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Dear Friend Bar
Dartmouth, Canada · Intimate neighbourhood cocktail bar · North America
Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent
provisional 2026 rating
★ Currently qualifies as Kinda Decent in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Dartmouth, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
An intimate downtown Dartmouth cocktail bar with a seasonal patio, serving craft drinks, small plates, and tightly chosen beer and wine.
Description source · Checked 2026-10-02
Plan Your Visit
67 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H1, Canada
- Style
- Intimate neighbourhood cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
- Hours
- Monday–Wednesday 16:00–23:00; Thursday–Saturday 16:00–00:00; Sunday 16:00–22:00.Checked 2026-09-26 · Source
- Booking
- The owner's Reservations link leads to Dear Friend's live OpenTable booking page; private-party enquiries use a separate form.Checked 2026-09-26 · Source
- Menu
- View the venue’s menu ↗Checked 2026-09-30 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
45.2 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 80.8
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 92.6
- Serious press
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Social Vibes
- 66.5
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
95/ 100
Score context
Consistently top-rated for inventive cocktails, exceptional small plates (especially chicken liver waffle and oysters), warm hospitality, and cozy intimate atmosphere. Frequent Canada’s Best Bars recognition.
Guest score details
What guests like
- inventive balanced cocktails
- outstanding food and snacks
- welcoming knowledgeable staff
- cozy intimate vibe
Review & discussion links
Other cited sources
Crowd signal
Google 4.8★ across 573 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
No recorded global awards in the scored window.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.
Canada's 50 Best Bars
Reviews & press
No linked coverage yet.