Welcome to dbar
dbar, A full service restaurant with an interesting and classy seasonal menu 7 nights a week, seamlessly transforms into a nightclub & lounge after 10pm. .Formally an old school Irish pub filled with mahogany charm, dbar has been renovated into a hip chic hot spot filling the void to the changing Dorchester demographic & drawing clientele from surrounding areas.
From espresso martinis, to a fine glass or Bordeaux, dbar will cater to all. The eclectic martini list will excite and gratify while the affordable 200 bottle wine selection will far exceed all the rest in Dorchester. Your eyes and ears will be stimulated from the sexy 16.7 million color changing light fixtures and attractive staff, to a pumping sound system with the latest and greatest live music. There is a place to go in Dorchester!
Come and indulge yourself, surrender to you innermost desires at dbar!
- Dinner
- Monday - Saturday 5:30-10pm
Sunday 5:30-9pm - Sunday Brunch
- 11:30-3:30pm
Bar open all day - Bar & Nightlife
- Sunday - Thursday 5pm - last call
Friday - Saturday 5pm-2am
Christopher Coombs, Executive Chef
Christopher A. Coombs is dbar’s hip, young and trend-setting Executive Chef. Coombs’ culinary career began on the north shore of Boston working in a neighbor’s seafood restaurant at an early age. Upon graduating high school, Coombs’ drive and passion for food led him to pursue an education at The Culinary Institute of America in New York. It was there Coombs’ talent began to flourish.
His venture into the upscale restaurant scene began at Blue Ginger in Wellesley under award winning chef Ming Tsai in 2003. Following his eye opening experience at Blue Ginger, his next step was to pay dues at a Relais & Chateau property Toppers at the Wauwinet on Nantucket under Chef Chris Freeman.
After a season on Nantucket, Coombs caught the attention of The Inn at Little Washington’s owner and Executive Chef Patrick O’Connell in Virginia. Coombs was asked to prepare him dinner. This dinner led Coombs to an 18-month tenure at the Inn which would become most critical to his development as a chef. During his time at the Inn, Coombs had the opportunity to prepare special dinners for Laura Bush at The White House and for “Le Club des Chefs de Chefs”.
In late 2005 Coombs returned to Boston with a new outlook on cuisine. He began a short stint at Aujourd’hui, followed by numerous stagiers around Boston in search of a chef who shared his passion and vision for cuisine. Coombs soon found a restaurant to take him to the next level. Working under Chef Scott Hebert at Troquet. Coombs further refined his skills, giving him the confidence needed to undertake his first Executive Chef position.
In August of 2006, Brian Piccini, owner of dbar, pitched his concept of an exciting and casual upscale cuisine. Bringing Coombs on as his new executive chef at dbar Piccini and Coombs would focus on fresh, local, seasonally inspired menus. Today, Coombs continues to seek out the finest food available and further his growth as a trend-setting quality driven chef. His focus is to provide a great dining experience that reflects Coombs’ consuming passion taking Dorchester’s dining scene to a whole new level.
Directions
dbar is located at 1236 Dorchester Ave, close to several T stops and easily accessible from the highway. (Get Directions)
Field's Corner T-stop: Walk North on Dorchester Ave.
Savin Hill T-stop: Walk West to Dorchester Ave and go left. Walk South on Dorchester Ave.
I-93 South to Exit 15: Right off exit onto Columbia Road. Left onto Dorchester Ave.
I-93 North to Exit 13: Left off exit onto Victory Rd. Right onto Freeport St. Bear right onto Dorchester Ave.
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dbar in the press
"Entitled" generation? Think again. Two twenty-somethings bring creative dash, fiscal resourcefulness, and a steadfast work ethic to a Boston neighborhood in social flux. Dazzling drinks and star-quality cuisine served on the side
Monica Velgros, Food Arts, April 2008
"A neighborhood restaurant that morphs into a nightclub after 10 p.m., dbar represents the new Dorchester with an eclectic menu, reasonable prices, and plenty of brightly colored martinis. The crowd is diverse, and the welcome friendly to all."
Boston's Best: Guaranteed Great Meal Dorchester
“dbar, the Dorchester hangout with incredibly sophisticated fare from rising-star chef Chris Coombs”
dbar is one of Phantom’s “GREAT ATE” for Hot New Restaurant!
“Dot’s dbar raises the bar! Owner Brian Piccini’s wine list is smart, diverse and affordable. dbar is so devilishly divine you may find yourself thinking about real estate in the ’hood.”
“In a neighborhood only just starting to become known for its trendiness, dbar has become a one-stop nightlife shop. Is this the beginning of a South End-esque Transformation? Probably. So get a table now and start telling everyone how you knew it when.
"Executive Chef Coombs latest offerings stay true to upscale cuisine at neighborhood prices" "And if you feel like partying after dinner, stick around" "Inside or outside, it's always a party at dbar"
A Little Secret that only a select few Know: You don’t have to leave Dorchester for a Stellar night on the town. The “D” stands for “Don’t’ go all the way Downtown for Dinner and a good time”
“dbar’s finest, Chris Coombs is Boston’s boy wonder.”
The Greatest 2006: Dining & Dancing
Best of Boston 2006 & 2007: Best Gay Scene
"dbar: Lower Class Name, Upper Class Dining"
Indulge with ease
Convenient rechargeable plastic cards make a great gift or an easy way to pay for our frequent patrons.
Durable and the size of a credit card, our gift cards are unique and easy to use.
Call to check or increase your balance. 617-265-4490
Real estate agents, Call Brian for our “welcome to the neighborhood” promotions.
Be our guest
dbar can be booked for many different types of events.
- Sit down dinners, up to 60 people
- Cocktail parties, up to 180 people.
- Large scale club events with DJs and dancing from dbar’s amazing sound and lighting system, also up to 180 people.
A Full entertainment license and a full 2am liquor license ensures dbar can provide everything from live bands, and dance parties to formal dinners or champagne toasts anytime you desire.
From passed hors d’oeuvres to open bar, whatever your pleasure.
Call for availability and pricing: 617.265.4490
Reservations
dbar gladly accepts reservations Sunday - Thursday for parties of 6 or more.
Please call us for availability: 617.265.4490