Your Dry January toolkit.
The apps, shops, communities and creators that make the month easier, plus alcohol-free spots in 20 US cities.
Picked by the Drizz team in Dallas. Nobody paid to be here.
The short answer
How to get through Dry January
People who make it through Dry January usually set up three things before January 1: a way to track their days (Alcohol Change UK says Try Dry app users double their chance of a fully dry month), a go-to drink for the moments they'd normally reach for alcohol, and people to do it with. This toolkit lists the apps, alcohol-free shops, communities and mocktail creators we think help most, plus alcohol-free bars, shops and meetups in America's 20 biggest cities.
The toolkit
Everything that helps.
Apps, shops, people and places for an easier January. Tap a category to jump.
Apps
Track your days, see the money you save, get daily support.
- Free
Try Dry
The official Dry January app: track drink-free days, units and money saved, and earn badges.
Free, no ads. iOS and Android. From the charity Alcohol Change UK.
- Free
I Am Sober
Counts your alcohol-free days and money saved, with a supportive community.
Free, with an optional paid tier. iOS and Android.
- Free
Loosid
A sober social app with a day counter, chat groups, sober events and Boozeless Guides to going out.
Free to download, optional paid add-ons. iOS and Android.
- Free trial
Sunnyside
A drink-less plan by text: set a weekly plan, track drinks by text and get daily tips.
Paid plans after a 15-day free trial.
- Free trial
Reframe
Daily neuroscience-based lessons, drink tracking and a community forum for drinking less.
Paid plans after a 7-day free trial. iOS, Android and web.
Official help
Free, science-based resources.
Dry January by Alcohol Change UK
The UK charity behind the official Dry January challenge, with daily support emails and the Try Dry app.
Free.
Rethinking Drinking
The National Institutes of Health site with science-based tools and tips for cutting back.
Free. Not a Dry January program, but the closest official US resource.
Shop alcohol-free online
Stock the fridge before January 1. Local shops are in the city list below.
Better Rhodes@betterrhodes
Alcohol-free wine, beer and spirits, with a ready-made Dry January bundle.
Online. Ships to the US and Canada.
The Zero Proof@thezeroproof
400+ non-alcoholic wines, beers, spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails.
Online. Ships across the US.
Boisson
Non-alcoholic wine, spirit alternatives, mixers and ready-to-drink cocktails from 100+ brands.
Online. Ships nationwide.
Read, listen, connect
For the drives, the walks and the slow evenings.
- Magazine
The Sober Curator@thesobercurator
A sober lifestyle magazine with a weekly podcast, a newsletter and an events calendar for alcohol-free meetups around the country.
Free.
- Podcast
Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife
A weekly podcast on practical ways to drink less, without strict rules.
Free. Hosted by Denise Hamilton-Mace of Low No Drinker.
- Podcast
Alcohol Minimalist
A science-based podcast on changing your drinking habits, with new episodes twice a week.
Free. Hosted by Molly Watts.
- Community
Sober Black Girls Club@soberblackgirlsclub
A nonprofit community for Black women exploring sobriety, with weekly meetings.
Online. All practices welcome.
Mocktail creators to follow
For when you need a new drink idea.
- Dallas
Katie Butler@alcoholfreeindally
Dallas's own alcohol-free creator: NA drinks, AF-friendly Dallas spots and local events.
Instagram and TikTok.
Christine Wayne@onthemocks
Mocktail recipes and alcohol-free home bar ideas.
Instagram.
Tori Stobinski@mocktailgirlie
Simple, easy mocktail recipes and alcohol-free lifestyle content.
Instagram and TikTok.
Deb Podlogar@mocktail.mom
Mocktails and sober living, with the message that the fun isn't over.
Instagram.
Derick Santiago@mocktailwiz
Mocktail recipe developer and author of The Mocktail Club and Make it a Mocktail.
Instagram.
Natalie Battaglia@themindfulmocktail
Easy, healthy mocktails and sober-curious inspiration.
Instagram.
Katie Nessel@soberishmom
Tips for cutting back, mocktail recipes and honest takes on motherhood.
Instagram.
Nobody paid to be on this list, and being listed doesn't mean anyone endorses Drizz. Prices and details come from each company's own site as of November 2026, so check before you buy. Know a resource we should add? Email hello@drizzdrops.com.
Find your city
Alcohol-free near you.
Bars, NA bottle shops, sober social clubs and events in America's 20 biggest cities. Tap your city.
New YorkNY
4 picks
- Alcohol-free bar
Mockingbird
A cozy zero-proof cocktail bar, named one of NYC's best spots for NA drinks by Time Out in 2026.
Park Slope, Brooklyn. 213 Seventh Ave.
- Alcohol-free bar
No More Cafe
A non-alcoholic bar with zero-proof cocktails, live music and community nights.
East Village. 352 E 13th St.
- Events
Bright Nights Social@brightnightssocial
Alcohol-free nightlife pop-ups around the city, plus a weekly sober-friendly nightlife newsletter.
Rotating venues.
- Sober social club
309 Social Club
A substance-free club for young adults with a lounge, game room, fitness studio and events.
Midtown East. 309 E 49th St.
Los AngelesCA
3 picks
- Alcohol-free bar
Free Spirited@free.spirited.lounge
A fully alcohol-free lounge pouring craft cocktails made with spirits they make in-house.
Alhambra. 3020 W Main St.
- NA bottle shop
Burden of Proof@burdenofproofna
A non-alcoholic bottle shop with 450+ NA beers, wines, spirits and canned cocktails.
South Pasadena. 1012 Mission St.
- Events
Daybreaker Los Angeles@dybrkr
Alcohol-free dance parties, including a Dry January morning party.
Secret venues, announced per event.
ChicagoIL
3 picks
- NA bottle shop
In Good Spirits@ingoodspirits.online
A spirit-free shop, bar and event space for small-batch NA beer, wine and functional drinks.
West Town. 858 N Ashland Ave.
- NA bottle shop
Solar Intentions
An LGBTQ-owned, astrology-themed zero-proof bottle shop with markets and movie nights.
Edgewater. 1056 W Bryn Mawr Ave.
- Alcohol-free bar
Eli Tea Bar@eliteabar
A sober-friendly LGBTQ tea bar with open mics, trivia and craft nights.
Andersonville. 5507 N Clark St.
HoustonTX
3 picks
- Sober social club
Sober Girls Houston@sobergirlshouston
A women's community for sober outings, concerts and game days around Houston.
Citywide. Events posted on Instagram.
- Events
Zero Proof Crawls@zeroproofcrawls
Zero-proof bar crawls through Houston's mocktail-friendly bars, including a New Year edition.
EaDo, starting at 8th Wonder Brewery.
- Sober social club
The Phoenix
A free nonprofit sober community with volunteer-led meetups, like group movie days.
Rotating spots around the city.
PhoenixAZ
2 picks
- Alcohol-free bar
The Spot Sober Lounge
A drug- and alcohol-free lounge with pool, pinball, games, an outdoor stage and a fire pit.
West Phoenix. 4220 W Northern Ave.
- Events
Friday Dance Dose
A weekly Friday-night freeform dance with no drugs and no alcohol.
Downtown Mesa. Venue on their site.
PhiladelphiaPA
4 picks
- Alcohol-free bar
Bar Palmina@barpalmina
Fishtown's zero-proof bar, with inventive and classic NA cocktails plus NA wine and beer.
Fishtown. 1306 N Front St.
- NA bottle shop
Wallace Dry Goods
A completely spirit-free bottle shop that hosts tastings and events.
Ardmore, on the Main Line. 1 W Lancaster Ave.
- Events
Dry January Bar Crawl
A free zero-proof crawl where 25+ spots pour a special mocktail at happy-hour prices.
Northern Liberties and Fishtown. Held in January.
- Events
Dry Vibes
Philly's big non-alcoholic social: zero-proof cocktails, speakers and a wellness market.
Billy Penn Studios. 1516 N 5th St.
San AntonioTX
1 pick
- Alcohol-free bar
Hash Vegan Eats@hash.veganeats.sa
A fully alcohol-free vegan restaurant and bar. HASH stands for Heal And Spread Healing.
South Side. 5007 S Flores St.
That's the one fully alcohol-free spot we could confirm in San Antonio. Austin's list is about an hour and a half up I-35. Know a spot we missed? Email hello@drizzdrops.com and we'll check it out.
San DiegoCA
3 picks
- NA bottle shop
Monday Morning@mondaymorning.af
A shop and tasting room for NA drinks, with mocktail classes and mindful-drinking meetups.
Pacific Beach (1854 Garnet Ave) and Ocean Beach (4967 Newport Ave).
- Alcohol-free bar
The Polished Pigeon@polishedpigeon.sd
An alcohol-free downtown lounge with drag shows, markets and DJ nights.
East Village. 1450 Market St.
- Sober social club
Alcohol-Free San Diego
A judgment-free Meetup group for enjoying the city without drinking. Not a recovery meeting.
Rotating spots around the city.
DallasTX
3 picks
- Sober social club
The Zero Proof Social
Our hometown pick: a Dallas group for making friends without drinking, with walks, park games and holiday meetups.
Free on Meetup. 3,000+ members.
- NA bottle shop
Beyond the Bar@beyondthebar.af
DFW's first alcohol-free bottle shop and dry bar, with monthly zero-proof cocktail classes.
Downtown Richardson. 101 S Sherman St.
- Events
Alcohol Free in Dally@alcoholfreeindally
Katie Butler's alcohol-free meetups and tastings around Dallas.
Dates posted on her Instagram and TikTok.
JacksonvilleFL
1 pick
- Events
The Sober Collective
A non-alcoholic drinks festival with zero-proof spirits, craft mocktails and a live DJ.
Held in January 2026 at Wicked Barley Brewing, 4100 Baymeadows Rd. No 2027 date yet.
Jacksonville doesn't have a dedicated alcohol-free bar or NA shop we could confirm yet. Know a spot we missed? Email hello@drizzdrops.com and we'll check it out.
Fort WorthTX
Know a spot?
We couldn't confirm an alcohol-free bar, shop or meetup in Fort Worth itself yet. The Dallas picks are about 40 minutes east, and The Zero Proof Social welcomes the whole metro. Know a spot we missed? Email hello@drizzdrops.com and we'll check it out.
AustinTX
4 picks
- Alcohol-free bar
Sans Bar@sans_bar
Austin's first sober bar, with a Dry January kickoff every year plus game, open-mic and dance nights.
Downtown.
- Sober social club
The Unbuzzed Club
A sober-curious community hosting alcohol-free meetups built around making friends.
Rotating venues.
- Events
Daybreaker Austin@dybrkr
Sober dance parties from the global movement that started in Brooklyn.
Rotating venues.
- Events
Sober Supper Club ATX
Family-style dinners paired with non-alcoholic craft cocktails.
Rotating restaurants. Dates on Meetup.
San JoseCA
Know a spot?
We couldn't confirm an alcohol-free bar, shop or meetup in San Jose itself yet. The San Francisco picks are about an hour north. Know a spot we missed? Email hello@drizzdrops.com and we'll check it out.
CharlotteNC
2 picks
- Events
Heartbutter Bar@heartbutterbar
Zero-proof bar pop-ups for the sober-curious, with a permanent bar planned.
Rotating pop-ups around the city.
- Sober social club
Sober Curious Charlotte
Alcohol-free fun for sober and sober-curious adults: hikes, game nights and social hours.
Rotating spots. Dates on Meetup.
ColumbusOH
1 pick
- Events
Soberfest Ohio
A free drug- and alcohol-free festival with live music, speakers and community resources.
Hilliard, at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. Check the site for the next date.
That's the only one we could confirm, and it isn't a January event. Columbus doesn't have an alcohol-free bar or NA shop on our radar yet. Know a spot we missed? Email hello@drizzdrops.com and we'll check it out.
IndianapolisIN
2 picks
- NA bottle shop
Orangily@drinkorangily
A sister-owned alcohol-free bottle shop: alcohol-removed wine, NA beer, zero-proof spirits and mixers.
SoBro (1051 E 54th St, near the Monon Trail) and Carmel (5790 E Main St).
- Sober social club
Indy Fun for LGBTQ People Sober Space
An alcohol-free Meetup group for LGBTQ+ folks, with potlucks, pizza parties and game nights.
Meridian-Kessler. 4701 Central Ave.
San FranciscoCA
3 picks
- Alcohol-free bar
Ocean Beach Cafe@ocean.beach.cafe
SF's first non-alcoholic bar, with sandwiches and NA drinks a block from the beach.
Outer Richmond. 734 La Playa St.
- Sober social club
Castro Country Club
A sober community center and cafe open to everyone, and a longtime LGBTQ gathering spot.
The Castro. 4058 18th St.
- Sober social club
San Francisco Sober Curious Social
Dinners, concerts, picnics and classes with no pressure to drink.
Rotating spots. Dates on Meetup.
SeattleWA
3 picks
- NA bottle shop
Cheeky & Dry@cheekyanddry
Seattle's first 100% non-alcoholic bottle shop: NA spirits, wine, beer and canned cocktails.
Phinney Ridge. 6120 Phinney Ave N.
- Sober social club
North Seattle Alcohol-Free Women
Walks, easy runs and meetups for alcohol-free and sober-curious women. Not a recovery group.
Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Shoreline and Bothell.
- Events
Zero Proof Crawls
Sober and sober-curious bar crawls with free entry and an NA drink included.
Rotating bars.
DenverCO
4 picks
- Sober social club
Queer & Sober Denver@queernsoberdenver
A weekly Tuesday night for queer folks: a low-key activity, then conversation, substance-free.
Capitol Hill. The Center on Colfax, 1301 E Colfax Ave.
- Sober social club
Sober Supper Club Denver@sobersupper
Alcohol-free group dinners at local restaurants, with zero-proof cocktails. Not a recovery program.
Rotating restaurants. Dates on Meetup.
- Sober social club
The Phoenix
A free sober active community, founded in Denver, with group workouts and social events.
Gyms and spots around the city.
- Events
Daybreaker Denver@dybrkr
Sober dance parties that come through Denver several times a year, including Red Rocks in 2026.
Rotating venues. Watch their calendar.
Oklahoma CityOK
Know a spot?
We couldn't confirm an alcohol-free bar, NA shop or sober-curious meetup in Oklahoma City yet. If you're starting one, we'd love to list it. Know a spot we missed? Email hello@drizzdrops.com and we'll check it out.
We only list places we could confirm were active in 2026, and we left out kava and THC bars. Places open and close fast, so check their site before you go. Nobody paid to be here. Know a spot we missed? Email hello@drizzdrops.com and we'll check it out.
Why it's worth it
A month off pays off.
What the research says about taking January off.
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71%
of Dry January participants slept better, 67% had more energy and 88% saved money, in a University of Sussex survey.
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2x
the chance of a fully dry month for people who used the Try Dry app or daily emails. 70% were still drinking less six months later.
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1 month
off alcohol lowered insulin resistance by about a quarter and lowered blood pressure in a 2018 study, with no change in a group that kept drinking.
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1 in 4+
alcohol buyers planned to do Dry January in 2026, and 43% of them were trying it for the first time.
These sources look at Dry January and alcohol in general. They did not study Drizz, and their authors don't endorse it.
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Dry January questions, answered.
What is Dry January?
A challenge to skip alcohol for the month of January. It started in the UK with the charity Alcohol Change UK and is now popular in the US too.
What's the best app for Dry January?
It depends on what you want. Try Dry (from the charity behind Dry January) and I Am Sober are free and count your days and money saved. Sunnyside and Reframe are paid plans for drinking less, with free trials. Loosid adds a sober social community.
What's Damp January?
A softer version: drinking less in January instead of none. Some apps, like Sunnyside, call it Dry(ish) January.
How many people do Dry January?
About 8% of US adults tried it in 2025, according to a Verasight survey. In the UK, Alcohol Change UK estimated 17.5 million people planned to take January 2026 off.
What should I drink instead of alcohol?
Anything that still feels like a treat: flavored sparkling water, non-alcoholic beer or wine, or a mocktail. Drizz Mixer Drops make a 0 g sugar mocktail with one squeeze into sparkling water.
Where can I find alcohol-free bars and Dry January events near me?
Open your city in the list above. We cover the 20 biggest US cities, from New York to Oklahoma City, with alcohol-free bars, NA bottle shops, sober social clubs and events we could confirm are active. In Dallas, start with The Zero Proof Social and Beyond the Bar.
Which US cities have alcohol-free bars?
Among the 20 biggest cities, we found dedicated alcohol-free bars in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Austin and San Francisco. Many others have NA bottle shops or sober meetups instead.
Did anyone pay to be on this list?
No. Nobody paid to be listed, and being listed doesn't mean anyone endorses Drizz.
How do I suggest a resource?
Email us at hello@drizzdrops.com. We check every suggestion before adding it.
Still have one? Email us at hello@drizzdrops.com
