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No alcohol, no problem for this trendy LA bar

Nypost · · 392 words · By Brad Coleman
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No alcohol, no problem for this trendy LA bar See more of our coverage in your search results.

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No alcohol, no problem for this trendy LA bar See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The California Post on Google At Free Spirited, the trendy Alhambra alcohol-free bar, the appeal is clear.

Common ground

“It’s just like a bar, but without all the drunken fighting,” regular Vanessa Marquez said.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/lifestyle/free-spirited-bar-in-alhambra-serves-up-…

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Loaded Language 70% confidence
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Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “That broader experience is central to the business model, according to co-owner Arleo De Guzman.”
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Web search results explicitly identify Arleo De Guzman as the co-owner and bar director of Free Spirited.
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web search NEUTRAL — Amber Suzanne Pennington, co-owner of Free Spirited in Alhambra, California, talks about opening up her sober craft cocktail lounge, how she’s managing increased prices, and her plans to hire soon.
https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/01/30/what-its-like-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Owners. Contact. We Are Free Spirited. California's First Alcohol Free Sober Craft Cocktail Lounge! Non- alcoholic means 0.5% or less, alcohol free means 0.0%.
https://www.freespiritedlounge.com/the-owners
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web search NEUTRAL — Arleo De Guzman, co-owner and bar director, makes drinks at Free Spirited. Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/lifestyle/free-spirited-bar-in…
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Claim 2: “Like other mocktail hot spots across Los Angeles, from Venice’s Bar Nuda to Highland Park’s Bar Non”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm Bar Nuda is a non-alcoholic/mocktail bar based in Venice, Los Angeles, including references to it being a pop-up experience.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cities are a major topic for popular songs. Music journalist Nick Coleman said that apart from love, "pop is better on cities than anything else." Popular music often treats cities positively, though …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_about_cities
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article lists direct English translations of common Latin phrases. Some of the phrases are themselves translations of Greek phrases. This list is an automatically updated combination of the twent…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Latin_phrases_(full)
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web search NEUTRAL — Non-alcoholic drinks at Bar Nuda in Pop-up / events (Venice-based), Los Angeles — house-made mocktails and zero-proof options, plus hours, location, and what…
https://nabarfinder.com/venue/bar-nuda-los-angeles/
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Claim 3: “The lounge pairs its extensive zero-proof menu with themed nights, live entertainment and recurring community events.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of generic search results for 'free online games' and 'free electronics', which are completely irrelevant to the business operations of the Free Spirited lounge.
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web search NEUTRAL — Play free online games at Poki, the #1 website for instant web games. Explore exclusive titles, popular favorites, and new game releases every day - no download needed!
https://poki.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Play free online games at CrazyGames, the best place to play high-quality browser games. We add new games every day. Have fun!
https://www.crazygames.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Freebies, useful deals and sweepstakes, checked every day. Get Free Stuff, Free Electronics, Free Gift Cards, Free Magazines, Free Phones, Free Food, Free Money, Free Laptops, Free Shoes, Free Toys, D…
https://www.ofree.net/
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Claim 4: “At Free Spirited, the trendy Alhambra alcohol-free bar”
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Web search results explicitly confirm that 'Free Spirited' is an alcohol-free bar located at 3020 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801.
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web search NEUTRAL — Visiting the Alhambra in Granada is a special experience. From how to buy tickets to the best things to see, be prepared with these essential Alhambra tips.
https://www.theflashpacker.net/visiting-the-alhambra-tips/
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web search NEUTRAL — Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia.The other palaces are known from historical sources and from modern excavations.[14][15] At the Alhambra's western tip is the Alcazaba fortress. Multiple smaller towers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alhambra
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web search NEUTRAL — An alcohol-free cocktail sits outside of Free Spirited. For the latest info about new drinks, events, and more, you can check out Free Spirited on Instagram at @free.spirited.lounge. Address: 3020 W M…
https://secretlosangeles.com/free-spirited-alcohol-free-bar-…
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Claim 5: “Like other mocktail hot spots across Los Angeles, from Venice’s Bar Nuda to Highland Park’s Bar Non”
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While Wikipedia confirms Highland Park is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, the provided web search results do not mention a 'Bar Non'. They mention other establishments like 'Sam's Place' and 'Nativo', but nothing confirming the existence or location of 'Bar Non'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Griffith Park, sometimes shortened to Griffith, is a large municipal park in Los Angeles, California, United States, at the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, ranging from the Los Feliz neighb…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffith_Park
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Highland Park is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, located in the city's Northeast region. It was one of the first subdivisions of Los Angeles and is inhabited by a variety of ethnic and soci…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highland_Park,_Los_Angeles
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cypress Park is a densely populated neighborhood of 10,000+ residents in Northeast Los Angeles, California. Surrounded by hills on three sides, it sits in the valley created by the Los Angeles River a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypress_Park,_Los_Angeles
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