Where to Drink When You’re Not Drinking
Discover where you can enjoy spirit-free sips without sacrificing the fun and flavor at these Saint Paul establishments.

Spirit-Free Sips
The dry movement has never been more popular, with a proliferation of a taking-a-break-from-booze mentality. However, getting together with friends for a grown-up night on the town can still prove a little tricky when trying to navigate a bar menu.
Whether alcohol is just not your thing or you're taking a break from spiked cocktails, Saint Paul has an array of adult libations built-for-booze to give you options beyond soda, juice or coffee.
Bar + Cart Restaurant and Lounge
This hidden hangout in the Mac-Groveland neighborhood is perfect for those seeking a curated menu of elevated comfort food and specialty drinks to compliment. Pair your Coney Island dog or a tray of fresh oysters with one of nine "free spirit" mocktails featuring a range of flavor profiles from chai and dill to coconut water and hibiscus
Emerald Lounge
This cute and cozy lounge on West 7th Street offers exceptional ambiance. The temperance menu offers classic N/A beer and wine selections, and fruity conlike the Crimson Breezeberry Shrub with raspberry, ginger, champagne vinegar, and soda, or the Captain Jack Sparrow with milk washed pineapple, coconut syrup, lime acid, and mint.
Crowbar
New to the cocktail scene and taking the space of the former 11Wells Spirits and what once was the blacksmith shop of the original Hamm's Brewery is Minnesota's first all women-owned whiskey distillery, Voliere Spirits. Despite being a distillery, this new hotspot is host to an incredible lineup of zero-proof sips featuring a range of dynamic ingredients like balsamic vinegar, lemon honey sorbet, and Thai basil.
Dark Horse Bar & Eatery
This Lowertown staple is home to elevated bar food & drinks with bold flavors and global influences. The zero-proof menu offers a selection of delicious refreshments like the Melon Head drink featuring Cantaloupe and Honeydew with Sparkling Water or the Flor de Jamaica with Sorrel Tea, Caribbean Baking Spice, Honey and Orange.
Highland Grill
Highland Grill is a lively neighborhood spot that offers great comfort food with warm hospitality. Choose from the several classic dishes and cocktails at this bustling mainstay with an upbeat atmosphere. HOT TIP: Pair one of their specialty mocktails, may we suggest the Apple Ginger Crush made with apple juice, Earl Giles ginger beer, anise, cinnamon, and sugar, with their award-winning Turkey Burger or one of their amazing breakfast items.
Holman's Table
Enjoy a dining experience that celebrates the spirit of travel on the tarmac of the St. Paul Downtown Airport. Your senses will skip the flight with the restaurant's delicious selection of N/A Beers, botanical sparkling beverages, and infused fruit juices to accompany your luxiourous meal.
Hope Breakfast Bar
Hope Breakfast Bar is an ideal stop for those looking for a full-board brunch experience without having to follow it immediately by an Uber and a nap. Located just off West 7th this beloved all-day breakfast spot serves a wide selection of coffee cocktails as well as n/a cocktails. Sample the Peach and Rose Punch with a biting ginger kick balanced with sweet, peachy syrup.
Hyacinth
An utterly charming corner of the Italian countryside in a metropolitan setting, Hyacinth is one of the best date night spots in the city. Its intimacy lends itself to romance, and the beverage menu suits it. Try the "Flightless Paper Plane" which tastes like a cocktail: tart, bitter, and herbaceous without being too sweet.
Meritage
Sitting inside the bar at Meritage feels like stealing away to a favorite cafe in Paris, with high tables, a stunning bar with an Absinthe dispenser, and a raw bar piled up with the catch of the day. The cocktail list is a doozy, with artfully prepared beverages including those made entirely alcohol-free. The Black Tea Plum Shrub leans into those sublime dark tannic notes with a deep thread of sweetness from the fruit and a dry finish from the shrub.
Myriel
2025 James Beard Award winning Chef Karyn Tomlinson’s romantic bistro in Highland Park has a few coveted, cozy walk-up seats in the bar that are the perfect place to meet an old friend for an in-depth reconnective evening. Everything about Myriel is understated excellence, including its beverage menu. For a wildly memorable experience, book the tasting menu and request n/a beverage pairings for a fun flavor adventure.
Red Rabbit
Casual and spacious, this Red Rabbit on Grand Avenue has a fabulous beverage book that’s packed with all kinds of options, including a sizable selection of liquor-free beverages. Get spirit-free options on cocktail classics such as a Spirit-Free Old Fashioned, Vir-Gin & Tonic, a Phony Negroni and much more.
Red Cow
Nestled in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood on Selby Avenue, Red Cow is sophisticated, classic and is a go-to destination for locally renowned burgers to pair with delicious spirit-free cocktails. Shock your tastebuds with the Pollinator made with honey, lavender, lemon and sparkling water.
Tongue in Cheek
This Eastside bar makes great use of its talented beverage team in building any drink, including those without alcohol. On Tongue in Cheek's beverage menu is “The Placebos," featuring an exquisiterange flavor profiles that are also available in a flight The bartender will build a customized drink to your tastes that’s entirely N/A.
W.A. Frost & Company
All the charm of the historic Cathedral Hill neighborhood is encapsulated inside this bar. W.A. Frost impressive spaces also boasts an impressive low-proof and N/A bar menu. Slip into the Evening At Frost made with Gnista Wormwood and a housemade spiced orange syrup for a sophisticated moment.
Spirit-Free Bottle Shop
Lucille's Bottleshop
Located in the heart of downtown, this shop creates opportunities for people to connect, create, and consume without the presence of alcohol. Browse a selection of NA wines, spirits, cocktail mixers and beer. Plus, check out the collection of wellness-centered events to inspire individuals to discover the best version of themselves.