NYC’S BEST BARS FOR NA AWARDS 

Celebrating New York City’s best alcohol-free bar programs

Bright Nights Social (formerly Third Place Bar) and Boisson announce the launch of the NYC’s Best Bars for NA Awards 2025, the first-ever awards program recognizing excellence in alcohol-free hospitality across New York City. These awards are a way to honor the bars that genuinely invest in inclusivity: the places that craft thoughtful, creative non-alcoholic drinks and create environments where everyone feels welcome. Winners will be announced in early January to kick off Dry January and shine a spotlight on the bars leading the way.

How it works

Nominations are open from December 1-26, 2025. Bars may self-nominate or be nominated by guests, see the nomination form below.

In order to qualify for judging, a bar must:

• Be located in one of NYC’s five boroughs

• Be permanent (no pop-ups) and open to the public during December 2025

• Offer a meaningful adult non-alcoholic beverage program (such as zero-proof cocktails, beer, wine - not coffee/tea, juices, soda, etc.)

• Identify primarily as a bar (not a restaurant)

Whether a bar is considered for judging will depend on whether the non-alc options are visible on the menu (online or photos) before we visit, not just “I can make you something”. As consumers, it’s important to know what the NA options are before visiting, and the same applies for this awards program.

Full judging criteria are listed below. Finalists and winners will be selected by the awards committee.