Dry January has become a popular health resolution over the past couple of years. The goal is to abstain from alcohol during the month of January to reset health. For many, though, Dry January can quickly end if they want to go out with friends. Well, the all-new Dry January Bar Crawl might be just what the doctor ordered. The Northern Liberties Business Improvement District and Fishtown District join forces for the Northern Liberties Fishtown Dry January Bar Crawl on Jan. 17-18. Go to www.explorenorthernliberties.org/event/dry-january-bar-crawl for more information and participants. “We are excited to kick off 2026 with our close friends in Fishtown for a post-holiday reset,” said Northern Liberties Business Improvement District Executive Director Sydney Rexroad. “The Dry January Crawl features non-alcoholic drinks from some of the best bars and restaurants in Philadelphia. It’s a great opportunity to see a different side of creativity from your favorite spots. We can’t wait for you to try these delicious drinks and see that Dry January can be fun.” Spanning both neighborhoods, the two-day crawl will feature more than two dozen participating bars, restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries and hospitality spots, offering creative, specially priced mocktails, zero proof cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the weekend. Participating locations will host Dry January with friendly happy hours, many running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and noon to 5 p.m., plus select earlier and later offerings depending on the venue. Designed to celebrate mindful drinking and the city’s growing zero proof beverage scene, without sacrificing fun, flavor or social connection, the crawl invites guests to explore Northern Liberties and Fishtown at their own pace. The event is also to inspire people to not just enjoy zero proof options during January but year-round. “Fishtown District is excited to partner with our friends at the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District to host Philadelphia’s first and only Dry January Bar Crawl,” said Fishtown District Executive Director Marc D. Collazzo. “This is the perfect way to start 2026 and reset after holiday indulgence with the dynamic drink creations from the best restaurants and taverns in the region. Our close connection provides a full, fun wellness experience in the hottest neighborhoods in the City. Come join us to sip, savor and smile.” Participating establishments will offer at least one or more specially priced mocktails or NA beverages at happy-hour-style pricing, including options at $6, $8 and $10. In addition to drinks, some locations may surprise guests with optional bonus offerings, such as: • Food pairings and discounted apps • Games or activities • Special events or pop-ups • Unique nonalcoholic or wellness-inspired menu items As part of this event, the goal is also to spread awareness of the differences of mocktails vs. zero proof cocktails, show off the diversity of NA beverages and where to get them in our city’s hospitality scene. “Mocktails are what you’ll see mostly on menus. They’re made up of syrups, shrubs, soda, juices and the ABV falls at 0.0. Zero-proof cocktails are made with complex nonalcoholic spirits and bitters. They provide the same balance and craft as a regular alcoholic drink and their ABV ranges from 0.0-0.5% ABV. There’s no better or worse, but the distinction is important to note for sensitivities as well as price points,” said founder/owner Nikki Graziano of Bar Palmina, Philadelphia’s only existing zero-proof craft cocktail bar. “For Dry January and all year round, it’s important to consider your non-drinking guests because it falls under great hospitality. I created Bar Palmina two years ago because it wasn’t being widely embraced in Philly yet. I’m glad that that’s slowly changing, but we still have a very long way to go. Part of my ethos is that it’s dangerous to equate non-drinkers with being anti-social. There’s tons of reasons why people don’t drink — none of which are anybody’s business but their own — and not providing space for them with quality options is just bad hospitality.” ...read more read less