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We’ve been VERY fortunate to receive so much amazing press! Check it all out below!

Inc. 2/7/2025 Booze-Free Bars Are Trendy—but Can They Make Money?

Nikkei Newspaper 1/31/2025 Dry January

Pix 11 News 1/9/2025 Dry January: Visiting an alcohol-free bar in Manhattan

New York Post 1/9/2025 Gen Z is ditching booze for sober-centric hubs in NYC: ‘Shocked people are in here having fun without alcohol’

DoNYC 1/9/2025 Where to Grab a Non-Alcoholic Drink in NYC

Gothamist 1/8/2025 Dry January is back. And no, it doesn't annoy these NYC bar owners.

Business Insider 1/5/2025 A sober bar manager says every bar will have to serve non-alcoholic options to remain competitive. Here's how he keeps things fun.

Business Insider 1/4/2025 Booze companies are betting big on nonalcoholic drinks. Here's why.

SecretNYC 1/3/2025 9 Best Booze-Free Bars And Retailers To Visit This Dry January

Gothamist 12/28/2024 9 fun things to do for New Year’s Eve in NYC that don’t involve alcohol

Newsweek 12/26/2024 Dry Season: Are You Sober Curious?

ABCNews 12/13/2024 Stay sober and have a jolly holiday season with these expert tips

Wall Street Journal 11/21/2024 Why Is Everyone ‘Sober-ish’ All of a Sudden?

Fifty Grand 9/27/2024 Best Zero-Proof and Alcohol-Free Bars in America

CBS Uniquely New York 9/14/2024 No alcohol, all fun

CNBCMakeIt 8/30/2024 Take a look inside Manhattan’s first sober bar

The Independent UK 8/11/2024 Fancy a ‘nada colada’? The rise of alcohol-free bars across the US

The News Movement 8/3/2024 Sober Bars Explain Why Non-Alcoholic Cocktails Cost Similarly to Alcoholic Drinks

The News Movement 7/28/2024 What Do Sober Bars Have to Offer to the Sober Curious?

CNN.com 7/27/2024 How Sober Bars Are Redefining Nightlife

Forbes 1/12/2024 Elevating Non-Alcoholic Alternatives As Americans Cut Back On Booze

Time Out 1/5/2024 The Best Sober Bars in America for Zero-Proof Cocktails

NYCPlugged 1/4/2024 Non-Alcoholic Bars, Pop-ups, and More to Explore This Dry January and Year Round

Third Place Bar Blog 1/4/2024 The Best Spots in NYC for Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

Imbibe 10/11/2023 A Cross-Country Guide to Sober Bars

Alcohol Free Bevys 9/1/2023 Best Alcohol Free Bars in New York City

Trip Savvy 8/31/2023 These Are the 13 Best Non-Alcoholic Bars in the US

Spoon University 8/3/23 Sober Bars & Booze-Free Events Are On the Rise — So I Went to One

Let’s Eat Cake 4/6/23 10 Non-Alcoholic Bars Around The World For Your Sober Curious Lifestyle

Food Network 4/5/23 7 Expert Tips for Making Really Good Mocktails

The New York Times 3/15/2023 St. Patrick’s Day Is Sobering Up

The Takeaway/NPR 3/9/23 (Scroll to find the headline) What’s Behind the Rise of Sober Bars?

Wander with Wonder 3/3/23 Drinking at Hekate, New York City’s First Sober Bar

Liquor.com 3/3/23 The Hard Business of Non-Alcoholic Bars

Crain’s New York Business 2/24/2023 Making a Splash in The city: Sober Dive Bars

Radio-Canada 2/11/2023 La soif de boire sans alcool

NewsMax National Report 1/19/23 NYC Café Offers Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

CNN This Morning 1/17/23 'Sober bar' owner says she's struggling to meet unprecedented demands

HobNob 1/23 Dry January Inspiration: Things To Do in NYC That Have Nothing To Do With Consuming Alcohol

The New York Times 1/16/23 Dry for January? New Bars Cater to the ‘Sober Curious’

PIX11 1/16/23 Dry January, alcohol-free events gaining popularity in New York City

Insider 1/13/23 I went to an alcohol-free bar in NYC, and everything from the delicious drinks to the magical vibe blew me away

6sqft 1/13/23 5 NYC spots to keep you on track this dry January

AMNY/The Villager 1/11/23 Abby Ehmann’s wild ride from x-rated publishing to running East Village bars

CBS Morning News: New Yorkers take part in “Sober October” to drink less and live healthier

ABC Spain (print): Borrachera ‘Sin"‘ en Nueva York

Thrillist: Nine Exciting New Restaurants to Try in NYC This Weekend

TimeOut: A Sober Dive Bar Has Just Opened in the East Village

Infatuation New York: 20 NYC Bars Where You Can Meet New People

PIX11 News: Why One East Village Bar is Operating Without Booze

Yahoo! Life: Booze-free bars? Why Some Restaurants and Bars Are Taking Alcohol Off the Menu

Yahoo! Life: Summer Mocktail Ideas and Recipes Perfect for Booze-Free Fun in the Sun

SecretNYC: East Village Dive, Hekate, Joins New Wave Of Sober Bars

Food & Wine: NYC's First Sober Dive Bar Is a Very Good Time

The Zoe Report: A Guide to Thanksgiving Sips, From Welcome Cocktails To Nightcaps

Gothamist: 11/24/22 How NYC Nightlife Is Getting in the Sober Spirit with Alcohol-free Bars

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