Free Spirits in Philadelphia, PA

Nutmeg Bar and Market is a fully alcohol-free bar and mini market on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia, opened in April 2024 by Brian Rothbart, a hospitality veteran and former winemaker who got sober in 2017 and previously ran a wine bar in Jersey City. He named the bar after his dog, whose portrait hangs in the window. The drink program is built on botanicals, fresh juices, and house-made syrups, alongside zero-proof spirits, dealcoholized wine, and NA craft beer to-go from the attached market. Named pours include the Cappuccino Martini (espresso with Three Spirit Nightcap), the South Philly 75 (Dhos Gin and Töst), Vermouth Gone Wild (Free Spirits Vermouth Rosso and Wilderton Earthen), and the Grapefruit New Fangled. Nutmeg doubles as a sober-curious community hub, hosting open mic, quizzo, story slams, comedy, and art nights.