The official Garden Grill menu (Level 4, outside Loge 8) lists gluten-free chicken tenders, a gluten-free chicken Caesar wrap and gluten-free beer, and Hub Hot Dog (Levels 4 and 7) lists gluten-free buns.
Celiac? Labels don’t show how food is made. Ask staff about cross-contact.
Yes. This guide lists 4 gluten-free options at 3 food locations, such as Gluten Free Chicken Tenders.
Can I bring gluten-free food into TD Garden?
Generally not. The venue bans outside food in general and says to contact it about a dietary need. Ask before the game. The venue’s rule and who to ask
Gluten-free near TD Garden , 5 restaurants
Gluten-free near TD Garden
For a meal before or after. Each restaurant's own menu marks gluten-free food. Ask each restaurant about shared fryers and cross-contact. Distances are straight-line from the venue. Checked October 10, 2026.
Tavern in the Square - North Station
Sit-down · 0.1 mi
(GF) and (V/GF) marks
The menu marks dishes (GF) or (V/GF), including a pizza, and the site has an allergen information page.
Gluten-free menu; all items but ravioli can be gluten-free
The site calls its menu "celiac friendly" and says every item except the ravioli can be prepared gluten-free on request. Ask about cross-contact when ordering, and note the site lists Tuesday as closed.
TD Garden's A-Z guide says guests may not bring outside food or beverage items into the arena at any time, and the arena will not check in or store food. Guests with specific dietary needs due to medical conditions or religious requirements should contact TD Garden at 617-624-1331 or through its online contact form. The guide does not say whether outside food will be allowed.
Fill in the date and your name. Read it out when you call, or copy it. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Call the number above.
TD Garden strongly discourages guests from bringing bags to events. Small bags, clutches, crossbodies and wristlets are permitted.
Bags, including clear bags, should not exceed 6" x 4" x 1.5".
Exceptions will be made for diaper bags, breast pump bags, bags needed for medical purposes, and bags provided at purchase from Boston Proshop powered by '47.
Oversized bags can be stored at the Event Bag Check on Level 1 at North Station for a $15 fee. Hours may vary.
Medical and diaper bags: Exceptions will be made for diaper bags, breast pump bags, and bags needed for medical purposes. Guests entering with these bags are subject to visual search and x-ray screening.
Food and drinks: The prohibited items list includes outside food and/or beverages, including alcoholic beverages. Empty plastic water bottles up to 32 oz are permitted for Bruins and Celtics games, but are prohibited for concerts and other events unless otherwise communicated. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into TD Garden?
Carry-in facts
From the venue’s page, checked Oct 20, 2026. Anything not listed here isn’t in the lines we saved from that page, so ask.
Item
Rule
The venue’s words
Diaper bag
Allowed if… Searched and X-rayed.
“All guests entering with diaper bags, breast pump bags, and bags needed for medical purposes are subject to visual search and x-ray screening upon entry.”
Medical bag
Allowed if… Searched and X-rayed.
“All guests entering with diaper bags, breast pump bags, and bags needed for medical purposes are subject to visual search and x-ray screening upon entry.”
Food from home
Not allowed
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Outside food and/or beverages, including alcoholic beverages”
Outside drinks
Not allowed
On the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Outside food and/or beverages, including alcoholic beverages”
Empty reusable bottle
Allowed if… Up to 32 oz. Empty plastic. Bruins and Celtics games only.
“Empty plastic water bottles up to 32 oz are permitted for Bruins and Celtics games, but are prohibited for concerts/other events unless otherwise communicated.”
Applies to: Celtics and Bruins home games. We checked the venue’s page on October 20, 2026. Concerts and special events can have other rules, so check the venue’s page before you go.
