Where to go when you want low and no alcohol drinks

If the fate of Dublin’s few no-booze bars in recent years is anything to go by, an all-or-nothing approach to alcohol just isn’t going to cut it. We admire (from afar) those who stick firmly to a truly Dry January, but there are just as many out there who find this time of year the most amenable to a stiff drink. So whether you’re booking for a crowd who want solid options either side of the low ABV mark or just (sober) curious to check out something more considered than 0% draughts, here are the best spots in the city to stay dry(ish) this January...

The Collins Club, Mount Street

Don’t let being dry keep you from getting swanky – if anything, the cheaper bill you’ll rack up on N/A cocktails is all the more reason to go full fancy. The Leinster Hotel’s red-decked Collins Club offers four options at €10 a pop, a full €6 cheaper than the alcoholic alternatives, even with top-quality N/A spirits included. The spicy blueberry sour and passionfruit sgroppino sound like our kind of way to raise a toast to smart choices.

Gloria Osteria, Westmoreland Street

The maximalist vibe of newcomer chain Gloria Osteria doesn’t extend beyond the décor into the drinks menu too - there’s tons of stuff here for those taking it easy. Their six virgin cocktails all clock in no higher than the €10 mark, with a wide range of big and bold flavours to ensure you don’t feel left out of the fun. Three low ABV cocktails made with quarter proof spirits are a welcome addition to things too.

Board, Dublin 8

After the initial wave of interest that met their opening back in January 2024, Clanbrassil Street’s Board struggled to keep up the custom – their smart pivot to regular drinks and an additional low alcohol focus broke them out of their teetotal niche and saw them survive where the likes of The Virgin Mary did not. Dry January partakers are particularly well-catered for with the five N/A spirit cocktails named by flavour, while we can vouch for the solid quality of their pizzas.

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