Dec 5, 2025
Sober Holiday Fun in Maryville: Daisy’s Non-Alcoholic Bar & Bottle Shop
Written by: Emily Huffstetler
No need for a DD this holiday season. Daisy’s Non-Alcoholic Bar and Bottle Shop is Maryville’s hot new hub for sober fun.
Across the country, more people are rethinking their relationship with alcohol. Recent national surveys show that 49% of American adults say they’re actively trying to drink less. Meanwhile, Gallup finds that only 54% of U.S. adults say they drink at all, the lowest in almost 90 years of polling.
Inspired by her own sober journey and the growing Non-Alcoholic (NA) movement, Lindsay Elsten created Daisy’s as a place where you don’t have to explain why you aren’t drinking. The menu boasts a variety of handcrafted mocktails, functional beverages, zero-proof spirits and NA beers and wines.
Around the holidays, office parties, family gatherings and New Year’s toasts tend to revolve around alcohol. Daisy’s offers a different kind of celebration with festive zero-proof cocktails. The Salty Grinch uses Lion’s Mane and ginger for a warming, slightly salty sip, while The Sweet Cindy layers classic winter flavors with ashwagandha and valerian root for a calmer, cozier night.
If you’d like to pair your mocktail with plans, Daisy’s has a full calendar of events this month.
December 5 – Holiday Candle-Pouring Workshop
Create your own candle, guided by Light Your Way, from 7 to 10 p.m. Space is limited.
From 7 to 10 p.m., sample a flight of mocktails, including a Rosemary Grapefruit Paloma, Elderberry Gin & Tonic and Mint Mojito with Lime. All options are vegan, gluten-free and low in calories.
Every Sunday in December – Sunday Brunch
Every Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., enjoy a generous brunch buffet with cozy favorites, seasonal dishes and Daisy’s soon-to-be-famous Bloody Mary “Meal,” plus spirit-free cocktails crafted to order.
December 11 & 18 – Live Music: Kevin McGuire
Enjoy an all-ages live music night from 6 to 9 p.m. as singer-songwriter Kevin McGuire brings his Smokies-rooted sound to Daisy’s.
December 12 – Winter Notes & Warm Light: Holiday Concert
From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., enjoy an intimate holiday concert featuring cello and violin, festive zero-proof drinks and light bites. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door.
December 13 – Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Starting at 3 p.m., wear your ugliest sweater to unlock 20% off any gift card purchase all day. Stick around for the 5 to 8 p.m. sweater contest, followed by a holiday movie and board games from 8 to 11 p.m.
December 14 & 28 – Dungeons & Dragons
Pair Daisy’s noon to 5 p.m. brunch with a Dungeons & Dragons session from 3 to 5 p.m.
December 19 – Stoked & Sober Comedy Hypnosis Show
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for this 7 p.m. comedy hypnosis show, a free-to-attend night raising donations for SoberFrog Recovery.
December 20 – Live Music with Tony & Mary Negron
From 5 to 7 p.m., husband-and-wife duo Tony and Mary Negron bring warm harmonies and acoustic soul to Daisy’s for an early evening of live music and good company.
December 31 – New Year’s Eve at Daisy’s
Celebrate from 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with hourly countdowns from 6 p.m. to midnight, table games and conversation, plus a $15 special that includes Southern-style cornbread, collard greens and a zero-proof toast.
Planning your own event? Daisy’s doubles as a mobile NA bar service. They offer alcohol-free bar packages for weddings and rehearsal dinners; corporate events and team-building; birthdays, showers, graduations and family gatherings; and community workshops and advocacy events. Learn more at www.daisysnabar.com.
Born and raised in Maryville, Tennessee, with roots tracing back to Cades Cove, Emily Huffstetler is a proud Maryville College graduate and passionate storyteller of the Greater Smokies region.