Alcohol-Free Bars Open Across The U.S.

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For those who recently quit drinking, the holidays can prove to be a more challenging time for maintaining sobriety. NBC Medical Fellow Dr. Akshay Syal reports on a new trend of alcohol-free bars that are providing a safe space for sober Americans.
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@chrislucas4775 Жыл бұрын

Super excited to see some traction on this trend! Almost 6 years sober here and my social life took a hit when I quit drinking. I’m sure some people would find this to be “lame” but doubt I’d care to hang out in public with those folks anyway.

@billyflores1448 Жыл бұрын

And it's funny how they legalize alcohol and not weed I guess they really want people to die thank you government

@firefrost9718 Жыл бұрын

@ Chris lucas- it's not lame and good for you! Sober since 2005 and had a similar problem. I kept thinking of this old saying when dealing with friends and family giving me a hard time about it at gatherings. " The ones that matter don't mind and the ones that mind don't matter" It helped me get rid of alot negative people in my life, I made new friends, reconnected with other members of my extended family that really do want me to be healthy & happy and I don't regret making those tough choices a bit. Do what feels right for you and makes you happy.

@Nothingcomestomind124 Жыл бұрын

As a business it is a non starter. There is zero traction for this. Sober here as well

@Blaze6432 Жыл бұрын

My family immigrated from a Muslim country so I never drank. People always said I was missing out bur I have never once looked at a drunk person and thought they were having fun.

@NazriB 7 ай бұрын

Lies again? Amazon Fire NASA Sun

@joannepackus5736 Жыл бұрын

You never wake up with a hangover. You know there is no chance of harming anyone by driving drunk. I love this idea. People think it is the alcohol that allows them to have fun and that is so not the case.

@NazriB Жыл бұрын

Lies again? Extract Alcohol Halal Coordinator

@firstlast8258 9 ай бұрын

Never say never

@morrisonreed1 Жыл бұрын

Ive talked about doing this for years , so glad to see someone is doing it

@christinalynn8143 Жыл бұрын

A relaxing lounge, comfortable environment, quality time and conversation. Good stuff.

@btonemajor2703 Жыл бұрын

Truly taking the moment in and not missing a single second, as one would miss out on many seconds and moments when drunk. A moment in time in a bar 👍

@PHDInSevereInternetRetardation Жыл бұрын

I'm hoping some can open up here in socal, been wanting a place to go without the temptation of alcohol and the negatives that come with it

@firstlast8258 9 ай бұрын

I’ll drink to that 🍻

@YourMom-vl2sp Жыл бұрын

My bar has an alcohol and alcohol free menu. We did double the business since the switch up 👍

@Kevin_geekgineering Жыл бұрын

replacing alcohol with sugary drinks, and then go over board with that again, always searching for something outside of us to keep us sane (or insane) to remember (or to forget) this search is a loop which never ends.

@Thatscrazyyourecrazy Жыл бұрын

I agree! But until then, this trend will be interesting

@carpediem4887 Жыл бұрын

I feel the same....if you don't want to drink....just don't. Why go to a pretend bar?

@louiscampos9606 11 ай бұрын

@@carpediem4887socializing has so many absurd rules. sometimes is good to watch a good movie.

@henripan9584 Жыл бұрын

I have never touched alcohol in my life. Not even beer or wine. I was always looked at and mocked in clubs/bars for not drinking. Glad that now there is a place I can hang out without being judged.

@Blaze6432 Жыл бұрын

I'm the same way. my mother never drank since my parents were from a Muslim country. People kept saying I wasn't living life and to be honest most of them looked like they had pathetic lives where all they did was waste money on booze. I've never had a drink and I never will need one.

@uncledick9445 Жыл бұрын

you will always be judged for something no matter where you are

@spookyskeleton4977 Жыл бұрын

Good for you. I'm not going to drink car fuel just because it's feels good.

@riccizech Жыл бұрын

I am not sober , I am not a drunk & I would love this option to socialize . Many times I crave the social interaction of a bar like setting but am not in the mood to drink or be around people who are drinking. This would be a great alternative

@strangeosity6896 Жыл бұрын

Feels not-so-great to be the lone sober person at a bar. I love the idea of the sober bar. Kava bars are another option too (kava is nice; provides a buzz, but not eft up like alcohol ). It’s important to be on the same wavelength as the ppl you are around. Sober people are boring to drunks and drunks are annoying to sober people.

@brittanyk8028 Жыл бұрын

Where I live there was a cafe open until midnight and my friends and I would hang out there often and get hot cocoa, tea or dessert. Similar concept and it was a nice place to hang out as a young woman without having to deal with drunk guys. I think they technically did sell alcohol like Irish coffee and a few drinks like that but no one was ever drunk.

@FoOtFoOt542 Жыл бұрын

I’m so excited about this. 😐

@AR-sd Жыл бұрын

I'll have 100% lactose free milk and chocolate chip cookies, please. 🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛 🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪

@firstlast8258 9 ай бұрын

Ok Santa

@alexanderrodriguez6273 Жыл бұрын

uper excited to see some traction on this trend! Almost 15 years!! sober! here and my social life took a hit when I quit drinking! 🚫💯👈🧐

@DCA1971 Жыл бұрын

I've been sober for 2.5 years and I love it.

@tnnsboy18 Жыл бұрын

"You're a alcoholic, nothing you do or say will ever change that" thats what the courts will tell you.

@mischiefpwns Жыл бұрын

Why not just order a non-alcoholic drink at a normal bar instead?

@JayAlba8 Жыл бұрын

It would require higher self control if alcohol is there in front of you..

@joannepackus5736 Жыл бұрын

Most have very few options. Who wants to be around the smell and the bad behavior that can happen.

@Ryan-ix6dt Жыл бұрын

for real lol

@mischiefpwns Жыл бұрын

@@joannepackus5736 That's half the fun of being at a bar!

@joannepackus5736 Жыл бұрын

@@mischiefpwns No is is dancing and meeting people.

@paredy5902 Жыл бұрын

People used to just hang out at other people’s houses instead of needing an event space.

@firstlast8258 9 ай бұрын

Only super rich can afford houses these days

@6gvn265 Жыл бұрын

"You want some juice" 🤣

@kimberlyflanigan Жыл бұрын

sooooo.. a juice bar? yeah... they failed in the 90s.. how about finding an activity that doesnt revolve around the consumption of anything.... Let's pretend we are having drinks... why??

@Gabriel-ll2iv Жыл бұрын

Interesting

@RayManiac90 Жыл бұрын

What's the point if alcool free drinks anyway? At this point drink a coke

@christinalynn8143 Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

@firstname__lastname Жыл бұрын

Insert Simpsons Duff Zero meme here 😆😆

@lefromthecity Жыл бұрын

Me and my friends just go to dinner lol but If there’s a market and a need, then I guess it’s a good idea.

@Blaze6432 Жыл бұрын

I think the key difference is social engagement. When your going to dinner with friend your not looking for new connections. When your at a bar your looking to potentially interact with people.

@firstlast8258 9 ай бұрын

@@Blaze6432speak for yourself

@jeretso Жыл бұрын

Is she saving money by going to an alcohol free bar?

@OguzDemirelli Жыл бұрын

People underestimate alcohol

@yvonneplant9434 Жыл бұрын

They tend to think that drinking alcohol is what all adults should do..

@firstlast8258 9 ай бұрын

@@yvonneplant9434I drink therefore I am

@timothyyhtomit 11 ай бұрын

yeah it's called a boba place

@Shrifter 6 ай бұрын

so a café?

@coryfox8148 Жыл бұрын

Well as you age you’ll end up at the waffle house anyway

@richardmann3396 Жыл бұрын

All roads lead to the Waffle House.

@firstlast8258 9 ай бұрын

Speak for yourself

@rayjay238 Жыл бұрын

Don't blame AL Cohol

@pr0phet Жыл бұрын

Alcohol isn't the problem. It's the lack of discipline and accountability.

@elmardom488 Жыл бұрын

We do serve shots, of Wheatgrass. That's cool, if you wanna be sober and vomit.

@firefrost9718 Жыл бұрын

You can find wheat grass or wheatgerm drinks at any juice bar in any fitness center so what's your point? They don't serve alcohol there either and people don't complain, people go to those for an after workout drink or shake not get drunk. BTW wheatgrass and wheatgerm doesn't make you vomit but it does "clean" you plumbing and keep you regular so there is that.

@firstlast8258 9 ай бұрын

@@firefrost9718drugs are bad mkay

@rootyp Жыл бұрын

Wait a minute… a million dollar idea. A caffeine free cafe.

@paulerxx Жыл бұрын

@VoteForBukele Жыл бұрын

Why can’t you folks just stay at home? Invite your friends. You’re just in the way. Taking up space.

@Blaze6432 Жыл бұрын

By that logic. We shouldn't invite Black people out if they don't like anything white people do. That's your logic?

@msb5818 Жыл бұрын

On what corner not in the black community or any corner.

@firefrost9718 Жыл бұрын

@Ms B- Have you talked to anyone in your community to see if the interest is there? If not then open a discussion with your neighbors and see what they say or how they would feel about it. They say no well no harm, no foul right? There are still some "dry cities/counties in the south and this idea is being talked about as an option, it would help local economy, creates more small businesses and increases job opportunities for more people. Nashville TN has 3 that I know of that offer low-alcohol or no-alcohol menus (M.L. Rose, Rambler and Henley )Local breweries are getting in on it and making money so it is possible.

@Xanderviceory Жыл бұрын

I can't visualize having enough money to go out to a fake bar and buy fake drinks. Must be nice.

@bosserman444 Жыл бұрын

Laughs in Muslim

@MsHashy420 Жыл бұрын

Boring 🤣

@roberttena5653 Жыл бұрын

It doesn't make no sense ! Alcohol is liquid courage or truth be told serum! Then if you want that kind of atmosphere then you should meet up with your friends at Starbucks!

@Blaze6432 Жыл бұрын

Starbucks isn't a late night venue. Maybe think about your answers before you type?

@heretictom Жыл бұрын

You can go to any bar and not drink alcohol. Who is "bombarding" you?! If you are that weak willed and feel that attacked you should just stay home and never go anywhere.

@Blaze6432 Жыл бұрын

Because people don't know how to keep their mouth shut on your lifestyle and feel the need to have an annoying conversation about why you don't drink. It happens to me all the time

@Starfish2145 Жыл бұрын

Americans are so weird. In Europe people don’t get drunk at bars. They go and have a glass of wine or one glass of beer or a couple over several hours. They do not do shots, they don’t go crazy with alcohol.

@valenaizik2753 Жыл бұрын

Sober wanna be social adults in a “not bar” bar…ewwwww gross no thank you😅😂👌👍

@punapeter Жыл бұрын

This is a *STUPID HUMAN TRICK* I need to add to my list. Most bars are boring as it is to start. Alcohol makes them tolerable. $5 for a Coke? w/a cherry? Red Bull and 7up?