16 spots to get mocktails around Indy

Sober curious or taking part in Dry January or Sober October? We’ve got your guide to zero proof drinks in Indy.

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Ask the bartender at Bodhi to mix up a mocktail.

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Whether you’re participating in Dry January, enjoying Sober October, or simply don’t drink at all to begin with, one thing is always true: Every meal is better with a mocktail.

We’ve rounded up 16 places you can find mocktails and zero proof drinks around Indy.

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Nicole enjoyed the Bloom of Youth, so she was happy to see a non-boozy version.

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Sundry and Vice, 850 Mass Ave.

The Bottleworks Hotel’s bar has a menu of four different NA drinks to choose from, including a Phony Negroni.

Big Woods Restaurants, Multiple locations

We love the Strawberry Tart Daiquiri, made with strawberry purée, orange juice, lime juice, and lemonade. Menus may not be the same at every Big Woods/Hard Truth location.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill, 2721 E. 86th St., Ste. 100

This restaurant has three zero proof drinks on the menu — all for $6 each, which is the cheapest we’ve seen. We recommend the Hibiscus Squeeze.

The Cannon Ball Lounge, 141 Washington St.

Sit back on the sixth floor of Hotel Indy and enjoy a rooftop view alcohol-free, with a rotating zero proof menu by Athletic Brewing Company.

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City Editor Nicole loved to see a “No ABV” section on The Fountain Room’s drink menu.

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The Fountain Room, 830 Mass Ave., Ste. 1480

This Bottleworks restaurant with supper club flair offers a selection of cocktails with no ABV and full flavor. Try the Crouching Tiger, Circle City Sober, Berry Burlesque, or NA Sauvignon Blanc.

16-Bit Bar + Arcade, 110 E. New York St.

Dominate some arcade games with a clear head. 16-Bit offers a menu with two zero-proof mocktails and two low-proof cocktails — we love the Gym Class Zero, made with desert pear, lime juice, and tonic.

BODHI, 922 Mass Ave.

Check out the non-alcoholic section of the drink menu for a selection of seasonal options. Past offerings have included NA gin + tonics and daquiris.

The Inferno Room, 902 Virginia Ave.

This Fountain Square tiki bar offers four mocktail options — the Coocoonut Grove, The Deceiver, The Way to Eden, and Veiled Virtues — each for $10.

the ball & biscuit, 331 Mass Ave.

This lounge has your back with an alcohol-free menu including five different NA cocktails. You can even add a little something to your drink with CBD or Delta-8 for $2-3 more.

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City Editor Nicole attended a five course dinner at Tinker Street that included mocktail pairings.

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Tinker Street, 402 E. 16th St.

This cozy, upscale dinner spot offers drinks for your date night sans alcohol. Dana Scully, Afterglow, and a NA Picante Margarita are on the regular menu — plus it occasionally mixes up different drinks for special events.

Bluebeard, 653 Virginia Ave.

This Fountain-Fletcher favorite offers nonalcoholic drinks like homemade sodas and ginger beer. City We usually order the Statler.

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The menu at HC Tavern has changed since, but City Editor Nicole enjoyed the “First Crush” zero proof drink.

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HC Tavern + Kitchen, 9709 E. 116th St.

This classy spot offers five mocktail selections, including a delicious Pineapple Nojito.

Sun King Brewery, Multiple locations

Sun King has a non-alcoholic IPA and a non-alcoholic Cream Ale — or you can try its NA seltzers.

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This downtown spot has plenty of space to gather outdoors, too.

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Gather 22, 22 E. 22nd St.

Take a seat on the patio and enjoy three mocktails on the menu for $7 each. Our favorite is the Blush & Bloom.

Nowhere Special, 608 N. Mass Ave., Ste. B

This speakeasy-style bar offers a Phony Negroni and a NA beer on its menu.

8th Day Distillery, 1125 E. Brookside Ave., Ste. D06

This distillery located at the Circle City Industrial Complex offers a changing menu of a few different mocktail options.

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