It’s time to celebrate, and that can mean something different for everyone. Going dry doesn’t mean missing out on the party, but if you want a break from water or even regular soda, then what you’re looking for is an alcohol-free alternative to your favourite drinks. That’s where these bars come in! Have a night to remember with some of these great non-alcoholic bevvies.
Maya
The stunning rooftop doesn’t just offer the best Mexican-Australian fusion dishes around or delicious boozy drinks, they also have a well-rounded mocktail menu that brings the heat just as much as any spicy margarita! Made with Lyre’s, agave, and other classic Mexican flavours like Tajín, mango and lime, you get all the warmth of tequila, without the headache or questionable dance moves.
📍757 Ann St, Fortitude Valley
Hibiscus Bar & Terrace
This stunning bar has a whole mocktail menu, so you’ll be spoilt for choice! Arguably the best option? Their signature Bottlebrush Sunset, a ginger, apple cider and finger lime concoction that pays homage to the iconic native plant that thrives especially well in Queensland.
📍72 Queen St, Brisbane CBD
Bacchus
Serving up a large selection of Lyre’s mocktails, you’ll be spoiled for non-boozy choices at Bacchus! You won’t have to miss out on classics like martinis or sours at this fine dining location, and they even carry non-alcoholic beer, if you’re looking for a more no-frills experience.
📍Rydges South Bank, Glenelg Street & Grey Street, South Brisbane
Sasso Italiano
Boasting not just an impressive wine and cocktail list but also some yummy mocktails, Sasso has its bases covered. Sip on a sophisticated Crodino Spritz with Italian crodino soda, fresh mint, dehydrated lemon and Sicilian lemon.
📍Shop 4/148 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba
Ruby, My Dear
This moody, smooth vinyl bar will have your head spinning with their amazing tunes and even better mocktails. From a spicy made with Lyre’s Agave Blanco, green chilli and lime, to a more fruity Shikoku Sunset with mandarin, thyme, jasmine tea, verjuice and soda, plus a generous selection of low- and non-alcoholic beers, you’re sure to get the full bar experience!
📍12 Longland St, Newstead
Sixteen Antlers
Come for the views, stay for the mocktails! Sixteen Antlers has a whole section in their drinks menu dedicated to alcohol-free drinks, with quenching spritz jugs and comfortingly familiar “almost” cocktails, like Amalfi and espresso martini, made with Lyre’s.
📍Pullman & Mercure Hotel, Corner Ann & Roma St, Brisbane CBD
Felons Brewery Co.
Pub food goes great with a cold drink, but that doesn’t necessarily mean boozy. Felons Brewery pairs its mouth-watering burgers, pizzas and fried fish with a range of non-alcoholic wines — both regular and bubbly, if you’re feeling extra fun — and spritz, so you can wash it all down with a light, sweet drink!
📍Felons Brewing Co, 5 Boundary St, Brisbane CBD
Stratton Bar & Kitchen
A drinks menu so comprehensive it’s organised by flavour profile could not exclude mocktails, and Stratton brings its A game with those as much as it does with their boozy counterparts. Choose from a no-jito, mock cider, a deliciously tart strawberry bevvy, and more!
📍3 Stratton St, Newstead
Netherworld
Brisbane’s spookiest arcade and bar has plenty of alcohol-free options for the souls who wander in! A wide selection of non-alcoholic beers, including Heaps Normal, house-made sodas and even a signature mocktail, Banquo’s Revenge, will have you sipping the night away. Plus, if there’s any place you want to keep your hand-eye coordination sharp, it’s an arcade.
📍186 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
Libertine
This French-Vietnamese fusion hotspot offers fruity mocktails to rival the best mixed drinks out there. If you’re too torn between their mango, lime, strawberry or lychee virgin cocktails, you can always go for a non-alcoholic beer or wine instead. They truly have it all!
📍5/61 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane CBD
BONUS: Ask your bartender!
Most well-stocked bars will be able to make virgin versions of classic cocktails. Some easy ones include margaritas, mojitos, spritzes, Arnold Palmers, espresso martinis, and most citrussy or fruity drinks!