Three years ago, Sam Bail had the idea to open an alcohol-free bar in New York City. She doesn't drink, but she still wanted nightlife — dancing, music, meeting new people, getting out of the house on a Friday or Saturday night. What she didn't want was another alcohol-free space that was centered on wellness, meditation, or yoga. She wanted something that still felt like real nightlife, just without booze being the main event. Instead of signing a lease, Bail started testing the idea by hosting pop-up events. She'd take over coffee shops or other venues at night and turn them into alcohol-free bars for the evening. What started as an experiment quickly took on a life of its own. Read more about the demand for alcohol-free nightlife at the link in our bio. Story as told to Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert (Credit: Courtesy of Sam Bail) #nightlife #alcoholfree #socialevents #sober