Lawn Club Proposes Prudential Center Location
The indoor lawn-game venue seeks a 2 a.m. closing time and a liquor license for its planned Boston site.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Dining Out
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Lawn Club has proposed a location at the Prudential Center offering indoor lawn games, food, and drink, taking over four contiguous storefronts including a former Eddie V's Prime Seafood space and a former Santander Bank branch. The concept, which opened its first location three years ago in Manhattan, was reviewed by the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Licensing and Building Use Committee on Nov. 2.
Why it matters
The proposal brings a rentable indoor-lawn entertainment format to a major Boston retail and dining hub, and its requested 2 a.m. closing time would extend late-night activity in the Back Bay area. The applicant says the later hours would accommodate occasional special events.
Patrons would rent 15-by-30-foot lawns by the hour, each equipped with its own TV, in a space designed for about 700 people. The applicant projects roughly 65 percent of its clientele will be corporate or business outings, with the rest coming from a la carte customers.
The players
Lawn Club
A lawn-game entertainment concept that rents indoor lawns with TVs and serves food and drink, currently operating in Manhattan and now seeking a Boston location.
Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Licensing and Building Use Committee
The local community body that reviews liquor licensing and building use proposals for the Back Bay neighborhood, which considered this application.
The details
Patrons would enter at the mall's arcade level, while an employee entrance and emergency exits would sit at the rear on Belvidere Street. The proposed hours are expected to closely mirror Lawn Club's current New York schedule.
Timeline
Three years ago: Lawn Club opened its first location in Manhattan.
Nov. 2, 2026: The Back Bay neighborhood association's licensing committee met virtually to review the proposal.
Following week: The committee chair is to notify the applicant of the association's position.
Culture Shift
Lawn Club's proposal fits a broader movement toward social entertainment venues where groups gather for activities alongside food and drink rather than dining alone. Its Boston bid extends a concept first tested in Manhattan into a new urban market.
If approved, Boston diners would gain a new option for group outings at the Prudential Center, with patrons renting lawns by the hour for games and drinks. The 2 a.m. closing time would also affect late-night plans for those in the surrounding Back Bay area.
The takeaway
A proposal like this one will move forward only after neighborhood review and city approval, so watch for the committee's position and any licensing decision before planning a visit.
Further reading
For more on restaurant openings and proposals in the area, explore Dining Out coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Thebostonsun.
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