The Dray

"We like coming to The Dray during the day with our laptop to get work done with an espresso or three (this guide had to be written somewhere, after all). But this little treehouse-type spot also is great later in the day or night when you want to drink a couple of beers." - aimee rizzo

"The Dray is a beer bar that just f*cking gets it. The whole place has maybe two dozen seats, it’s made entirely out of reclaimed wood, there’s always a soccer game on, and amidst the taps, rogue bottles of wine, and little baggies of Tim’s chips, there’s also an espresso machine. It’s the closest you’ll (probably) get to drinking in a treehouse, and you can choose to share this experience with your laptop or your crew—either one fits in just fine. The draft picks are a great mix of familiar things and “huh, what’s that?,” and there’s also a tiny oven for making flatbread pizzas and mini grilled cheeses." - aimee rizzo

"Picture this: you’re in a treehouse, reading a good book and drinking a pint of beer. You’re also probably wearing your favorite crewneck sweatshirt too. This fantasy doesn’t have to be just a daydream—The Dray is a real beer bar designed to make you feel like you’re slurping IPA in a hollowed-out oak. It’s always calm in here despite its small size, and the selection on tap includes interesting local breweries like Iron Horse and North Coast. " - Aimee Rizzo

"We love The Dray because it’s what we imagine having beers in a treehouse, surrounded by nothing but nature and a good book, would be like. It’s a tiny little spot in Phinney Ridge with interesting things (like a lavender farmhouse ale) on tap, an espresso machine in case you need a jolt, snacks cooked in a mini oven, and the best possible atmosphere for bringing your laptop to the bar and getting some work done while day drinking IPAs." - aimee rizzo

"The Dray is more like a beer bar where you can also grab a coffee (as opposed to the other way around), but it still counts for this guide. The space is small, but was designed to look like a treehouse, so it’s a great place to spend a few hours if you never had one growing up and still resent your parents for it. The beers sourced here are some of the most interesting we’ve found in the city, but the tap list should have something you’re familiar with." - Aimee Rizzo