Another great visit to Progression. I used to be all about the other brewery down the street but…read moreProgression has leap-frogged to the top preference. Nice comfortable venue with excellent beer and very friendly and helpful staff. Decent location and parking is just as brutal here as it is anywhere else in town, so if with a group maybe plan to drop them off in front and go find a space somewhere. I lean toward the IPAs but we also had a Plum Berliner which was excellent. Of course we brought a case home! Highly recommend this one!

My fiance and I will be hosting our rehearsal dinner here in a few months so we stopped by to meet…read morewith the manager. The manager is incredible kind and helpful, very wise. They make planning very easy. The space is gorgeous, they have a semi-private space which is perfect for us and they have on-site catering. They have live music, that salt shuffleboard game and some arcade games too. There is a parking lot directly attached which is super convenient. We tried the kolsch and margarita sour and were blown away by both.

I'm a year round bicycle commuter and work in Northampton. I was excited to hear that Northampton…read morebike which I'd been a customer of was creating a bar. I went to the Handlebar a few weeks ago for a first date and it was an excellent experience. Super friendly staff and lovely aesthetic. I'll definitely be going back and look forward to seeing the Handlebar grow.

From the owner: Ever wished your local bike shop had a sweet spot to hang out and have a drink before, after, or…read morelong after a ride? Yeah, so did we…

Northampton Brewery is our absolute favorite place to dine in Northampton. I love the salads,…read moreparticularly the steak and beet & goat cheese salads. The portions are generous; you don't leave hungry at all! My husband loves the burgers and we often share the Brussels sprouts - delicious! There are also lots of beverage choices: fresh beer made on location (even a gluten sensitive beer which is awesome!), a nice wine list, creative cocktails, spiked seltzers that they also make, and some fun mocktails. Beyond the food and drink, the staff is friendly and accommodating and there are plenty of cozy nooks to snuggle into and relax. There are a couple different fireplaces which are nice in the winter. In the milder months sitting outside on any of the decks is lovely. They always have pretty flowers planted and ample umbrellas and awnings to create shade when it's super sunny out. Can't recommend this place enough!!

super yummy! i got the pesto flatbread special and it was super delicious. my friends got the…read moreturkey club and the banh mi salad. everything came out in good time and tasted superb. our server, Ryan, was amazing. great music, great drinks, and great vibes

Our Ale Aboard Tour was the 3rd leg of events for my little brothers bachelor day events. We had a…read moregreat time. We got there a little early and were surprised to find a nice outdoor patio area with corn hole set up. Music was pumping and the atmosphere was great. Once we boarded the bus, Shira took great care of us. She handed out some cups and a couple growlers and set the speakers up for tunes. 3 breweries in 3 hours and all the transportation is taken care of. How can you go wrong?!

OK... So this was SO awesome!! I got a bunch of friends together from work and we set up a private…read moretour. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was happy to see that Northampton finally got around to having a Brew Bus at all!! There are so many little micro-breweries around here- small locally owned businesses, great beer, someone else drives- I'm in! We all met at Brew Practitioners- a new brewery in Florence in a very cool old brick building. We enjoyed a pint, gathered the troops and off we went! As we got on the bus I was pleasantly surprised to be given a little plastic cup!- Yes! Beers on board!! There was a variety of growlers to taste from as we set off on our tour. I was really impressed with the service at each brewery and as we rolled on the party got better and better! You can play your own music through blue-tooth on the bus, the bus driver was fun and engaged, and we brought a couple pizza's on board with us for absorption of the beer as we went! As you arrive at each Brewery you're bring the party with. The bartenders know your from the Brew Bus and jump right into giving you tasters and education on their beers. As I see it this is a win-win for everyone. We get to experience the local breweries, they get business and everyone loves on beer! I highly recommend this to anyone who loves beer -go by yourself, have it be a date night, or grab all your friends and load up. It's worth every penny!

Amazing cheese selection! Fair priced, great people. I have been going here for a year now. They…read moreare actually at the basement of thorns marketplace down underneath now about a block away from their old location. Theres a parking garage next to it. Highly recommend! Great wine selection as well!

This place is so well curated and the staff is always incredible. Shout out to Becca for assisting…read moreus with a life changing cheese experience!

From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm and inviting -- rustic yet refined, with a…read morecozy New England charm that makes it perfect for both date nights and relaxed dinners with friends. The staff were genuinely welcoming, attentive without being overbearing, and clearly passionate about the food they serve. The menu highlights locally sourced ingredients and seasonal flavors, and you can taste the freshness in every bite. The dishes are thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. Whether you're ordering seafood, steak, or one of their creative vegetarian options, the flavors are balanced and satisfying. The cocktail list is equally impressive, with well-crafted drinks that complement the menu nicely. What really sets Homestead apart is its consistency and attention to detail -- from the quality of the ingredients to the comfortable ambiance and polished service. It's the kind of place that feels special without feeling pretentious. If you're in Northampton and looking for a restaurant that blends farm-to-table quality with a welcoming atmosphere, Homestead is absolutely worth a visit.

My daughter and I were walk-ins without reservations. We were lucky to be seated at chef's counter…read morewith a great view of the smoothly humming open kitchen on a busy Friday night. Everyone was incredibly warm and helpful. The black kale was amazing and the saffron/uni spaghetti with whole saffron butter prawns were spectacular--heads and all! I will definitely plan to head back to Homestead again sometime soon! Joe Bob sez check it out!

I went back to the dirty truth for the first time in years. I think that the last time I had been…read morethere was when it was still a sister bar to the moan and dove. They have a very well curated selection of beers on tap. I had a Saison Dupont and a Foam collab. They also have food and I got an order of fries with some garlic aioli. Amazing!!! I heard that the chicken sandwich there is very good. I'd like to come back and try it sometime.

I've been here a few times. Service is very pleasant and oddly slow, so it's kind of like dining…read morein the south. You just have to accept the pace. The beer selection is the best I've ever seen in terms of quality breweries. Hill Farmstead is on the menu today (four different ones!) and there are so many others! The wine selection is ok. This is a beer place in my view. Food options are limited and all excellent. Some dishes can be made vegan if that's your preference but there's something for everyone and the quality is spot on. Tonight I had a tofu sandwich that was excellent another person had a kale salad and raved about it. There's something to be said for a place that limits itself to things it does perfectly and The Dirty Truth seems to be that kind of place. It also focuses on beer and food that are interesting and of the highest possible quality. IT's affordable and unpretentious and very comfortable for large and small groups alike. I think I'm coming here on every trip to Northampton. It's that good! See for yourself!

Came here with a bunch of friends on a Sunday night and we're quickly seated without issue…read more We started off with a pomegranate cider and another cider, which I can't remember We ordered the Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad, Chicken Caprese sandwich, the cowboy burger and fish tacos. The Cobb salad was really good, and came with a lot of toppings! The chicken was crispy to my liking. The cowboy burger came with barbecue sauce, bacon, Krispy, and fried onions. Everything was really good and came out quick. Although we didn't want anything off the specialty Valentine's Day menu, there was a lot of limitations for such. Our server was a little slow in coming and checking on the table but other than that everything else was fine

I admit, we picked this place because of the name and I love that movie. IYKYK. We were seated…read moreright away in the window. Enjoyed watching the people go by while enjoying my root beer. The country club was excellent and the grilled cheese with mushrooms was very tasty. Service was fast and friendly. I really like the decor and both bars are well appointed. They do have an upstairs seating area. I would come back again.