3…2…1… Happy New Year! Cue the vision boards, fresh journals and midnight green grapes. Pop the bottles — or not. In L.A., the annual reset often comes with a lifestyle upgrade, and this year, that upgrade looks alcohol-free. While 2026 offers the promise of improvement, many are starting the year with a 30-day commitment to abstaining from alcohol. Angelenos, known for our wellness-first approach to life, have easily gravitated toward the Dry January tradition, embracing more mindful, alcohol-optional spaces.
And while we love the January reset, we also know that the desire for great drinks doesn't disappear once February hits. For those exploring a more intentional way of sipping, we've rounded up the best places in L.A. to enjoy thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic cocktails, perfect for Dry January and well beyond.
Ardor
At Ardor, the signature restaurant inside West Hollywood Hollywood Edition, non-alcoholic cocktails are at the forefront of the beverage menu. Known for their locally-sourced menu, the restaurant offers fresh crafted mocktails from citrus to fruity.
Ardor, 9040 Sunset Blvd., WeHo, 90069
Bardega
Bardega, the new eclectic hotspot in Laguna Hills, is making Dry January anything but dull. With a lineup of inventive no-ABV cocktails, a Hot Dog of the Month series, and a bodega-style market of local goods, the restaurant brings flavor, creativity, and fun to every visit. At Bardega, skipping alcohol doesn't mean skipping a great time!
Bardega, 24781 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, 92653
Burdon of Proof
While we occasionally love enjoying a glass or two at our favorite spots, we extremely enjoy our favorite sips right from the couch. Pasadena's Burdon of Proof gives sober-curious customers the opportunity to shop and explore beverages. This is a one-stop-shop for all things non-alcoholic, with a focus on education and community.
Burden of Proof, 1012 Mission St., South Pasadena, 91030
Fiorelli Pizza
Beverly Grove's Fiorelli Pizza offers more than a slice, they also serve up a great lineup of non-alcoholic options. The neighborhood favorite has many options, including a sparkling rosé, Athletic Brewing beer and Peroni. Guests can expect great pairing with their signature pies, that goes beyond Dry January.
Fiorelli Pizza, 8236 West 3rd St., L.A., 90048
Death & Co.
Dry January is having a moment in L.A., but missing out on a perfectly balanced cocktail can still sting. Death & Co LA has the solution: a "one-to-one swap" menu where every classic cocktail has a no-ABV version crafted to match its flavor and balance—not just juice or soda. From the Hullabaloo (Seedlip, guava, lemon, and agave) to other inventive swaps, guests can sip without compromise.
Death & Co., 810 East 3rd St., L.A., 90013
Felix
At Felix Trattoria, Dry January still feels indulgent, thanks to a lineup of zero-proof cocktails that channel the same care and craft as its famed pastas. Helmed by Evan Funke and Janet Zuccarini, the Abbot Kinney favorite leans into Italian tradition and California-grown ingredients with spirit-free sips layered in herbs, citrus, and bitters, perfect for lingering at the table, no buzz required. Proof that in L.A., going dry doesn't mean dialing things back, it just means drinking smarter.
Felix, 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 90291
Free Spirited
Dry January, or not, Free Spirited is here for nights you'll actually remember, serving up alcohol-free craft cocktails that don't feel like a compromise. In the heart of Alhambra, this is the spot proving that going dry can still feel lively, indulgent, and unapologetically delicious.
Free Spirited, 3020 West Main St., Alhambra, 91801
Mirate
Even without the booze, Mírate delivers serious flavor with its standout mocktails, including fan favorites like the Guerito and the Taquerito. Known for championing Mexican culture through producer-first spirits, modern technique, and a lively open-air Los Feliz vibe, the kitchen-and-bar favorite proves its creativity doesn't stop at alcohol. For Dry January, the booze-free side of the menu offers a front-row seat to Mírate's cocktail mastery
Mirate, 1712 North Vermont Ave., L.A., 90027
Spago
At Spago, glamour isn't reserved just for wine pairings. The Beverly Hills icon from Wolfgang Puck elevates Dry January with spirit-free cocktails that feel every bit as indulgent—think a bold, whiskey-inspired Zero Fashion or the floral-fruity Falooda bursting with watermelon, rose, and fresh herbs. Proof that even in the most star-studded dining room in L.A., skipping alcohol doesn't mean skipping luxury.
Spago, 176 North Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 90210
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Health-Ade
An Uncover L.A. favorite, Health-Ade is our go-to for an at-home alcohol-free cocktail. A new flavor joins the brand this month, just in time for Dry January. Ginger Lemon Berry, a bright, bold, limited-edition kombucha filled with flavor and packing probiotics and gut-supporting organic acids. The flavor will be available nationwide at Whole Foods, Amazon, Sprouts and Target.
Medase
Crafted from a lifelong friendship and a personal turning point, Medase was born when founders Monica Cornitcher and Inga Dyer set out to create a wellness-forward cocktail that tasted and felt like the real thing. This premium, Black-owned, L.A.-founded line of zero-proof cocktails proves you don't need alcohol to get the full cocktail experience, with cans that are low-calorie, vegan, GMO-free, caffeine-free, soy-free, and gluten-free. Truly, it's "gratitude in a glass," showing up in bold flavors like the Sunkissed Lemon Drop, tropical Golden Hour Jamaican Rum Punch, and the classic Hello Sunshine Margarita. The six-flavor lineup is available DTC and on Amazon (currently 20% off) for $28 per four-pack of 12-oz cans.
Psilly Goose
Powered by plants, Psilly Goose reimagines alternative drinking with a playful, elevated twist. As Angelenos embrace the "California-sober" lifestyle, the brand offers a nature-inspired boost that's as uplifting as it is enjoyable. Founded in California, its beverages feature ingredients like Kanna, Lion's Mane, and Delta-9 —all legal, by the way! Each sip delivers a gentle buzz and a blissful, elevated sensation, proving that skipping alcohol doesn't mean skipping the fun.
