Dry January doesn’t have to mean skipping social outings or fun treats—it just means discovering new ways to sip, savor, and reset! Whether you’re cutting back on alcohol, exploring wellness drinks, or just looking for cozy winter spots the whole family can enjoy, the Seacoast has plenty of delicious options.
From fresh juices and smoothies to creative mocktails and zero-proof experiences, here’s where to go this January for feel-good drinks around Portsmouth, Dover, and beyond.
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Juice Bars & Smoothie Stops
Perfect for a winter pick-me-up, these local spots offer refreshing, healthy drinks kids and adults will both love.
The Juicery (Portsmouth & nearby locations)
A Seacoast staple offering fresh cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and wellness shots. With multiple locations near Portsmouth and Durham (and varying winter hours), it’s an easy stop for a healthy reset.
Ellie’s Raw Juice & Oxygen Lounge (Portsmouth)
A small but highly rated spot focused on raw juices and health-boosting beverages. Perfect if you’re looking for something ultra-fresh and nourishing.
Dover Natural Foods & Café (Dover)
A community favorite offering juices, smoothies, and wholesome foods alongside a natural grocery selection.
Earth’s Harvest Kitchen & Juicery (Dover)
Known for vibrant juices, smoothies, and feel-good meals—ideal for pairing Dry January with clean eating.
The Juice Box (North Hampton)
A local juice bar serving smoothies and fresh beverage options that both kids and adults love.
Tropical Smoothie Café (multiple locations)
A familiar chain that makes healthy sipping easy, especially when you’re on the go.
Mocktails & Zero-Proof Beverage Experiences
Dry January doesn’t mean giving up fun, social drinks—it just means discovering new favorites.
Dry Cellar (Portsmouth)
New Hampshire’s first exclusively non-alcoholic bottle and brew shop, Dry Cellar offers over 350 zero-proof options, tastings, and creative cocktail inspiration. If you’re curious about alcohol-free wines, beers, spirits, or ready-to-drink mocktails, this is the place to explore.
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Restaurants with Great Mocktail & NA Options
Many Seacoast restaurants are embracing alcohol-free menus—especially during January, when New Hampshire celebrates Mocktail Month, a statewide initiative encouraging restaurants and bars to spotlight their best zero-proof creations.
While these spots aren’t exclusively mocktail bars, they’re known for creative drinks or accommodating NA requests. Let us know if your favorite Seacoast restaurant or bar offers mocktails and we will add them to our list.
Portsmouth
- Green Elephant
- The Library Restaurant
- Newicks
- The Press Room
- The Puddle Dock Restaurant
- Ristorante Massimo
Dover
- Chapel & Main
- Ember Wood Fired Grill
Epping
- Holy Grail
Exeter
- Front Row
Nearly 70 restaurants across New Hampshire participate in January’s Mocktail Month, featuring alcohol-free cocktails on their menus. This makes Dry January especially fun—no awkward ordering, no missing out, and lots of creative drinks to try!
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