Whether you’re out on the town listening to live music or frequenting a new cocktail bar with friends, scouring the menu for alcohol-free selections can be a shot in the dark.
Keep your gin up and bookmark this guide for 35 options in Nashville — including mocktails, non-alcoholic wines and brews, and even a few bottle shops.
Hotel hangs
Harriet’s Rooftop, 710 Demonbreun St.
Travel 19 floors up for downtown views and mocktail versions of margaritas and mojitos, as well as zero-proof wine bottles.
Waymore’s Guest House and Casual Club, 811 Main St.
Head to Tall Tales on the rooftop for a spiced pomegranate and elderflower spritz or the “I’m Still Standing” topped with lemon cold foam.
L27 Rooftop Lounge, 807 Clark Pl.
As the name suggests, this elevated hotel bar is on The Westin Nashville’s 27th floor in the Gulch. Whether you’re feeling margarita, spritz, or old fashioned vibes, the menu has seven mocktail options to satisfy your taste buds.
Eddie Ate Dynamite, 1810 Broadway
Are you ready for it? Hotel Fraye’s rooftop bar has a zero-proof drink called Your Average Swiftie made with espresso, pumpkin spice, and white mocha.
Rare Bird, 200 4th Ave. N.
Find a spot to perch on Noelle’s top floor for a close-up view of the Batman Building. Of course, you’ll also want a zero-proof lemon julip or “daquiri-ish” in hand.
The midday move
Coral Club, 604 Gallatin Ave. #217
You’re not on the beach, but you’ll feel like you are when you escape to this East Nashville bar and open-air rooftop. Editor’s pick: The Neo-Tropical (Giffard N/A aperitivo, pineapple, ginger, and lime soda).
Greenhouse Bar, 2211 Bandywood Dr.
Plant yourself in this tropical environment and sip on the Ginger & Tonic, Mary Mule, Lavender Lemon, and Virgin-Rita with a hibiscus salt rim.
M.L.Rose Neighborhood Pub, locations vary
Non-alcoholic beers and burgers, anyone? Enjoy a variety of mocktails + N/A beer and cider offerings.
Rosemary & Beauty Queen, 1102 Forrest Ave.
Keep things simple and order our recommendation: the Sunset People made with guava, ginger, lime, and orange.
Jasper’s, 1918 West End Ave.
The zero-proof menu offers three mocktails, as well as two alcohol-free beers. Editor’s pick: Blackberry Beret (blackberry basil, lime, ginger beer, and soda).
Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, 1414 Clinton St.
Take a 45-minute tour of the property to learn more about its past and walk the production floor before settling in and sipping pineapple-forward mocktails.
Night out on the town
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club, 2905B Gallatin Pk.
This vibey bar offering a photo booth boasts an expansive drink menu with five non-alcoholic sips. Try the Concord grape margarita, shaken and served in a rocks glass.
Redemption Bar, 200 Broadway
The non-alcoholic drinks at Ashley McBryde’s bar inside Chief’s are as fun to order as they are to sip, featuring names like “Martini McBryde” and “Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs.”
Pushing Daisies, 570 Broadway
An underground margarita bar? Say less. Try one of three tropical mocktails: La Playa (pineapple, cinnamon, pomegranate, chia seeds), Paloma Refresco (ruby grapefruit, lava salt, lime, and fizzy water), and the Jalisco Two Step (watermelon, guajillo pepper, and salt).
Pullman Standard, 209 10th Ave. S. #260
Will it be sour, spritz, savory, or shandy? Those are the zero-proof selections at this Cummins Station bar.
Bad Idea, 1021 Russell St.
Wine down with non-alcoholic rosé and chardonnay by the glass or bottle in a renovated East Nashville church.
Blind Barber, 606 8th Ave. S.
Head to the Backroom for a Sweet Tropics (pineapple, strawberry, lime, and mint) and The Refresher (grapefruit, ginger, lime, and soda water).
Cherries, 839 Dickerson Pk.
If you’re looking for an extended happy hour, the bar offers one daily until 8 p.m. Grab the wood-fired fajita tacos and dig in with an Afterburner (pineapple, lime, ginger, cherry, and jalapeno) to quench your thirst.
The Amsterdamian, 925 Gallatin Ave. #102
Step into the dark, elevated lounge with European flair and match its vibe by ordering the Moonlight Meringue with hints of lemon and pineapple.
Dinner and drinks
etch, 303 Demonbreun St.
Choose from four mocktail options at this downtown staple, including the cucumber hibiscus negroni, peach watermelon mojito, cucumber colada, and blueberry mule.
Miel, 343 53rd Ave. N.
Browse the locally sourced, seasonally driven menu while you sip the Mockingbird (NA gin, pomegranate, lime juice, ginger, and juniper) or the Phony Negroni.
Harper’s Steakhouse, 2 Lea Ave.
Take flight at this globally inspired steakhouse offering the Cucumber Fizz, Pearadise Dream, Jalisco Sunrise, and Arnoldo Palmer.
Le Loup, 1400 Adams St.
Gather the group for oysters and sip on a variety of mocktails: Lift To The Scaffold (rocks), Générique (highball), and Four (coupe).
Carne Mare, 300 12th Ave. S.
The Italian chophouse from chef Andrew Carmellini features the popular Faux Daisy (Aplós Arise, lime, agave, and orange bitters).
The Iberian Pig, 607 Overton St.
Order Spanish tapas over the Chasing Windmills (blackberry sour, tonic, and ginger beer) or April Come, She Will (hibiscus, basil, lime, and rose).
Tailor, 620 Taylor St.
A la carte drink options complement Tailor’s dinner party-style menu, but you can also try the $60 spirit-free pairing.
Bottle shops
Killjoy, 1100 Fatherland St.
Find this booze-free beverage shop at The Shops at Fatherland. You’ll uncover a variety of adaptogens, wines, ready-to-drink sips, spirits, and beer. Pro tip: Bookmark the store’s Eventbrite page for regular opportunities to connect with the community and sample products.
Corkdorks, locations vary
Hosting a cocktail party at home? Pick up a local alcohol-free mixer — hey, Eli Mason.
The Bottle Shop, 1556 West McEwen Dr., Franklin
From gin tonic and barrel-aged old fashioned mixes to IPAs and Riesling, you’ll have everything you need on deck for a Saturday night in.
