Searching for the best London bars to drink in when you’re not drinking? If you’re resisting alcohol for Dry January, need a break from Christmas festivities, or you’re kicking the booze for good, start 2023 as your healthiest self with the best mocktails in London.

Straits Bar, Pan Pacific London
Not only is Straits Bar the place to go for over 150 carefully curated champagnes and champagne-based Asian-inspired cocktails, it’s also the perfect spot to mark Dry January in style with a brand-new selection of 12 taste tantalising Signature Mocktails, all priced at £12 each. 
Expect spectacular creations that are 0% alcohol but every bit as delicious as their alcoholic alternatives, such as the Berry Sensation, a unique fruity yet smoky aromatic mix of alcohol free Seedlip Spice with lemon juice, blackberry syrup, cranberry juice and soda water; a Yezi mocktail, blending Masala chai, pineapple and cranberry juice, homemade rice, lychee and coconut syrup, coconut milk, lime juice, and sherry vinegar; and the Guava Mary made with guava juice, lime juice, salt, fresh chili, mint and celery for those that want to spice things up.
WHERE: 80 HOUNDSDITCH, LONDON EC3A 7AB
WEBSITE: WWW.PANPACIFIC.COM

Amaro Bar
This Kensington bar, opened by former Head Mixologist of The Savoy, Elon Soddu, has gained the acclaim of cocktail lovers from the capital, so its two new signature non-alcoholic cocktails are bound to be some of the best mocktails in London.
For a teetotal take on the iconic Italian cocktail, try the Aperibaldi, made with freshly squeezed orange, strawberry cordial, lemon juice, and Crodino.
WHERE: 15 KENSINGTON HIGH ST, LONDON W8 5NP
WEBSITE: WWW.AMAROBAR.CO.UK

Drake & Morgan 
Dry January doesn’t have to mean disappointing drinks with Drake & Morgan’s selection of alcohol-free cocktails serving up flavour and flair without the fuzzy head.
Perfect for alcohol-free date nights and catch-ups with pals, sip on the refreshing Everleaf Ginger Spritz, made with Everleaf forest non-alcoholic spirit, fresh thyme, lemon juice, and sweet ginger beer.
WHERE: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
WEBSITE: WWW.DRAKEANDMORGAN.CO.UK

Sloane Place
For those looking for a non-alcoholic cocktail option that still packs a flavourful punch, the options at Sloane Place and The Sloane Club are equally delicious.
Mocktails include a Virgin Basil Instinct, made with Seedlip Garden 108, homemade basil syrup, passion fruit puree, apple juice and fresh lemon); and Spiced Ginger  with Seedlip Spice 94, ginger syrup, lemon juice, ginger beer and fresh mint.
WHERE: 60 LOWER SLOANE ST, LONDON SW1W 8BP
WEBSITE: WWW.SLOANEPLACE.COM

Cecil Beaton Bar at The Lane
If you’re looking for a refreshing fix, look to the Cecil Beaton Bar at The Lane for inspiration.
The Peter Pan non-alcoholic cocktail is long and fresh, similar to a non-alcoholic mojito, mixing herby flavours with the bitterness of tonic and dry wine notes.
WHERE: CATHERINE ST, LONDON WC2B 5JF
WEBSITE: WWW.THELANE.CO.UK

GŎNG Bar at Shangri-La The Shard, London
Take to the skies this Dry January with GŎNG Bar’s non-alcoholic cocktails, located in the highest cocktail bar in Western Europe.
Known for their luxurious and indulgent cocktails, choose from a variety of options that are just as delicious and sophisticated as their alcoholic counterparts – from the Punjabi NA, made with Seedlip Citrus, sea buckthorn Bax Botanics, mango lassi, and fresh lime; to the Garden NA, made with Seedlip Garden 108, Bax Botanic Lemon Verbena, aromatic tea mix, fresh lime, and soda.
WHERE: LEVEL 52, SHANGRI-LA THE SHARD, 31 ST THOMAS ST, LONDON SE1 9QU
WEBSITE: WWW.GONG-SHANGRI-LA.COM

St Pancras Brasserie and Champagne Bar by Searcys
Dry January needn’t look boring. Just head to St Pancras Brasserie and Champagne Bar by Searcys for a buzzing night and a stunning backdrop. Of course, as Europe’s longest champagne bar, it’s known for its champagne, but their Dry January offering shouldn’t be missed either.
Try a glass of Wild Idol – a vegan, gluten-free and naturally alcohol-free sparkling alternative to wine and Champagne, handcrafted using the finest winemaking techniques and the highest quality grapes – or try it in a fizz-tastic non-alcoholic cocktail served alongside their famous afternoon tea and food menus.
They’ll also be serving it over at Searcys at The Gherkin if you’re looking for some sky-high sipping with 360-degree city views.
WHERE: ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL STATION, LONDON N1C 4QL
WEBSITE: WWW.STPANCRASBYSEARCYS.CO.UK

The Churchill Bar & Terrace
Just one sip of The Churchill Bar & Terrace’s non-alcoholic cocktail list and you’re bound to think these carefully crafted mocktails are the real deal. Not only do the drinks excel in flavour and visuals, but the new non-alcoholic varieties are sustainably focused too, with carefully considered ingredients focused on seasonality and waste reduction.
Try delicious delights like The SensatiON, a tangy, juicy and fragrant drink made with grapefruit juice, hibiscus, rue berry, honey and ginger; The Bitter Soul, a unique combination of Aecorn aperitif non-alcoholic spirit, chamomile, orange and lemon, garnished with grated nutmeg and orange zest from discarded oranges from the kitchen; and The Winter Mood, made with cloudy apple juice, orgeat, lemon and ginger ale, garnished with chocolate and candied ginger like a winter dessert.
With cosy corners and roaring fires, it’s the perfect place to spend an evening trying alcohol free serves.

WHERE: 30 PORTMAN SQUARE, LONDON W1H 7BH
WEBSITE: WWW.THECHURCHILLBAR.CO.UK

Lucky Voice
Missing your favourite cocktail? Even during Dry January you can still get your fix of refreshing tipples to tickle your fancy thanks to Lucky Voice and their wide variety of mocktails.
Their Low & No alcohol menu includes classics like the zesty ‘Like a Virgin’ mocktail and the fruity ‘Lucid Dreams’ mocktail to really get the sober party started.
WHERE: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
WEBSITE: WWW.LUCKYVOICE.COM

AllBright
AllBright’s mocktails prove that you don’t always need an alcoholic beverage to quench your thirst.
At the private members club for women you’ll find a tantalising non-alcoholic version of an Aperol Spritz – a twist on a classic that’s perfect for sipping on their secluded rooftop terrace.
WHERE: 24-26 MADDOX ST, LONDON W1S 1PP
WEBSITE: WWW.ALLBRIGHTCOLLECTIVE.COM

Bar + Block
Book a table for steak at Bar + Block this January and be greeted with an impressive list of options for dry drinkers. 
Whether you’re committed to Dry January, detoxing after a big Christmas or just fancy trying something new, choose from a selection of cocktail favourites – minus the booze – with a Pornstar Martini, Espresso Martini or Strawberry Daiquiri made with Strykk, or choose a Cherry Bakewell with cranberry, cherry and orgeat syrup. There’s also a selection of 0% beers and cider for the non-cocktail drinkers.
WHERE: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
WEBSITE: WWW.BARANDBLOCK.CO.UK

The Library Bar at The Lanesborough
Sip the night away with cocktails especially created by The Lanesborough’s Bar Manager, Mickael Perron. The Library Bar is celebrating Dry January with an innovative menu of five non-alcoholic cocktails designed to replicate the look and flavour of some of their most popular beverages, with flavours that are rarely experienced in mocktails.
Choose from the likes of the Non Alcoholic Negroni with Atopia Spiced Citrus, Aecorn Aromatic Non-Alcoholic Aperitif and Martini Vibrante; and the X-Rated – a modern London classic prepared with passionfruit and mango juice, lifted with vanilla flavours and shaken with fresh lemon juice.
WHERE: HYDE PARK CORNER, LONDON SW1X 7TA
WEBSITE: WWW.OETKERCOLLECTION.COM

Long Bar at Sanderson London
For some of the best mocktails in London, head to Long Bar this January, where they’re offering a range of non alcoholic cocktails alongside booze-free bubbles, courtesy of Wild Life Botanicals.
Our favourite alcohol-free tipple? ‘Remember The Time’, made using orange bitter, pink grapefruit & lychee syrup, fresh lime and tonic water.
WHERE: 50 BERNERS ST, LONDON W1T 3NG
WEBSITE: WWW.SBE.COM

3 Henrietta Street
Wipe away those Dry January blues and grab a mocktail from El Ta’koy, housed in 3 Henrietta Street. The Zingiber Lotus mocktail will whisk you away to tropical climes with its Hawaiian flavours of fresh ginger, lychee, and lime juice.
If you’re craving something a bit sweeter, the Strange & Fruity mocktail is for you. Made with pineapple juice, maple syrup, and lime juice, it’s a refreshing treat that won’t leave you with a hangover.
WHERE: 3 HENRIETTA ST, LONDON WC2E 8LU
WEBSITE: WWW.3HENRIETTA.COM

The K Bar at The Kensington
The K Bar at The Kensington has teamed up with non-alcoholic spirit specialists, Lyres, to create a bespoke non-alcoholic cocktail menu this Dry January.
Priced at £12 each, choose from four expertly crafted mocktails including the Lyre’s Spritz, made up of Lyre’s Italian Orange, Zero Sparkling Rosé, and orange sherbet; and the January Mule made with Lyre’s Apéritif Rosso, elderflower, lemon, ginger ale, and ginger foam.
WHERE: 109-113 QUEEN’S GATE, SOUTH KENSINGTON, LONDON SW7 5JA
WEBSITE: WWW.DOYLECOLLECTION.COM

The Franklin
The place to go for a contemporary cocktail experience, The Franklin has a great selection of non-alcoholic cocktails on its Franklin Grand Tour menu, inspired by the British tradition of the Grand Tour to Europe and passion for classic cars.
In addition to its 10 cocktails, The Franklin Grand Tour features 4 state-of-the-art mocktails too – from the Parma, made with Seedlip Spice, homemade rhubarb cordial, lemon juice and Franklin Lemonade; to the Pisa, with Lyre’s Italian Orange, Lyre’s Aperitif Rosso, Franklin Mandarin and ginger soda water.
WHERE: 24 EGERTON GARDENS, LONDON SW3 2DB
WEBSITE: WWW.COLLEZIONE.STARHOTELS.COM

The Richmond Club
The Richmond Club has a range of sophisticated serves to sip on this Dry January – perfect for resting your body and mind after all the festivities.  A highlight of the mocktail menu is the Virgin Apple Mojito, a refreshing blend of mint leaves, apple juice, lime juice, elderflower cordial and soda water.
WHERE: 115-117 KEW RD, RICHMOND TW9 2PN
WEBSITE: WWW.THERICHMONDCLUB.UK

100 Queen’s Gate
For those looking for virgin twists on amazing cocktails, look to 100 Queen’s Gate for inspiration. Hidden inside the hotel you’ll find their subterranean bar serving up a delicious selection of mocktails.
Choices include The Traveller, made with elderflower and alcohol-free prosecco; or go for the Harmony, combining mango, peach and apple.
WHERE: 100 QUEEN’S GATE, SOUTH KENSINGTON, LONDON SW7 5AG
WEBSITE: WWW.100QUEENSGATE.COM

Bbar
If you’re looking for some sober alternatives this January, try the selection at Bbar.
For those partaking in Dry January, look to their non-alcoholic options – we love their non-alcoholic cocktail of the month, the Mango and Ginger Sparker, but they’ve got well-made 0% wines on the menu too for those looking for a smooth sipping.
WHERE: 43 BUCKINGHAM PALACE RD, LONDON SW1W 0PP
WEBSITE: WWW.BBARLONDON.COM

Blind Spot
Blind Spot, the speakeasy at St Martins Lane, offers a variety of mocktails within their ‘Spin the Globe’ menu – from the Oriental Garden with lychee, mango lemon and rosemary; to the Sticky Pineapple, with cranberry pineapple lime and caramel.
WHERE: 45 ST MARTIN’S LN, LONDON WC2N 4HX
WEBSITE: WWW.SBE.COM

Hithe + Seek
If you’re off the booze this month, you can still have all the fun at Hithe + Seek thanks to their sweeping views of the River Thames and a live DJ every Wednesday and Thursday evening.
This year they’ve combined Dry January and Veganuary with a special offer, where for £16.50 you’ll get one of their signature mocktails with a delicious smoked quinoa and baby vegetable salad to kick start your healthy New Year’s resolutions.
WHERE: 60 UPPER THAMES ST., LONDON EC4V 3AD
WEBSITE: WWW.HITHEANDSEEK.COM

Rake’s Café Bar
Liverpool Street’s Rake’s Café Bar has a selection of mocktails on offer this month, including one named after the ‘Designated Driver’ of the group, consisting of seedlip spice, peach, lime, sugar, chives and ginger ale. There’s also the ‘Exotic Escape’, a fruity mix of seedlip garden 108, passionfruit, coconut, soda, and tonic.
WHERE: 40 LIVERPOOL ST, LONDON EC2M 7QN
WEBSITE: WWW.RAKESCAFEBAR.CO.UK

Great Fosters
Luxury Tudor hotel Great Fosters boasts several non-alcoholic cocktails options to try throughout the year.
Those missing the booze should try their Winter Tea, made with lychee, lemon, coconut and homemade blackberry tea; or the Apple Mule with apple, lime, ginger beer and cinnamon. With a roaring log fire and views over a stunning estate, it’s just the place to hunker down away from the January cold.
WHERE: STROUDE RD, EGHAM TW20 9UR
WEBSITE: WWW.ALEXANDERHOTELS.CO.UK

The Piano Works
The drinks can continue flowing even if you aren’t dabbling in the liquor this month thanks to The Piano Works’ extensive mocktail menu, where they’re creating alcohol-free versions of their entire cocktail menu – not just for Dry January, but the whole year round.
Choose non-alcoholic versions of their signature sips inspired by the top ten songs requested by their audience, such as It Wasn’t Me, Don’t Stop Me Now, and Empire State Of Mind; or opt for a teetotal version of classic cocktails like an Old Fashioned, French 75, or Aperol Spritz.
WHERE: FARRINGDON / WEST END
WEBSITE: WWW.PIANOWORKS.BAR

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Straits Bar, Pan Pacific London

Amaro Bar

Drake & Morgan 

Sloane Place

Cecil Beaton Bar at The Lane

GŎNG Bar at Shangri-La The Shard, London

St Pancras Brasserie and Champagne Bar by Searcys

The Churchill Bar & Terrace

Lucky Voice

AllBright

Bar + Block

The Library Bar at The Lanesborough

Long Bar at Sanderson London

3 Henrietta Street

The K Bar at The Kensington

The Franklin

The Richmond Club

100 Queen’s Gate

Bbar

Blind Spot

Hithe + Seek

Rake’s Café Bar

Great Fosters

The Piano Works

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