Zilch Market brings non-alcoholic bar concept to Atlanta

Imagine going to a cocktail bar where everyone knows your name.and the next day they actually remember it.

• That’s Zilch Market, a pop-up non-alcoholic space bar that makes regular trips to and from Atlanta.

Catch up soon: We explained where to find great non-alcoholic drinks at local bars and restaurants. And provided tips on how to start mixing drinks at home.

• A place where you can have a hangover free drink in a hangover free environment.

Backstory: Two years ago, Savannah Rainey and Lisa Eubanks quit drinking and decided they needed a place in Atlanta where they could enjoy creative, non-alcoholic craft cocktails other than Virgin Shirley Temple and Sprite.

• Additionally, the experience needed a special night out atmosphere, Eubanks told Axios.

detail: Last year, Rainey and Eubanks opened Zilch. It’s 7-10 craft cocktails, plus canned cocktail options like Phony Negronis, food, board games, and a roving pop-up for conversation starters. Mixers, bitters and other ingredients are also sold.

• “We try to create an atmosphere where people feel comfortable and can talk to other people,” Eubanks told Axios. “We’re not trying to focus on just being sober. It’s a fun space to meet new people and make connections.”

What’s next: Zilch is hosting a ticketed Valentine’s Day themed event with food from The Cake Pharmacy at Kirkwood’s Taproom Coffee.

• The team is looking for a space to open a brick-and-mortar concept by the end of 2023.