Not Drinking This Freshers? Here Are The Alcohol Free & Sober Bars Near You
You don’t have to drink booze to have a good time. Find an alcohol free bar near you.
Alcohol used to be the centre of every Freshers’ Week back in the day.
Groggy mornings, missed lectures, cringey pics — what a time to be alive!
But, here enters the rise of a more-sober lifestyle. According to our 2024 Freshers’ report, 50.1% of soon-to-be uni students don’t plan to drink during Freshers, and 70.7% are open to doing Freshers sober.
And whether you’re planning on cutting out alcohol cold-turkey, or just opting for a non-alcoholic choice every once in a while, it’s great to have a selection of great alcohol free bars to check out.
Check out how to stay safe during Freshers to make sure you’re keeping care of yourself.
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- Sober bar London
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- Alcohol free bar Nottingham
- Alcohol free bar Derby
Alcohol free and sober bars in the UK
In this day and age, we’re lucky that many bars, pubs, and restaurants offer low-alcohol or non-alcoholic drinks for people who are sober or don’t fancy drinking. But, it tends to be a meh-tasting imitation of a popular beer, or a non-alcoholic G&T that costs just as much as a bottle of alcoholic gin.
That’s why we’ve gathered a list of sober bars across the UK, including some pubs and bars that aren’t strictly sober, but offer a decent range of non-alcoholic drinks.
Before you head out, drinking or not, it’s important to line your stomach. We’ve got cheap and easy uni student meals and recipes for one (so you’re not cooking enough pasta for the entirety of the UK).
Sober bars Manchester
Love From
Love From is Manchetser’s newest pop-up bar — perfect for those who want to cut the booze, but still have great-tasting cocktails and classics.
Their menu includes non-alcoholic IPAs and lagers, as well as sober twists on cocktails such as ‘Espresso Yourself’ (Espresso Martini) and ‘Keep the Paloma Faith’ (Paloma).
Location:
- Kampus, The Bungalow, Aytoun Street, Manchester, M1 3GL
Hinterland
Hinterland aims to provide a new way, and space, to socialise. They offer top-class alcohol-free drinks and cocktails (ethically and sustainably sourced, too) to help give people a space to be in great company without the need for alcohol.
Hinterland’s menu has an array of hot drinks as well as low and non-alcoholic beer and cider, soft drinks, low and non-alcoholic wine, and classic mocktails such as Whiskey Sour, Amaretti Sour, and Espresso Martini.
Location:
- 16-20 Turner Street, Manchester, M4 1DZ
Sober bars London
The Club Soda Tasting Room
A shop and tasting room, Club Soda is the place to be for discovery and exploration into the low and no alcohol world. With a huge selection of over 150 low and no-alcohol brands, you’ll definitely find a new favourite drink.
Every week, The Club Soda Tasting Room has a selection of drinks to sample for free, to help individuals discover the alternatives to boozy drinks.
Location:
- 39 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5RR
The Lucky Saint
While it’s not a completely sober bar, The Lucky Saint is an alcohol-free beer brand that opened up a pub in Marylebone with a third of the menu being made up of non-alcoholic drinks, including cocktails.
Location:
- 58 Devonshire Street, Marylebone, London, W1W 5EA
Sober bars Liverpool
SipSin
A sober-curious bar with 95% of their menu being alcohol free. SipSin also has a bottle shop offering artisan alcohol free drinks and products.
The bar also has in-house events and tastings — so it’s a great place to meet other sober-curious people!
Location:
- 18 Gradwell Street, Liverpool, L1 4JH
The Brink
Considered the UK’s first “dry bar”, The Brink opened in 2011 and has been a safe, recovery space for anyone affected by alcohol or drug addiction.
As well as offering support for those who need it, The Brink cafe is open to anyone and will always greet you with a warm welcome. They serve breakfast and lunch, as well as hot drinks, soft drinks, smoothies and mocktails.
Location:
- 15-21 Parr Street, Liverpool, L1 4JN
Head to Drink Aware for advice and support if you’re struggling with the impact of alcohol.
Alcohol free bars Nottingham
Cafe Sobar
An alcohol-free cafe in the centre of Nottingham, Cafe Sobar provides opportunities for people in recovery, and is run by the charity, Double Impact.
It’s more than just a safe space, it’s a great spot to catch up; serving hot drinks, food, milkshakes, cakes, and mocktails. All profits go back straight into the charity.
Location:
- 24 Friar Lane, Nottingham, Ng1 6DQ
The Magic Garden
Not a sober bar in itself, but The Magic Garden does a selection of yummy mocktails to go with the cool vibes of the place. And the mocktails are under a fiver! What a bargain.
Hidden away in the cobbled streets of Nottingham in a grade-II listed property.
Location:
- 24-26 Low Pavement, Nottingham, NG1 7DL
Alcohol free bar Derby
YADA Collective
An inclusive environment for everyone and anyone who wants a night off from alcohol. YADA aims to offer a unique space for people to socialise, allowing them to be themselves without alcohol.
Rustic atmosphere, warm vibes, what else do you need? Oh, they do mocktails, too.
Location:
- YADA Collective CIC, 58 Green Lane, Derby, DE 1RP
If you don’t drink, or fancy taking a break during Freshers, here are 10 fun alternatives to drinking. For help planning your move to uni, our freshers guide has EVERYTHING you need to know.
Use our Student Beans bars and pubs student discounts to save extra on your nights out.
