Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Skip the alcohol, not the experience. Durham's low- and no-proof drinks scene refuses to compromise.
Durham's beverage culture isn't only about alcohol and caffeine. We're building a scene where thoughtfully made options make social spaces accessible and welcoming to you, whether you're sober curious, a designated driver or simply not drinking – without sacrificing quality, complexity or flavor.
You'll find local makers like Homebucha and Dakine's Kava crafting drinks that stand on their own merit, not as substitutes but as destinations. Walk into restaurants and bars across Durham and you'll discover arrays of options that deliver all the flavor and none of the hangover. At Arcana Bar and Lounge and The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge, you'll find dedicated non-alcoholic menus that rival anything with a proof. Browse bottle shops and wine bars like LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage, Beer Study and Delafia where staff curate non-alcoholic products made locally and beyond, with the same care they give their wine and beer selections.
Pull up a seat at cocktail bars throughout Durham and watch mixologists apply their full talents to zero-proof drinks. At Kingfisher, Alley Twenty Six, Bar Virgile, The Bar Beej and others, you'll sip non-alcoholic cocktails with layers of flavor, house-made syrups, fresh ingredients and presentations that make every moment feel special.
You can have a damn good time in Durham without drinking. We've made sure of it.
