Bars with no alcohol - would you go?

[Anonymous]

Maybe just to check it out, but not more than once. I’m 64 days AF. But why would I want to hang out in such a limited place? Instead I want to go a bar that has both AF drinks and regular.

[Anonymous]

I love the idea.

[Anonymous]

I would go under the following very specific circumstances:

A party for older teens that I am supervising. Like if a bunch of 16yos wanted to go for an experience.
To meet and hang out with religious friends or work colleagues who do not drink.

[Anonymous]

Probably not unless I was specifically invited. I don’t go to regular bars either. I don’t drink alcohol but am fine with sparkling water or a ginger beer if I want to splurge. Generally though, I don’t like to spend money on drinks. I would rather spend money on food.

[Anonymous]

I’m in recovery and very much looking forward to a Mocktail party hosted at a place opening up here. There is a crowd it appeals to. It’s not a coffee shop or a restaurant. It’s open later, has live music, and people get dressed up to go. To each their own.

[Anonymous]

These are huge in Colorado. Great places too. No fake people going there getting drunk and acting like those who we all complain about on here.

[Anonymous]

I'd say no, but then I lived in the Middle East for a few years and got used to not drinking when I went out. So, maybe I would if the bar food was great. I don't love sweet drinks though, so I wouldn't spend money on a mocktail.

[Anonymous]

Yes if it had a good DJ and dance floor. Maybe themed nights like 80s, 90s, 2000s.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would go.

I had an idea (apparently this has been done) of having a water bar: just different waters imported from around the world.

People like to gather. Why not?

What a crock. But it would probably be profitable, and filled with people who are talking about how other people should be doing more to minimize their footprint as they sip $15 glasses of water transported from the other side of the globe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd try it once. I don't have a problem with alcohol, though. I do have a problem with sweet drinks, but I'm sure there are more savory mocktail options?

I have a friend who doesn't drink, and I'm curious what she thinks about this. My guess is that she won't see the point.

I'm also wondering if being in a bar without alcohol feels depressing ('cause alcohol kind of blurs the awkwardness).

A chicken broth martini!