Restaurants

From the West End and Back Bay, there are restaurants opening up early and with celebratory specials during the Celtics championship parade Friday.

Celtics fans, it’s time to celebrate with duck boats, a few slices of pizza, some libations, and of course, that trophy.

After the Celtics defeated the Mavericks in the fifth game Monday — earning themselves not just a 2024 NBA Championship win, but an historic 18th banner — Mayor Michelle Wu announced that a parade fit for champions would follow this Friday. 

Expect a mass of people in green to line the streets of Boston, from the West End to Back Bay, before and after the 11 a.m. parade. 

If you happen to take off the day of the celebratory festivities, you’ll want to know where to grab a bite (or another beer). Some eateries along the route are opening earlier to accommodate guests, and others have specials or deals as a nod to the winning home team. 

From the start of the parade at TD Garden and the mid-way point at City Hall all the way to the end at Hynes Convention Center, we put together a list of restaurants and bars to check out along the route. 

Halftime King of Pizza

This is where the fans — and according to the owners, some players — get a slice of pizza before and after TD Garden events. It also opens at 8 a.m. daily, making it a great spot to hit up for a pepperoni pizza and beer before the parade starts. Or get one of the many on-theme pies and sandwiches, named after some Boston sports legends. If you want swag to remember the day, they’re selling $40 Celtics championship t-shirts. 

115 Causeway St., West End

Sullivan’s Tap & Scores

Around since 1933, this isn’t Sullivan’s first championship parade. If you’re feeling inspired by the Celtics celebrations, head on over to the long-time favorite Pop-A-Shot, one of the bar’s several arcade games. Both spots open earlier at 9 a.m. At Scores, get the poutine named after Jayson Tatum to honor one of the greatest Celtics ever. 

168 Canal St. & 166 Canal St., West End

Alcove

If you’re looking for a sit-down meal after the duck boats roll out of TD Garden, head to Alcove, where you can order themed cocktails like Courtside in a pitcher (Black pepper tequila, blood orange, and ginger) or Party Foul (Tequila Ocho Plata, cherry, cacao, and lemon) in a punch bowl. They’ll have their usual coastal New England seafood menu.

50 Lovejoy Wharf, West End

Teddy’s on the Hill

Just before the parade gets to City Hall, this Beacon Hill bar is opening up early at 8:30 a.m. Spread out among the two floors of bars at the former Red Hat space, where they’ll be serving festive Celtics Starburst Jello shots and Pride month specials.  

9 Bowdoin St., Beacon Hill

The Dubliner

If you’re watching the parade near City Hall, grab patio seating at one of Boston’s favorite Irish pubs. They’ve got 1) beer and 2) modern Irish pub food, which is all you really need to cheer on your favorite team’s victory. 

2 Center Plaza, Downtown

jm Curley

This popular bar, with its award-winning burgers and long list of cocktails, is joining in on the festivities, opening at 11 a.m. Friday and serving up 5-ounce burgers and hot dog specials. The patio will also be open, but it’s first-come, first-serve, so get a prime people-watching spot while you can.

21 Temple Place, Downtown

Somaek

One of Boston’s most anticipated restaurants this year is opening earlier than usual at noon for parade patrons. The a la carte menu will be smaller than the usual dinner service at this modern Korean spot from celebrated chef Jamie Bissonnette.

11 Temple Place, Downtown

Parish Cafe

Can’t decide where to eat? Several of Boston’s best chefs — like Karen Akunowicz of Fox & the Knife and Cassie Piuma of Sarma — are represented on the sandwich menu at Parish Cafe, which opens earlier at 11 a.m. Friday. And most of the sandwiches are pretty hearty, which means they’ll keep your hunger at bay while you’re out partying like an NBA champion. 

361 Boylston St., Back Bay

Back Bay Social

There’s a meal and drink for everyone’s preferences at this Back Bay bistro. There are also 100 free Back Door Donuts to the first 100 guests who show up to this parade route patio, which opens early at 9 a.m. for those staking out viewing space hours before the parade. 

867 Boylston St., Back Bay

Rochambeau

Also opening early at 9 a.m., Rochambeau invites guests to grab a hearty dine-in breakfast ahead of the day’s festivities, or grab-and-go a breakfast sandwich as you pick your spot along the route. 

900 Boylston St., Back Bay

Dillon’s

At the end of the parade awaits Dillon’s, with a patio to people-watch and featured beers, like the aptly named Jack’s Abby Banner City light lager. The restaurant will open as early as 9 a.m., but come after the parade from 2 to 6 p.m. for a post-parade party hosted by Miller Light.

955 Boylston St., Back Bay 

Map of restaurants on Celtics parade route