Bringing NA drinks to parties/social occasions

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Is this acceptable? I've recently stopped drinking alcohol but do still like to drink non-alcoholic wines or beers on occasion. I don't expect anyone to have these in, as they're a bit niche, but is it rude/gauche to bring my own NA drinks to a party or social occasion?

Do it! Not sure why you wouldn't.

Of course it's fine. Nobody will even notice most likely.

As a drinker I'm always quite relieved when people do. Some don't like NA beer/wine but prefer lemonade etc. I try and offer a selection but I'm happy if my guests have what they prefer. I always bring my favourite wine to an occasion so I don't think NA is too different.

It’s fine, if you do feel awkward you could always take a bottle for ‘the party’ plus your own. If you can’t purchase alcohol even offer to bring a bottle of mixer.

Not a problem. But I would make sure you keep them ring fenced for you, or they will just fall into the general drinking pool.

I would always take a bottle of something to a party or meal at someone's house. Might or might not drink it myself, depending on the situation. But if it's fine to take wine it's also fine to take a non alcoholic drink. It makes it easier for the host if anything.

Totally fine, I bought NA drinks when I was pregnant of if I am driving and often I find people are grateful because they could do with some themselves for one reason or another

I've never drunk alcohol, and so if I'm going to an event where it would be usual to take a bottle, I'll take a nice bottle or two of something nice but non-alcoholic.

I'd never rock up with one or two cans of something just for me though. I think that would be weird. I always take enough to go round a few people, like a bottle of wine would (though usually if most others are drinking the alcoholic drinks, the non-alcoholic ones are pretty much left to me anyway).

I always do as don’t drink and like something different if at a gathering. I find the non drinkers are often forgotten about.

Totally fine. More booze for the drinkers

It's no problem. I will buy some bottles of NA wine for anyone driving.

Absolutely fine.
People usually bring a bottle or similar to parties etc if they’re drinking so I would see it as the same as that.

If I was throwing a party/BBQs I’d have non alcoholic drinks on offer but wouldn’t mind if someone brought their own too. Whatever helps them feel more comfortable at my house.

No one will bat an eyelid. It’s a completely normal and mundane thing to do. I’ve never been to a party where someone hasn’t brought soft drinks. Usually several people.
Some one has to drive, others are pregnant,
teetotal or on meds.
Don’t overthink it.

Ok, thanks. I've no problem taking a bottle of normal wine, and Dh still drinks so it's normal to do so.

I do this all the time because I don't drink alcohol. No one cares.

Absolutely fine, it's difficult picking good NA drinks (although if your host provides them its good manners to at least try what they offer).

Yes please do. Pre-kids we never had non alcoholic drinks in the house so if you didn't bring anything, you'd only have had water.

IMO you take what you'll drink if it is BYOB and you take a gift for the host if they are laying it on, and if they are they should have covered all bases.

Do it but take plenty. I took half a dozen bottles of non alcoholic lager to a party once and when I came in for a second they'd all gone! They'd been taken people who were driving.