Boho Social
Boho Social brings relaxed, colorful energy to The Pearl-Qatar's Qanat Quartier, operating as a bohemian-styled lounge and restaurant. The space seats about 80 with an outdoor terrace overlooking the colorful facades and waterways. Weekend brunches with live DJ sets are the venue's signature event.
What to Expect
Wicker chairs, handwritten menu boards, plants in mismatched pots. The canal outside reflects the colored buildings.
Laid-back, colorful, and social.
Acoustic covers, indie pop, deep house during DJ sets
Casual. The most relaxed dress code on The Pearl.
Younger crowds, brunch enthusiasts, couples looking for a laid-back drink by the canal.
Cards accepted. QAR cash accepted.
Price Range
Cocktails QAR 55-90, beer QAR 40-60, brunch QAR 250-400 per person, mains QAR 60-120
Cocktails ~$15-25/~EUR 14-23, beer ~$11-16/~EUR 10-15, brunch ~$69-110/~EUR 63-100
Hours
10:00-00:00 daily, brunch Saturday 12:00-16:00
Insider Tip
Saturday brunch books up a week in advance. The canal-side terrace tables go first. Sunset is the best time for drinks.
Full Review
Boho Social fills a niche that The Pearl badly needed. In a district dominated by polished hotel bars, this venue offers permission to relax.
The Saturday brunch is the headline attraction. A DJ plays throughout, escalating as the afternoon progresses.
Outside of brunch hours, the canal-side terrace is genuinely charming, particularly at sunset when the Qanat Quartier's pastel buildings glow.
For a casual evening or weekend brunch, Boho Social delivers exactly what Doha's social scene often lacks: unpretentiousness.
The Neighborhood
Boho Social is in Qanat Quartier, The Pearl-Qatar's Venice-inspired waterfront district. Medina Centrale is a 10-minute walk north.
Getting There
Taxi or Uber to Qanat Quartier, The Pearl-Qatar.
Address
Qanat Quartier, The Pearl-Qatar
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