15+ Detroit-area hotspots to visit for a non-alcoholic cocktail

By Metro Times editorial staff on Fri, Jan 6, 2023 at 3:42 pm

Sometimes all you want is the refreshing taste of a sophisticated and thoughtfully made fizzy and fruity concoction, without assaulting your liver. It's a bummer when you want to drink something non-alcoholic and the only beverage available is pop, so ahead find a curated list of all the hotspots around town that specifically offer mocktails — aka drinks sans the buzz — for nights when you don't want to get hammered.

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Republica

1999 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley

Sometimes a night full of booze-infused sugary drinks isn't what you're looking for. Republica, a family-run gastropub in Berkley, recognizes this and is hosting an event where only mocktails will be served.

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The Monarch Club

33 John R. St., Detroit; 313-306-2380; monarchclubdetroit.com

The Monarch Club might be known for its rooftop views of the city, but the cocktail bar has a selection of mocktails like the Coco Lassi, a fruity and spicy coconut drink.

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Eastern Palace Club opened in January in Hazel Park.

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Ivy Kitchen + Cocktails

9215 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit; 313-332-0607; ivykc.com

Many places serve a Shirley Temple, but at Ivy Kitchen, you can get a Shirley Ginger, club soda and ginger beer with a splash of lime and grenadine.

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Grey Ghost

33 John R. St., Detroit; 313-306-2380; greyghostdetroit.com

You don’t have to feel left out at Grey Ghost. Whether you’re looking for something “dark” like the Cola de Jamaica, or “light” like the Spa Water, you can find a quality mocktail here.

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Dragonfly Detroit

2929 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit; dragonflydetroit.com

At Dragonfly, the cocktail bar that’s right next door to its sister restaurant Freya, there is a wide selection of low- and non-alcoholic beverages.

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M Cantina

13214 Michigan Ave., Dearborn

Chips, salsa, and agua frescas baby. This Dearborn cantina features seasonal cocktails and horchata .

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Brooklyn Street Local

1266 Michigan Ave., Detroit

There's no need to feel awkward about ordering a mocktail here, they've dedicated an entire section of their menu to it.

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The Fourth Wall

15421 Mack Ave., Detroit

Lost River had some good mocktails, but unfortunately, the beloved tiki bar closed for now. This microcinema opened in its space, and is focusing on wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Go check out the new spot and enjoy a film and mocktail while you do it.

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She Wolf Detroit

438 Selden St., Detroit

Raspberry, ginger, and lemon; the fruity combo of She Wolf Detroit's nonalcoholic drink, Venezia Spiaggia.

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Castalia at Sfumato

3980 Second Ave. E., Detroit

This Midtown cocktail staple focuses on not just taste, but scent as well. The brand itself is based on eight signature fragrances, which by day are sold at the store on Second Avenue, but by night the establishment converts into an 18-seat craft cocktail lounge. Six of its drinks are mocktails and all of them pair with a corresponding scent you can purchase at the store.

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Seva Detroit

66 E. Forest Ave., Detroit

With vegetarian and vegan options, Seva offers mocktails infused with ingredients such as turmeric, carrot, pomegranate, and cherry.

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The Henry, Autograph Collection

Fairlane Plaza, 300 Town Center Dr., Dearborn

If you're planning a stay in Dearborn, ask the bartender for a dreamsicle,or, in other words, a nonalcoholic beverage harking back to childhood's classic creamsicle.

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The Oakland

201 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale

Here you'll find four nonalcoholic options all for under $8—quite a deal since this spot is located in downtown Ferndale.

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The Peterboro

420 Peterboro St., Detroit

A casual Chinese restaurant, Peterboro offers classics as well as some contemporary twists. It offers three spirit-free cocktail options, one of which, the Suckerpunch, features notes of habanero for a little kick to your mocktail.

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Willis Show Bar

4156 Third St., Detroit

This historic bar features live music along with cabaret performers, burlesque dancers, DJs, and comedians. Sit back and enjoy the show with a nonalcoholic Old English Lavender or Paradisi cocktail.

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Kiesling

449 E. Milwaukee Ave., Detroit

Check out Kiesling in the Milwaukee Junction neighborhood for a swanky date night with mocktails and mood lighting. The mocktail menu is short and sweet with rotating offerings, plus non-alcoholic beer, CBD-infused soda, and kombucha.

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