Inside Chicago’s Sober Bar Scene

Whether you’re gearing up for this weekend’s sober bar crawl or already prepping for Sober October, Chicago’s sober scene has delicious mocktails and welcoming communities.

Eli Tea Bar in Andersonville

The LGBTQ-friendly space offers tea lattes, loose leaf tea, bubble tea, and kombucha. The sober bar also has a popping event calendar, like drag bingo and art nights.

Bendición Dry Bar in Humboldt Park

The zero-proof bottle shop has fun programming like Dungeons and Dragons nights as well as queer and BIPOC sober socials.

In Good Spirits in West Town

Founders Adriana Gaspar and Héctor Díaz opened the nonalcoholic bar and wine shop this summer. They told the City Cast Chicago podcast about the sober experiences they facilitate yearround. Their walking club starts Sunday!

Prāzbar in Bronzeville

The nonalcoholic wine bar will be hosting after-church happy hours Sundays in September.

Queer Sober Social (online and in person)

Join the group for queer people who are looking to socialize alcohol-free.