Kingston’s mocktail & non-alcoholic beverage scene unveiled (Part 2)

By Abbey McCauley

There is an enticing world of non-alcoholic drinks in Kingston, Ontario. Whether you are the designated driver or in the mood to try something different, Kingston’s mixologists have something to satisfy your thirst and curiosity.  

Read on to discover more local mocktail and non-alcoholic beverage spots in Kingston.  

 

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Miss Bao Restaurant & Cocktail Bar  

286 Princess Street 

Miss Bao has an extensive, Asian-fusion inspired cocktail menu that can be made non-alcoholic at your request. Taste bursts of tropical and citrus flavours while sipping the Tom Yam Siam or make a lighter choice with the delicately balanced Mount Fuji. Ask for their weekly offer mocktail if you want to try something new!  

Open: Thu – Sat (5 – 11 pm), Sun (5 – 10 pm)  

View drink menu | Contact: 613-545-0123  

Go Italian

2815 Princess Street  

Sip on refreshing, non-alcoholic concoctions that embody the essence of Italy at GO Italian. The atmosphere is comfortable yet sophisticated, making it a perfect place to partake in one of their mocktails. The Raspberry Spritz (muddled raspberries, lemonade, and soda water) is tart and refreshing, while the Cosmo-tini Mocktail (cranberry juice, orange juice, bar lime) is fruity and sweet. Both pair perfectly with GO Italian’s comfort food.  

Open: Mon – Wed (11:30 am – 7 pm), Thu – Sat (11:30 am – 8 pm) Closed for the season. Opens early May.

View drink menu | Contact: 613-766-1200 

Sunshine Up North

Atomica  

71 Brock Street  

Cotemporary mocktails are waiting for you at Atomica Kitchen. Their non-alcoholic creations have citrus flavours and bubbly add-ins. Local favourites include the Mango Mule (ginger beer, mango and lime juice, grapefruit, and 7UP) and Sunshine Up North (pineapple and lime juice, hibiscus simple syrup, and soda).  

Open: Sun – Thurs (11:30 am – 9 pm), Fri – Sat (11:30 am – 10 pm)  

View drink menu | Contact: 613-530-2118 

The Social YGK

1600 Bath Road  

Looking for live music, social games, trivia, and pub food all while you sip on a mocktail? Take a trip to The Social YGK. Their mocktails feature unique add-ins such as cucumber syrup and white grape juice. We recommend you try Bright Eyes (Seedlip, grapefruit juice, tonic water, and cucumber syrup).  

Open: every day (10 am – 1 am)  

View drink menu | Contact: 613-634-5527  

Chez Piggy

68 Princess Street  

For more than 40 years, Chez Piggy has been a downtown favourite for both locals and visitors. “The Pig” has inclusive beverage offerings, from virgin classics to creative mocktails. Their menu includes Electric Linen (Seedlip grove 42, Tuscan Tree elderflower aperitivo, butterfly pea flower, cucumber, rhubarb, and lemonade) and Kentucky Fog (Seedlip grove 42, lemon, cardamom, peach and bergamot meringue).  

Open: Mon Sat (11:30 am – 9 pm), Sun (10 am – 9 pm)  

Contact: 613-549-7673  

Something in the Water Brewing Co.

275 Princess Street  

The winner of New Brewery of Year for 2022 at The Canadian Brewers Choice Awards, Something in the Water thrives on curiosity, creating drinks that are as inviting and delicious as they are unexpected. They recently developed a non-alcoholic beverage line called Meltwater. The line features uniquely flavoured sparkling iced teas and sparkling hopped waters. Meltwaters are available to order online or for purchase at the taproom.  

Open: Tues Wed (2 – 10 pm), Thurs Sat (noon – 11 pm), Sun (2 pm – 8 pm)  

Contact: 613-542-4222 

The Backyard Patio Bar & Grill

285 Queen Street  

Sample a burst of summer in a glass, as you bask in the sunshine on The Backyard’s patio. This patio offers dining and drinking in downtown Kingston. Their signature non-alcoholic beverage is the Strawberry Sunrise mocktail. If you are looking for something simpler, they also have a variety of non-alcoholic beer which pair perfectly with their snacks and sharable appetizers.  

Open: Mon – Thurs (noon – 11 pm), Fri (noon – midnight), Sat (noon – 1 am), Sun (noon – 10 pm)

Contact: 613-530-2550  

Tango Nuevo

331 King Street East  

Tango Nuevo is loved by locals for their huge selection of tapas and charcuterie. The hidden gem here is their fantastic mocktail list, which ranges from their classic non-alcoholic Nuevo Sangria to delicious signature creations like the Hibiscus Iced Tea, and Strawberry Lemon Soda. For those who’d like to try something new, Tango Nuevo now offers zero-proof cocktails crafted with non-alcoholic spirits (non-alcoholic rum, tequila, gin, Aperol, amaretto, and sparkling wine) featured in mocktails such as Paloma, Negroni, Aperol Spritz, Amaretto Sour, and more! 

Open: Sun Thu (11:30 am – 11 pm), Fri Sat (11:30 am – midnight)  

Contact: 613-548-3778  

Bar Mayla mocktail

Bar Mayla

331 King St East

Bar Mayla has an array of beverage options that can be made as non-alcoholic cocktails. Staff favourites include the Mezcal Pineapple Sour, made with grilled pineapple cordial, pineapple oleo saccharum, lime, and vegan froth, and the Mayla Mule, with pineapple oleo saccharum, ginger beer, lemon, and pressed ginger juice. This upbeat-style bar is the perfect place to gather with friends over tapas for the evening.

Open: Wed, Thurs, and Sun at (3pm – late), Fri & Sat (11:30 am – late)

Contact: 613-766-6068

Le Jardin mocktail

Le Jardin

343 King Street East

Above Bar Mayla (on the second floor) you will find Le Jardin, a welcoming space that immerses you in the elements of earth, wind, and fire. Le Jardin is known for its wood-fire grill where entrées and even desserts are cooked in front of diners. While the restaurant has an expansive wine list, it also offers tasty mocktails, including the Ananas, made with grilled pineapple cordial, pineapple oleo, and the Cinful, made with hibiscus, cinnamon, cordial, lemon, and sugar.

Open: Wed – Sat (4:30 pm – late)

Contact: 613-766-6068