Where to Find Mocktails and Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Brooklyn NYC
Dry January might be over but Brooklyn’s mocktail scene is here to stay. Whether you’re partial to non-alcoholic drinks, looking to cut back on cocktails or simply sober curious, you’ll be happy to know that mocktail options have been popping up more and more in recent years across NYC and specifically here in Brooklyn.
From bars to restaurants, cans to retail outlets, here’s our roundup of where to find non-alcoholic and alcohol-free drinks in Brooklyn.
Listen Bar
Online
Though Listen Bar is mostly online nowadays aside from a few events here and there, they started out in Brooklyn. Described on their website as, “All bar. No booze.” Listen Bar was created to reinvent the nightlife experience—and they’ve created an entire alcohol-free menu. Sign up for an event, take an alcohol-free cocktail class online or check out their bar shop.
Getaway
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Greenpoint
The first non-alcoholic bar to open in Greenpoint back in 2019, Getaway serves beer, wine and picturesque mocktails. Their offerings vary so depending on when you go, you might also be able to purchase breakfast sandwiches, coffee, pastries or even some used books.
Getaway
158 Green St
Brooklyn, NY 11222
TALEA Beer Co.
Williamsburg and Cobble Hill
NYC’s first woman-owned brewery TALEA opened its doors in spring of 2021 and has locations in Williamsburg and Cobble Hill. While you’ll find mostly alcoholic beer selections on both their Brooklyn menus, there is also a non-alcoholic section with multiple options. And they’ve even been to known to offer a non-alcoholic flight too.
TALEA (Williamsburg)
87 Richardson St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
TALEA (Cobble Hill)
61 Bergen St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Brooklyn Brewery
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Williamsburg
You can visit Brooklyn Brewery in Williamsburg to see where the magic happens, take a brewery tour or attend an event, or you can purchase their Special Effects non-alcoholic beers online or at a store near you. Select from non-alcoholic pilsner, IPA, hoppy amber or a variety pack.
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th St
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Kava Social
Williamsburg
Kava Social opened in 2020 as a sober Brooklyn bar, gathering place, working and networking spot where you can find delicious mocktails, organic teas, specialty coffees, wellness lattes, and seasonal favorites that include Pumpkin Spice Kava and Twisted Apple Cider. Follow Kava Social on Instagram to keep up with their unique menu offerings.
Kava Social
120 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Sunday in Brooklyn
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Williamsburg
We’ve already written about the decadent hot chocolate and outdoor seating at Sunday in Brooklyn—clearly we’re fans! But we should mention that their Zero Proof menu is as solid as their Cocktails. Their mixologists use non-alcoholic spirits like rum, amaretto, Lyre’s American Malt and Lyre’s Coffee Liqueur to create colorful, inventive drinks that complement their beautiful foods. And they also serve non-alcohol Brooklyn Brewery beer.
Sunday in Brooklyn
348 Wythe Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Club Curious
Somewhere in Brooklyn
Dubbed the first sober speakeasy, Club Curious specializes in world-class, booze-free cocktails sans refined sugar, elevated bar snacks, and appearances by NYC chefs and performers. Order their Curious Elixirs online to stay in the know about their in-person events that take place at the mysterious club.
Laser Wolf
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Williamsburg
With Laser Wolf’s stunning East River and NYC skyline view, perfectly cooked Israeli skewers, creamy soft serve and large drink menu complete with a Zero Proof section, you can’t go wrong here. Choose from cherry iced tea, passion fruit cooler, a refreshing grapefruit, fennel and mint drink, or the savory beet root, orange juice and salted beet option.
Laser Wolf
97 Wythe Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Minus Moonshine
Prospect Heights
At a quick glance, Minus Moonshine might appear like an ordinary liquor store—except that all the items are non-alcoholic or alcohol free. Select from beer or wine to sip on, or spirits, mixers, syrups, bitters, shrubs, seltzers and ciders to craft your idyllic mocktail. And if you’re not in Prospect Heights, you can still shop here because they ship nationwide and deliver locally.
Minus Moonshine
433 Sterling Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Eavesdrop
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Greenpoint
With a striking interior designed for sound, audiophiles and beverage enthusiasts alike will want to visit this craft cocktail bar where patrons enjoy music, DJs, dancing and shared plates. Their non-alcoholic menu consists of drinks made with Figlia (a non-alcoholic apertivo), a citrus and lavender sour, cold brew, yerba mate soda and kombucha.
Eavesdrop
674 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Boisson
Cobble Hill and Williamsburg
Like Minus Moonshine, Boisson is a nonalcoholic shop in Brooklyn and online, where you will find a huge selection of spirits, aperitifs, pre-mixed cocktails, wines, beers, ciders, mixers and everything you need to make your own mocktails.
Boisson Cobble Hill
177 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Boisson Williamsburg
148 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Can’t make it to one of these spots? No need to worry, most bartenders are pretty accommodating if you politely ask whether they have non-alcoholic options or are willing to shake something up for you.
Looking for more to do in Brownstone Brooklyn? Read about the best hot chocolate, our favorite dog-friendly cafes and Black-owned vegan restaurants.
