dbar

"From the outside, you’d never know that Dbar — an essential piece of Boston’s gay nightlife scene — houses a gorgeous patio. The artsy oasis is fairly isolated from the bustle of Dorchester Avenue, and on a sunny day you can almost pretend you’re not in a city. The Cosmo-ready patio contains a mix of covered and uncovered areas, eclectic light fixtures, colorful murals, and greenery." - Tanya Edwards

"Brian Piccini’s Dbar has been a gay favorite for years (along with its siblings Boston Chops in the South End and Deuxave in Back Bay). When the dinner plates are cleared, the atmosphere becomes a bit more decadent. Dbar After Dark throws some of the most bacchanalian events on the Boston gay nightlife calendar, attracting hordes of pleasure-seekers for its glow party and raucous Sunday outdoor tea dance. Show Tunes Tuesdays and Karaoke Fridays are neighborhood staples as well.  This year’s Stoplight party, always a favorite, will take place on Friday, June 7." - Alex Reimer, Erika Adams

"Dbar has recently refreshed its menu, featuring items like pumpkin soup with local pumpkin and braised-beef barbacoa enchiladas." - Nathan Tavares

"If you kind of liked the gritty realness of the Dorchester Brewing Patio, but also wish it was just a little bit more like 224 Boston, then dBar is waiting for you on Dot Ave. The swaying bamboo shoots, day beds, and string lights are almost enough to make you forget that on the other side of the red slat fence lies an entirely different electric utility building. Even if the weather isn’t great out back, you’ll have fun inside what is essentially an Irish pub crossed with a lounge. The food isn’t going to blow you away, but you’ll scarf down fries after a few drinks and some dancing on a Saturday night." - dan secatore

"Favorite Dot spot Dbar beckons with an art-filled, heated, covered patio and two new solariums, plus a comforting weekend brunch. Dishes dance from the decadent — the monster sticky bun with optional vanilla ice cream (go head and spring for it) — to the standard brunch bites of huevos rancheros and eggs served with home fries, toast, and bacon or avocado. Plus, the passion fruit cosmo is enough of a reason to roll out of bed on a lazy Sunday.  Dbar is open for indoor and outdoor seating. Takeout is offered via telephone, with delivery offered through Grubhub." - Nathan Tavares