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Bleacher Bar
Category: Nightlife Bars Sports Bars Sports Bars [Edit]
Fenway Park82 Lansdowne St
Boston, MA 02228
Neighborhood: Fenway
(617) 262-2424
- Nearest Transit:
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Brookline Ave Opp Yawkey Way (19, 60, 65, 8)
Yawkey (Framingham/Worcester Line)
Brookline Ave @ Yawkey Way (19, 60, 65, 8, 9)
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 11:30 am - 1 am
Thu-Fri 11:30 am - 2 am
Sat 11 am - 2 am
Sun 11 am - 1 am
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
Innovative food menu coupled with a great craft beer selection.We have monthly culinary experiences from around the world on Wednesday nights. We show… read more »
152 reviews for Bleacher Bar
Review Highlights
"So, it's small and cozy and Red Sox."
(in 19 reviews)
"Definitely a bar every baseball fan must visit."
(in 9 reviews)
"A large garage door is like a window onto the field."
(in 19 reviews)
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152 reviews in English
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Review from MEGAN L.
Boston, MA
8/31/2011
L-O-V-E this place!!
If your looking for a great spot for some food and drinks before heading into Fenway for a Sox game, this is the place to be! Not only is the staff extrememly nice and attentive, but you get to enjoy an ice cold beer and a burger while starring out at Fenway field, its a steal!
They do have to close the garage door once the game starts, but you can see through the mess covering. It's a fun little bar with a big inviting atmosphere. Even on a busy day/night game, my wait at the bar has never been exceedingly long, the bartenders are really quick on their feet and equally pay attention to all those waiting for a drink.
They also put on comedy shows here, which they last one I went to, Andy Milanokis showed up! (sorry if I butchered the name haha). The comics stand on a platform right in front of where you can look out on the field, the park lights are on too which makes a great photo op! Check it out. -
Review from Mia M.
1/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
A little slice of Buffalo, NY in the middle of Fenway. I love the passion of these fans.
I give them four stars simply because I came with a small group of Pats fans for the Pats vs. Bills game, and I still came out unscathed (and fully satiated by a bucket of wings). -
Review from Diana C.
12/5/2011
-buffalo bills sports bar
-out of all the tv's - only one was airing the patriots game and the others were all airing the buffalo games.
-you can see into fenway's field through their giant windows! except, the windows need a desperate cleaning. but very awesome nonetheless that you can basically watch the game live from a bar.
-sausage sliders were pretty good
-clam chowder had WAY too many potatoes.
interesting experience. would have loved it more because i wanted to experience a patriots game in boston, so i guess i went to the wrong bar. -
Review from Sam T.
This is the spot for out-of-towners, visiting Fenway park, to grab something to eat.
The food is good and the view is great, if you happen to be seated at one of the the three tables that has a ground view of the ballpark, from the right center field wall. In front of you, from behind the metal grating of the wall, is the entire ball field, up to the stands and high up to the press boxes, and all the way up top to the sign, where it says Fenway Park. You can catch a preview of the Green Monster, as it towers over to your far right.
All the food was tasty and comforting. I tried the beef sliders, the warm broccoli and cheddar dip, and grilled beef skewers. I was amazed at how good the broccoli and cheddar dip tasted. I was expecting something gooey and overly cheesy but the dip was the total opposite. The dip went great with the bread they served and you could also spread some of that stuff onto a sandwich too!
For the guys, don't forget to get your picture taken when you hit the urinals. A window is conveniently placed there so you don't miss any action of the bar. At first, I thought that area was a dj booth, until I walked into the men's room. As one guy standing there put it... "Only a guy would think of this..." -
Review from Kenny C.
12/18/2011
My company rented out this entire bar for a holiday party, and it was a pretty cool experience. I'd been to Fenway before, but it was cool to see it from a different perspective. Bartenders are nice (once you tip them), decent beer selection, good liquor selection, and there's a good amount of space (although we may have overbooked). Too bad it was in the off-season (but I'm sure it's a million times easier to book then!) Not sure what it's like regularly, but I can definitely vouch for it as an event space!
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Review from Jenny G.
Boston, MA
10/1/2011
After work this summer, I headed over here for the first time before the Sox played the Orioles.
I wasn't expecting too much since it looked exactly what I'd expected (normal sports bar although it should be noted that it's connected to the park and only a metal gate separates you from the field).
What makes bleacher bar stand out is the AMAZING fried pickles. The pickles are made on site and it's the perfect crispiness. -
Review from cristina c.
Boston, MA
It took me a damn hot minute to get myself into this place but once I did.. I came back the next day. Literally. I went at night and there was no game happening, so the field was dark. Holy crap I'm in love. It's crazy, crazy concept, crazy idea, crazy beautiful sight to see. Whoa.
So, it's small and cozy and Red Sox. I'm in love.
The beer wasn't that expensive either, score.
I had a drizzy-sign language conversation with a man in the bathroom, yeaaah that is pretty sweet for the men's bathroom, you can see the field! How clutch!
One day I will go when there is a game but in the meantime, what an awesome idea this was!Listed in: Beer Marathon
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Review from Coco K.
Boston, MA
7/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was basically drinking my beer on Fenway Field!!!!!! The Bleacher Bar is any baseball fans ultimate dream bar. Grab a nice cold brew from their great beer selection, order up some surprisingly tasty grub, and enjoy the view of Fenway. It's a madhouse on game days, but is a fun bar that everyone should experience at least a few times.
Their on tap beer selection is always rotating, and the bartenders are very helpful and attentive. When its packed it can take a while to order, but that's expected when you go to a kickass, one-of-a-kind bar like the Bleacher Bar.
Even if there aren't any games going on I highly recommend going to Bleacher Bar for an afternoon brew and some grub with a local friend or someone visiting from out of town. The view of Fenway Field over a couple colds ones cannot be beat! -
Review from Island Boy B.
Boston, MA
9/27/2011
Hello Mr. Tourist, this ain't no Cheers. But if you're in a pinch and want to tell your friends back home in Toledo, Ohio what you did while you were in Boston, tell them you saw Fenway Park.
Bleacher Bar has a giant window/garage door that open up to Fenway Park and they do a great job displaying it. As a matter of fact, I believe its part of the Green Monster.
On game day, the bar gets packed and they rotate patrons sitting in front of the window to the park. And yes, its free.
OK, so much for the novelty of the joint. Bleacher bar is one if not the only bar around town that sells High Life ponies in a bucket. That's all you need to know.
The food menu is pretty unique and has lots of character. Their sandwiches are "pub gourmet" and not your average run-of-the mill chicken fingers and processed burger patties. Someone put some serious thought into the menu.
The staff is pretty funny, but when its crowded they move and shake and could care little about being social with you. On a slow night, the bartenders will shoot the breeze with you and give you as much history about the bar and their partnership with the Sox as they know.
And all you Buffalo Bills fans...its a Bills bar on Sundays and yes, the have Beef on Weck just for you. -
Review from Jeffrey S.
Manchester Township, NJ
9/21/2011
How cool is it that you can drink in a bar while looking onto the field...at field level! The ceiling is the concrete bleachers. A large garage door is like a window onto the field. I always wondered what the opening in the wall of the field was.
The men's urinals have a window above them which allow you to continue to watch the game while relieving yourself, also allows the crowd to watch your face as you go??Kinda funny, kinda creepy.
Great vibe in the place and a definite must see place as a sports fan. -
Review from Marissa L.
Providence, RI
8/27/2011
Every year my dad and I go to a Sox game in July, and we struggle to figure out where to grab a bite beforehand. Obviously there are tons of spots around there (Game On, Cask, Beer Works, etc) but having to get into Boston at 1pm for a 7pm game just so we could eat an overpriced and underwhelming dinner at an overcrowded sports bar was a little lame. Getting to dine underneath Fenway was the kind of father/daughter bonding day that gets me brownie points that last all year. We arrived at around 530 and still made it in time for the first pitch!
In February I had visited Bleacher Bar before a concert and loved it. (they offer - discount with your House of Blues ticket stub!) Their menu is pretty simple, and tasty for what it is. Also, it's cooked well enough that it's you don't feel like you just got served McDonald's at an upcharge.
Oh. My. God. The chips. I'm not a big potato chips fans but those chips are yummy yummy in my tummy. Nice touch too over the usual heavy side of fries at most casual dining spots.
Fill up on $5 drafts before you go pay $8 or more at the park, concert or other over priced Boston venue you find yourself at later that evening. -
Review from jaxy s.
Watertown, MA
9/20/2011
I really like this place. If you can't get tickets for the game, Bleacher Bar is definitely a good shot. There isn't a ton of room, but if you're from out of town or just want to see the field, definitely come through this place. You're only allowed to sit in front of the opening for 15-20 min I think, but it can be worth it. I usually come here on Opening Day, and it's always a good time.
The food selection isn't great, but I don't really think this place is aiming for A+s and advertisement for food. The atmosphere is fun and something you should definitely try out!
GO SOX! -
Review from Lyndsay L.
Brookline, MA
6/22/2011
This is my most favorite bar in Boston! Its sort of like stumbling upon a pot of gold, tucked away under the bleachers of Fenway Park, Bleacher Bar has tons on character, great beers, and a good bar food menu. I have been here dozens of times, with friends, on a date, to watch the Bruins or the Sox when they are outta town, its a perfect spot for a low-key fun night.
The bartenders are very friendly and attentive, their on tap selection is always changing and updated with the seasons. Their food is fresh and service is quick. The best feature of the bar, hands down, is the garage style door that opens up to center field of the ball park. It is so so fun to sit in front of the door when its open and look at the amazing park. There are tons of TV so you can see the game from any seat in the house.
If you want to get in while the Sox are in town get in line early because its nearly impossible to get in when there is a game. This is a must if you find yourself in Fenway. -
Review from Thuy L.
7/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
Huge Fan of Bleacher Bar. On game nights, it can definitely get packed and a little claustrophobic but on any other night, its just a relaxed laid back bar with good service. The waiters/bar tenders are attentive.
French fries are pretty good and we got a great deal for $10 ponys. -
Review from Katie C.
7/11/2011
The Bleacher Bar has to be one of the best kept secrets around Fenway Park. Nestled in right field, the Bleacher Bar is what is behind the garage-like grate you see while watching the game on television. Naturally, the bar can be very crowded on game day since it is on Lansdowne Street; but for any Fenway fan, this has to be on your list of places to must visit!
On my most recent visit, I met a friend at the bar before the Sox game on a Sunday afternoon and we both had no trouble getting in - no line, show ID, and be warned that photography is strictly prohibited during ball games. Okay, got it.
Beers were $5 which is a great price for a 16oz draft, there is plenty of space to move about, and the service is great. I didn't try any of the food but based on drinks and atmosphere, this place rocked. If you can't get a great view of what's going on during the live game, you can watch the game on the TVs around the bar. But be forewarned that since the games are broadcasted in HD, there is a slight delay in between what's going on in the field and what's on TV.
I'll admit it ... I'm an Orioles fan. (Pause for reaction). Even wearing my Orioles garb, the crowd there was very non-threatening and actually tolerable to a non-Sox fan in a Fenway bar. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.
...And for the record, although the Orioles lost during that particular game while I was there, the bar is still awesome. -
Review from Nicole V.
4/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm almost afraid to admit this as I live a block away and am afraid that Boston Yelpers will completely disregard me in the future... but yes, I am a Yankee fan. No, I'm not a "Red-Sox-loathing-Yankee-fan". I am quite simply a baseball fan that grew up in a Yankee household.
Moving on... I love Bleacher Bar. I love it. There is no denying how cool the Bleacher Bar is. If you have any appreciation for the sport of baseball there is no denying how awesome it is to walk into (under?) Fenway outfield.
Drinks are affordable, good and plenty. The food is above average and the fried pickles are life changing! It was the first time I ever had fried pickles and I am now obsessed.
I would not try to go on a game day because I just imagine it being absurd. I have gone during practices, random events, and for miscellaneous games on TV. It's a great time..Listed in: Out of Towners..., I pick favorites - Boston…
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Review from Kelsey F.
4/12/2011
For some reason I only recently tried out Bleacher Bar for the first time. Went on a random Saturday night. It was pretty packed but there was no line and me and my 2 friends got seats at the bar. The bartenders were quick but a bit rude. The drinks are a little pricey but to be expected for its location.
The main reason for my 4 stars are obviously based on my experience coming here during a Red Sox and Yankees game this past weekend. It is pretty freakin awesome that you can see right into the field. I always heard about it but for some reason I guess just didn't believe it. It's literally like you are at the game with some of the best seats in the park. I am assuming you have to get here pretty early to get a table in front of the window - so will definitely be trying that out very soon! -
Review from Julie B.
4/10/2011 2 photos
Not even a Yankee fan can deny the down right coolness of Bleacher Bar. Getting to watch the game from the outfield is just awesome. Period.
To top it off the food is pretty good! I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich which apparently won some sort of "sandwich showdown". It came with a cute little bag of chips and we ordered fries for the table. The sandwich was huge and pretty spicy -- I think they may have forgotten to put bleu cheese on it. Good move by the chef because I ended up having to chug my Sam Adams Summer and order more beers than I wanted. And yes you read correctly. It is April 10th and I said Sam Adams Summer!!!
All draft beers are $5 which is nice for those of us who don't want Bud Light. If you happen to be in Boston during baseball season and want a unique Fenway experience, I'd 100% recommend coming here!Listed in: Tour de Boston
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Review from Steve C.
Boston, MA
4/13/2011
Went to check out the bleacher bar well before a home game, before it was to crowded based on other reviews here. Unfortunately I thought it was a terrible place. To summarize..
-Beers were warm
-Menu was limited at best
-Food was bland and in my case my Grilled Cheese and bacon, didn't come with real bacon, it was either ham or Canadian bacon.
-Overpriced for what it is.
With that location I guess they don't need to have good service or food as people will stil go. -
Review from Regina F.
Peabody, MA
7/11/2011
The first time I went to this place, I was with a bunch of coworkers, for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup. We had a blast! We got there relatively early for the game, just whenever we got out of work that night. Easily sat at a table, surrounded by TVs so that we could all watch the game comfortably. We got our first round of drinks/food quickly, too! As the game time got closer, the place got comfortably packed. The service was a little slower, but hey, it was Game 7! The crowd was all relatively young (20's-30's) with some other ages mixed in, too.
Really fun place to go with a group for sporting events, or if you just like the Fenway/Boston sports vibe! -
Review from Ben B.
9/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Bleacher Bar is definitely #1 in unique-ness. I do not know of any other ballpark or stadium that has a bar built into the wall of the outfield. Upon visiting Boston and walking through the city my wife and I knew that we wanted to check out Bleacher Bar but were worried that we wouldn't have the opportunity to. It was about two hours before the game started and we easily got in and got a great view from the garage door to the field. They have a good selection of beer on tap and everyone was extremely friendly. Even as it became more and more crowded as game time approached it didn't feel claustrophobic or even difficult to get another beer. It's a definite to check out if you're in town and sight-seeing. Great way to recharge before heading out for more.
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Review from Robert S.
Quincy, MA
3/20/2011
Some of these other reviewers are on Psychedelic drugs.
We went on a non game Sunday. Service was unbelievable slow....."Melinda" maybe had too many covers out on the floor.
The buffalo chicken sandwhich said it was to be servered on "French bread", which to me is at leat a little crusty, but it was served on a squishy soft roll. The flavoring was Frank's Wing Sauce, right out of the bottle, no modifications. Her cheeseburger was just blah. Miller Light drafts are five bucks.
Ummmm....no. I would imagine that it is an interesting place to be during a game, especially for those who quake in their sneakers like Fenway Park is The Vatican for them, but as a place just to stroll into forget it.
It is bizzare btw that when a man is at a urinal, he is looking out a window, gazing upon fellow patrons. -
Review from Greg G.
11/22/2010 4 photos
Walking up, the Bleacher Bar did not have 'Delicious Food Here' written across its face. Yeah, it's attached to Fenway and offers the amazing view from Right Field, but was I going to actually enjoy the food here?
Two words, folks: FRIED. PICKLES. Picture http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Fried 'mother-lovin' pickles! Oh My Goodness! And the pastrami sliders? Oy Vey! Picture- http://www.yelp.com/bi... If there is one thing that I truly love about the east coast- it's that they know how to make a fat person happy. The food at Bleacher Bar was phenomenal bar/baseball eats- much better than i was anticipating.
Another plus- there is a window in the men's bathroom just above the urinals. That way, guys can go pee and look out of the window at the same time, never missing a part of the baseball game. How genius!
This place rocks.Comment from Mike B. of Bleacher Bar 11/30/2010
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Review from Toni M.
Worcester, MA
9/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
View of the park, great spot before/ after the Sox game.
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Review from Bethany F.
Newton, MA
3/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
I didn't go here during a game, so I'm sure I would have been much more impressed if a game were happening.
I liked the bar, but it was nothing super special. They have a good enough selection of draft beer. Music was decent. Crowd was...interesting, at least when I was there. (think hopped-up BU kids dancing with a shake-weight. that actually happened).
Weird quirk: you can see the men's room. Well, you can see the men's faces. Just go and see for yourself. It's funny yet awkward all at the same time. -
Review from Melissa M.
Medford, MA
Updated - 10/27/2010
Excellent service and the best sliders I've ever had the pleasure of eating.
Hot damn, were they good.
You really do need to go to Bleacher Bar. Year round, it is worth it!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/31/2008
Five stars to Bleacher Bar because it's quite amazing that Fenway finally got a little bar in… Read more »
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Review from Steve S.
8/27/2011
You come here for the view of Fenway. It's a baseball fan's dream come true to drink beer while looking out at the most historic field in the game. I did try the chowder and the french fries, and while it may not get best in the city, they both tasted pretty good to me. Maybe the scenery makes everything taste better.
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Review from Mcslimj B.
Boston, MA
5/18/2011
A touristy Lansdowne Street sports bar with a view into Fenway Park and occasional pop in its culinary bat, like a pretty fair Buffalo-style beef on kummelweck sandwich.
Patrick Lyons runs 30 restaurants and bars around Boston. While I enjoy his famous-chef projects like Scampo and Towne, I don't love many of his more casual efforts. Nothing wrong with a well-kept saloon, but they're more about drinks and a scene than food. Bleacher Bar boasts the novelty of being tucked under Fenway Park's Section 35, its huge window providing a spectacular center-field warning-track view of that hallowed field. You might expect an unremarkable American pub menu here, and you'd be right, but for a couple of welcome surprises.
First, the ugly whiffs: dull, mushy onion rings ($5), grilled beef skewers ($8) made from off-tasting (probably old) flank steak, a flatbread ($11) with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil built on one of the saddest, most flavorless excuses for a cracker-like crust in my memory. The kitchen's average improves with fried pickles ($5), oddly using spears instead of chips but benefiting from a delectable fried-batter coating, and buttery, warm soft-pretzel sticks ($5). All-beef sliders ($10) are more like three normal-size griddled hamburgers layered with cheese, caramelized onions, tomato, shredded lettuce, and mayo on respectable rolls: a tasty bargain. Deli sandwiches are similarly workmanlike, good and generous, like a salty grilled Reuben ($11) or liverwurst ($8) with onions and mustard on a quality onion roll. Chicken salad ($9) is chunky, well-seasoned, and crunchy with iceberg lettuce: a cool, substantial, comforting sandwich on soft bread. This being a sports bar, flat-screen TVs broadcast games from every corner, and there's a decent selection of draft and bottled beers ($4-$5.50).
Then come the late-inning thrills: an icy bucket of eight Miller High Life seven-ounce ponies ($20) -- a format I love for how it protects me from ever tasting a lukewarm swallow of beer -- and an excellent beef on weck ($10), Buffalo's other great contribution to culinary Americana. This sandwich piles a lot of tender, thin-sliced roast beef au jus with horseradish sauce onto a kümmelweck roll, essentially a bulkie topped with salt and caraway seeds. It's not quite perfect -- the horseradish is prepared (not fresh), the roll a bit too soft, the topping salt too fine, lacking the strength and texture of the coarser salt used on the shores of Lake Erie -- but it's a terrific sandwich nonetheless. Add very friendly service and that unique view, and you can almost ignore the parade of camera-wielding tourists. Bleacher Bar may have a few holes in its swing, but mostly puts up solid singles, and once in a while hits a righteous moonshot. -
Review from Dan L.
Marblehead, MA
3/29/2011
If you're a baseball fan and love a good sports bar, this is a great spot. The location is amazing - Fenway Park. Center field. "In" the park!
The drinks and food were nothing to write home about - expect your standard bar entrees and brews that are a little on the pricey side (common for the Fenway area bars). $5-$6 for a beer and plenty of greasy food to help avoid a hangover the following morning.
The reason you visit Bleacher Bar is for the view. It's the closest you can get to playing centerfield at Fenway, unless you're Jacoby Ellsbury or Mike Cameron. The view from the men's urinals is interesting as well, or awkward depending upon your take. Oddly enough you stare out a window that faces the field, yet everyone in the bar can see your head. You'll see your fair share of people pointing at the window, screaming "they're peeing!". Very assertive group at Bleacher Bar.
This place is an experience. Four stars because it's tough to find a bar in Boston that can compete with this experience. There are better bars, but not many better views or atmospheres. Enjoy! -
Review from Nik B.
12/9/2010 1 Check-in Here
Brutally Bostonian. Located on Landsdowne St under the center field bleachers inside Fenway Park, Bleacher Bar offers a taste of Fenway, and tasty food. I'd recommend Bleacher Bar for visitors and residents alike.
Bleacher Bar has Goose Island's 312 on draft; yes, a Cub's territory beer on draft, as well as the usual suspects.
We shared the stuffed cherry peppers, an excellent choice. These pickled peppers are stuffed with mozzerella cheese and topped with some kind of cured pork.
Of the hot sandwiches, 9 of them are beef; how American! I settled on the Mortadella and Provolone, which turned out to be an excellent choice. It was perfectly toasted with a bit of char on the edges and served with a small portion of fresh potato chips. The bread was crispy but not dry, the cheese melted, and the meat was warm. The chips were fried golden-brown and were an excellent pairing to my 312.
I'll have to return to Bleacher Bar while a Red Sox game is happening to catch some of the field-view excitement.Comment from Mike B. of Bleacher Bar 12/16/2010
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Review from Amanda J.
Boston, MA
3/23/2011
Very, very cool! My husband and I (like most Bostonians) have an affinity to Fenway Park (or Pahk as he says, he's from Medfid kid). We met my sister and her boyfriend (who is actually sickeningly obsessed with the Sox) here after a game.
It was our first time here and it was so cool. Did I mention it was cool?
If you have a chance, check it out. As a previous reviewer mentioned, they have Goose Island 312 on tap. We love Goose Island and are happy to see it pop up at local bars. -
Review from Alyssa J.
10/4/2010
This place rocks. I was here yesterday for the Buffalo Bills game and I had the best time!
The location is sweet, and despite being somewhat of a tourist trap, this place had pretty decent clientele. (This could have something to do with the plethora of Upstate New Yorkers in the hizzouse).
This place has the most delicious sliders ever. EVER. They also have Beef on Weck, which I didn't try, but it looked so delicious and everyone who was ordering it looked so happy, that it's safe to say that it's awesome as well. Plus...comes with home made potato chips. YESSSS.
The manager of the bar is by far one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was super attentive and remembered my name and what I was drinking. Basically he is the best guy ever.
I love this place. I will be back. On Sunday. -
Review from Laura D.
Brookline, MA
7/17/2010
This place is a huge disappointment. Yeah, you get views of the field, and yeah, it's a cool and unique space. But that's all I've got that's positive.
At first we were seated with a view of the field at a counter. This counter was so uncomfortable- either the seats need to be lower or the bar needs to be raised. We had to move to a table with no view.
Next, we ordered sodas. We were given little plastic glasses. Now, everyone else in the restaurant had normal glasses. Were they afraid we were going to get rowdy off the sodas? Not sure. Luckily there were free refills because with such a small cup the soda didn't last long.
How about the waitress? Terrible. Maybe it was her first day on the job? I'm assuming it wasn't. She was MIA most of the time. I literally had to wave my arms in the air to get 1) napkins 2) a place setting 3) a box to take my leftovers and 4) the bill! I'm sorry but at the bill stage of the dining experience it is not a great idea to walk by the table 4 times and completely ignore the customers.
The food you ask? Well that's the only reason this review gets two stars and not one. My husband got a turkey club, which was standard. The homemade chips were very good. I got a flatbread. Now, it was tasty. But it was under the hot sandwich section, so I was expecting a sandwich, and what came out was a pizza. Odd.
I would only recommend for the view and if you are going to get a bottled beer. So in other words, we won't be back.
As an end note: The bathroom was in really rough shape. Dirty and disgusting. Considering that it was noon, they had just opened, and there wasn't a game until 7pm... let's just say I would hate to see the condition when the restaurant is busy! -
Review from Megan S.
12/26/2010
Overall a good time. I accidentally went to this place during an ugly christmas sweater party, so it took a while for the waitstaff to figure out I wasn't there for the event. After that we had very attentive server, some decent burgers, really good beer (Goose Island!), excellent fries. Of course the big highlight of the place is that guys can see the baseball field from the urinals. This being a snowy December night, it was more of a highlight that we could see guys at the urinals.
All in all a well done night.Listed in: Take Your Out of Town Visitors…
Comment from Mike B. of Bleacher Bar 12/29/2010
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Review from frank z.
Middletown, CT
8/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
Really, a dollar for extra pickles? Wow.
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Review from Christine N.
CA
10/28/2010 1 Check-in Here
5 stars for the view of 2nd and 3rd base! A must-see for a Red Sox fan.
No comment on the food or beer. Or the chaos that must be during an actual game. -
Review from Marcy L.
12/14/2010
Sweet Caroline *ba-ba-baaaaa*, Bleacher Bar never seemed so good (SO GOOD!).
*sigh* Yes, I grew up a Sox fan, though getting to the game was often rare and always a challenge when we actually could afford tickets/gas/parking. Now that I'm a poor post-grad, Bleacher Bar comes to save the day! Watch the game right out the sliding garage door that lends views directly onto field during games! - but if you DO go game night, make sure you get to "the Bah" early as it FILLS-UP-FAST!
And rightly so, wouldn't you make a run for a chance at:
*essentially watching a game for free - and usually with a crowd not unlike those fans you find in my favorite seating area ("tha bleacha's!"). Rowdy at times, but always in good fun.
*6$ mix drinks (excuse me, umpire! - another round of coke and tequila!)
*(for the men folk): watch the game while you take a leak - Men's room faces the field (Ladies - we don't get these kind of perks *pout*).
*Enthusiastic staff! The bouncers are friendly, and the bartenders are out there - LOVE it!
The call: SAFE! Bleacher Bar is a GREAT venue for friends and a wicked good time, guy.Comment from Mike B. of Bleacher Bar 12/17/2010
Hi Marcy - Thanks for the great review and for sharing all… More » -
Review from Erica F.
Somerville, MA
1/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Bleacher Bar has 3 fortunately wonderful things going for it that make it a great place to stop in or stay for a while.
1)THE VIEW if you haven't already heard, Bleacher Bar is located in the bleachers of Fenway. Even on an off day when there isn't a game, it's a cool place to go and look out into the empty field. It's pretty surreal
2)THE PRICE that whole area gets up there in the price range, and you'd think that somewhere that was actually nestled inside of the ball park would be even higher up there in price. Well, no not really. All things considered, both food and drinks are pretty affordable.
3) THE FOOD besides being good, it's inventive and authentically Boston. Bar food has a better than great chance to be mediocre at best, but the food at Bleacher Bar is pleasantly surprising.
ok and it has a couple more things going for it too
The staff is always enjoyable, and tolerant to say the least. I commend them.
There is also the lovely perk of being a male at Bleacher Bar... the window in the men's bathroom. Don't want to miss a second of the game, but your beers are starting to make their way through you... its ok! There's a window in the bathroom so you don't have to miss a thing!
It's a great place to go when the Sox are playing, or even when they're not. Definitely something you have to check out while in the area
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Review from Holly S.
7/6/2011
I really like it here because of the obvious... you're basically inside of the green monster/bleachers and have a free semi-view of the game going on inside the park. Pile on beer and a solid bar menu and I'm good to go.
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Review from Meg B.
Boston, MA
1/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
Bleacher Bar has always been my fav go to in Fenway to watch a game, specifically when the Sox are in town. You have a wonderful of Fenway and all those lovely players we admire so much. It isn't as large as other bars like Cask or Game On, but the view of the field is worth it. They have a good selection of beer if that is your drink of choice (my allergies forbid me to go near a sip).
The only debbie downer comment I have about Bleacher is that they seem to cater to male sports fans by having a window above the men's urinals to continue watching whatever sporting event is going on the tvs or the field. Where as being a woman...well you get the enjoyment of looking at the bathroom door.
I have had a burger here multiple times, and it is good. Nothing to rave about. If you like pickles and fried things...well I think you would enjoy the fried pickles. I have lived in the South where they make fried pickles as a side rather than fries...but each individual fried pickle chips. Bleacher does the whole damn pickle.
But what has been on my mind the past week is their ruben sandwich. I can only describe as amazing. Don't bother to ask questions, just get it. It is also very satisfying when your team isn't winning. Something else to focus on.
