Londoners Opt For Alcohol-Free Alternatives To Enjoy Summer Socializing

Italian non-alcoholic aperitivo Crodino launches Na’lfresco route for alcohol-free alfresco gatherings.

June 27, 2023 2 min read

Londoners Opt For Alcohol-Free Alternatives To Enjoy Summer Socializing

The Benedictine Palace distillery, of which the production company belongs to the Bacardi-Martini France group, celebrates its 150 anniversary in 2023. Two-thirds of drinkers want to cut back on alcohol consumption this summer, according to research.A poll of 2,000 adults who drink found those looking to minimize their intake - as the trend for sober curiosity and mindful drinking spreads across the nation - 63 percent want to avoid over-consumptionPHOTO BY LOU BENOIST/GETTY IMAGES

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While a further 35 percent will enjoy summer socializing with a more flexible approach.As a result, 62 percent feel they have landed on a “sweet spot” of how they can enjoy a drink, but without any of the repercussions.Barbecues (38 percent), alfresco dining (27 percent) and trips to beer gardens (25 percent) are some of the occasions these drinkers are looking to reduce their intake over the course of the next few months.

The research was commissioned by Italian non-alcoholic aperitivo Crodino, which is launching its Na’lfresco route, a collection of beauty spots around London to enjoy am alcohol-free alfresco gathering.

The research also found 54 percent of those who are trying to minimize their intake expect to enjoy more of their summer because they will be more conscious of their drinking habits.

Cost is another popular reason for dining alfresco and have a more mindful approach to drinking, with 34 percent viewing it as the perfect opportunity to get loved ones together for a good time without costing the earth.

And 39 percent aren’t drinking as much because of the cost of alcohol.

Attendees during Cocktail Hour during Corporate Innovation Summit at Collision 2023, at Liberty Grand Exhibition Place.The average person cutting back will be limiting themselves to just two drinks at social gatherings as they soak up the sun, half of what they would typically drink last summer.While 43 percent will turn to alcohol-free alternatives to moderate their drinking at summery social gatherings.PHOTO BY CARLOS OSORIO/GETTY IMAGES

The research, conducted via OnePoll, also asked Londoners and those visiting planning a visit to the capital to reveal their best spots for an alfresco gathering.

It found Hyde Park, St James’s Park and Victoria Park are among the most popular summery spots these city dwellers visit to bask in the sunshine.

But when it comes to alfresco dining, Greenwich Park, Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill offer the best views to enjoy with good food and company.

Those polled also revealed some of the ‘hidden gems’ the capital has to offer – with Little Venice and Kyoto Gardens highlighted as spots to escape the hustle and bustle.

Over the first two weekends in July, Crodino will be traveling across its Na’lfresco route, 20 locations across the capital, to hand out free servings of the bittersweet aperitivo for parkgoers who want to embrace a more flexible approach to drinking.

TOP REASONS DRINKERS ARE CUTTING BACK THIS SUMMER: