What to Do in Nashville Without Alcohol: a Local's Guide

Wther your cutting back on booze, newly alcohol-free, or deep in your recovey era - Nashville has more to offer than honky-tonk draft beer and expensive cocktails. Music City is alive with sound, soul, and sparkle -and yes, you can experience it all without a sip of alcohol. Here's how to thrive, connect, and feel fully present in Nashville.

A personal note

When people hear I wrote a cocktail book (Nashville Cocktails) and then chose to stop drinking, they usually pause. But for me, sobriety wasn’t the end of the party—it was just the beginning of something real.

I still go out. I still get dressed up. I still dance under neon lights and eat hot chicken pizza at midnight and over order Taco Bell. . I just do it without the fog, the regret, or the hangover. And spoiler alert? Nashville is still amazing alcohol-free. Here’s how I do it—and where I go.

Killjoy & Gramps Garage: The Future Is Sober-Friendly

Killjoy isn’t just a "booze free beverage shop"—it’s a revolution. A dreamy, dry-first concept bar tucked away off the Eastside, Killjoy serves thoughtfully crafted zero-proof cocktails that never feel like an afterthought. Whether you’re alcohol-free or just dry-curious, you’ll feel seen here.

On select nights, Killjoy transforms into Gramps Garage—a pop-up dry event with live music, late-night snacks, zero-proof sips, and some of the best sober vibes in the city. Think community, not cliques. Celebration, not coping.

Don’t Miss:

• The rotating seasonal menu

• Their zero-proof take on a Paloma (bright, citrusy, gorgeous)

• Their collabs with makers, musicians & chefs

The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club: Luxe Without Liquor

Tucked into East Nashville with moody lighting and serious menu cred, The Fox is known for its cocktails—but their zero-proof options? Underrated gems.

Ask for their NA creations—they go beyond basic juice blends. The bartenders get it, and they’ll craft something layered and balanced, with real love.

Pro Tip:

Go early on a weeknight and grab a corner booth. Order their NA version of the “Not a Basic Beach” (if available), or let the bartender surprise you.

Sips Without the Spiral: Hemp & Zero-Proof Brands Worth Seeking Out

Good Times: Nashville-based hemp-infused sodas that bring the chill without the hangover.

Alcohol-Free Friendly Hangouts

After Hours at Forevermore Coffee: Late night mocktails and a dreamy vibe -- this is your go-to spot for a sober-friendly nightcap or late night caffeine joly.

Elixir Kombucha Bar at The BE-Hive: Funky, local, and full of gut-loving magic. They also host events and art pop-ups.