Game Day Guide
Got tickets for a Red Sox game tonight?
Here’s your guide to the best day leading up to, during, and after the game. Let’s have a day in The Fenway!
Breakfast of Champions
There are plenty of perfect Boston breakie spots to fuel you for Game Day!
Pavement Coffeehouse: Stop by this Boston based coffee shop to get your coffee fix and a little something to fuel you like a bagel, pastry or parfait. You’ll be in the heart of The Fenway so take in the buzz from the early risers and locals heading to work.
Blackbird Donuts: Head to Blackbird for a coffee and sweet treat! It’s the neighborhood donut go-to with plenty of your favorite flavors, plus inventive seasonal flavors too. The doughnuts are made from scratch and aim to take the pastry craft to the next level by using as many natural and locally sourced ingredients as possible. What’s not to love?
Shy Bird: This all-day rotisserie, bar, & café is known for their seriously good chicken (roasted or fried) and their perfect selection of sauces to pair with. Plus, Shy Bird also offers uniquely fun gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly options, and has a full barista bar cranking out fresh coffee all day long. Didn’t make it out for breakie? No worries! Shy Bird offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day so you could always swing by later.
“I came to love Fenway. It was a place that rejuvenated me after a road trip; the fans right on top of you, the nutty angles. And the Wall. That was my baby, the left-field wall, the Green Monster.”
Carl Yastrzemski, Red Sox Hall of Famer
Post Breakfast Stroll
The Emerald Necklace: What better way to walk off that breakfast than taking your coffee and going for a stroll around the scenic, beautiful Fenway! Emerald Necklace? Head south on Boylston Street and you’ll be there in no time.
The Fenway Art Walk: This self-guided tour takes you from unique sculptures by world renowned contemporary artists to cause-inspired street art murals and installations by several local artists throughout The Fenway – all within 5 minutes’ walking distance from each other and everything else the neighborhood has to offer.
Pre-game Refreshments
Lean into the local bar scene: Looking to get in the mood with pregame shows, brews fresh off the draft, and all your fellow sports fan. Find your way to Wahlburgers, Yard House, Tasty Burger, and The Citizen, each serving up classic game-day vibes with great food and drinks. Pro tip: Big groups do great at Time Out Market! There’s plenty of seating and with their food hall style, an option for every fan.
Enjoy the outdoor beer gardens: If the weather’s right, why not keep it outdoors? The taps are calling your name at Cisco Brewers new Boston-based beer garden and Trillium Brewing.
Elevate your experience: Experience Hojoko, the neighborhood izakaya known for fun cocktails, sushi, and Boston.com’s pick for the city’s best burger. Delicious Italian dining awaits at MIDA, or, check out nathálie, a cozy wine bar featuring small-batch wineries, primarily from women-owned businesses.
Post-game party: The game might be over, but the night is just getting started! Keep the party going at The Fenway’s best late-night spot for nightcaps and midnight snacks. We recommend The Citizen, Fool’s Errand, Hojoko, nathálie, and Time Out Market.
Fenway travel accommodations
Stay the night in The Fenway: Looking for a place to stay that puts you right in the heart of the action? You’ll be glad to know that hotels near Fenway Park offer more than just a room — they deliver a full neighborhood experience, steps from Boston’s most energetic spots and cultural gems. Check out The Verb Hotel and Backstage at The Verb Hotel to elevate your experience.
Park in The Fenway: There’s plenty of convenient places to park in The Fenway, just a walk from the walk. Plan to park at Van Ness Garage, Fenway Triangle, 1330 Boylston Garage, and 401 Park Garage for ultimate convenience.
More days out in the Fenway
Whether you’re just here for the day or new to the neighborhood, our tailored guides have got you covered.
