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Dry January: Austin's non-alcoholic happy hours

January 7, 2025

Doing Dry January? No problem! Austin has plenty of spots offering great deals on mocktails, NA beers, and food specials during happy hour. Here’s where to find them.

Why non-alcoholic happy hours?

Just because you’re taking a break from alcohol doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the happy hour experience. Many Austin spots now offer:

  • Craft mocktails and zero-proof cocktails
  • Non-alcoholic beers and wines
  • Discounted food specials
  • The same great atmosphere

Top NA-friendly happy hour spots

Here are some Austin venues with great non-alcoholic options:

Bars with mocktail menus

  • Sans Bar - Austin’s first sober bar with full mocktail menu
  • The Roosevelt Room - Offers NA versions of classic cocktails
  • Midnight Cowboy - Creative zero-proof options

A discounted NA beer is still rarer than it should be, but it turns up: Daydreamer on the east side puts Peroni 0.0% on special, and it’s one of several reasons East Austin is worth a look.

Restaurants with food-focused happy hours

Many restaurants offer food-only happy hour specials that are perfect for Dry January:

  • Discounted appetizers and small plates
  • Happy hour food menus
  • Early dinner specials

If you’re building a whole month around food specials, Monday is quietly the best night for them.

Tips for Dry January happy hours

  1. Check the menu online before you go
  2. Ask your bartender about NA options
  3. Focus on the food specials
  4. Bring friends who support your goals

One more, from the people pouring: tip on the full price, whether or not there’s alcohol in the glass.

Use Zappy to filter for spots with food specials and find the perfect Dry January happy hour.

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