Ceremony, in conjunction with Vessel Craft Coffee, has introduced a Non-Alcohol Bar Pop-Up aimed at providing a socializing spot for sober individuals. The pop-up bar, which offers non-alcoholic beer, wine, mocktails, functional drinks, and spirits, is a unique gathering place where people can connect and celebrate in an alcohol-free environment. The bar features an upscale drink menu, good food courtesy of Chef Eric Jackson, and hosts non-alcoholic events spearheaded by sober advocate and owner of Free Life LLC, Christina Kimbrough. Operating on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the pop-up aims to test the concept’s success before potentially establishing a permanent non-alcoholic bar presence in the Hampton Roads and Richmond markets.
Introduction
Ceremony, in partnership with Vessel Craft Coffee, launches a non-alcohol bar pop-up catering to individuals who want to socialize while sober.
Offerings
Ceremony, whose dry bottle shop features non-alcoholic beer, wine, mocktails, functional drinks, and spirits, has leveraged its relationships with alcohol-free brands to bring a bar format to the community.
Experience
Ceremony and Vessel Craft Coffee provide an elevated gathering space for groups to unite, celebrate, and connect in an alcohol-free environment. This is inclusive of people abstaining from alcohol for any reason or those just making more health-conscious decisions. A recent guest remarked that they enjoyed a night out for the first time in 30 years and appreciated having an elevated meal and drinks at the popup.
Menu and Schedule
Guests can expect a relaxing night with friends, good food, and upscale drinks, including a weekly rotating craft cocktail menu, without an alcohol-fueled crowd on Friday and Saturday 5-10 and Sunday 9-3.
Food Program
Chef Eric Jackson is also popping up with a modern southern food program that pays homage to his grandad’s cafe in Troy, Alabama— Glasco’s. Expect vegetable-forward small dinner plates with rotating protein options and shareable boards.
Events and Community
Christina Kimbrough, a Hampton Road’s sober advocate and owner of Free Life LLC, hosts non-alcohol events for people to come together, socialize, and find support. Christina utilizes the space for Friday night get-togethers with friends who are sober and sober curious and who want the whole experience of friends and drinks without the buzz. Christina‘s upcoming event, Sober Storytelling, invites individuals to come in and share their experience living sober.
Future Plans
The pop-up, which is scheduled to run until New Year’s Eve, is testing the concept’s feasibility, and if successful, it plans to establish a long-term non-alcoholic bar presence in both the Hampton Roads and Richmond markets.
Location and Hours
The Ceremony Dry Bar Pop-Up welcomes visitors from 5-10 pm Friday and Saturday and Sunday for brunch from 9 am – 3 pm, inside Vessel Craft Coffee + Kitchen at 1229 W Olney Rd, Norfolk, VA 23507.
Question & Answer
What does the non-alcohol bar pop-up by Ceremony and Vessel Craft Coffee offer?
The pop-up bar offers non-alcoholic beer, wine, mocktails, functional drinks, and spirits, providing a socializing spot for sober individuals.
Who is the chef behind the food program at the Ceremony Dry Bar Pop-Up?
Chef Eric Jackson, known for his modern southern food program, is behind the food offerings at the pop-up, paying homage to his grandad’s cafe in Troy, Alabama.
What type of events are hosted at the Ceremony Dry Bar Pop-Up?
Christina Kimbrough, a sober advocate and owner of Free Life LLC, hosts non-alcohol events for people to come together, socialize, and find support, including events like Sober Storytelling.
