Seedlip in Charlotte, NC

Yunta Nikkei is Charlotte's first Peruvian-Japanese (Nikkei) restaurant, opened in 2022 by the Viva Chicken team in South End, blending raw ceviches, tiraditos, and handmade maki with an intentional zero-proof cocktail program. Beverage director Ashley Sarkis built a dedicated mocktail menu anchored by premium NA spirits including Seedlip Garden and Amass Riverin, earning Yunta a spot on Yelp's top 25 mocktail programs in the U.S. in 2024 — the only North Carolina restaurant on that list. Guests can choose from named zero-proof cocktails like The Gardener and Isle del Sol alongside NA beer, making it one of Charlotte's strongest NA options in a full-service restaurant setting.

Merchant & Trade is a 19th-floor rooftop bar and lounge atop the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Uptown Charlotte, offering panoramic skyline views across four distinct zones — indoor bar, outdoor terrace, private terrace, and the lawn. The venue maintains a serious zero-proof cocktail program with rotating seasonal mocktails crafted with the same care as their alcoholic offerings, using ingredients like Seedlip Spice 94, Ritual Zero Proof spirits, and locally brewed Lenny Boy Ginger Kombucha. Named drinks include the Endless Vacation, Bobcat Territory, The Gold Line, and the Faux & Falcon, reflecting both local Charlotte culture and a genuine commitment to spirit-free options.

Sneak CLT is an intimate "sneakeasy"-style cocktail lounge in Charlotte's Elizabeth neighborhood, blending cozy elegance with a hip-hop and R&B music program. The bar maintains a dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section with four named mocktails — each built with premium NA spirits including Lyre's and Seedlip — priced on par with their full-proof counterparts at $15 each. It is a standout option for sober-curious guests seeking a full cocktail-bar experience without alcohol.

Steak 48 is an upscale, white-tablecloth steakhouse in Charlotte's SouthPark, set in the Apex SouthPark development at Sharon Road and Morrison Boulevard. Its bar takes zero-proof seriously, building craft mocktails on Seedlip non-alcoholic spirits with fresh fruit purees and pressed citrus — the year-round Blueberry Lemon Sour (Seedlip Spice 94) and Passionfruit Margarita (Seedlip Notas de Agave) anchor the program. It is a polished pick for anyone who wants a celebratory, alcohol-free pour alongside a serious steak dinner.