If you’ve made the decision to cut back on alcohol or ditch the bottles entirely for your health this Dry July you might be in need of some ideas to get out and about and soak up the best Sydney has to offer without the booze in hand. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of activities you can enjoy solo or with mates that comes with the added benefit of getting home at a reasonable hour to bundle up for a good night’s rest and wake up the next day feeling fab. We’ll raise our glass of kombucha to that!


 
Master the art of creating zero alc cocktails
Book in for a fun mocktail making masterclass with mixologists at Sydney’s first zero alcohol distillery Seadrift Distillery who distils from fresh cut botanicals that are grown on local NSW farms and locally foraged sea kelp. Learn how to make three non-alcoholic cocktails, prepare cocktail ingredients, and syrups along with tips and tricks of the bartender! Classes run on Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week and you can book in here. Whilst you’re at it you can also experience So-Bar Sydney's only fully non-alcoholic bar to try Seadrift’s our curated range of non-alcoholic spirits, non-alcoholic beers and non-alcoholic sparkling wines.
 



Clubbing, but make it conscious
So you’ve given up the grog, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t enjoy dancing the night away! Shake it out with Buddha Bar, serving up a conscious nightlife experience that's drug and alchohol free involving ecstatic dance, immersive sound healing, and of course connecting with other like-minded wellness lovers. Click here for upcoming event dates and deets!

 


Try your hand at pottery
For something a little bit different, play with clay at Sydney’s eco-friendly pottery studio, Clayground! Get in touch with your inner child, move out of your head and practice presence by crafting something with your own two hands in a light filled space draped with lush greenery to give you the ultimate creative escape. Grab a friend and take advantage of one of their classes or workshops — you never know, it might just be your favourite new hobby!



 
Treat yo self
Indulge in an hour (or three!) of self-care and relaxation with your bestie at one of Sydney’s many wellness havens. Book in for a double massage or sweat it out together in the sauna and reap the benefits of nourishing your body from the inside out. Visit our guide of Sydney’s best wellness spots for all the inspo you need.


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Try out a new kind of sweat sesh
Trying out a brand-new exercise class can sometimes be a little daunting which is why we think it’s always more fun with friends! Move your body, strengthen those muscles and try out a new experience with people you love by hitting up a new wellness studio you haven’t tried before for a one-off treat. Take your pick, from doing downward dogs with crisp harbour views at Double Bay Yacht Club or reaping the benefits of LED red light therapy whilst you move your bod with this first of its kind studio Healing on Spring. Explore more wellness studios and spaces to visit here.




Enjoy a day at the markets
Fresh produce and brunch under the open sky to soak up the winter sun? Whatever pocket of Sydney you’re in, there are markets aplenty every weekend to peruse with friends. Stock up on artisan goods and stop for a delicious bite to eat from one of the vendors while you listen to live music and enjoy the company! Check out our top picks of Sydney markets on our What’s On page.


 

Channel your inner artist
Gather 6-8 of your friends and enjoy an intimate evening of holistic integrated art therapy by Studio of the Sol. Choose between two different styles of workshops- Plaster & Placid or Bead & Breathe, that both begin with a soulful meditation and also come with the option to purchase a grazing board. Click here for more information.
 


 
Get your zen on at a wellness circle
Head out to retreat inwards at community wellness circle event and soak up those high vibes. Whether you'd prefer to experience a full moon circle, sound bath, meditation or breathwork there's plenty of community circle events being run on the regular across Sydney. Check out our What's On page for upcoming community circles and invite your friends for a peaceful night out.
 
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