New York, NY – Bright Nights Social (formerly Third Place Bar) and Boisson are proud to announce the winners of NYC’s Best Bars for NA 2025, the first awards program recognizing excellence in alcohol-free hospitality across New York City. This new initiative highlights the bars that go above and beyond to offer thoughtful, creative non-alcoholic options, and that foster inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome, no matter what they’re drinking.
As New York’s non-alc landscape continues to grow, these awards celebrate the bars proving that non-alcoholic drinks can be just as complex, inventive, and satisfying as their spirited counterparts.
2025 Winners
(Listed in no particular order)
Bar Contra – Lower East Side
A hidden gem delivering wildly imaginative NA cocktails made from seasonal produce, house ferments, clarified juices, toasted spices, and even green beans.
Oddball – East Village
A brand-new bar already making waves with four house-made NA drinks, punchy flavors, and a cozy-spaceship vibe.
Sunken Harbor Club – Downtown Brooklyn
A deeply committed tiki bar concept offering five complex NA “On Dry Land” creations, plus some flaming tiki magic.
Bar Moga – Greenwich Village
A Japanese-style cocktail bar whose non-alcoholic drinks take guests on a journey from morning to night, each one delivering exactly what it promises.
Golden Ratio – Clinton Hill
Every drink on the menu has a thoughtfully designed non-alcoholic counterpart, built to match flavor and intention. Nearly zero-waste thanks to upcycled ingredients.
Portrait Bar – NoMad
Maximalist, intimate vibes with a small but confident NA menu, including a bold, non-alcoholic Ramos Gin Fizz.
Superbueno – East Village
A “50 Best Bars” regular proving that top-tier cocktail programs can excel in NA too, offering a mole negroni, a standout michelada, and more.
Shortlist Honorees
These standout bars across the city also impressed the judging committee with thoughtful NA offerings and great hospitality:
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Sugar Monk – Harlem
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Lobby Bar, Hotel Chelsea – Chelsea
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Singlish – Union Square
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Dante – West Village
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Pearl’s Social & Billy Club – Bushwick
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Dynaco – Bed Stuy
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Saint Eve’s – Park Slope
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Pitts – Red Hook
The Sober Bars
New York City is home to several 100% alcohol-free bars. They operate in a category of their own and were not included in the rankings, but they deserve recognition for their essential role in shaping the city’s NA culture:
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Hekate – East Village
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No More Cafe – East Village
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Soft Bar – Greenpoint
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Mockingbird – Park Slope
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BKE Kombucha – Bushwick
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The Maze – Flatiron
Judging Criteria
Bars were evaluated across visibility of NA options, variety, creativity, technical quality, bar ambiance, and the ultimate test: Would we recommend this spot to someone who drinks alcohol as a great place to try non-alcoholic drinks? Judges included Sam Bail (Founder, Bright Nights Social), Alex Highsmith (General Manager at Spirited Away, a non-alcoholic bottle shop in Soho), and Vibe Cabrera (Cocktail artist & host, The Vibe Check).
About Bright Nights Social
Bright Nights Social is an NYC-based alcohol-free pop-up bar and events platform highlighting community, connection, and great zero-proof drinks. More info: http://www.brightnightssocial.com
About Boisson
Boisson is a leading non-alcoholic beverage retailer bringing elevated NA options to consumers, bars, restaurants, and retailers across the city and beyond. More info: http://www.boisson.co
Media Contact
Sam Bail
Founder & CEO, Bright Nights Social
sam@brightnightssocial.com
Instagram: @brightnightssocial
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/spbail
