One of my best friends from MSc course when we were both in early / mid 30s, didn't drink alcohol, which was fine - she didn't mind meeting in a pub if that was the most convenient place, but often we found non alcoholic meeting places.
Only after the course ended did she tell me the whole story - her father was a merchant seaman, who had basically drunk himslef to death, causing multiple problems and distress to my friend, her mother and her 2 brothers.
Personally, I feel very strongly, that no-one should be influenced to drink more than they want, whether their objections come from personal experiences or moral / religious views, and there's a big value of non alcoholic drinking places.
My sister had her wedding reception in the church hall adjacent to the Methodist Church which we'd all attended. That meant the location was very convenient - no need to drive anywhere between service & reception - and there was no discussion about alcohol, as it wasn't permitted on Methodist property. So, we had a lovely day, and didn't notice the absence of alcohol, not least because there was such a good range of soft drinks. I must add that, in my experience of babysitting, Methodist ministers often have the best store of wine, as shown by their children, who obviously enjoy trying to cause embarrassment to their parents!
Moslem friends at university, particulary one with whom I studied for BSc and then appeared by chance at same institution where I did my MSc, after he'd done MSc elsewhere and did PhD there, also valued social meetings in places other than pubs. It was a complete and very pleasant surprise to be greeted warmly (hugged) by a small Maldivian man, when he saw me come down stairs in computer room, as I didn't know he was studying there!
