Submitted by [deleted] t3_z7ska0 in washingtondc
MegaClogger t1_iy7zgnh wrote
Get hammered at brunch on U Street and try to stumble your way to Georgetown. You'll build a lot of trust for each other that way.
Harmonious_Parsnip t1_iy8dswk wrote
I'm single and I'm gonna do this.
MegaClogger t1_iy8esq8 wrote
You'll learn to trust yourself then
garcianeedsahome t1_iy8wnpn wrote
This is a DC right of passage
churchofnobody t1_iy85axo wrote
Some of us practice sobriety! š I say some because I know DC loves to drink lol.
roastmecerebrally t1_iy8atgx wrote
hey fellow sober friend. Moving to DC soon and kinda worried about that š
d1dzter t1_iy8jk73 wrote
DC ranks as one of the healthiest/most active cities in the U.S. Tons of options from volunteering, cycling, sports leagues, museums, board games clubs, and more.
I drink, but I don't go out anymore. There are a ton of things to do outside of the bar scene.
roastmecerebrally t1_iy8l1gp wrote
yeah, I think my experience will be different now compared to what it was in my mid-late 20s.
foreverurgirl t1_iy8gskf wrote
There are booze free bars and many places offer mock tails, so even if your friends are boozy you can still have a good time and get fancy drinks without getting sloppy!
roastmecerebrally t1_iy8ku50 wrote
nice, yeah looking forward to being able to go out and see more places offering na beers
foreverurgirl t1_iy8resu wrote
Itās honestly so much more than that! Even completely alcohol free craft cocktail bars.
https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/10/20/binge-bar-alcohol-free-bar/
goodbyewindshield t1_iy94jxh wrote
That place has been āopening soonā for almost 3 years now. I hope they actually do open soon but I donāt have high hopes that they survive. I went to a nice NA cocktail bar in Berlin a few years ago and was sad to see that itās since closed.
I really hope Iām wrong though.
paulHarkonen t1_iy8menz wrote
You'll be fine. While DC enjoys drinking there are tons of sober events and options for folks who aren't about that life. I don't really enjoy heavy drinking (a glass of wine with dinner max) and I've honestly never felt left out or limited.
churchofnobody t1_iy8fcy3 wrote
I think itās about finding groups of people that share similar interests or activities. For me, itās run clubs, music meetups/open mics, and photography clubs. That being said, weāre lucky to be in a time where people respect boundaries. Iāve never been pressured to drink, even if Iām at a bar or social event. Most places have mock-tails now too, which make those kinds of places feel less awkward to me.
Iām having a great time in DC and Iām sure you will too!
garcianeedsahome t1_iy8wz1t wrote
Where do you find music meetups?
churchofnobody t1_iy9ro3z wrote
Iāll admit for me itās more word-of-mouth. Jamminā with friends Iāve made at open mics mostly. Gives me the idea to start a meetup group though.
rainbowliteshow t1_iy95r5n wrote
the Washington Sober Meet Up group is active and fun! I've since moved out of the area but I met a lot of sober pals through that.
detrminedndestitute t1_iy9icrv wrote
Donāt worry, plenty of places have nice drinks that arenāt alcoholic you wonāt be excommunicated for being sober
Soft-Tangelo-6884 t1_iy9ixjr wrote
For all that DC likes to drink, people are generally cool if you decline. A couple of friends donāt drink for religious reasons and theyāll sometimes order mocktails or sodas when weāre out but weāve never had a waiter or bartender say something and Iāve never seen anyone pressure anyone to get one. In my experience itās not a place where everyone drinks each round of drinks at the same pace, and no one cares if you donāt want to drink.
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