Rocco’s Sports & Rec Bar Set to Open at Echelon; NY-Based Garret Group Expanding Themes

BOSTON — A new sports bar & restaurant concept from The Garret Group, is set to open its newest location at the Echelon building at 70 Pier 4 Blvd., a BGI Development property, across from Seaport West Tower, in the Seaport. The location will offer a special Marathon Monday party on April 20, giving guests an early look during one of the city’s most iconic days ahead of its official opening on Thursday, April 23. Following the success of its flagship in New York City and The Garret Group’s popular iteration of Borrachito in Seaport, Rocco’s is bringing its immersive viewing experience, chef-driven dining options, and a design-forward approach to one of Boston’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Built on the idea that sports are a cultural force that connects people across cities and communities, Rocco’s Sports & Rec is designed to feel as relevant on a Tuesday night as it does during a playoff run. Rocco’s Sports & Rec blends hospitality, energy, and experience into a destination that extends beyond watching the game.

“Boston lives and breathes sports, and Seaport is where people come together to experience that, whether it’s before the game, after the game, or just being part of it,” said Gavin Moseley, Co-founder of The Garret Group. “Rocco’s Sports & Rec taps into that sense of nostalgia and community, creating a place that feels familiar to Boston fans while offering a more elevated, all-day experience.”

That energy carries into the design. The Seaport location introduces a vintage aesthetic, reinterpreted through a modern sports lens. Warm millwork, classic materials, and brass detailing are paired with oversized, jumbotron-like, custom-built high-definition screens strategically placed to ensure every seat has a clear, stadium-like view.

The space is grounded in Boston-specific details and artwork that tie the experience directly to the city’s sports legacy, including a custom oil painting of Larry Bird, a Bill Russell piece by artist Filipp Jenikäe, and a signature Pop-a-Shot installation featuring a Celtics-inspired design. Together, these elements create an environment that feels both locally rooted and distinctly transportive, where the energy of a stadium meets the familiarity of a neighborhood gathering place.

Rocco’s will also offer a flexible, season-pass–style booking option called The Viewing Membership, designed for groups that gather regularly, whether for alumni meetups, friend groups, or a standing game-day crew. Guests can secure preferred tables for key matchups, from regular season games to major tournaments, with options that support both recurring plans and one-off occasions. The experience is designed to feel seamless and personal, making Rocco’s a reliable go-to for any group gathering.

The Seaport menu is built for a full-service experience from lunch and dinner through late night and game day, blending elevated American classics with bold, globally influenced flavors inspired by stadium favorites and everyday dining. A Boston-driven focus on fresh, local seafood anchors the offering, with standout dishes like the Lobster Clubhouse, triple-decker sourdough layered with lobster salad, crispy bacon, avocado, and green goddess, and the Lobster Cobb with gem lettuce, poached lobster, charred corn, avocado, and citrus vinaigrette.