Alcohol-free options gain popularity this festive season

Survey shows more UK adults plan to moderate drinking over Christmas

Author: Nichola Hunter-WarburtonPublished 23rd Dec 2025

Almost three-quarters of UK adults say they’ll keep a closer eye on their alcohol intake over the holidays, while 43% plan to cut back in the New Year, according to a recent Drinkaware survey.

While the findings highlight a national move towards moderation, Warner’s Distillery in Harrington, Northamptonshire, is also seeing this shift locally, with more visitors choosing low and alcohol-free options.

Tom Warner, owner of Warner’s Distillery, says he’s noticed a significant change in his customer’s drinking habits. He says:

“Low and non-alcohol sales is probably between 5% and 10% of the business. We've been doing this for 5 years and it started with a very low base. But the rate of growth is very high, currently.’’

Drinkaware reports that the most common way people are monitoring their alcohol consumption is by taking alcohol-free days. Other popular strategies include setting personal limits on how much they’ll drink and swapping alcoholic beverages for non-alcoholic or low-alcohol alternatives.

With more customers now asking for alcohol-free or low-alcohol options on his distillery tours, Warner believes this shift is set to continue and links it to adults putting their wellbeing first.

Warner added: “I think the general trends of health and wellness are here to stay, and I think that brings moderation on alcohol.

''Around 20% of people coming to our distillery tours are choosing t try our non-alcoholic options. This trend is not going anywhere.''

For tips on moderating your drinking and for further alcohol advice, visit www.drinkaware.co.uk

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