One good thing to come from the pandemic is all the outdoor patios popping up in the neighborhood. Initially the outdoor dining pilot was created to help struggling restaurants due to COVID-19, but it was quickly realized how much our neighborhood loved outdoor patio options! So here’s a running list of patios and outdoor dining in our neighborhood! It will be updated as outdoor patios reopen!
Yellow Door
Enjoy tacos and margaritas at this colorful outdoor patio at Yellow Door!
Lower Mills Tavern
The patio is open at Lower Mills Tavern! Perfect for enjoying lunch, dinner and brunch!
The Bowery Bar
There is no reason for patio season to come to an end at The Bowery Bar! Their traditional outdoor patio has plenty outdoor tables, couches and misters to keep you cool and heaters to keep your warm and they also have yurts! Wondering what a Yurt is? It’s basically a super cool tent– complete both low top and high top seating! These yurts hold up to 6 and can be reserved for lunch, dinner and brunch.
dbar
dbar has it all – shipping containers that help block the wind, solariums, and outdoor tables at their patio for dinner and Sunday brunch! The two private solariums hold up to 6! Make your reservation today!
Ashmont Grill
Ashmont Grill has an adorable outdoor patio perfect for sharing trainwreck fries and sangria!
Banshee
The Banshee has reopened their outdoor dining in this enclosed wooden structure in front of the wildly popular Irish bar on Dot. Ave.
224 Boston Street
For over 20 years, 224 Boston is a neighborhood favorite with an ever-changing seasonal menu, fantastic drinks, awesome staff and guess what? An outdoor patio! There are high top tables, picnic tables and surrounding greenery its like your own little oasis.
Blend
Blend has a delightful patio tucked behind their 1310 Dorchester Ave location! Open for dinner at 4pm Thursday-Saturday and don’t forget about their legendary Disco Brunch on Sundays!
Blarney Stone
Blarney Stone is a Dorchester staple and fun fact… the first bar in America to sell Guinness on draught! Their back patio is lit and has several tables perfect for dinner or brunch.
The Industry
The Industry on Adams Street has an outdoor patio complete with umbrellas, lattice and flowers!
Dorchester Brewing Co.
Dorchester Brewing Co has plenty of outdoor seating and a beautiful a 2,200-square-foot greenhouse on the roof. Next to the greenhouse is a wraparound roof deck for those warm and sunny days! Taste some craft beer and enjoy barbecue from M+M BBQ. Dorchester Brewing Co. also serves wine and cider too!
Landmark Public House
LPH has a new and improved outdoor patio for you to enjoy this season. Perfect for bar pizza and cocktails in the sunshine!
Harp + Bard
Harp + Bard has two sides of outdoor dining featuring picnic tables to enjoy some apps, burgers and pizza! Reservations required!
Dorset Hall
There are plenty of picnic tables to enjoy some food and cocktails at this spacious patio at Dorset Hall!
Molinari’s
Enjoy pasta and pizza at Molinari’s new outdoor street patio
Venezia
Venezia has a gorgeous outdoor patio with waterviews!
Image via dbar Instagram
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Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.