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Sober bars are having a moment—and kava is leading the charge. Dive into the rise of kava bars, their chill vibes, and why more people are toasting without the booze.

So, you’re feeling a little stuck in your wellness routine?  You’ve gone to more drop-in yoga classes than you can count. You know, the ones where all the other yogis raced out of there at the end of class. And you’ve tried to find a social place to unwind, but you’ve been underwhelmed to find that most “unwinding” happens in addictive spaces. Most of those social groups either don’t care about what they’re putting in the body, or end up self-shaming for the substance over

Kava grows in many Pacific islands, with the most popular varieties coming from Tonga. The kava plant, scientifically known as Piper methysticum, is indigenous to Oceania and has been used both ceremonially and recreationally in certain cultures of the South Pacific for at least 1500 years. European explorers documented its use when they traveled to Polynesia in the 18th century. Over the years, many celebrities and dignitaries have tried kava, including the late Queen Elizab