Dry is the new high: The rise of the alcohol-free pub

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With the opening of a new alcohol-free venue in Scotland, the Lock In team take a look at the history and opportunities for a new breed of non-boozer.

The alcohol free pub is nothing new, but with the opening of Sobr in Aberdeen, are we seeing a potential resurgance?

The Lock In team chat to the founder of Sobr, Kate Kenyon, to find out why she’s opening her venue, and we speak to Ash Morley, operator of one of the last remaining original temperance bars, Mr Fitzpatricks in Rawtenstall, Lancashire.

We take a look back at the history of the temperance movement with Professor James Kneale of UCL and we catch up with Laura Willoughby of Club Soda and Lou Pollitt from Lucky Saint to get their views on the changing market.

So raise an alcohol free beer now, and tune in for the latest episode of the Lock In podcast.

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