Sick of weekends that make you… well… sick?
Here’s how to juice every last drop from your much needed two day break without the hangover to boot.
Hangover Free Weekend
We wanted to know how people are curating awesome hangover free weekends. So, we went to the best source: Reddit.
Here’s the most common answers:
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Instead of: Waking up at 2 PM asking, “what happened?”
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Try: An early morning gym session
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Instead of: Another round you don’t need
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Try: Coffee walks and long hikes
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Instead of: Scrolling through blurry camera roll evidence
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Try: Getting hooked on a series, podcast, or book
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Instead of: Cancelling last minute on the ones you love
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Try: Making time for family activities
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Instead of: “Just one more…”
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Try: Going all in on hobbies you forgot you loved or discovering something new
The best thing about reading no hangover tips from Reddit is seeing the non alcoholic community radiate positivity and encouragement. Sometimes, the best part about alcohol free life is the community it brings.
There’s another discussion taking the internet by storm. Thankfully, it happens to coincide with hangover free weekend planning very well. We’re talking, of course, about the no and low alcohol revolution.
Non Alcoholic Beer Benefits
The “NoLo” (no & low alcohol) movement has taken the UK by storm over the past few years, and it's no secret why.
It’s the best hangover free alcohol alternative, for one. If you’re used to spending your weekends in drinking situations or in social atmospheres, grabbing a drink with the same taste and the same look is sometimes the best option. It allows you to still participate in your routine without the nasty consequences full strength alcohol can bring.
Reason number two: say goodbye to limiting yourself so you can drive safely! Congratulations, now everyone in your party can be their own designated driver. Isn’t that a nice change?
Reason number three: did you know alcohol free beers can have health benefits? It’s true; non-alcoholic beer is naturally hydrating due to isotonic properties, mood-lifting, supportive to the immune system, and best of all, it doesn’t give you a hangover.
Want to read more about alcohol free beer health benefits? We’ve got a great blog on that.
Another reason to go alcohol free is the taste.
“What?” you’re asking. “The taste? Every alcohol free beer I’ve tasted is a second-rate version of the real thing!”
Yes, the taste. Trust us. When you’re bringing the right no & low alcohol brands into your routine, you’ll see what we mean.
Take us, for example (humble brag). Our alcohol free beer taste is so universally loved that we’ve won awards for it. This year, we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary. This means 10 years of brewing only no & low alcohol beer. 10 years of engineering the best flavour. 10 years of building a sustainable process.
Our Top No Hangover Weekend Tips
Don’t have time to vision board your new lease on life this weekend? We’ve got you. Here are some of our favourite alcohol free weekend activities.
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Go on a picnic
Complete with: a bakery run, iced coffees, speakers, and a nice, shady spot.
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See local entertainment or a movie
Try: a late showing, your all-time favourite snacks, and phone on Do Not Disturb.
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Spend time with the family
Be sure you are: present, switched on, and active, not anxious about a schedule or notifications coming in.
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Go hiking
Can you manage: cliff views, seaside location, or your local great escape?
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Plan a holiday
This time, actually: book the flight, plan the place, sort the accommodation, and get the group chat together.
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Take a nap!
No more: accidental comas.
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Go to the gym or take a workout class
Invest in yourself with: a new routine, a harder level, or a super fun class you might not otherwise find the time to commit to. Pro tip: try an at home workout for an extra layer of simplicity!
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Spend some time with animals
Find: someone who doesn’t talk back…
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Walk around your local town and go in shops
Hit: your favourite coffee hotspot, that store you keep passing by but never going in, that street you never have to go down for any reason, but wouldn’t you like to see that gorgeous house at the end?
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Sink yourself into a good DIY project
Don’t: abandon or halfway-complete. Come on, we believe in you.
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Finally get something off that dusty bookshelf
Try: hopping on social media for a good recommendation.
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Drive around
Tips: find a local viewpoint and bring some snacks and a good camera!
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Call up someone you haven’t talked to in a while
You can: continue old friendships. It doesn’t have to be a chore.
At Nirvana, we’re always expanding. Take our brand new TikTok Shop, for instance. This means that there’s lots of ways to find us and make us a part of your weekend routine. Visit one of our pub stockists to get a crisp can while you’re out and about, or order online.
Either way, you’ll be prepping for the best hangover free weekend yet.
Taste Everything, Miss Nothing.
