The People's Pint

The People's PintThe People's Pint
The People's PintThe People's Pint
Brewery, Bar, Eatery, Beer-to-go

24 Federal St
Greenfield, Massachusetts, 01301
United States

(413) 773-0333 | map
thepeoplespint.com
BEER STATS
Average:
3.74
Beers:
46
Ratings:
843
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.18
Reviews:
53
Ratings:
74
pDev:
7.66%
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Ratings by Jwale73:
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Reviewed by Jwale73 from Rhode Island

4.14/5  rDev -1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4
Visited the People's Pint on the way to Brattleboro on 8/23/08. Arrived at 5pm and it wasn't too crowded; however, it picked up rather quickly. Lots of wood and a beautiful wooden bar. Service was excellent and bartender was very friendly and attentive. Nice range of offerings - 2 cask selections and 9 on tap, with a fair selection of seasonals (Blonde, Irish Red, Octoberfest, Malt and Scotch). Also served a selection of local hard ciders which my wife sampled. Didn't have anything to eat as we were on our way to dinner, but the menu looked great and I'm looking forward to another stop in the late fall to score some RIS. Easy on/off the highway if you are passing through the area. Keep in mind that People's Pint doesn't take plastic, so plan accordingly.
Aug 24, 2008
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Rated: 4.25 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Jul 02, 2022
 
Rated: 4.04 by Rideguy64 from New Hampshire

Oct 09, 2018
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Reviewed by sulldaddy from Connecticut

4.66/5  rDev +11.5%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
Finally visiting this brewpub. I feel like this is an old school OG place and I never made it when I lived in Springfield, but I went tonight. Off street parking behind the buildings. Walking in the front door to a host station which actually also stores several bomber bottles of beer to go. Quite a range of selection for to go bottles. To the right is the bar with about 18 to 20 stools and a few chair and counter top tables towards window facing the street.
Rest of the room is table and chair combo and booths along the wall. The beer list is expansive with about 14 house beers ranging from an amber ale and an IPA to a NEIPA, Imperial Stout, to a barrel aged breakfast beer. Something for everyone here. Beers are served in 16 oz glasses, unless the bigger ABV, then served in 12 oz.
Food is also a nice mix of pub grub but also some Latin flare and some Asian fusion stuff too. Again, something for everyone. I had a pulled pork with maple sugar yams and found both to be very tasty. My wife and her peanut noodles was also a win. I drank an oatmeal stout and found it quaffable and roasty. Quite an enjoyable beer.
this brewpub is also fairly progressive with, extremely minimal waste, no straws, composting and also will give gift cards for commuting or running errands while riding your bike.
Im glad to have made it here and wish I had gotten here sooner. I would definitely stop for lunch and a beer or more if you are in Western Mass.
Jan 28, 2018
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Reviewed by Franderosa from Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +19.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
The Pint hits on ALL POINTS...especially their awesome beer selection! Have NEVER been disappointed with the food either. (Have been going there for YEARS!!)
Jul 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.86 by mkyer from Connecticut

May 30, 2016
 
Rated: 4.11 by psweendogg from Connecticut

Nov 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.15 by InspectorBob from New Jersey

Oct 18, 2015
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Reviewed by ColdOneKev from North Carolina

4.14/5  rDev -1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 3 | food: 4.5
I've been to the People's Pint a few times. The food is fantastic. The servers are extremely friendly. The atmosphere is relaxed. The menu is a little limited, but what they do have is all very good. If your in the area People's Pint is a must stop.
Jun 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4.15 by Himself from Massachusetts

Jun 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.8 by LXIXME from New Mexico

May 31, 2015
 
Rated: 4.01 by MLaVioletteJr from Massachusetts

Mar 26, 2015
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Reviewed by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

4.06/5  rDev -2.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4 | food: 4
Behind a small non-descript, almost diner-like exterior hides a warm and inviting brewpub on the main drag in Greenfield. Wood planked interior has country feel with a long bar along the right wall, booths around the perimeter, and a few tables on the floor. 10 of their beers on tap, the 2 I had were solid. Friendly service and tasty, reasonably priced food.
Mar 04, 2015
 
Rated: 4.24 by DanG3 from Massachusetts

Jan 21, 2015
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Reviewed by NHhomebrewguy from New Hampshire

4.18/5  rDev 0%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | food: 4.25
Cool place with good food and knowledgeable staff. Beers weren't too shabby either ;) I had their Slippery Slope (Braggot @ 9 abv ) & their imperial IPA. Both were very tasty.
Jan 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by bfitzge2 from Massachusetts

Sep 15, 2014
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Reviewed by SABERG from Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%
Long time fan of the "Pint" a strong focus on Valley Local that dates back nearly 20 years.
The food value is super, the kitchen has turned many seasonal offerings into fabulous plates.
The service is always great, the place can get loud though I don't consider it to loud.
The beers are from their own brewery, the standard beers are solid, but the seasonal's are usually fantastic.
They usually have 2 cask engines, that said we go almost weekly.
Clearly worth the effort.
Cheers
Aug 31, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Vinylglove68 from Massachusetts

Aug 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.1 by Tkissell from Vermont

Aug 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by BastardFromABasket from Massachusetts

Aug 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Dicers from California

Jul 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by ChipChaight from New York

Jun 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by HattedClassic from Virginia

Jun 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by markdrinksbeer from Massachusetts

Jun 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Nichols33 from Massachusetts

Apr 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by bcgeiman from Maryland

Apr 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Kim_Kneeland from Massachusetts

Mar 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by cellardwellersbrew from Arizona

Jan 20, 2014
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Reviewed by WanderingFool from Massachusetts

3.91/5  rDev -6.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4 | food: 3.5
During a long weekend in Greenfield with friends we visited the People's Pint on a Friday night. When we got there the bar was already packed and it was standing room only to wait for a table. Not a problem since we were able to drink some beers while we waited. The restaurant a rectangular space with a large bow shaped bar in the middle. The bar shape takes away some standing room, but offers plenty of seats. It's a comfortable setting with no distracting TV's or loud music.

The beers offered are only what they brew there and they offer a large selection of styles, including blends. I thought that was pretty cool and not something you see often. Prices were reasonable and slightly lower than the Boston area. The food was good with descent portion sizes. However, I thought the burger I got was just OK. Not bad by any means, but nothing that made me go wow. I felt the same about the beers too. Descent beer, but nothing that makes me want to seek them out.

Service was great. Even on a busy night our waitress stopped by frequently to take beer orders, refill water glasses, remove empty plates, etc.

Overall I found the People's Pint as a nice place to go and grab a beer and burger with your friends. Just what a brewpub should be.
Nov 12, 2013
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Reviewed by amulet from Massachusetts

4.43/5  rDev +6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | food: 4.75
Love this place. Great beer and food. They use local ingredients and have great specials on the board. I miss not living near this place anymore and go here if I am in the area. My usual was ordering the Blond Ale and a Turkey Burger. Service is always decent, cash only.
Oct 06, 2013
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Reviewed by Ferris32 from Massachusetts

4.05/5  rDev -3.1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
Love this place, and the food and the beer. Its small, and I do mean small, but a great place to start up a conversation with all kinds people. I also love the fact its a cash only establishment. That says a lot about the proprietors. Not sure if they still have Celtic jams on Sundays but those are always a blast.
Sep 27, 2013
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Reviewed by lordofthewiens from New Mexico

4.59/5  rDev +9.8%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
We were in Amherst last week, looking at UMass with our son, and went to The People's Pint after the tour. We absolutely loved this place! I think the first thing to mention is what a comfortable vibe it gives off. The restaurant is cozy and warm. The bar is long and sort of in the shape of a question mark. It seats about 15. There are hooks at the bar for coats and purses, and table lamps at one end of the bar. There are a few booths and several tables, with what appears to be a community table at the window up front. Simple decor, earth tones and wood. Burgundy walls with a pewter tin ceiling. There's a bicycle on the wall over the bar. Another positive: no TVs. There is a dart board.
There were eleven beers on tap when we were there. I had the imperial stout, which was quite good. My wife had the DIPA, and liked it a lot. Growlers and bombers are available.
The food was also quite good. We were happy to see there were vegan options on the menu, so we didn't have to try to deconstruct a non-vegan dish.
We arrived at a time when the restaurant was nearly empty, but it filled quickly. As a result we had more than one server. They were all excellent. Friendly, informative, and not intrusive. Very laid back.
One other note. The People's Pint now accepts credit cards (except for AmEx). I was told this was a fairly recent decision.
If UMass accepts our son, and he decides to go there, my wife and I will look forward to many more visits to The People's Pint.
Mar 23, 2013
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Reviewed by sinstaineddemon from Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4 | food: 5
This is about as close to a five as it gets, and the only detractor is just the nature of the business, so even that isn't their fault.

The People's Pint is a brewpub/restaurant that focuses on green/renewable service with a laser-like focus on local resources. They DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS to cut down on paper use. They employ reusable supplies, such as napkins to reduce waste. They say that even on their busiest night they make only one bag of rubbish, incredible.

The food is fantastic. I had the squealer on my first visit, a burger with beef blended with ground pork. I also had my first stout float, which the server brought along with a sample of a pumpkin beer float because it was her favorite on the house. The beers are fantastic, but I knew that from their bottles.

The service was the best part, friendly, knowledgeable, and polite. In addition to the stout float sample story there is another instance that proves this. My first visit was during a less than busy lunch period and this is when I learned the no credit card policy. I asked the server if I could run across to the bank to get some cash and come back and get reseated. He said don't worry about it, sit and enjoy my meal and I can go to the bank after, that they trust me to come back!!! Now thats awesome.

If this were less than a 45 minute ride for me I would go here once a week, as it is I have been back and will go again.

The downsides, they don't take credit/debit cards. NBD for me, but for some it will. To me the only downside is that they are at the mercy of local production. Since it is almost all local food they can run out of items fast and without much notice. So when you have your meal in mind, have a backup ready.
Jul 17, 2012
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Reviewed by Britt from Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
This is one of my all time favorite brew pubs. The menu puts a huge emphasis on locally sourced, organic food and consistently delivers. I was there for lunch this past Thursday with five friends and everyone completely cleaned their plates. If you find yourself at the People's Pint, you MUST order the plowman's classic. Fresh bread, cheese, pickles and the most amazing mustard I have ever tasted. I also had the Pupusas. I had never tried Pupusas before and have nothing to compare them to, but they were delicious. My friends loved both the veggie burgers and "the squealer" - a blend of local, grass-fed beef and bacon in burger form. You can definitely taste the freshness of all of the ingredients and the care that goes into the preparation.

Now for the beer. Between the six of us (and with the aid of a four-beer flight) we tried every beer on the menu. I had the Hope Street Bitter (an ESB) on draft and on cask. Both versions were well balanced and perfectly hopped. They have 8 house beers and some specials, so there is something for everyone. While I only had a chance to try it in flight form, I was blown away by the Double IPA. For the non-beer drinker, the Pint brews their own sodas in house. They also have some local meads and a small but comprehensive wine list. Fortunately, the People's Pint sells growlers and has many of their most popular brews available in 22oz bombers.

The atmosphere fits right in with the surrounding area. It's the perfect combination of trendy and rustic without being pretentious. The staff is friendly and attentive (granted, there were only four other people in the pub when we were there last) and happy to offer suggestions. When I was spending a lot of time out in Western Mass, I frequented this place several times a month. I was glad to be back and highly recommend stopping by if you find yourself in the area. The People's Pint will not disappoint.
Jun 12, 2011
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Reviewed by lazyboy247 from Massachusetts

4.43/5  rDev +6%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | food: 5
This place is awesome. Everything on the menu is fresh and for the most part local. The beers are really good and for the most part cheap. they always have at least 2 beers on cask. I've been a big fan of this place for a long time. I've never had bad service the waitstaff is attentive and nice. Some of the best bar snacks too. real pickels cheese fresh bread and if its your thing the pepperonchinis are great. selection is based on the season winter is an awesome time to go there, hearty tasty foods and Slippery Slope. also look for Tap and Die during the summer(all malt craft malt liquor) enough said.
Mar 17, 2011
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Reviewed by FrankLloydMike from Massachusetts

4.47/5  rDev +6.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 5
I've been interested in the People's Pint for a little over a year, ever since I spotted their attractive bottles at the store last Christmas. I was quite impressed by all their beers at a sampling in Cambridge over the summer, and looked into their Greenfield brewpub (and the exact location of Greenfield). I realized that it wasn't far from Brattleboro, a preferred annual weekend getaway of mine, and decided to check it out.

First of all, the atmosphere is great--a nice, deep, comfortable space that exemplifies a neighborhood joint with the laid-back vibe, patrons and staff. An inviting bar greets you in the big storefront windows with rows lining one wall from daylight to the dim back and tables filling the space between.

I was really hoping to try the Hope Street Bitter on cask or the braggot that the brewer had mentioned at the summer tasting, but neither were available upon my visit. There were several beers calling my name, however, and I went with the Provider Pale Ale on cask. The People's Pint has three cask engines, which works well with their many English-style beers, and the Provider was an excellent example of this symbiosis.

Matching the quality of the beers was the simple, but delightful lunch menu featuring mostly local products. I had the Ploughman's Special, a wonderful plate of local bread, meat, cheese, peppers and olive spread served on a wooden platter. It was much larger than I had anticipated for its affordable price, and even better than I had imagined. This is probably some of the best bar food I've ever had, and it's clear that they take great care in presenting fresh, local, interesting meals, as well as a long list of "snacks" to compliment their fine ales.

I left full and merry, and couldn't help looking back as I walked out the door into the gentle, afternoon snowfall in Greenfield. I wished for more time, for a second beer, and the proximity to a true community brewpub such as this. I knew then, as I know now, that I'll be back.
Jan 17, 2011
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Reviewed by coreyfmcdonald from Georgia

4/5  rDev -4.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4
Stopped by here during a Thanksgiving visit in Western MA. Arrived on Black Friday afternoon around 3 with a few others in the place. The atmosphere was cozy but clean, a well kept neighborhood restaurant/bar. I like it.

I only had one beer, the Coffee Porter, but it was quite good. The coffee was very well integrated into the porter and there was very little coffee bitterness. It was very drinkable, but still tasty.

The one bartender was attentive and willing to give samples. She answered a few questions about the beers and was very pleasant.

The selection was ok. They had pretty standard beers, maybe 6 of them on tap. They did have 2 casks, though. They also had local meads and ciders, which I didn't get to try. I wasn't blown away, but I wasn't disappointed, either.

The prices were very average. I would go again. Everything was all around good, but nothing was great.
Nov 29, 2010
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Reviewed by Jesstyr from District of Columbia

3.68/5  rDev -12%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3.5
Found this place by accident, driving up to White River Junction, and happened to come across our GPS as an option. Really lucked out!

A: Nice place to hang out and grab a pint. Comfortable, not too loud, clean, etc.

S: We sat at the bar to eat, and had a good bartender. Knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely interested in making our experience better.

S: Since it's all their brews, they are a little limited, particularly by seasonality. I tried the IPA, and drank the imperial stout and farmer brown. All were average-good beers, but nothing blew my socks off.

F: Pretty good. Chowder was nice, bacon was a good touch. Chicken wings were definitely the highlight, and a must have. The burger was a little overhyped. All the breads were fresh and definite plus.
Feb 15, 2010
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Reviewed by BenZ from Virginia

3.45/5  rDev -17.5%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 2.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 3.5
I have to say I was unpleasantly surprised by the beers based on the decent ratings here. I have had this off taste before in a brewpub in Ames, IA, and in some homebrews (not mine!). Maybe it is infected lines, or something else, but all the beers had it (we got the sampler and a couple of pints) and they were barely drinkable. The food was pretty good and the service was good. Maybe this was an isolated occurance (it was a year ago) and if we are up there again we may give it a second chance. The taste was almost fish-like...
May 14, 2009
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Reviewed by indiapaleale from Maine

3.6/5  rDev -13.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4
Atmosphere = Cool little place in Greenfield. Definitely a stand out as far as places to grab some lunch/dinner and a beer in Greenfield. Very earthy and pretty much on par for this part of MA.

Quality = Food is all local, lots of vegetarian stuff and stuff from local farms. Beer....well, I am not a fan. It all tastes sort of watery and doesn't hit the style mark most of the time. That is MY OPINION so please don't let that sway you.

Selection/Food = Food selection is great, food is very diverse and like I said most OR all of it is locally sourced. Beer selection is decent, I personally wish they'd put on some guest taps since I usually am not a fan of the 6 or so beers they pour.

Definitely worth a stop and you may very well LOVE their beer. I go for the food and because it has a very low key atmosphere.
May 06, 2009
The People's Pint in Greenfield, MA
Brewery rating: 3.74 out of 5 with 843 ratings