The Charles River Speedway 525 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02135
About the Business
Welcome to The Charles River Speedway, a revitalized destination for food, shopping, and community gatherings located at 525 Western Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. Nestled in the heart of Brighton, The Speedway is your go-to spot for a vibrant and dynamic marketplace experience. Our historic buildings and central courtyard have been beautifully transformed into a year-round hub for eating, drinking, shopping, and socializing with family and friends.
Join us for exciting events like our 4th Annual LDW Block Party on September 2nd, from 12-5 PM, as we bid farewell to summer and welcome the fall season. Don't miss our free outdoor summer movie series, curated by @thecoolidge and hosted by @charlesriverspeedway, bringing cinematic magic to our community once a month throughout the summer.
Fitness enthusiasts can participate in our 'Meters for Liters' weekly 5k run from the brewery—complete 10 runs and earn exclusive Notch swag! For those seeking tranquility, our popular 'Yoga on the Patio' returns for its fourth season, in partnership with Artemis Yoga from Watertown.
On Sundays, join Alyssa for a special tasting experience as she shares unique bottles inspired by her travels in Japan. The Speedway is an all-ages, family-friendly venue, with some businesses transitioning to 21 after 6 PM. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in our outdoor spaces, making it a perfect outing for the entire family.
Whether you're here to eat, drink, shop, or simply gather, The Charles River Speedway is where community and fun come together. Come explore and make memories with us!
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Location & Phone number
525 Western Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02135, United States
Hours open
Monday:
12:00 - 22:00
Tuesday:
09:00 - ?
Wednesday:
09:00 - 01:00
Thursday:
09:00 - 01:00
Friday:
09:00 - 01:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 01:00
Sunday:
12:00 - 01:00
Reviews
"The Speedway looks nice and should be nice, but I’ve had off-putting experiences each of the four times I’ve come here. I think the main problem is that the Speedway doesn’t really operate like a standard food hall (e.g. Time Out Market or High Street Place) or like what you would expect for a 'beer garden plus food' sort of thing (e.g. some Trillium and Nightshift locations). In fact, they have a lot of rules that go against expectations. For example it seems to be strictly 21+ even during the day, so if you happen to show up with kids, as my wife and I did with our 7 month old, you’re out of luck. (Edit: I read on the Speedway’s website that “THE SPEEDWAY IS ALL AGES, FAMILY-FRIENDLY VENUE WHERE SOME BUSINESSES BECOME 21+ AT 6PM.” That's a good policy, but for whatever reason we were turned away at 3 PM for having a baby with us. So, I’m confused...) There also seem to be a lot of rules about who can sit where and what food or drink you can bring from one sub-section of the place to another. Finally, the last time I went, most of the stalls either weren’t open or were serving a limited range of pretty expensive food. I like the concept, I like Notch, and I want to like this place, but it has consistently rubbed me the wrong way."
"Love the space. And now that they’ve opened more restaurants the food is great too. I wish they had a few more bartenders at Notch to make the line move a little faster. And parking can be a challenge."
"Was here on Friday for an Event/Party. Great open space with lots of room to wander around. Parking was close by everyone was very friendly. Would recommend."
"Great looking little spot! Noch brewery has some great beers! Can't wait to see some of the food venue they are putting in."
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