Sober bars › Sanford
Alcohol-free · Sanford, FL
Sober bars in Sanford
Yes, real bars. Just no alcohol on the menu.
Quit drinking, taking a break, or never started? Here are 2 kava bars in Sanford that don't list alcohol. Regulars, games and music, open from 10 AM until as late as 2 AM.
0 of 2 open right nowFirst shell at 10 AM. Last one at 2 AM.
What walking in looks like
From the door to your first shell. Photos from Sanford bars on this page.
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Walk in whenever.
2 stay open past 11 PM. Most look like a coffee shop that kept going: couches, a long bar, games on the shelf.
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Say it's your first time.
The person behind the bar is the kavatender. Tell them you're new and they'll walk you through the menu. Nobody needs a reason for not drinking here.
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Order a shell.
Kava comes in a small bowl called a shell. It tastes like bitter earth, so drink it all at once, then grab a chaser: pineapple, mango, sour candy or water.
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Shells up! Bula!
When someone calls “Shells up!”, raise your shell. Then it's “Bula!”, and everyone drinks. Numb lips mean it's working. Feel nothing? Normal for the first time or two.
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Stay for something.
Poker Tournament - Texas Hold 'em on Thursdays at Piper Pit Kava Lounge. Or just sit with your shell. That counts.
2 sober bars, one clock
Every bar's hours, 6 AM to 6 AM. Pick a day, or narrow it down.
Sorted by opening time ·
- 10 AM–2 AM
- 10 AM–2 AM
We leave out any bar that lists alcohol on HappyKava. Menus change, so call ahead if it matters to you. Hours are what each bar lists.
A whole day, no drink needed
From the hours, menus and events each bar lists.
6 PM
Evening
Trivia, open mic, games and music.
- Poker Tournament - Texas Hold 'emThursdays 8 PM · Piper Pit Kava Lounge
- Bingo NightMondays 8:30 PM · Piper Pit Kava Lounge
Midnight
After midnight
Still pouring when everything else is closed.
- Beans and Roots - Kava and Coffee BarUntil 2 AM every day
- Piper Pit Kava LoungeUntil 2 AM every day
First time? Same.
Reviews from Sanford guests.
“If you are a regular kava go-er or want to try it for the first time this is the perfect place. The interior is very aesthetically pleasing and great for cute pictures. …”
Ashlynn E. · Beans and Roots - Kava and Coffee Bar
“… Tim, Mcnut the owner, is such a great guy, really made the experience special with his welcoming and laid-back energy. Definitely going back soon! …”
Party S. · Piper Pit Kava Lounge
“… The drinks were strong for the price and Jules our bartender was friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. …”
Fairooz H. · Beans and Roots - Kava and Coffee Bar
“… John is super friendly and attentive!”
McKenna J. · Piper Pit Kava Lounge
Every week in Sanford
2 things to do without drinking, at Sanford kava bars.
MonMonday
TueTuesday
- Nothing listed yet. The bars are still open.
WedWednesday
- Nothing listed yet. The bars are still open.
FriFriday
- Nothing listed yet. The bars are still open.
SatSaturday
- Nothing listed yet. The bars are still open.
SunSunday
- Nothing listed yet. The bars are still open.
Never been to a kava bar?
Kava is a root from the South Pacific (Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, Samoa). People there have drunk it together for thousands of years. It's ground, mixed with water and poured into a shell.
It relaxes your body and keeps your head clear. It tastes like bitter earth, so drink it all at once and follow it with a chaser: pineapple, mango, sour candy or water. Numb lips mean it's working. Plenty of people feel little the first time or two, and that's normal.
Go on an empty stomach, three or four hours after a meal, and drink a big glass of water with it. When someone calls “Shells up!”, raise your shell. Then it's “Bula!”, and everyone drinks.
Not into kava? Many bars also have tea, coffee or mocktails, plus board games, pool, trivia, open mic and live music. They open early and close late.
Don't want kava?
The menu
Kava bars in Sanford
- KavaAll 2Served in a shell. One gulp, then the chaser.
- Kratom tea2 barsA leaf from Southeast Asia, hot or iced. A different plant from kava, and it can be habit-forming.
- Coffee1 barFor the morning crowd and the laptop crowd.
- TeaHot or iced.
- Mocktails1 barFruit, fizz, sometimes kava.
- A chaser and a waterEvery barPineapple, mango, sour candy. Nobody blinks.
Coffee, tea or mocktails at Beans and Roots - Kava and Coffee Bar.
Sober, in recovery, or taking a break
Kava isn't alcohol. Whether it fits your recovery is your call, and your program's. Kratom is a different plant and can be habit-forming, so ask which drinks have it.
Never mix kava with alcohol. Skip it if you're pregnant, nursing, or have liver problems.
Need support? SAMHSA's National Helpline is free, confidential and open 24/7:1-800-662-4357
Kava only, no kratom
None of the Sanford bars that list their drinks are kava only. You can still order kava anywhere on this page; ask the kavatender which drinks have kratom.
Closest bars that list kava only:
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Questions
Are there sober bars in Sanford?
Yes. HappyKava lists 2 kava bars in Sanford, FL that don't list alcohol, including Beans and Roots - Kava and Coffee Bar and Piper Pit Kava Lounge.
Do kava bars serve alcohol?
Most don't. We leave out any bar that lists alcohol on HappyKava. Menus change, so call ahead if it matters to you.
What do you drink at a sober bar in Sanford?
Kava: a root drink from the South Pacific, served in a shell. 2 of these bars also pour kratom tea. 1 list coffee, tea or mocktails, so you don't have to drink kava at all.
Which Sanford bars serve kava only, no kratom?
None of the Sanford bars that list their drinks are kava only. The closest kava-only bars are Baobab Kava Bar in Orange City, Flamingo Kava & Acai Bar Orlando in Orlando, House of Mana Kava Social Lounge in Orlando and One Utopia in Clermont.
Which sober bars in Sanford are open late?
2 stay open past 11 PM on at least one night, including Beans and Roots - Kava and Coffee Bar and Piper Pit Kava Lounge.
What time do Sanford kava bars open?
The earliest open at 10 AM (2 of them). The latest close is 2 AM every day, at Beans and Roots - Kava and Coffee Bar.
Is kava the same as kratom?
No. Kava is a root from the South Pacific. Kratom is a leaf from Southeast Asia, usually served as tea, hot or iced. They feel different, and kratom can be habit-forming.
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