5 great Ann Arbor-area places to get zero-proof drinks for Dry January

ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Nothing gives these ambitious New Year’s resolutions a kickstarter than abstaining from alcohol, but Dry January veterans realize how hard it can be to find anything other than plain soda. I know.

But Mash Ypsilanti’s zero-proof menu and Ann Arbor’s Ravens Club’s mocktails prove that the Ann Arbor area has plenty of options for a non-alcoholic start to the new year.

Also, if you want an extra challenge during January, combine Dry January and Veganuary with these options.

Whether you’re regretting your New Year’s Day hangover or want to try a fun new type of drink, check out these zero-proof drink locations in and around Ann Arbor.

Monty’s Public House

Monty’s Public House, 3140 Packard St. puts an alcohol-free twist on its floral-forward cocktail menu with options from Athletic Brewing Company, which specializes in non-alcoholic beers. Monty’s Public House serves Free Wave, a hazy IPA with a hint of citrus.

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Athletic Brewing Company drinks contain less than 0.5% alcohol.

Monty’s Public House is open Monday and Tuesday from 3pm to 11pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to midnight, and Sunday at noon to 9:00 pm. Find restaurants online, on social media, or by phone at 734-929-5462.

bridge community cafe

Bridge Community Café is more of a coffee shop than a bar, but it hosts driver events about once a week. The winter menu includes options such as the Spiced Cranberry Spritz with Chai Syrup, Cranberry Juice, and Lime and the Ipsi His Rosa with Rose Syrup, Lemon Juice, and Aurora Cactus Rose Sparkling Water.

That driver is often accompanied by other events. For more information, please visit our social media pages.

Bridge Community Café (217 W. Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti) is open daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Find the cafe on social media or by calling (734-896-3710).

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Mash Ypsilanti

While its Ann Arbor counterpart has a liquor-laden menu, Mash Ypsilanti offers a zero-proof menu served alongside its own selection of alcohol.

One drink on the menu is Mr. Norris, which combines maple syrup and soy sauce with lemon, Coca-Cola, and cinnamon. Mash Ypsilanti also offers mocktails featuring zero-proof his spirits from brands such as Free Spirits and Seedlip. These taste the same as regular liquor, but the alcohol he has is less than 0.5%.

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Mash Ypsilanti, 400 N. River St. in Ypsilanti is open from 6 PM to midnight on Thursdays and from 6 PM to 1 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Find bars online, on social media, or by phone at 734-441-6200.

ravens club

Ravens Club may be best known for its ginger-based mules and fruity floral cocktails, but its non-alcoholic options are just as party-friendly. Mockingbird Cobbler features blackberries, lemon, honey and mint, while Tiny House on Mars combines passion fruit with lemon and sage shrubs.

Both mocktails are available for $6.

The Ravens Club (207 S. Main St.) is open Monday through Thursday from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday from 4:00 pm to midnight, and Sunday from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. I’m here. Find bars and restaurants online, on social media, or by calling (734-214-0400).

northstar lounge

The North Star Lounge (301 N. Fifth Ave.) is a one-stop shop for those doing both vegetarian and dry January. The New Orleans-inspired jazz club offers a variety of non-alcoholic his drinks paired with vegan bar food options.

Mocktails include mango mule mocktails with mango puree, lime juice, ginger ale, simple cucumber syrup, and lavender lemonade made with lemon juice and homemade lavender syrup.

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The North Star Lounge is open Tuesday-Saturday from 5-11 PM and Sunday from 10-3 PM. Search for lounges online.

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