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Dry January 2026 in Portland: Mocktails, Zero Proof and More

Dry January 2026 in Portland: Into the Groove mocktail from Victoria Bar.
Into the Groove mocktail at Victoria Bar.

Tomorrow it starts: Dry January 2026 in Portland. This is a time of year when people take the opportunity to scale back on their alcohol drinking after the holiday season. It’s also a great time for those of us who do not drink alcohol on the regular to get out and try some new places and new booze-free drinks. For the sober-curious, it’s also an embarrassment of riches in a whole new world of drinking.

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LaVerne’s Will Open in Portland’s Woodlawn Neighborhood

Some of the food you'll find at LaVerne's.
Photo credit: LaVerne’s.

LaVerne’s is coming to Woodlawn. This new bar and restaurant is part of a triune space that also includes a private event area and The Village Ballroom upstairs. They are looking to open in late September (updated from 9/19 to closer to 9/26) on NE Dekum Street in Northeast Portland’s Woodlawn neighborhood.

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