Ashley Davidson 
Whether you’re observing Dry January or want to try something different, mocktails have come a long way from the sugary-sweet Shirley Temples of the past. Mocktails are a great refreshment to enjoy when looking for a non-alcoholic beverage. They’re fun to enjoy while socializing, having a nice meal, or sipping after a long day. You can find these drinks at an increasing number of bars and restaurants, and we have made a list for you in Hoboken and Jersey City. Read on for a comprehensive list of where to find mocktails in Hoboken + Jersey City.
Hoboken
Belo Bar + Kitchen | 104 Hudson Street
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Belo Bar is a piano bar with live music and a whole lot of jazz and good vibes. There is friendly service, cocktails, and a large variety of wines from all over the world. The menu has small plates from all different cuisines, and in addition, the bar serves up mocktails. Upon request, the bartender can make any drink into a mocktail.
Chango Kitchen | 301 Willow Avenue
Chango Kitchen is a delicious Latin kitchen. On the menu, locals can find Cuban mojitos, piña coladas, margaritas, and daiquiris that come non-alcoholic with the option to BYOB and add-in. The Chango Kitchen website states, “We are happy to mix your favorite drinks. You bring the liquor, and we’ll do the blending.”
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Dear Maud | 205 1st Street
Cocktails are Dear Maud’s specialty, and mocktails are no exception. With three tasty zero-proof creations, locals can try the Sunrise to Sunset with cucumber, pineapple, lemon, agave, sunrise tropical, and orchid, the Sesame Milk Tea with toasted sesame, oat milk, Earl Grey tea, and agave, or the Virgin Buck with ginger tea, honey, lemon, and rosemary. Non-alcoholic beer is also available.
Halifax | W Hotel, 225 River Street
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Located on the waterfront in Hoboken, Halifax is in the W hotel and serves mocktails that embrace all the flavors of a cocktail, without the hangover, of course. The bartender uses basic juices, including orange and pineapple with simple syrup, grenadine, lemon, and lime juice. Maraschino cherries, basil, herbs, and elaborate garnishes are used to spice up the drinks.
The Hoboken Biergarten | 1422 Grand Street
Beer lovers looking for a non-alcoholic fix can choose from a list of five non-alcoholic beers and seltzers at The Hoboken Biergarten. The menu includes the Cinnamon Orchard Spritz, which includes cranberry juice, cinnamon honey syrup, lime juice, and soda, and the Maple Pumpkin Splash, which includes pumpkin pureé, maple syrup, lemon juice, and ginger beer.
Hudson Golf | 16 Hudson Place
This indoor golf simulator also serves up food and drinks — including mocktails. The Golf Lessons cocktail can also be made as a mocktail, and includes grapefruit, coconut water, lemon, and a splash of ginger beer.
Little Bar | 1401 Hudson Street
Founded by the same team behind Halifax, Little Bar opened its doors in November 2023. It has a variety of drink choices and seafood selections. For those looking for non-alcoholic options, mocktails are available upon request.
Olivia’s | 1038 Garden Street
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This Mediterranean spot has a variety of dedicated mocktails on the menu, including the Mare Nostrum and Berry Pom Spritz. Some ingredients that are used include pineapple, lime juice, pomegranates, and mixed berries.
Saku | 936 Park Avenue
Saku, an innovative and eclectic sushi spot in Hoboken, is a local go-to with an extensive menu. Some non-alcoholic highlights include the Yuzu Lemonade Mocktail and Orange + Lychee Mocktail.
Sirenetta | 1039 Washington Street
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Right across the street from Sorellina’s Wine Bar lies Sirenetta Oyster Bar, its sister restaurant. The bar has a seasonal mocktail menu, which can be found here.
Sorellina | 1036 Washington Street
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Sorellina is an Italian kitchen and wine bar located on Washington Street. With a selection of over 100 wines, the restaurant also serves up mocktails. One of the most popular mocktails is the Basilica, which is served with white grapefruit, honey, basil, and club soda.
Jersey City
The Alps | 351 Palisade Avenue
In addition to the usual cocktails and bar menu, The Alps in Jersey City Heights has updated its mocktail options this year. Among the new mocktails are the Yesfolk Tonics Sencha Kombucha, Casamara Club ‘Como’ Alpine Style Soda, and Chinampa Passionfruit Seltzer.
Ani Ramen House | 218 Newark Avenue
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Located in downtown Jersey City on Newark Avenue, Ani Ramen House has a large selection of mocktails for any taste. Customers can choose from the Kobe Refresher, Kyoto Grapefruit Fizz, or the Strawberry Sendai. The Kobe Refresher is a fan favorite and is made with oolong, lychee, ginger, and lemon for a refreshing, sweet taste.
The Archer | 176 Newark Avenue
The Archer’s innovative cocktails and mocktails are always a stand-out in Jersey City. This season, mocktail menu items include a Salted Pretzel Horchata, the Blackberry Jab, the Easterlies, and the Been Like This, which includes peppermint coco cream. Non-alcoholic beers and Best Day Kolsch Style are also available in cans.
Batello | 502 Washington Boulevard
Batello in Jersey City is the ultimate date night destination. Aside from an extensive list of cocktails and dinner items, the restaurant is also serving the “Phony Negroni”, a mocktail that is served either classic or mezcal style.
Better Days | 143 Newark Avenue
Better Days has become a brunch hot spot in Downtown Jersey City with dozens of cocktails, wines, and spirits. The restaurant also has a list of mocktails, including the Passion Virgin Colada, Hibiscus Paloma, and Better Days Garden Cup, which includes rosemary, fresh lemon, blackberries, and cucumber.
dullboy | 364 Grove Street
Located in downtown Jersey City, dullboy is known for its specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. The Missy’s Horcha-ta-ta-ta is a twist on the Mexican horchata drink, made with toasted coconut, almond, rice milk, coconut water, and cinnamon. Another option is The Silvia, made with fresh pineapple, ginger, honey, and lemon. dullboy also makes a house rum blend — non-alcoholic, of course.
Frankie | 264 Grove Street
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The sunny and bright atmosphere at this downtown restaurant is a great fit for the flavorful, fresh, and seasonal menu, and the mocktails are no exception.
Franklin Social | 292 Barrow Street
Next time you’re dining at Franklin Social, take a look at their ongoing seasonal mocktails, which include the Snow Day Sipper, Silent Night, and Mellow Mouse. Non-alcoholic beer is also available. After dining at Franklin Social, head upstairs to The Junto Attic Bar to create your very own customizable mocktail by ordering the Dealer’s Choice.
Hudson Hound | 8 Erie Street
Hudson Hound knows how to serve a delicious mocktail. With menu items like the Amaretti Sour, Sober Spritz, and Forged Negroni, patrons have plenty of unique options to choose from.
The Hutton | 225 Hudson Street
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The Hutton in Jersey City Heights is taking a non-alcoholic twist on classic cocktails this season. With the Hutton Mock-A-Rita and a Blood Orange Spritz, and Mock-Jitos with multiple puree options, patrons are in for a treat.
Jane Doe | 333 Newark Avenue
Plan a Dry January date night at Jane Doe in Jersey City to try one of the two unique mocktail creations. On the menu is The Silvia, which is made from fresh pineapple, Thai tea, lemon, and sparkling water, or The Ichigo, which has non-alcoholic Amaro Lucano, cinnamon-miso, lemon, sparkling water, and mint.
Luna | 279 Grove Street
While Luna is known for its out-of-this-world espresso martinis, they are also experts in the mocktail game. With handcrafted non-alcoholic options like the Femina, Manjito, Green Day Teacher’s Pet, Spice Up Your Life, and You’ve Been Red, there’s something for everyone’s favorite flavor profile.
Madame | 390 4th Street
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The vibes at Madame are like something out of a movie. The food and drink menu is also star-worthy. Madame has three memorable zero-proof cocktails to choose from, including the George Sand, Camille Dugast, and a Phony Negroni.
Mathews Food + Drink | 351 Grove Street
Besides non-alcoholic beers, Mathews Food and Drink is featuring two tasty mocktail options. The Spirit Spritz is made from Lyre’s Italian Orange, orange bitters, and lemon, while the Mango + Dreams also features Lyre’s Italian Orange, mango, grapefruit, lime, and simple syrup.
O’Hara’s Downtown | 172 1st Street
O’Hara’s Downtown is sharing two mocktail creations that sound like a 10/10. First is the Hibiscus Coconut with Caribbean hibiscus, fresh lemon juice, coconut milk, and cream, and second is The Jungle Bird, with Ritual Non-Alcoholic Tequila, DHOS Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, pineapple, coconut, lime, tiki bitters, and nutmeg.
Orale Mexican Kitchen | 341 Grove Street
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When Mexican food is calling, always answer! If a boozy margarita isn’t in the future but you still want to enjoy the flavors, try enjoying a margarita mocktail. The virgin piña colada combines pineapple, coconut, and lime to create a sweet, tasty dinnertime treat.
Rooftop at Exchange Place | 1 Exchange Place
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The Rooftop at Exchange Place — a rooftop bar that overlooks the Manhattan skyline in JC — serves up a variety of mocktails. For the winter, this spot has mocktail options like The Fruit of the Flower drink and a Pineapple Mint Breeze.
The Roxy | 66 Monitor Street
The Roxy was voted Jersey City’s Best New Dinner Spot by HG readers in 2024. As the restaurant continues to thrive, so does the stellar menu, and its bartenders are great at coming back with drinks from a flavor profile, non-alcoholic included.
Under the Boot | 116 Newark Avenue
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Situated below Boots + Bones, this speakeasy serves up colorful drinks with unique names. The Quiet Lady is a mocktail made with fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and club soda, and served with habanero cubes. For a sweeter mocktail choice, The Cheeky Boy is made with mango puree and fresh lemon juice, and topped with ginger beer.
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