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The Bowery Bar, Dorchester, MA

The Bowery Bar

4.8 (1030)
$30 and under
American
2261 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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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What 1,030 people are saying

The Bowery Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Great for brunch

  • Greater Boston

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Greater Boston

    Lively

  • Boston

    Great for brunch

  • Boston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Boston

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Boston

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bowery Bar offers a memorable dining experience with a "phenomenal outdoor seating" area and "friendly, welcoming staff." Patrons rave about the "amazing food" and diverse menu options. The yurt dining experience is highly recommended for its cozy ambiance. Perfect for family gatherings, special occasions, or casual meals with friends.
1,030 Reviews

  1. tanesha

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Celebrated my sister’s birthday and server Clare was great. Food was good and served in a timely manner. The only unpleasant thing was the temperature. The fans did not circulate enough air to cool down our space. It was quite warm.

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  2. Maggie

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined here on a summer Friday evening on the patio. We had the BEST time! Colleen was a tremendous waitress. We stayed for a long time: getting pitchers, drinks, apps, and entrees and didn’t feel rushed for a second. We loved the patio outdoor atmosphere and the weather was perfect for it. Family friendly, but also a neat elbow-bar patio scene. So glad we were able to enjoy the night there!

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  3. Kerry VIP

    Greater Boston39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, drinks were fun and delicious. Server, Courtney (coco) was wonderful

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  4. Justin VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Usually have great experiences here, but last night was not one of those times. We were celebrating a birthday, indicated that and not even a mention of it throughout the entire night. Our waitress seemed uninterested in really checking on her tables. When she finally would walk around, she’d only refill water on one table, but none of the others. She’d glance around at the tables, but I’m not really sure what she was looking for since we had empty glasses for just over 45 minutes. Very disappointing experience especially when you’re celebrating a special occasion for someone in the group.

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  5. Sean VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress on the upper deck of the back patio was pleasant , professional and timely .

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  6. Nina

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was awesome. She was very attentive and helpful with menu questions. She made our visit memorable.

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  7. Camila VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is amazing but our appetizer took 45 minutes to be ready and we were starving. We have to ask about it, not sure if the waitress forgot or if it was an issue in the kitchen but the restaurant was not even crowded.
    The Bowery BarResponded on June 6, 2025
    Hi Camila, We appreciate your feedback. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but we're very sorry to hear about the long wait for your appetizer. That’s not the experience we aim to provide. We’d love the opportunity to learn more about your visit and follow up with our team. If you're open to it, we’d appreciate the chance to learn more about your visit so we can follow up with our team. Please don’t hesitate to call the restaurant directly and ask to speak with a manager. We truly value your feedback and hope to welcome you back for a better experience next time. Thank you, The Management Team at The Bowery

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  8. Shannon

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the Bowery!! I come here all the time and the outdoor seating is phenomenal. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. The servers are all so efficient. Shoutout Brian he is one of the kindest people and always makes the overall experience so amazing. 10/10 spot

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  9. David

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great option and has a surprisingly kid friendly menu.

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  10. Melissa VIP

    Greater Boston121 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven’t been here in a very long time and I’ve been missing out. The hostess was super cute and our server was awesome! The food was fantastic, absolutely can not wait to order the guac again. Plenty of drink options and I was dying to try a dessert, they looked amazing, but it’ll have to wait until my next visit. Parking is limited but it is what it is in the city.

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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 4.8 stars by 1030 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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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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