Nightlife

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A lively and diverse group of people enjoying creative cocktails in a stylish, modern queer-friendly bar with warm, ambient lighting.
Drinks

New Queer Bars and Cocktail Scenes Blossom in Major Cities

This May, Ring Ding Ding, a new queer-friendly, Thai-influenced bar, opened its doors in Portland.

Daniel Moretti·May 29, 2026
Stylish interior of an alcohol-free bar with patrons enjoying sophisticated mocktails in a vibrant, modern setting.
Drinks

Alcohol-free bars are rewriting social drinking culture for a generation.

At Getaway, a stylish bar in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, cocktails are priced at $13, but not a single drop of alcohol is served.

Daniel Moretti·April 29, 2026
A group of friends happily pregaming with cocktails at home before a night out, highlighting the trend of saving money on expensive venue drinks.
Drinks

Americans are pregaming at home to save money on drinks

At Madison Square Garden, a single cocktail can set patrons back at least $25, a price point that pushes nearly a third of Americans to pre-drink at home before heading out for social engagements.

Daniel Moretti·April 24, 2026
A stylish London bar scene with people enjoying sophisticated, colorful drinks, emphasizing moderation and culinary flavors in nightlife.
Drinks

Bar Culture's 2026 Evolution: Moderation and Culinary Drinks Are In.

London's nightclub industry, once synonymous with booming alcohol sales, is now experiencing a significant decline in drink purchases, forcing establishments to re-evaluate their entire business...

Daniel Moretti·April 14, 2026
Diverse group of people joyfully dancing and socializing at a vibrant, alcohol-free coffee clubbing event with colorful lights.
Wellness

Wellness industry expands sober social events and raves

Coffee Clubbing events have surged by an astonishing 478%, signaling a dramatic shift in how people choose to socialize and seek recreation.

Chloe Bennett·April 13, 2026
Young adults socializing and enjoying cocktails in a stylish bar during early evening hours, reflecting the Gen Z daycap trend.
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Gen Z Daycap Trend Reshapes Nightlife, Boosting Early Evening Cocktails

Online booking service OpenTable reports a sharp rise in 6pm restaurant reservations, signaling a seismic shift in how Gen Z consumes alcohol.

Daniel Moretti·April 12, 2026
A skilled bartender in a chic Chinese bar meticulously preparing a 'prescription cocktail' infused with traditional herbal remedies, surrounded by elegant bottles and a warm, inviting ambiance.
Wellness

China Bars Mix Herbal Remedies into Prescription Cocktails

Bars across China's major cities are now offering 'prescription cocktails,' a novel concept blending traditional Chinese herbal remedies with modern mixology. This emerging trend offers a unique wellness-oriented nightlife experience, attracting a new generation of health-conscious consumers.

Chloe Bennett·April 3, 2026