Charleston
ID.save our google mapOverview: The bar and restaurant scenes in Charleston, S.C., are rightly heralded among the country’s best, but it isn’t always easy to know where to find world-class nonalcoholic (n/a) drinks. Fortunately, Sipland’s team of local experts can tell you exactly where to go for inventive zero-proof cocktails, CBD-infused sippers, tart shrubs, and more. Whether you’re new in town or a Lowcountry long-hauler, Charleston’s thriving n/a drinks scene always has something new to offer.
Charleston — Melfi's
Sorelle
OverviewTucked along Charleston’s charming Broad Street, Sorelle marries Italian soul with Lowcountry warmth. Handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and coastal flavors shine in a space that feels equal parts chic trattoria and neighborhood haunt — the perfect spot to linger over an NA-aperitivo.
Check out Sipland’s curated NA menu at Sorelle, featuring the show-stopping Tomato Water Martini (available in both spirited and spirit-free versions), the Palmetto Paloma, and La Dolce Vita.
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Melfi’s
From the Leon’s and Little Jack’s team comes this Italian-accented destination for salads, pastas, Roman-style thin-crust pizzas, and more. The clubby space has tufted banquettes, exposed brick walls, and mod pendant lamps above a handsome wood bar.
OverviewSample n/a cocktails like the Laid Back Margarita, made with Ritual spirit-free tequila and spicy bitters, or The Good Sun, which combines Ritual spirit-free tequila with pineapple juice, bitters, and crisp ginger.
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Herd Provisions
This sprawling Wagener Terrace space includes a bar, butcher’s counter, dining room, and buzzy backyard patio. Farmer-proprietor Alec Bradford’s transparent sourcing methods and whole-animal butcher are nearly as renowned as Herd Provisions’ daily happy hour, which features small plates, burgers, and drink specials.
OverviewTry bubbly cannabis beverages like Levity (THC, CBD, mint, lemon, and club soda) and High Rise (Delta 9 THC, CBD, and blood orange seltzer) or a seasonal shrub made with macerated strawberries, basil, and Champagne vinegar. Or customize a lemonade or limeade with a splash of rose-cardamom, Thai basil, or lavender-juniper syrup.
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Last Saint
Reserve a spot in the intimate cocktail den located behind a neighborhood bar in this hip, dual-concept space. Its cozy booths and lime-hued vintage bar host local deejays and other events, and provide a welcome respite from the King Street throngs.
OverviewMenus are unnecessary. Tell the talented bartenders what sorts of flavors or styles of beverages you like—bubbly citrus-forward drinks, for example, or stirred herbal sippers— and enjoy a custom creation tailored to your specifications.
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Little Palm
Don your sunnies to hit this coastal-chic pool bar and cafe in downtown’s Ryder Hotel. The indoor-outdoor space has twinkling string lights, comfy lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof bar pouring macchiatos in the morning and cocktails from 10 a.m. on.
OverviewWe’re partial to the Shallow End, a refreshing long drink made with Seedlip Garden, strawberry, lime, and seltzer; or the aptly named School Night, which combines n/a dry Riesling, mulled hibiscus tea, and tart citrus cordial.
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Basic Kitchen
With its light-filled interiors and rotating art exhibits, this vegetarian-friendly restaurant has a serene, welcoming vibe. It’s just the place to catch up with a friend or chat with a colleague over swordfish tacos, veggie-studded grain bowls, or fan-favorite cauliflower wings.
OverviewThe impressive n/a drinks menu includes Bright Eyes Spritzy, made with herbal green juice, lemon, mint, and a touch of agave nectar; Grateful Grapefruit, a bubbly mix of grapefruit, lemon, ginger, lavender, and soda water; a beautifully balanced Creamsicle featuring lemon, lavender, aquafaba, pineapple, and bitters; or chilled bottles of Phony Negronis.
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By The Way
A new-comer to the Charleston dining scene, but sure to become a neighborhood favorite. Backed by the Uptown Social hospitality group and owners who you might recognize from Southern Charm, it is already generating buzz. The menu features classic American comfort food, complemented by a bar program that caters to all types of drinkers, including a selection of delightful, seasonally-rotating zero-proof cocktails.
OverviewWe love the option of sipping a martini, without the hangover that usually comes with it. BTW’s Grapefruit & Basil Martini with Amethyst N/A Spirit is a must to scratch that martini itch and imbibe in a delicious sip!
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