Vivian C.
Yelp
Late in the pandemic season mid 2023, the bag policy has loosened from the earlier clear bag to a single compartment 12x12x6 inch bag. A sealed bottle of water still allowed.
I saw some normal small cross body purses making it past, so perhaps they aren't so strict on the smaller bags? I didn't personally want to risk it though.
For food, I googled the options at Fenway ahead of time and ran across:
https://ballparkeguides.com/fenway-park-food-menu/
The maple bacon burger sounded mighty tasty to me. A beef patty with maple bacon, caramelized onions, and Vermont cheddar cheese on a brioche bun. I hunted it down in the Concourse. It wasn't the prettiest thing, but I definitely was not disappointed! $12.50 for 1230 calories (yup, I turned a blind eye to that).
While I didn't get a Fenway frank this time around, I did have some decent fries (wish they had honey mustard in the condiment station, but I made do with the ketchup. There were two kinds of mustard but no relish for the hot dog fans.) and a box of Cracker Jacks later on during the game.
We didn't win, but it didn't rain and I had a good time.
2023 visit
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Mid 2024, the annoying bag policy continued. But I have since picked up a clear tote, so I'm now ready for next year!
When you buy a hot dog from the stands, in terms of condiments, you get what you get and you don't get upset. Fortunately though, someone else from my group had received extra ketchup, while I had only received mustard, so I didn't have to do without. I guess we have to walk for a hot dog if you want relish.
I witnessed my first Walk Off after the changeover of overtime play rules - I was so confused as to how a run was scored by a player that I didn't realize was in play... But at least the game didn't go on so late.
2024 visit