timeless French 75 made with Supasawa citrus, Gomme, and sparkling jasmine tea, served in a classic Lanesborough crystal champagne flute with a floral garnish. Another highlight is the Negroni Zero, a mix of Tanqueray 0.0, Martini Vibrante, Lyre’s Aperitif Rosso, Fluere bitter, and droplets of oak smoke bitters.

Where: Duke of Wellington Pl, London SW1X 7TA
Website: www.oetkercollection.com

TOKii

Head to TOKii for incredible Japanese cuisine that you can enjoy alongside their signature alcohol-free drinks like the yuzu spritz, ume-grove Collins and the matcha highball. Go for Saicho sparkling tea flights paired with their afternoon tea for the perfect date night or pre-theatre experience.

Head to TOKii for incredible Japanese cuisine that you can enjoy alonside their signature alcohol-free drinks.

where: Marble Arch, London W1H 7FD
website: www.tokii.co.uk

CORD by Le Cordon Bleu 

Throughout October, while cocktail lovers can enjoy a classic Old Fashioned prepared tableside from a dedicated trolley, those going alcohol-free are treated to an equally thoughtful experience from CORD’s mocktail list. The signature offering is the 0% Negroni, a take on the classic aperitivo which combines cherry-blossom notes of Everleaf Mountain, bittersweetness of Lyle’s Italian Spritz, and premium tonic water.

where: 85 Fleet St, London EC4Y 1AE
website: www.cordrestaurant.co.uk

The Ivy Asia

The Ivy Asia has a great mocktail and 0% menu, including highlights like the Rose of the Orient with lychee, rose, lemon, Fever-Tree Raspberry and orange blossom soda or the Apple & Kiwi Virgin Mojito with apple juice, kiwi, mint, citric blend and soda.

where: across london
website: www.theivyasia.com

Ginger Lily Bar

Ginger Lily Bar & Lounge at Pan Pacific London is a chic and welcoming space that transforms throughout the day, so it can take you from a quiet afternoon to a fun night out. There’s a range of inventive mocktails available, like the Endless Joy (pineapple juice, yuzu hot sauce, lime juice and Fever-Tree Grapefruit Soda), or go for the Victory Garden (Rosso Aperitif, ginger shrub, raspberry purée,
rhubarb and raspberry tonic).

Where: 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB
Website: www.panpacific.com

Hithe + Seek

Hithe + Seek’s mocktails prove that you don’t always need an alcoholic beverage to quench your thirst. On the menu, you’ll find a range of non-alcoholic cocktails that pack a punch, from the fruity EC4V Spritz to a Ruby Mary with tomato juice, lemon juice, pepper, salt, tabasco and Worcestershire.

Where: 60 Upper Thames St., London EC4V 3AD
Website: www.hitheandseek.com

Little Violet Door

A non-alcoholic take on the Negroni, The Ford vs Ferrari features Pentire Adrift, Martini Vibrante and crodino served on the rocks. A low-ABV version is also available, featuring Woodford Reserve.

The Ford vs Ferrari features Pentire Adrift, Martini Vibrante and Crodino served on the rocks

where: 9 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5PH
website: www.thelittlevioletdoor.com

St Martin’s Lane

Sober October needn’t look boring. Just head to St Martin’s Lane for a buzzing night in a stunning location.

Try the Sticky Pineapple – an alcohol-free mix of cranberry, pineapple, caramel and lime – or go for a refreshing Singapore with orange, lime, raspberries, agave, and mint.

Where: 45 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4HX
Website: www.book.ennismore.com

Sanderson

The Sanderson’s Long Bar in Fitzrovia is serving a new mocktail with fruity flavours, perfect for Sober October. This delicious drink will be available from the 3rd to the 13th of October, during London Cocktail Week, for everyone who wants to get involved but without the booze. The ‘Simply Red’ mocktail features the Everleaf non-alcoholic aperitif, with strawberry, cherry blossom and rosehip.

Where: 50 Berners St, London W1T 3NG
Website: www.morgansoriginals.com

12 Hay Hill

There is nothing more delicious and satisfying than trying a new drink and knowing that it won’t give you a headache in the morning! An updated stable this season, “Your Favourite”, made with Coke Zero, agave syrup, lime and cranberry juice, will certainly become your favourite mocktail at The Bar at Hay Hill.

where: 12 Hay Hill, London W1J 8NR
website: www.12hayhill.com

The Bar At The Athenaeum

Here to offer you a helping hand during Sober October is The Athenaeum, with its two special non-alcoholic cocktails, which don’t compromise on taste. For a zesty number, try their Yuzu & Grapefruit Sour, a delightful blend of Sipsmith Freeglider, pink grapefruit juice, lime juice, vanilla, ginger syrup and foam. Or, try the super-refreshing Green Park Cooler with Seedlip Garden, apple, lime, and mint, topped off with soda.

Where: 116 Piccadilly, London W1J 7BJ
Website: www.athenaeumhotel.com

Rake’s Cafe Bar

For those going sober this October (or those who are all year round), Rake’s Cafe Bar has just the non-alcoholic option for you. Choose between their Exotic Escape (Seedlip garden 108, passionfruit, coconut, soda, tonic) or Designated Driver (Seedlip spice, peach, lime, sugar, chives, ginger ale) and join the party whilst staying smug that you’ll be waking up the next day feeling fresh.

Where: 40 Liverpool St, London EC2M 7QN
Website: www.rakescafebar.co.uk

Gong at Shangri-La The Shard

For sky high views of London head to Gong at Shangri-La The Shard, and enjoy mocktails like the Hibiscus (made from Tanqueray 0.0%, hibiscus and soda) or Chai (Seedip Groove, chai mix, honey and lemon).

where: Level 52, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street, London
website: www.shangri-la.com

12th Knot

If you’re steering away from the booze this month, you can still have a great time at 12th Knot, Sea Containers’ vibrant rooftop bar and terrace. 

From the Mermaid’s Kiss with rose, jasmine tea, Atopia citrus and aromatic tonic, to the Cannonball with chilli and grapefruit cordial, Atopia rhubarb and ginger, and spiced ginger ale, these teetotal drinks will have you converted in no time.

These teetotal drinks will have you converted.

Where: 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD
Website: www.seacontainerslondon.com

Eataly

Getting sober curious this October? Eataly’s Terra Bar has a tasty selection of botanical non-alcoholic cocktails that will satisfy all your cocktail cravings.

Options include the Conte Astemio – a refreshing, bittersweet blend of apple juice, cucumber, spiced cider reduction, lemon juice, and chinotto, served tall on the rocks.

Where: 135 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3YD
Website: www.eataly.co.uk

Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate

At Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate by Gordon Ramsay, there is a lovely range of non-alcoholic cocktails that you can enjoy with your meal. Choose between wild rose (with rose petal essence, lychee and fever-tree white grape and apricot soda) or sakura spirtz made with everleaf mountain alcohol-free distillation of cherry blossom, strawberry and rosehip with lychee juice, fever-tree ginger ale or a lucky negroni with seedlip spice 94, everleaf mountain and cranberry juice.

where: 22 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ
website: www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com

Sibin

Sibin has an inventive mocktail menu, which features drinks like the Silk & Shadows (with Everleaf Mountain, blackcurrant and hibiscus, JING tea and tonic), Diamond Disguise (Everleaf Forest, grapefruit, vanilla and citrus), and Vanishing Act (Everleaf Marine, white grapefruit, rosemary and soda).

where: 3-5 Great Scotland Yard, London SW1A 2HN
website: www.hyattrestaurants.com

Lolo

Lolo a range of non-alcoholic cocktails that sound like the perfect sober October fix – go for the Pickle House Virgin Bloody Mary, Everleaf Marine Non-Alcoholic Mojito, Crodino Spritz, Pentire Spicy Margarita, Everleaf Martini, Everleaf Bramble or the Pentire Coastal Spritz.

where: 102 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3UB
website: www.josepizarro.com

Electric Shuffle

If you’ve sipped on one too many spritzes over the summer, you might be considering banishing the booze for a while. Cue Sober October – it’s the perfect time to visit Electric Shuffle, an activity bar where you can look forward to a high-energy night with plenty of competitive socialising.  There are plenty of lovely mocktails and spritzes to sip on, plus a variety of low and no-alcohol beer sand wine.

where: across london
website: www.electricshuffle.com