Dry January! How Non-Alcoholic Bar Owner Meg Hartman is Set to Thrive in 2025

Ep. 50 Is it possible to run a successful bar without serving alcohol? Meg Hartman of Alt Bar thinks so, and she’s changing the game in Rochester, NY. Find out how Meg's innovative non-alcoholic bottle shop and bar is creating a welcoming space for everyone.


Whether you’re a business owner, an advocate for inclusivity, or simply curious about the growing non-alcoholic space, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.


Meg takes us on her inspiring journey from starting as a pop-up shop to launching a full-fledged brick-and-mortar space that’s redefining the social drinking experience.


We dive into:



• The "why" behind AltBar: Meg’s personal and professional reasons for championing the non-alcoholic movement.


• The evolution of AltBar: How Meg went from pop-ups to creating a vibrant community hub for NA enthusiasts.


• The importance of the non-alcoholic movement: Why providing inclusive options is critical for changing the social narrative around alcohol.


• Dealing with internet trolls: Meg’s strategies for staying focused on her mission and not feeding the critics.







Links and Resources:



• www.altbarroc.com (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/7/#m_-...)


• Follow AltBar on   / altbarroc   (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/7/#m_-...)  and   / altbarroc   (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/7/#m_-...)



• Explore more about the non-alcoholic movement here (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/7/#m_-...) .  https://nabeverages.org/



• Explore Marshall Street Bar's (https://www.marshallstreetbarandgrill...) Menu of Free-Spirited Options











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