Sans Bar
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918 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Founded in 2017 by Chris Marshall, Sans Bar is widely regarded as one of the first dedicated non-alcoholic bars in North America. Located one block south of the Texas Capitol, the downtown space is the cornerstone of Marshall's mission to create alcohol-free spaces that don't feel like substitutes. Marshall, a substance-use counselor since 2009 and sober since 2007, has been featured in The New York Times, Men's Health, USA Today, and has spoken at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Bar Manager Valentina, who joined in November 2022, overhauled the menu and now consults with bars and restaurants worldwide on their non-alcoholic programs. Beyond the bar itself, the Sans Bar Academy has helped launch over 40 alcohol-free bars and bottle shops across the United States, Canada, and Australia. The room hosts live music most Fridays at 8pm and rotating wellness collaborations through a partnership with Swift Fit Events.
Non-alcoholic menu: what to order
- Pecan Praline Old-Fashioned
- Mezcal Ranch Water (spirit-free)
- Ume Moon
Menus change — see the current full menu on Sans Bar's website.
“We're not anti-alcohol. We don't think that alcohol is bad, and we respect people's decision to consume alcohol or not drink alcohol. We're really focused on creating an environment where you can connect with other people and not drink.”— Chris Marshall, Sans Bar founderCommunity Impact, Jan 8, 2025 →
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