Located at the crossroads of Western Avenue and Arsenal Street at Soldiers Field Road, The Speedway is easily accessible from downtown Boston, Cambridge, Watertown, Newton, and beyond.
The site is serviced by multiple bus lines, including the 70 and 86 lines, and a short walk (0.7mi) to the Boston Landing Commuter Rail station.
The Speedway has a 26 space first-come, first-serve parking lot, as well as ample free parking along Western Avenue.
Bike parking is located in The Speedway parking lot.
We ask that you enter through the entrance that reads GATE 1, closest to the parking lot on Western Avenue. If you are visiting a business in our lower courtyard (Birds of Paradise or Garage B) there is a small gate entrance at the bottom of the Speedway parking lot.
YES! As of June, 2023 – dogs are now allowed in outdoor spaces at The Speedway.
In order to keep this privilege, here are some guidelines:
So many! Notch Provisions, Super Bien, Pizza Project, the Koji Club and Birds of Paradise all serve food. Pretzels, sausages, cheese plates, empanadas, sandwiches, salads, handrolls, caviar – the Speedway has real range! FIND OUT MORE HERE.
We know this is complicated! Notch Brewing is on a separate alcohol license than the rest of The Speedway, which means that beer poured from their taps MUST remain in their taproom or biergarten (gravel area) at all times. The Koji Club, Super Bien, and Birds of Paradise are on a different alcohol license, which means they can mingle on the patio area of the courtyard. Unfortunately, this also means there can be no crossover between beer and wine/sake/cocktails.
Individual hours are set by each business owner. We recommend checking each business for specific hours before you visit. Generally speaking, Notch Brewing and Birds of Paradise are open 7 days a week, and everyone else is open Wednesday through Sunday – for now!
You sure can!
There are so many options here at The Speedway for Private or Semi-Private events! Depending on what you’re looking for:
Garage B Event Venue: HELLO@GARAGEBEVENTS.COM
Notch Brewing + Biergarten: JENI@NOTCHBREWING.COM
The Koji Club: ALYSSA@THEKOJICLUB.COM
Super Bien: VANESSA@ESTASUPERBIEN.COM
Birds of Paradise: GRACEGHAZEY@GMAIL.COM
Classes at House of Art & Craft: STEYSYM@GMAIL.COM
Not sure what you’re looking for? Email HELLO@CHARLESRIVERSPEEDWAY.COM and we can direct you to the right business!
CHECK INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES FOR SPECIFIC + SEASONAL HOURS.
THE SPEEDWAY IS ALL AGES, FAMILY-FRIENDLY VENUE WHERE SOME BUSINESSES BECOME 21+ AT 6PM.
THESE HOURS REFLECT WHEN THE 1ST BUSINESS OPENS, AND THE LAST BUSINESS CLOSES:
THE SPEEDWAY ALLOWS WELL-BEHAVED DOGS IN OUR OUTDOOR SPACES.