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The Bowery Bar, Dorchester, MA

The Bowery Bar

4.7
4.7
987 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
Located in historic Lower Mills in Dorchester, The Bowery Bar is a neighborhood tavern focusing creative modern comfort food, a whimsical cocktail program, and local craft beer offerings. We are committed to our guests’ experience and being an integral part of our local community. Our indoor dining space and bar is cozy and warm; the vintage décors hand-picked to encapsulate a space that makes you feel transported to simpler days. In the warmer months, come experience our spacious outdoor patio with an outdoor bar and lounge area for mingling, appetizers & cocktails. In the cooler months, watch our beautiful patio transform into a Winter Wonderland with our unique Yurts available to be booked for small private gatherings and group reservations.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri 11:30 am–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (617) 698-2261
  • Website
    http://www.bowery-bar.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    2261 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • FRIDAY & SATURDAY • DINNER • YURT ($200 MINIMUM)

    $50.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Nov 1, 2024 - Apr 6, 2025
    • $50 DEPOSIT PER YURT. • 2 HOUR MAXIMUM PER BOOKING. • EACH YURT CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 8 GUESTS. • THE RESERVATION REQUIRES A $200 FOOD AND BEVERAGE MINIMUM SPEND ON DINE-IN FOOD & BEVERAGES. • DEPOSIT PAID WILL BE APPLIED TOWARD FINAL BILL. • PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY IF YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR RESERVATION. • WE ALLOW A 48-HOUR WINDOW FOR CANCELLATIONS. ALL REFUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO 6.5% CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEE. • EXCLUDES TAX AND GRATUITY.
    FRIDAY & SATURDAY • DINNER • YURT ($200 MINIMUM) Photo

  • SATURDAY & SUNDAY • BRUNCH • YURT ($200 MINIMUM)

    $50.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Nov 2, 2024 - Apr 6, 2025
    • $50 DEPOSIT PER YURT. • 2 HOUR MAXIMUM PER BOOKING. • EACH YURT CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 8 GUESTS. • THE RESERVATION REQUIRES A $200 FOOD AND BEVERAGE MINIMUM SPEND ON DINE-IN FOOD & BEVERAGES. • DEPOSIT PAID WILL BE APPLIED TOWARD FINAL BILL. • PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY IF YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR RESERVATION. • WE ALLOW A 48-HOUR WINDOW FOR CANCELLATIONS. ALL REFUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO 6.5% CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEE. • EXCLUDES TAX AND GRATUITY.
    SATURDAY & SUNDAY • BRUNCH • YURT ($200 MINIMUM) Photo

  • SUNDAY - THURSDAY • DINNER • YURT ($150 MINIMUM)

    $50.00 per party

    Prepaid

    Nov 3, 2024 - Apr 6, 2025
    • $50 DEPOSIT PER YURT. • 2 HOUR MAXIMUM PER BOOKING. • EACH YURT CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 8 GUESTS. • THE RESERVATION REQUIRES A $150 FOOD AND BEVERAGE MINIMUM SPEND ON DINE-IN FOOD & BEVERAGES. • DEPOSIT PAID WILL BE APPLIED TOWARD FINAL BILL. • PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY IF YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR RESERVATION. • WE ALLOW A 48-HOUR WINDOW FOR CANCELLATIONS. ALL REFUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO 6.5% CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEE. • EXCLUDES TAX AND GRATUITY.
    SUNDAY - THURSDAY • DINNER • YURT ($150 MINIMUM) Photo

Menu

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What 987 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bowery Bar offers a lively atmosphere with its standout outdoor patio described as "an outdoor oasis." Guests praise the "amazing" service and "great drinks," complemented by a diverse menu with commendable gluten-free options. The yurt dining experience is "awesome," making it a unique choice for brunch or dinner.

987 Reviews

  1. Melissa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything about our dining experience in the heated yurt. The wait staff was super friendly, food was amazing, ambience was perfect for a birthday dinner. Inside the bar was so nicely decorated and spacious. Can’t wait to come back again!

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  2. Dan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My French dip was way below their usual standard. Arghh!

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  3. Alyssa

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was excellent - the blueberry pancakes were the most perfect pancakes Ive ever seen, or eaten. We also got the beet salad and chicken sandwich - 10's across the board. The staff was also able to accommodate someone in our group who has a gluten allergy. Our waitress was very kind and the food came out quickly. Highly recommend!

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  4. William

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I go here on the regular with a friend. It’s super festive right now for the holiday season. They did an amazing job decorating the place for the season they have these amazing little igloo huts in the back patio that I booked for later this month

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  5. Anna

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, great interior of both the yurts and indoor bar

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  6. Alison

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Bowery is the best! Service, food and atmosphere are always great. Our kids’ love it too ☺️

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  7. Jessica

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience in the yurt. Only suggestion I would have is pipe in Christmas music.

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  8. Alyssa

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibes for Christmas! I love this place. Atmosphere is great- crowded and vibey but music isn’t too loud. Service is great.

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  9. Emma

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great for the most part, but we found two hairs in one of our appetizers after we had eaten the majority of the plate. We weren’t offered the option to have the appetizer taken off of our bill, and they instead brought us another plate. This would have been fine had we not already nearly finished the original, as nobody really wanted more at that point. This is not the first time I have found hair in my food at this restaurant. Additionally, the server cleared the table at the end of our lunch before everyone was done with their food. As a result, someone was not able to finish their food. Other than these things, the food and drinks were delicious and the restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas!

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  10. Douglas

    VIP

    Orlando

    22 reviews

    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is highly rated, so perhaps they’ve had some turnover or they were short staffed, but it was a gigantic disappointment. Food was mediocre at best. Wings were chewy and tasted like a dirty grill. Bacon on the sandwich was fried, which is the hallmark of a lazy kitchen staff. Even the table next to us commented that their food (potatoes) tasted like an old fryer oil. Service was kind but ineffective. Drinks went dry twice, never came back to ask how the food was, and our entrees came 5 minutes (I don’t know how this is possible unless they’re par cooking things) after we ordered, well before we were even half way finished with our appetizers. Maybe it was an off day, but I would strongly advise against Bowery.

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FAQs

The Bowery Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 698-2261.

The Bowery Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 987 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Bowery Bar

2261 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–12:00 am Fri 11:30 am–2:00 am Sat 10:00 am–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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