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.
The midday move
The Hampton Social, 201 1st Ave. S.
This downtown social club offers rotating seasonal zero-proof cocktails year-round. You can always order The Lighthouse (Sicilian lemonade and rosemary), Gingerly Thymed (ginger beer, thyme, orange, and lime), and Pom & Pepper (non-alcoholic sparkling rosé, pomegranate, black pepper, and lime).
Greenhouse Bar, 2211 Bandywood Dr.
Plant yourself in this tropical environment and sip on the Ginger & Tonic (ginger syrup, Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic, spices, and lemon), Mary Mule (Gosling ginger beer and lime), Lavender Lemon (lavender, lemon, and sparkling Maypop), and Virgin-Rita (prickly pear, lime, sparkling Maypop, and a hibiscus salt rim).
M.L.Rose, locations vary
Beers and burgers, anyone? Enjoy five non-alcoholic beers at M.L.Rose locations, including a sour, cider, and hazy IPA.
Rosemary & Beauty Queen, 1102 Forrest Ave.
Keep things simple and order our recommendation, the Sunset People (guava, ginger, lime, and orange).
Pont Neuf Bar, 3820 Charlotte Ave., Ste. 147
The floral-inspired cocktail spot by Amelia’s Flowers owners Mattie Bush-Martin and Taylor Martin offers three mocktails: The Elderflower Spritz, Amaro Spritz, and Phony Negroni. Psst — be sure to ask for a Camp Snap camera to capture photos of your visit and for a chance to be featured on the bar’s Instagram.
Jasper’s, 1918 West End Ave.
The zero-proof menu offers three mocktails, as well as three 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 the Apple Picking mocktail (apple cider, black tea, lemon, ginger, brown sugar, and non-alcoholic bitters).
Coral Club, 604 Gallatin Ave. #217
You’re not on the beach, but you’ll feel like you are when you escape to the East Nashville stone bar or open-air rooftop for a coastal mocktail. Editor’s pick: The Neo-Tropical (Giffard N/A aperitivo, pineapple, ginger, and lime soda).
Hotel hangs
Harriet’s Rooftop, 710 Demonbreun St.
Travel 19 floors up at 1 Hotel Nashville for downtown views and the Mockarita (Bare Reposado, lime, jalapeno, and agave) accompanied by Japanese fare.
Waymore’s Guest House and Casual Club, 811 Main St.
Head to Tall Tales, the East hangout’s rooftop bar, for School Night (Seedlip Grove 42, lemon, demerara, and hibiscus bubbles) or the Phony Negroni (St. Agrestis negroni served proper).
Blue Aster, 1620 West End Ave.
This restaurant named after the native Tennessee wildflower offers the Clean Heat (Seedlip Spice 94, jalapeno, lime, and ginger), Cool As A Cucumber (Seedlip Garden 108, mint, cucumber, lime, and honey), and Pomegranate Cosmo (Seedlip Grove 42, pomegranate, agave, lime, and lemon).
Thistle + Rye, 1620 West End Ave.
Fun fact: Cocktails on the menu are inspired by eras of time. Sip on the NA Spritz (Italian spritz, apéritif rosso, and lime-yuzu soda), NA Boulevardier (Lyre’s American malt, Italian orange, and apéritif rosso), and NA Negroni (Lyre’s London dry, Italian orange, and apéritif rosso).
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 six mocktail options to satisfy your taste buds.
Eddie Ate Dynamite, 1810 Broadway
Are you ready for it? Hotel Fraye’s elevated rooftop bar has a zero-proof drink called Your Average Swiftie (espresso, pumpkin spice, and white mocha).
Bourbon Steak, 201 8th Ave. S.
The steakhouse located on the 34th floor of JW Marriott Nashville (hello, 360-degree views of the skyline) serves a traditional zero-degree mocktail (Luxardo maraschino cherry, lime, and ginger) and rebellious zero-degree mocktail (pineapple, orange, lime, cinnamon, and orgeat).
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 N/Aperol Spritz (Ritual N/A gin, Giffard apertif, soda, and orange) in hand.
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 this: Bird of Paradise (Dhos Bittersweet, pineapple, sesame orgeat, and lime stock).
Pushing Daisies, 570 Broadway
An underground margarita bar? Say less. Try one of three tropical mocktails: La Playa (fluffy pineapple, toasted cinnamon, pomegranate, and drunken chia seeds), Paloma Refresco (ruby grapefruit, lava salt, fresh lime, and fizzy water), and Limón con Coco (naranja agria, coconut purée, lime, and grated nutmeg).
Pullman Standard, 209 10th Ave. S. #260
Located in the historic Cummins Station, this cocktail bar is “inspired by the renowned dining and ‘sleeper’ train cars that originated in the 1860s.” Try the Savory (Seedlip Garden, cucumber, lime, and mint).
Bad Idea, 1021 Russell St.
Wine down with non-alcoholic rosé and Riesling by the glass 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) or The Refresher (grapefruit, ginger, lime, and soda water).
Cherries, 839 Dickerson Pk.
Pro tip: 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 + match its vibe by ordering the Moonlight Meringue (cream, lemon, demerara, pineapple, vanilla, bitters, and nutmeg).
Dinner and drinks
etch, 303 Demonbreun St.
Choose from three non-alcoholic options at this downtown staple, including the Cucumber Mint Fizz (cucumber purée, simple syrup, lemon juice, soda, and mint).
Miel, 343 53rd Ave. N.
Browse the seasonally-driven menu, which changes daily, while you sip the Mockingbird (NA gin, pomegranate, lime juice, ginger, and juniper).
Harper’s Steakhouse, 2 Lea Ave.
Take flight at this globally-inspired steakhouse offering the Cucumber Fizz (cucumber, ginger, lemon, and sparkling), Pearadise Dream (prickly pear, cream of coconut, orgeat, mint, and citrus), Jalisco Sunrise (strawberry, jalapeño, passion fruit, and lime) + Arnoldo Palmer (Earl Grey tea, Sicilian lemonade, honey, and lemon juice).
Le Loup, 1400 Adams St.
Gather the group for oysters and sip on a variety of mocktails: Lift To The Scaffold (lemon, mint, cucumber, alfalfa, and tonic), Générique (watermelon cardamom shrub and club soda), Woodyn You (sudachi, sea buckthorn, cream, and seltzer), and Four (grapefruit, calpico, pineapple, ginger, and chili).
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).
Joe Muer Seafood Nashville, 500 11th Ave. N.
Dive into the seafood-forward menu with a non-alcoholic pairing, including the Pineapple Mock-mule (pineapple juice, ginger syrup, lime juice, simple syrup, and soda) + Freshside (muddled cucumber, lime juice, simple syrup, and basil leaves).
Tailor, 620 Taylor St.
A la carte drink options complement Tailor’s dinner party-style menu. Try the $60 spirit-free pairing, which includes five beverages.
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.
The Mockery, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
In addition to NA wine by the bottle, 4-6-pack beer, and bottled spirits, this Nashville Farmers Market shop has a rotating specialty cocktail menu — all sans alcohol, of course.
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.
