Kava Bars

Kava Bars: Experience Island Relaxation Near You

With over 180 locations, kava bars are popping up all over the US—and for a good reason! They are a great place to hang out socially, connect, and talk with others while enjoying the all-natural, relaxing effects of a kava drink.

Find a kava bar near you using the interactive map below or using the list at the bottom of the page which lists kava bars by city and state. Whether you live in NYC, Miami, or even Montana, there’s likely a kava bar close by. If not, just wait—the number of locations has grown by 300% in the last three years, so one could be coming near you soon! Or, if you want to make a trip out of your kava bar experience, you could visit Florida, which is known as the Kava Capital of the USA. It has over 75 kava bars, with more likely to come.
To learn more about kava bars and nakamals, the original meeting places in Vanuatu where locals gather to drink kava, scroll past the interactive map and explore the rich history of kava and kava bars!

What is a Kava Bar?

Kava bars are simply that—a bar-like setting where kava is served, consumed, and enjoyed with others. A visit to a kava bar is unlike any other, because kava is a truly unique social drink. Not only is it alcohol free and non-addictive, but kava helps you feel happier, more social, chatty, and chilled out. Plus, unlike after a trip to a traditional bar that serves alcohol, you’ll have no nasty hangover or side effects the next morning to worry about.

What you’ll experience

Kava bars can be very similar to a trendy alcohol bar. Many times, they are designed around a Pacific Island theme to create a relaxed atmosphere and pay homage to the origins of the kava plant. Most kava bars serve traditionally prepared medium grind kava root either in coconut shells—called bilos—or in similarly shaped, modern cups.

In addition to traditionally prepared kava drinks, bars will also offer customers kava drinks mixed together with fruit juices, coconut water, or milk. (Pro tip: you can make similar drinks by mixing our micronized kava with a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice!). These kava recipes help to minimize the naturally earthy flavor of kava and make the beverage taste better. For the same reason, you may be served a kava chaser— a slice of fruit or a small snack along with your beverage. Kava bars will sometimes sell tapas or small plates with a Pacific Island flair too.

Kava and alcohol consumption should not be combined, therefore it is very rare to find alcohol at a kava bar. But kava bars often have other beverage offerings like kombucha, CBD drinks, and other alcohol alternatives.

With the Sober Movement on the rise, many people are finding kava bars as a great alcohol alternative place to meet with friends, chill out, and de-stress after work or class.