Umbrella Dry Bar, a non-alcoholic cocktail bar, opens in downtown Raleigh

Details: Founded by Meg Paradise, Umbrella was started as an attempt to make the social aspect of drinking more inclusive.

• The menu will feature a rotating selection of craft cocktails that employ alcohol-free spirits as well as bar snacks, like charcuterie and olives.

The big picture: Umbrella is hoping to capitalize on an increased interest in alcohol-free drinks.

• Nonalcoholic drinks still make up a small percentage of overall drinks sales, but have been growing rapidly over the past few years, Axios reported.

What's next: Umbrella will host a ticketed New Year's Eve party to open the bar for the first time.

• The bar will open to the general public on Jan. 5.

Location: 14 W. Martin St.

Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 4-10pm.

• Friday, 4pm-midnight
• Saturday, 11am-midnight
• Sunday, 12-5pm