** More Than Two Dozen Bars, Restaurants, Breweries, Distilleries, Wineries and More Offer Specially Priced Mocktails & NA Drinks **
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Dry January in Philadelphia is getting a neighborhood-wide upgrade as the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District and Fishtown District join forces for the first-ever Northern Liberties & Fishtown Dry January Bar Crawl, taking place Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18, 2026. Spanning both vibrant neighborhoods, the two-day crawl will feature more than two dozen participating bars, restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries and hospitality spots, all offering creative, specially priced mocktails, zero proof cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the weekend. Participating locations will host Dry January–friendly happy hours, with many running from 11:00am to 4:00pm and Noon to 5:00pm, plus select earlier and later offerings depending on the venue. Designed to celebrate mindful drinking and our city’s growing zero proof beverage scene, without sacrificing fun, flavor or social connection, the crawl invites guests to explore Northern Liberties and Fishtown at their own pace – no tickets, wristbands or check-ins required. The event is also to inspire people to not just enjoy zero proof options during January but year-round. Thank you to promotional partner Aversa PR & Events.
“We are excited to kick-off 2026 with our close friends in Fishtown for a post-holiday reset,” said Northern Liberties Business Improvement District Executive Director Sydney Rexroad. “The Dry January Crawl features non-alcoholic drinks from some of the best bars and restaurants in Philadelphia. It’s a great opportunity to see a different side of creativity from your favorite spots. We can’t wait for you to try these delicious drinks and see that Dry January can be fun!”
“Fishtown District is excited to partner with our friends at the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District to host Philadelphia’s first and only Dry January Bar Crawl,” said Fishtown District Executive Director Marc D. Collazzo. “This is the perfect way to start 2026 and reset after holiday indulgence with the dynamic drink creations from the best restaurants and taverns in the region. Our close connection provides a full, fun wellness experience in the hottest neighborhoods in the City. Come join us to sip, savor and smile.”
Special Pricing & Offerings
Participating establishments will offer at least one or more special-priced mocktails or NA beverages at happy-hour-style pricing, including options at $6, $8, and $10. Venues may also feature premium non-alcoholic cocktails or specialty beverages at higher price points, as long as they also have some at the happy hour pricing.
In addition to drinks, some locations may surprise guests with optional bonus offerings, such as:
* Food pairings and discounted apps
* Games or activities
* Special events or pop-ups
* Unique non-alcoholic or wellness-inspired menu items
(Participation in bonus offerings varies by location and is not required.)
As part of this new event, the goal is also to spread awareness of the differences of mocktails vs. zero proof cocktails, show off the diversity of NA beverages and where to get them in our city’s hospitality scene.
“Mocktails are what you’ll see mostly on menus – they’re made up of syrups, shrubs, soda, juices and the ABV falls at 0.0. Zero-proof cocktails are made with complex nonalcoholic spirits and bitters. They provide the same balance and craft as a regular alcoholic drink and their ABV ranges from 0.0-0.5% ABV. There’s no better or worse, but the distinction is important to note for sensitivities as well as price points,” said Bar Palmina Founder/Owner Nikki Graziano.
Bar Palmina is Philadelphia’s only existing zero proof craft cocktail bar. Graziano said, “For Dry January and all year round, it’s important to consider your non-drinking guests because it falls under great hospitality. I created Bar Palmina two years ago because it wasn’t being widely embraced in Philly yet. I’m glad that that’s slowly changing, but we still have a very long way to go. Part of my ethos is that it’s dangerous to equate non-drinkers with being anti-social. There’s tons of reasons why people don’t drink—none of which are anybody’s business but their own— and not providing space for them with quality options is just bad hospitality.”
A New Way to Experience Dry January
The Northern Liberties & Fishtown Dry January Bar Crawl highlights Philadelphia’s growing non-alcoholic beverage scene while supporting local businesses and encouraging guests to explore two of the city’s most walkable, food- and drink-forward neighborhoods. A full list of participating locations, menus, and individual happy-hour times will be released closer to the event.
WHEN:
Saturday, January 17 & Sunday, January 18, 2026
Staggered offerings throughout the day, approximately 11:00am–6:00pm
WHERE:
Participating locations throughout Northern Liberties and Fishtown, Philadelphia
WHO:
Presented by the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District and the Fishtown District with promotional sponsor Aversa PR & Events
For updates, participating venues, and maps, follow the Northern Liberties BID and Fishtown District on social media or visit their official websites.