A massive, first-ever Dry January bar crawl launches in Philly this weekend

From inventive cocktails at bars to interactive bartender-led classes, it’s easy to be alcohol-free in Philadelphia this month and still leave the house. And now, sober-curious drinkers can hop from one bar to the next in the city’s first-ever Dry January bar crawl.

Together, Northern Liberties Business Improvement District and Fishtown District are hosting a massive, two-day bar crawl of more than two dozen restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, distilleries, and hospitality spots offering discounted zero-proof cocktails. The event runs Saturday, Jan. 17 and Sunday, Jan, 18, allowing participants to explore the two neighborhoods at their own pace. No tickets or check-in are required.

“We are excited to kick off 2026 with our close friends in Fishtown for a post-holiday reset,” said Sydney Rexroad, Northern Liberties Business Improvement District executive director. “The Dry January Crawl … is a great opportunity to see a different side of creativity from your favorite spots.”

“This is the perfect way to start 2026,” said Marc D. Collazzo, Fishtown District executive director. “Our close connection provides a full, fun wellness experience in the hottest neighborhoods in the city. Come join us to sip, savor and smile.”

Along with a slate of regularly priced nonalcoholic cocktails or specialty beverages, folks can expect each participating establishment to have one or more special happy hour-priced nonalcoholic beverage, from $6 to $10.

Bar1010 will offer strawberry matcha mocktails for $10, beers and Moscow mules will run $6 to $8 at Bar Palmina, and smoked mixed berry spritz will go for $10 at Jerry’s Bar, just to name a few.

But remember: “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,” according to Nikki Graziano, owner of Bar Palmina. “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,” she said.

In Northern Liberties:

• Amina: 1102 Germantown Ave., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Bar1010: 701 N. Second St., 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Bourbon and Branch: 705 N. Second St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• El Camino Real: 1040 N. Second St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Jerry’s Bar: 129 W. Laurel St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Standard Tap: 901 N. Second St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The 700: 700 N. Second St., 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Urban Village Brewing: 1001 N. Second St., noon to 5 p.m.
• Yards Brewing Co.: 500 Spring Garden St., 11:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

In Fishtown:

• Bar Palmina: 1306 N. Front St., 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Brewery ARS: 2223 Frankford Ave., 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Evil Genius Beer Company: 1727 N. Front St., noon to 5 p.m.
• Fette Sau: 1208 Frankford Ave., noon to 5 p.m.
• Fishtown Social: 1525 Frankford Ave., noon to 5 p.m.
• Frankford Hall: 1210 Frankford Ave., noon to 5 p.m.
• Front Street Cafe: 1253 Front St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Garage Fishtown: 100 E. Girard Ave., noon to 5 p.m.
• Johnny Brenda’s: 1201 Frankford Ave., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Mamajuana Cafe Philly: 1000 Frankford Ave., noon to 5 p.m.
• Meyers Brewing: 436 E. Girard Ave., noon to 5 p.m.
• Mural City Cellars: 1831 Frankford Ave., noon to 5 p.m.
• Nut Hut Saloon: Corner of Frankford Ave. and E. Norris St., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Pearl’s Fishtown: 1444 Frankford Ave., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Percy Diner & Bar: 1700 N. Front St., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Stateside Vodka Bar: 1700 N. Hancock St., noon to 5 p.m.
• The INTL: 1642 N. Front St., noon to 4 p.m.