I went back to the dirty truth for the first time in years. I think that the last time I had been there 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. read more

I've been here a few times. Service is very pleasant and oddly slow, so it's kind of like dining in 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! read more

The Dirty Truth is a craft beer bar that opened in Northampton, Massachusetts in June 2006. It was founded by restaurateur and bar owner Daniel Lanigan. In the 1990s, Lanigan worked at The Other Side bar in Boston and within a few years he took over the beer program. By 2002, he opened his first craft beer bar, The Moan & Dove, in Amherst and it quickly became a top destination for beer lovers in the region. At one time it was even named the best beer bar in the country. Four years later, Lanigan opened his second beer bar, The Dirty Truth, in downtown Northampton. Lanigan would go on to open other beer bars in Brooklyn, Baltimore and Boston before he opened his own brewery, Lord Hobo Brewing Company, in 2015. He sold off interests in many of his bars, and today The Dirty Truth is owned by long-time employee turned business manager Kyle Anderson. The bar still has an impressive selection of craft beer on draught and in bottles, but also serves natural wines, cider and craft cocktails. The bar also has an excellently curated food menu with dishes that will pair perfectly with the beer selection. I recently visited The Dirty Truth for the first time while I was cycling Northampton's vast network of bicycle trails. Although it was my first visit, the bar has been under my radar for quite some time. I arrived not long after they opened for lunch and grabbed a seat at the bar. I was actually served by owner Kyle Anderson himself and we had a nice chat about beer during my stay. After looking over the menu, I decided to order the "Burger" (Poplar Hill Farm ground beef, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, lettuce, sweet pickle, house brioche bun) with a side of "Handcut Fries" (aioli, ketchup). It was seriously one of the BEST burgers I've ever eaten! Anderson told me that the burger has been on the menu since they opened in 2006 and they've had plenty of time to perfect the recipe. The bar had a special Brasserie Cantillon event the night before and they still had some of the beers available. While I had never tried a Cantillon beer before, I heard nothing but great things. I ordered pours of both "Rosé de Gambrinus" (Raspberry Lambic) and "Sang Bleu" [Camerise] (Blue Honeysuckle Berry Lambic). Both tasted amazing and were just bursting with tart berry flavors! For dessert, I ordered some "Coffee Ice Cream" (almond biscotti, luxardo cherry) which was way better than any other coffee ice cream I've ever had. Anderson let me try a sample of Bright Ideas Brewing's "Rum-Barrel Aged Quaffable Waffle Banana" which paired well with my dessert. I had an excellent visit at The Dirty Truth and I look forward to returning! read more

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I love the Dirty Truth. I have eaten here many times and it is always amazing. Beautiful seasonally inspired menu. I love the pretzel and tofu sandwich. Staff is always kind and attentive. read more

The food is euphoric... it warms the soul Kind of food! The service is calm yet attentive and refreshing. I could be here all day listening to their playlist and enjoying my Bloody Mary and cafe con leche! read more

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Slow and rude service (It wasn't busy in the restaurant 2 or 3 tables had customers seated) Waited 10-15 mins before a server came to our table so we could order our drinks. Ordered food and drinks then they disappeared Didn't check in with us after our food was delivered by a food runner Had to flag the server down to get a refill on our drinks Then they disappeared again so we had to flag down a different server to get our bill Mediocre food nothing really to complain or rave about, it was fine The restaurant itself was very much on the casual side which is fine But it could use a little face lift It was a bit run down and dark inside The only reason I didn't give a one star is because the bathroom was clean Won't go back read more

Had made reservations for 6:30 Saturday night and only outside was available online. However we arrived around 6pm and were able to switch over to inside thankfully because it was a fairly cold evening (Halloween weekend). The service was wonderful. The hostess was super helpful and our server was terrific. They had a nice little selection of beers, but also other cocktails (they utilize lower alcohol beverages to create them because I think they don't have a liquor license...so don't take your dad who only drinks Crown Royal LOL). We got a bunch of little things, and I specifically had the cauliflower and the octopus dishes. The cauliflower was roasted and had lots of lovely spices and oils...I'd say it's good but not my favorite. The octopus, however, was absolutely wonderful, in a rich garlic oil (and I'd guess butter as well but could be wrong) and I'd come back to order that again and again! read more

Absurdly high prices. Bad service. This place has gone downhill so much. Go to Tellus or similar instead. I literally do not understand why people go here. read more

Went in with a group of 10 people after pride and it was largely empty. We were treated like crap for no apparent reason and the surly waiter clapped as we left. No idea why we were treated that way but will never go back. Sent a message privately to try to resolve and they never responded. Clearly they don't care. read more

Limited in their drink offerings (I believe they only serve beer and wine), but they do have some tasty food. Check the fries out- big, fluffy steak fries. Yum! They have really friendly employees and also plenty of outdoor seating (during the non-frigid days) which is especially beneficial during a global airborne pandemic. Lots of good things here: food, drinks, staff, vibes. read more

The Dirty Truth - Evening drinks - New American Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

I have been coming to The Dirty Truth since their opening some years ago. The food has always been a bit elevated and the drink list extensive. Prices always hovering just under "too much". I stopped in last week for a small meal with my spouse. We ordered the fries (a staple at Dirty Truth) and the Napa cabbage salad. The French fries are overly greasy and overpriced. The dip selection: house made ketchup, IPA mustard, and house made aioli are still great. The cabbage was amazing and I wish I could give that dish 5 stars. I took two stars from the rating not only because of the French fry and menu price problems. We placed a reservation for 2 at 5:30 on a Tuesday. We arrived on time, ordered and ate promptly, and were just signing the check as the host came to our table to inform us that "the next reservation for the table will be in in a half hour". I jokingly said that we would "get the heck out of there" and they responded, "great!". I've worked in the food service industry for a long, long time and I've never seen that sort of behavior regarding reservations. Some parties stay longer and spend more money. Parties get shuffled around. It happens! But to say that my husband and I overstayed our welcome after spending near 100$ and less than an hour at your little bar is RUDE. The staff has always been snooty but have never made me feel that my dollars meant less than the next table's. I won't be coming back. read more

The Dirty Truth - Spritz and date - New American Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

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The menu is interesting with well prepared dishes made of local fresh ingredients. The wine list is amazing, offering unique wines that change often . The service varies . Most servers are knowledgeable and professional, but I have also dealt with very rude, irritable staff (the one downside.) read more

The food is inventive and delicious. They have a cabbage and pork belly appetizer on the menu now that is subtle and perfectly balanced. The carbonara is great. And, it's consistent. I find the service to be attentive and pleasant. My son was visiting and we went twice and it was a hit both times. read more

Very "foodie" style, but always good. The service is unique and anyone kind of takes care of you. And the best setting is the ambiance/setting, made to be cool. read more

Headed out on a whim for a late dinner and squeaked in for their last seating (9:15). Had the carnitas flatbread and a couple of hand pies. Super tasty (the hand pies are drizzled with honey, so messy when hand held) had a couple of great draft beers from the dark selection. The lacing on one made a cute little beer bronto! Definitely need to return a bit earlier for a more leisurely visit. read more

The Dirty Truth - Beer brontosaurus! - New American Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

We ate lunch at The Dirty Truth. The locally sourced lettuce came with raw radishes and homemade red wine vinaigrette. We also added a side of fried chicken. The dish was excellent, the lettuce tasted fresh and the vinaigrette just right; the fried chicken was tasty, crunchy outside and tender inside. A perfect combination. Great staff and service. Will come back. read more

It was pretty good, excellent and friendly service, chill vibe. Had a glass of white wine which was delicious and a burger which was also tasty. My big gripe is that it was a 90+ degree day and they had what felt like no air conditioning on. It's hard to enjoy a meal while you're sweating and uncomfortable. Also 2$ for each add on to a burger turned a burger and glass of wine dinner into a $30 meal very quickly. Adding mushrooms to a burger for $2 is just overpriced IMO. read more

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Best beer selection in Northampton, best burger in Northampton (recommended: blue cheese and caramelized onions), knowledgeable and nice servers who are always willing to let you sample beer. There's outdoor seating, spacious indoor seating, and excellent fries, especially with truffle oil. Mixed-age diverse clientele, eclectic music selections, super chill vibe. I always feel at home at the DT. read more

This is a review solely about the bar area and drinks. We did not get any food this time. They have an amazing and extensive selection of drinks. The bartender is always sweet, professional and very attentive. I love the lighting and ambience as well. Perfect place for a late night wind down drink. There is a parking garage within a 5 minute walk and street parking as well. read more

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Overall we like coming to this place but lately the lady at the bar is not very nice. It's 9:30pm , doors closed at 10. My friends are seating here and having drinks and food. I drove 30 min to NoHo to have a beer with my friends and she will not even serve me a beer. Very disappointed. Will probably not come again. Owner should look at his team and teach them some basic costumer service and business hours. read more

Went today food was decent. I got the heirloom tomato sandwich and asked if I could add cheddar, waiter said ok. Got my order from another person and I mentioned it did not have the cheese and was told the kitchen won't add cheese. Seems really odd to me that I'm not allowed to have cheese and would have been nice if the waiter had told me from the beginning. I'd be good if it was just an up charge but no just not allowed to have cheese on my sandwich? I wouldn't rush back here. read more

Everything is perfect: food, service, beers, cocktails, and desserts!! Don't forget to order fries, you won't be sad.

This is a hidden gem. The food is very good and the menu changes so that more things can be tried. The burger is very good and all the ingredients they use seem very fresh. The staff is very nice and it is a very easygoing atmosphere. Never had an issue getting a table read more

This is an unusual review. The food and service were excellent and my friends, who drank really liked their beers. This review is about the cost of a portion of french fries with truffle oil. They came to $17 which to me seems crazy. Of course I didn't have to order them but still that seems like an awful lot of money. read more

I went here for a 30th birthday gathering earlier this week and had a good time. It's quite a spacious bar for Northampton...plenty of room to spread out at the bar or at the many tables. They have quite the number of beers on tap, as you can see from the picture, and lots of different types of beer. They also serve cider and wine...I had a nice low alcohol content cider, but there was another one that had almost 9%...so we will be heading back haha for me to try that one. They do have a food menu but none of us ordered any food, so I can't speak to that. This is definitely a place a beer lover would enjoy, as long as you're cool with the hipsters :) read more

The Dirty Truth - New American Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

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great vibe... bartender was helpful with amaro suggestions! pairing with a solid burger and fries

The truth about the Dirty Truth is that there are many good beers to choose from here! If you like craft beers this is a good spot for you. If you like beer but don't know much about it or craft beers you can totally go to school at the Dirty Truth. I have read some negatives about out of staters being carded here ... I am one and have not had problems. I have read about attitudes by the staff but I have never had anything but solid, reliable but no frills service. It's definitely got a hipster vibe to it. I have always listened to great but trendy music here. Those tunes range from Chill/Deep House music to the best of the latest Alt Rock. Lucky for me I love those genres! I have never had a bad beer here. But I am not sure I have met a beer I didn't like! The beer here is most definitely tier 1. On the food side I have only had a few things and all were solid. I will say that the burgers are probably tied with Packards for the best bar burgers in town (maybe all burgers for Noho - but Local Burger would need to be in the mix). My advice is to check it out. The younger you are the more likely you will like it. I am not young but am I fan. I wish they had more places like this when I was a 20 or 30 something. ;-) read more

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Came in for dinner a while back. The food was pretty good. They have a good beer and wine selection. The bartender was noisily chewing gum with her mouth open. It made me gag on my food. She went to the other end of the bar, otherwise, I was going to send my food back. It was rude and disgusting. How on earth can an adult think that's ok to do in a customer service job where you're serving food?! read more

I am shocked this place doesn't have a much higher rating. I live in a city with 20+ Michelin stars and like to think I have prettttty high standards. And this place rocks. They have the best fries I've ever had outside of Belgium and one of the top 3 burgers I've ever had. And I've eaten a remarkable amount of burgers. Wine list is also excellent, especially if you like natural wines. I came back twice in three days when I visiting my parents. Go, go, go. read more

Went on a date, have been here before. The veggie burger was mushy. The kicker was I looked at the specialty beer menu and picked a sour beer, a wine sized bottle. I dont think I have EVER looked at the price of a beer... How much could it be? $20- $30?? The bill came and the beer was $70.00. OK I usually buy what I want at restaurants and dont pay that much attention to price unless its steak or lobster. The menu was on my phone and a little hard to see as well. So it's my fault but I was really shocked. The Sour beer was not amazing or any different from any other sour beers that are out there.... Oh well. read more

Other reviews portrayed this place as a snooty, upscale bastion of pretentiousness. I found this place to be a sort of neighborhoody, bohemian place found in Brooklyn. We sat at the bar and we were greeted right away. We ordered the mac & cheese, side salad and the cheese burger & fries. The mac & cheese wasn't the best ever, but it was a good and the portion was a decent size. The cheeseburger was quite good - the cheddar was excellent. The fries were really good too. The service was great. No complaints here of being left hanging or waiting to flag down a bartender. The atmosphere was good, too. The place had a very relaxed vibe, dimly lit, chilled-out electronic music playing and a very casual crowd. read more

The Dirty Truth - New American Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

This place went down hill. The name of this place speaks volumes. Food was poor quality and the server took forever just to come and ask us what we wanted to drink. Lesson learned. Never again. read more

Cool bar, great selection of beer and wine, the kolsch is really good and great pour on the sparkling ;) read more

The Dirty Truth - Cremant and Reissdof Kolsch - New American Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

The Google reviews must be fake. Really a bad experience. This place is nice looking and has lots of potential with their excellent beer selection, but AVOID THE FOOD. That was absolutely the worst chicken sandwich I've ever had. It was absolutely inedible. It honestly tasted like it was cooked 5 days ago in old grease, then reheated in a microwave. The menu was very limited, so one would expect they could do the few things they have to offer correctly. Oh yeah, it's overpriced to boot. There are so many other, better options in town. read more

Had a really great beer while I waited for my to-go order tonight: veggie burger on a brioche bun, premium toppings, side of fries. Bartender was super nice and on it with beer tastings to help me decide, fries were among the best in town (as usual), great dipping sauces, but the burger was burned AF (even the add-on mushrooms were extra crispy). Brioche bun was nowhere to be found. Would have easily been 4 stars if not 5 if they had nailed the burger. read more

The Dirty Truth - no brioche bun, blackened veggie burger, charred mushrooms - New American Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

Stopped in on Saturday night. The ambiance was great, tables not too close together and we could hear each other over the music. The mixed drinks and wine were fantastic. Can't speak to the quality of the food. The staff were very friendly, even though we closed them out (sorry, waiting for an Uber!). Will definitely return. read more

It had probably been 5 years or more since we first visited The Dirty Truth. We'd been through town a number of times since then, but the opportunity never allowed us to stop in on those visits. After visiting the Paradise City Arts Festival on Memorial Day seemed like the perfect time for what I recalled as an excellent choice of beers. We were not disappointed. There are at least 30 craft brews on tap so I didn't even think to ask if there was a bottled beer menu. One of the nice things about TDT is they group the list of beers on the chalk board by styles. Our server, Paul, says he's worked there for about 5 years and it showed in his familiarity with the different brews available. He asked my wife what she had in mind and taking her cues on a beer that was not too hoppy, he had no problem suggesting a pint of Founders Red's Rye PA ($5.75). She was quite pleased with his recommendation. I chose to start with a Sierra Nevada Torpedo ($5). Their pints are 16 oz. and served at the perfect temperature to fully appreciate their flavors. There were two items on their daily specials board that got our attention. My wife ordered the Beer Battered Cod Tacos ($14) - 2 soft flour tortillas (actually, two tortillas were used for each taco) filled with the pieces of fish, shredded cabbage and radishes with sides of blueberry mint salsa, sour cream, and French fries. These were delicious, would have been even better if they used corn flour tortillas! The hand-cut French fries were so good I finished them when my wife asked for a container to take home her leftovers. We all know that fries are never as good reheated. My eye had been caught by the Maple Coffee Brined Pork Chop Sandwich ($14) - slices of the brined pork served over a bed of house-made potato salad, all inside a brioche roll baked just down the street at the Tart Baking Co. A generous portion of warm black eyed pea salad also came with the sandwich. The pork was tend and nicely flavored. It seemed strange to have the potato salad right inside the sandwich but the mix of textures and flavors worked really well. The black eyed peas had lots of flavor also and were not overcooked. While we relaxed at our high-top table with a view of the people passing by on Main Street through the large, opened, glass windows we finished our meals with pints of Founders Porter ($7.50) and Jack's Abby ABCS ($5). Both were quite enjoyable. Service was friendly and helpful. As the place got busier, additional servers appeared and assisted in clearing our table and delivering our check. If you enjoy beer you don't want to pass by this place. But don't overlook the food either. It's quite good. read more

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I absolutely love this place and I have really high standards. Their food is really well done. Even though flexitarian and used to eat mostly plant-based foods, I actually like their veggie burger when I almost never like veggie burgers! Their hand pie is absolutely incredible, the perfect combination of sweet and savory and their drink menu is on point! I love going here and highly recommend it for food or drinks! However it fills up, so if you want to do dinner you should make a reservation, especially on the weekends! read more

The Dirty Truth is the best beer bar in town! The food, beer, and service are all top notch. I highly recommend their burgers or the chicken sandwiches. Superb! For people complaining about the prices, the prices for every beer and food item are clearly listed on the menu. Additionally, The Dirty Truth pays their employees a living wage; I'd happily pay a little extra to ensure their employees are fairly paid. read more

This place is so cozy and great! I ended up grabbing drinks and ordering their home made beef jerky and the fish tacos. The beef jerky is soooo good! It is a must try! Their fish tacos was also excellent but their beef jerky is home made so it is pretty cool. Great place for group of friends to hang or couples. read more

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