Zero Alcohol, All Flavor: Mocktails in Annapolis

The mocktail scene has really caught on in recent years. They’re not just for pregnant people anymore, either. Anyone can choose to have a good time without the high alcohol content. These Annapolis-area bars and restaurants are ready to serve you—and you can’t get cut off! On our list, you’ll find drinks with imitation alcohols that taste like the real thing, and drinks that offer complex layers of flavor to surprise and delight.

You can have that classy, delicious drink that doesn’t make you feel like you’re ordering off the kids’ menu. Whether you avoid alcohol all the time, only for Dry January, or just for the night (thank you, designated drivers!), these drinks are for you. 

Rams Head Tavern

Next to Rams Head On Stage, the Tavern has plenty of satisfying food including burgers, loaded salads, and tacos. Their mocktails are satisfying, too! The Blackberry Nojito has lime, mint, muddled blackberries, simple syrup, and club soda, for a tart and fragrant concoction. The Lemon Grape Spritzer uses lemonade and grape juice with a carbonated kick. And if you love a good crush, their Key Lime No-Crush keeps it simple with pineapple and key lime juice, plus cream of coconut. 

Address: 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 11 AM to 9 PM. Friday to Saturday, 11 AM to 10 PM. Sunday, 11 AM to 8 PM.

Park Tavern

In addition to serving non-alcoholic beers, Park Tavern in Severna Park will make you a classic mocktail such as a Phony Negroni, a Dry Tai, a Passionfruit No-Loma, or a Peach Pony. For an extra kick—of caffeine, that is—order their Phony Negroni with espresso. Sip it alongside their Tavern burger or fish ‘n’ chips entrée. 

Address: 580 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146
Hours: Monday to Thursday, opens at 11 AM, the kitchen closes at 10 PM and the bar closes at 11 PM. Fridays, opens at 11 AM, the kitchen closes at 10 PM and the bar closes at midnight. Saturday, opens at 10 AM, the kitchen closes at 10 PM and the bar closes at 11 PM. Sunday, opens at 10 AM, the kitchen closes at 9 PM and the bar closes at 10 PM.

GameOn bar + arcade

If you’re looking for somewhere to play Pac-Man or Galaga while hanging out with your friends, GameOn bar + arcade on West Street is the place. And if you’re the competitive type, you might want to keep a level head and a steady hand. Order one of their sweet mocktails such as a Baby Butterbeer, a Crush Bandicoot, or a Pink Panther along with a glizzy (that’s a hot dog, to the uninitiated) or some pizza.  

Address: 114 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 5 PM to midnight. Saturday to Sunday, noon to midnight.

Pearl Restaurant and Ponche Tiki Bar

For those with a finer palate, Pearl Restaurant’s gourmet food will be a perfect reason to head down to Market Street. Their warm, welcoming atmosphere decorated in tiki bar chic has unique mocktails that offer a little of everything. For a bubbly concoction, go with their Electric Lemonade. If you like spice, their Asleep in the Desert has a bit of jalapeño. And their Liquid Sunshine includes passion fruit juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, and hibiscus orange blossom syrup for some sweet “liquid courage” to get you on the dance floor, without the ABV. 

Address: 26 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401
Hours: Wednesday, kitchen 5 to 9 PM. Thursday, kitchen 5 to 10 PM, bar until midnight. Friday to Saturday, kitchen noon to 10 PM, bar until 2 AM. Sunday, kitchen noon to 8 PM.

Captain’s Daughter Bar & Lounge

Although Captain’s Daughter may have had their grand opening only a couple of months ago, they’re making their mark with shareable food alongside expertly crafted drinks. Among those drinks are mocktails made with imitation liquors. Going Rogue uses a Ritual rum alternative with grapefruit, basil, lime, and ginger beer. And Rebel’s Wake includes Ritual tequila alternative, blackberry-sage syrup, honey, lemon, and soda water. 

Address: In the Westin Annapolis. 100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401
Hours: Restaurant, every day, 6:30 AM to 11 PM. Lounge, Sunday to Thursday, 3 PM to 11 PM. Friday to Saturday, 3 PM to midnight.

Leo Annapolis

This restaurant commits to serving local ingredients by building relationships with area businesses and growers. They serve Maryland flavors such as oysters and catfish that you can enjoy with one of their fun mocktails. Send It To Darrell is made with Poderi non-alcoholic sparkling rosé, juniper simple syrup, and lemon. Their Neon Mars drink is a refreshing mix of pineapple, cranberry, Luxardo grenadine, and Sprite. If neither of those works, you can get a non-alcoholic IPA or pilsner from Untitled Art to have with your Leo smash burger or mushroom ragout. 

Address: 212 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 5 PM to 10 PM. Friday, 4 PM to 10 PM. Saturday, 11 AM to 3 PM and 4 PM to 10 PM. Sunday, 11 AM to 3 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM

Cooper’s Hawk

At this winery’s Annapolis Town Center location, you don’t have to partake in one of their fabulous wine flights. Enjoy their very own non-alcoholic Bubbly Blanc Vivanté, made with unfermented grape juice, citrus, and teas so you can toast along with everyone else at the table. And their mocktails include Passion & Spice, with pineapple, passion fruit, lime, and soda water with jalapeño and a Tajín rim for a kick. Their drink The Spa also includes lime, jalapeño, and soda water, but adds cucumber and mint for a bit of self-care. Night Lite will wake you right up with Seedlip Spice 94 Non-Alcoholic Spirit, cold brew coffee, black sugar syrup, vanilla, and half-and-half. 

Address: 1906 Towne Centre Blvd., Annapolis, MD 21401
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 11 AM to 9 PM. Friday to Saturday, 11 AM to 10 PM. Sunday, 11 AM to 9 PM.

Now you won’t be afraid to say “yes” to that girls’ night or that after-work outing. Join in without any hangover regret. Your Dry January won’t be dry on fun or flavor with these Annapolis mocktails. You may even want to stick with these non-alcoholic drinks for the rest of the year!