When Does Sullivan’s Open? Castle Island Spot Reopens In March
It’s the question we ask every February, it seems: when does Sullivan’s open? Well, a date has been set for the 2024 reopening.
I’ve been stalking the legendary Castle Island eatery for weeks now. It’s become an annual Boston tradition, not unlike Truck Day in early February. Once the Red Sox equipment truck makes its way to Florida for Spring Training, there’s a vernal light on the horizon and you can count the days to winter’s end. Those days become even fewer once Sully’s shares their OG Southie opening date.
And they finally did, just a few days ago, on their Facebook page.
The text reads: “The hot dogs have arrived! IT’S ALMOST TIME! See you all on March 2nd.” So it’s official: Sully’s Castle Island will be back on Saturday, March 2, 2024. I checked Accuweather for the forecast in Southie on Saturday: Cloudy with a brief shower or two, high of 51 degrees, low of 46, real feel of 50. In other words, a perfect fake spring day to celebrate the return of Sully’s for another season.
When Does Sullivan’s Open? Castle Island Spot Reopens March 2nd
For years, I worked just up the street from Sully’s at the Boston Globe, back when their headquarters were on Morrissey Boulevard. And, of course, the ROCK 92.9 studios were right next door. So I spent the better part of a decade sneaking off for the occasional field trip to Sullivan’s for a quick hot dog or an ice cream cone. Or, if I had my kids at work with me, lunch and a stroll around the Sugar Bowl.
Sure, you can hit Sully’s year-round at their Boston or Hanover locations. But there’s something special about Southie. Since the early 1950s, it’s been a harbinger of spring and a go-to city spot for solid eats. I’m glad it’s back for another season. And that you can still get a hot dog there for under four bucks. Or just under six bucks if you want a chili dog.
