Nashville: Music Meets Mocktails
Nashville isn’t just about three-level honky-tonks and whiskey, y’all. It’s also home to a flurry of restaurants and bars that elevate the game when it comes to alcohol-free options. The city’s first booze-free bottle shop, Killjoy, serves as both an expert-curated retail shop and a haven for alcohol-free enthusiasts. Find plenty of alcohol-free wines, beers, and spirits alongside adaptogenic- and hemp-infused canned beverages, kava sips, and plenty of good vibes.

Just a short drive away, Forevermore Coffee transforms on Friday and Saturday nights into Forevermore After Hours—a mocktail destination offering spirit-free smoked old fashioneds with a focus on genuine connection. In Madison, Passage Kava Lounge also cultivates an alcohol-free community, with weekly events from trivia to open mic nights providing plenty of sipping options centered around the calming beverage. Rooted in celebration, kava (made from the roots of the Piper methysticum plant) has been a cornerstone for centuries in South Pacific and Polynesian culture, used to promote relaxation, social bonding, and spiritual connection. 

Of course, dozens of Nashville restaurants and bars tout experts who go above and beyond in the booze-free beverage world. Just a few of my favorites: Folk, Husk, Audrey, The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club, Lovelorn Lounge at Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown, and the Twelve Thirty Club (Supper Club).