by jaclynreiss - 0 Reviews - 16 List
During baseball season in Boston, the restaurants and bars near Fenway Park truly become Red Sox Nation. Sox fans looking for cold beer and shiny televisions flock to the many nearby restaurants, bars and clubs. No matter your pre- or post-game desires, we've got you covered on the best places for food and drink near Fenway Park.
(Photo: Dave Kaminsky)
Updated: May 26, 2010
Fuel up nearby before "The Star-Spangled Banner" begins.
If you're not in the mood to scarf down Fenway franks at the game, try a pizza or pasta dish from Canestaro, located right around the corner from the park. Grab a frothy beer or sip on a glass of wine.
The name says it all: If you're looking for an extensive beer selection near Fenway, look no further. Try the lip-smacking blueberry ale, a local favorite. If you're looking to get plastered, go with the Hercules Strong Ale, which boasts 11.5 percent alcohol by volume.
This offshoot of Bukowski Tavern serves affordable, souped up bar food and $1 Fenway franks. If you're in town for a night game, fear not--Lower Depths is open until 12:30am. Make sure to bring cash, as it does not take credit cards.
Scoozi quite simply has it all: affordable yet impressive Italian sandwiches, salads and entrees, as well as a beer and wine list sure to impress your crowd o' pals. Pre-game with inexpensive draft beers, or class it up with a $24.50 pitcher of house-made sangria.
Toast a victory or drown your sorrows at these nearby watering holes.
The party runs deep into the night at this Fenway institution, located just behind the Green Monster. With approximately 40 HD televisions stationed throughout the bar, spectators can catch every detail of game coverage.
Here's where you can get your pool shark on among the restaurants and bars near Fenway Park. Arrive early to avoid having to wait for a table at this unrivaled billiard club. On Wednesday, ladies (four minimum per table) play for free; female groups of three or less receive a 25-percent discount.
With a low $5 cover and a mix of '80s, '90s and contemporary music, Tequila Rain offers a self-described "Spring Break 52 weeks a year" and caters mostly to Boston's vibrant college community. Catch all the highlights on the city's largest video wall, or grab a sidewalk table and observe bustling Lansdowne Street.
After a big win, follow the Boston University kids to this popular Irish bar and dance the night away. Feelin' vocal? Hit up this joint for karaoke Wednesdays, where actress Eliza Dushku has been known to belt one out.
Go bowling! Lane rates jump after 5pm, so come early to save a few bucks. On weekends, the entire complex goes 21-plus at 8pm, so if you've got young'uns tagging along, get there early.
Where else in Boston can you root, root root for the home team? Scarf down a Fenway frank and wash it down with some cold beer while watching the Red Sox. Before and after the game, soak up the energy in restaurants and bars near Fenway Park.