Your favorite non-alcoholic pop-up bar in New York City. Connect without the booze.
Third Place is a series of alcohol-free bar events in New York City & Brooklyn. We aim to provide a social space that has all the vibes of a neighborhood bar for all those that are sober, sober-curious, or just taking a night off from drinking alcohol.
The “Third Place” is an idea first coined by the sociologist Ray Oldenburg to describe those places, outside of work or home, that foster social connections.
What is Third Place Bar?
Third Place Bar NYC is a series of non-alcoholic pop-up bar events in New York City founded by Sam Bail in late 2022. The goal of Third Place Bar is to provide an environment for people to socialize and connect without feeling the pressure to drink - whether they’re just not drinking for the night, taking some time off, or are on a longer alcohol-free journey.
“Third Place” is an idea first coined by the sociologist Ray Oldenburg to describe those places, outside of work or home, that foster social connections - read more about the concept and the idea behind the name in our first blog post.
Since its launch, Third Place Bar has hosted several dozen social events in New York City, including trivia, movie nights, brunch, and live music. See our events page for a list of upcoming events in the city.
Upcoming Events
We regularly run pop-up events in New York City, whether that’s social events, zero-proof cocktail classes, collaborations with other organizations, or pop-ups at bars & restaurants. Click the button below for current event listings…
Contact & Services
Inquiries: If you would like to contact us, please send us an email at thirdplacebarnyc@gmail.com.
Location: We currently do not have a brick & mortar location. Please see the event listings for upcoming events at various locations in NYC.
In addition to hosting social events, Third Place Bar also offers “non-alcoholic cocktail mixology classes” for corporate and private clients in New York City. Learn more about the classes here.
We also offer non-alcoholic beverage consulting services for hospitality businesses and are available for media consultations such as interviews, podcasts, and blog posts. Feel free to reach out by email for any inquiries.
