Dorchester

diverse residential · 02124

Dorchester is not one date night, it is twelve. A Dot Ave dive near Savin Hill plays differently than a Vietnamese place on Fields Corner's Dorchester Ave strip, which plays differently again than a Pat's Pizza booth in Adams Village. The neighborhood rewards specificity: dbar in Peabody Square for cocktails, Pho Hoa for cheap and honest, the Polish Triangle for dive-bar archaeology. Tradeoffs are real. The Red Line splits the neighborhood and parking gets parochial after 7. Bring a plan and a backup, because picking Dorchester without picking a corner of Dorchester is how you end up at a Dunkin on Morrissey.

13,908

singles 22–50

45%

male

$40,750

median income

$1,684

median rent

The data

Dorchester by the numbers

Dorchester runs female-leaning, about 45% men to 55% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Dorchester is about $40,800.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Dorchester pays about $1,680 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 13,900 Dorchester residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

14 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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14 spots across Dorchester

Dorchester
Activity
Boston Bowl
Bowling alley★ 4.3 · 2,402
Wheelchair access
Find it
820 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA 02122
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 2,402 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Boston Bowl.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 12 AM
Tue9 AM to 12 AM
Wed9 AM to 12 AM
Thu9 AM to 12 AM
Fri9 AM to 2 AM
Sat9 AM to 2 AM
Sun9 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Dorchester
Dining
McKenna's Cafe
Breakfast restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 1,392
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
107-109 Savin Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 1,392 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at McKenna's Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 4 PM
Tue6 AM to 4 PM
Wed6 AM to 4 PM
Thu6 AM to 4 PM
Fri6 AM to 4 PM
Sat6 AM to 4 PM
Sun6:30 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Dorchester
Drinks
The Banshee
Irish pub$$$$★ 4.6 · 971
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
934 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02125
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 971 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Banshee.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 1 AM
Tue11 AM to 1 AM
Wed11 AM to 1 AM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat9 AM to 1 AM
Sun9 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Dorchester
Drinks
HARP + BARD
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 860
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1099 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 860 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at HARP + BARD.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 1 AM
Tue11 AM to 1 AM
Wed11 AM to 1 AM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun10 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Dorchester
Dining
Via Cannuccia
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 612
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1739 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 612 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Via Cannuccia.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9:30 PM
Sat9 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Sun9 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Dorchester
Cafés
Coco Leaf - AKoKo Cafe Dorchester
Cafe$$$$★ 4.6 · 544
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1480 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02122
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 544 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Coco Leaf - AKoKo Cafe Dorchester.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 8 PM
Tue9 AM to 8 PM
WedClosed
Thu9 AM to 8 PM
Fri9 AM to 9 PM
Sat9 AM to 9 PM
Sun9 AM to 8 PM
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Dorchester
Dining
dbar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 471
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1236 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 471 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at dbar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 PM to 12:30 AM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Dorchester
Dining
Yeanie's Burgers and Social - Dorchester
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 400
Wheelchair access
Find it
39 Savin Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 400 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Yeanie's Burgers and Social - Dorchester.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Dorchester
Dining
Eire Pub
Irish restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 389
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
795 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 389 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Eire Pub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 12 AM
Tue10 AM to 12 AM
Wed10 AM to 12 AM
Thu10 AM to 12 AM
Fri10 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Dorchester
Cafés
home.stead bakery & cafe
Cafe$$$$★ 4.6 · 382
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1448 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02122
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 382 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at home.stead bakery & cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7:30 AM to 12 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
Sun9 AM to 12 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Dorchester
Dining
The MIX
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.1 · 374
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
555 Talbot Ave, Boston, MA 02124
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 374 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The MIX.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed3 PM to 12 AM
Thu3 PM to 12 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 1 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun12:30 to 1 AM, 12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Dorchester
Drinks
McGonagle’s Pub & Restaurant
Irish pub$$$$★ 4.4 · 263
Dorchester
Cafés
Lazy Bear Creamery
Ice cream shop★ 4.9 · 259
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
383 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 259 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Lazy Bear Creamery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Dorchester
Cafés
Cannonball Cafe
Cafe$$$$★ 4.6 · 189
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
383 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 189 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cannonball Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 3 PM
Tue7 AM to 3 PM
Wed7 AM to 3 PM
Thu7 AM to 3 PM
Fri7 AM to 3 PM
Sat8 AM to 1 PM
Sun8 AM to 1 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps

Dorchester

Dorchester by the numbers

Local date spots

Boston Bowl

McKenna's Cafe

The Banshee

HARP + BARD

Via Cannuccia

Coco Leaf - AKoKo Cafe Dorchester

dbar

Yeanie's Burgers and Social - Dorchester

Eire Pub

home.stead bakery & cafe

The MIX

McGonagle’s Pub & Restaurant

Lazy Bear Creamery

Cannonball Cafe

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