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Dori Grey in front of the mural with a Phony Negroni in hand

Dray Staff Interviews: Meet Dori!

June 19, 2024
For Dori Grey, working as a staff member at Dray has been much more than he’d ever expected from a part-time position; as a budding entrepreneur interested in all things...
Girlswithgoals and Julielawfit speak in front of the mural at Dray

Mocktail Hour at Dray: Girls with Goals Pod and JulieLawFit

April 25, 2024
By Erin Trauth Dray, Boston’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop, is quickly growing as a community hub: from gatherings of like-minded people to a meeting spot for yoga, running clubs, book...
The vintage, orange Ford Bronco mural at Dray, with artist Liv Mileika in front of it.

Behind the Mural: An Interview with Liv of Leika Creative

March 10, 2024
By Erin Trauth When you visit Dray, you know you’ll find an array of exciting, refreshing, and innovative non-alcoholic drink options, and you know you’ll be greeted by friendly, knowledgeable...
The front entry of Dray, featuring the bright orange doors (one open) and sign.

Meet Camila, Dray’s Manager of Customer Relationships and Experience!

February 17, 2024
For Camila de la Vega Maldonado, Dray’s Manager of Customer Relationships and Experience, working at Dray goes much beyond just a job: it’s personal. Sober and in recovery for eight...
Dray's logo on the door with an event taking place behind it

Dray: A Growing Hub for the NA Community

February 06, 2024
By Erin Trauth When you visit Dray, Boston’s first dedicated non-alcoholic (NA) bottle shop, you see the organized, colorful rows of exciting NA and zero-proof drinks. You see the friendly...
A stock photo of orange slices covered in blue glitter

Five Reasons to Try Dry December this Year

December 08, 2023
As December begins, and as the holidays quickly approach, many are embarking on a “Dry December” – an attempt to abstain from alcoholic drinks every day of the month.
The NA beer wall at Dray

Three Reasons Why an NA Drinks Community is Important

December 05, 2023

Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or just looking to try something new, a non-alcoholic-drinks community is vital to ensuring you don’t have to sacrifice any of the fun while you’re taking a break from traditional alcoholic beverages.

A view of the front door of Dray with the Dray wagon wheel logo embedded

Dray: Mixing Products and People– No Alcohol Required

November 29, 2023
Dray, located in the heart of the bustling and trendy South End, aims to not only create a space for people abstaining or reducing their alcoholic intake, but also create a thriving community where those who might sometimes feel like an afterthought in other spaces can gather, embrace the vast array of exciting, refreshing, and delicious non-alcoholic drinks available in today’s market, and find community all at the same time.