Dry January: London's best bars and restaurants for a sober night out

In 2023, an estimated 8.8 million people in the UK participated in Dry January, a month-long commitment to abstain from alcohol.

And over the past year, many Londoners have decided to avoid booze altogether.

Many London bars and restaurants are now putting mocktails and alcohol-free beverages at the forefront of their menus.

Here are five great places to visit for a sober night out in LDN.

1. Sky Garden, City of London

Embrace Dry January with vibrant alcohol-free cocktails at Sky Garden, where the views are as refreshing as the drinks.

Must try: The Cherry Blossom Collins with Everleaf Mountain, cinnamon syrup, and ginger ale.

Address: Sky Garden, 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 8AF

Book a table here: www.skygarden.london️

Prices from £10

2. Bar Antoine, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane

Elevate your January drinks game at Mayfair hotspot, Bar Antoine, with a range of unique vegan and alcohol-free Allénotics: multi-Michelin-starred Chef Yannick Alléno’s twist on the classic G&T.

Utilising Yannick’s famed extraction technique alongside refreshing and inventive plant-based flavours, there are four unique cocktails on offer, including the Purple with No.3 Gin, beetroot & mirin fermentation, and London Essence tonic water.

Address: Hamilton Pl, London W1J 7DR, Four Seasons Hotel

Book a table here: www.pavyllonlondon.com/bar-antoine

️£14 each

3. Bōkan 38, Canary Wharf

Dry January doesn’t have to be boring, sip on a range of expertly crafted mocktails at the award-winning, sky-high restaurant and bar, Bōkan 38, whilst admiring the magnificent views of London’s skyline.

Must try: Mango Blaze with mango puree, lime sage, and chilli cordial with lime juice and agave, topped up with ginger ale.

Address: Bōkan 38, 40 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9TP

Book a table here: www.bokanlondon.co.uk/bar

️Prices start from £10

4. UBA, Shoreditch

If you’re taking on Dry January or prefer sober sips, head to UBA for a range of mocktails as outstanding as its cocktails.

Must try: Jasmine Spritz, made with Everleaf Marine, green tea, jasmine, peach and soda. Enjoy alongside Pan-Asian vegan sharing plates for the perfect January meat and alcohol-free treat.

Address: 61, 67 Great Eastern St, London EC2A 3HU

Book a table: www.ubarestaurant.com

All mocktails are £10

5. Kapara, Soho

Hidden in the heart of Soho, discover a hedonistic paradise with a new range of mocktail options that’ll brighten up your Dry January.

With a new menu that features a Nogroni, plus a non-alcoholic picante, G&T and pina colada, Kapara has got any temptation to stray from alcohol curbed. Alongside mocktails, sip on the restaurants’ signature gazoz list - a house-made syrup made from leftover vegetables, fruit, herbs, spices and flowers and then topped up with soda.

Address: 13-24 Greek Street, Soho, W1D 4DP

Book a table: www.kapara.co.uk