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Northampton Brewery
11 Brewster Court
Northampton, Massachusetts, 01060
United States
(413) 584-9903 | map
northamptonbrewery.com
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Ratings by SABERG:
Reviewed by SABERG from Massachusetts
3.84/5 rDev -3.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.75
3.84/5 rDev -3.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.75
We have been to the Northampton brewery many times over the years. The newest renovation, and rework is what has compelled a review.
A - The atmosphere is split 3 ways. The bar area, the upstairs dining and the roof deck. The bar is a little congested but not impersonal. The upstairs dining, partially open to the bar below is lined with booths and a few center tables for larger groups. The roof deck is multi level and updated. Misting nozzles take the edge off of the warmest days. The décor and audio are all good, the bar area has several large flat screens.
Q - The food and beer are very good. Rarely is the kitchen "off". The menu is pub fare and now a focus on flatbread makes for a nice addition. The beer is solid, several standard offerings like ESB, and a variety of hop forward IPA's.
S- Service is sustained by many long time staff members who keep the service consistent. The brew team is great, kitchen very solid.
S - The food selection has some depth, specials are supported by use of local seasonal farm products. The beers are mainly house made, up to 10 drafts with some guest taps, there are some limited bottle offerings.
F - The food quality is solid, they have superb salads and now the specials have stepped up some. We enjoy the catfish bites and a pint almost weekly.
V - The value quite good. The beers are $5 a pint with short pours available. The food is well priced. A couple can do well here for under $40.
Highly recommend a visit.
Cheers
Jun 30, 2014A - The atmosphere is split 3 ways. The bar area, the upstairs dining and the roof deck. The bar is a little congested but not impersonal. The upstairs dining, partially open to the bar below is lined with booths and a few center tables for larger groups. The roof deck is multi level and updated. Misting nozzles take the edge off of the warmest days. The décor and audio are all good, the bar area has several large flat screens.
Q - The food and beer are very good. Rarely is the kitchen "off". The menu is pub fare and now a focus on flatbread makes for a nice addition. The beer is solid, several standard offerings like ESB, and a variety of hop forward IPA's.
S- Service is sustained by many long time staff members who keep the service consistent. The brew team is great, kitchen very solid.
S - The food selection has some depth, specials are supported by use of local seasonal farm products. The beers are mainly house made, up to 10 drafts with some guest taps, there are some limited bottle offerings.
F - The food quality is solid, they have superb salads and now the specials have stepped up some. We enjoy the catfish bites and a pint almost weekly.
V - The value quite good. The beers are $5 a pint with short pours available. The food is well priced. A couple can do well here for under $40.
Highly recommend a visit.
Cheers
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by papposilenus from New Hampshire
3.58/5 rDev -10.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.25 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3.75
3.58/5 rDev -10.1%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.25 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3.75
Met up with friends for lunch on a Saturday. Near to downtown, adjacent to lots of cheap parking. Two greeters working the door who simply waved us through so not sure what that was all about. Seated ourselves upstairs, all clean and well ordered, service was prompt and attentive. Very limited draft menu and full pours only - all served in the eponymous shaker pint, guesstimated at 13.5oz, regardless of style or abv. Food was better than average-good.
Nov 13, 2023Rated by ANIMOUL from Vermont
4.33/5 rDev +8.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
4.33/5 rDev +8.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
Visited on April 15, 2023. Decent vibe; decent selection of beer & food offerings. Nice roof top patio; however it was closed on a beautiful day.
Apr 16, 2023Reviewed by GHow from Connecticut
4.81/5 rDev +20.9%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.75
4.81/5 rDev +20.9%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75 | food: 4.75
First time visiting. Excellent bartender who catered to our questions starting with the kiosk parking. Sampled all on taps along with the new tap pilser courtesy of Donald the brewmister. Great food from the kitchen. Excellent beer and a high recommendation.
May 31, 2018Reviewed by connecticutpoet from Connecticut
4.5/5 rDev +13.1%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +13.1%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
Every time we head to Thorne's Marketplace we stop at Northampton Brewery. It's always hopping, and often they have live music on the weekend. We've had Celtic music serenade us at times.
The staff is friendly, they seat you fast, and the waitstaff is very helpful. The selection of beers is very good, both brewed there and guest beers on tap. The food is awesome, and there are even a few selections for vegetarians. Not quite as easy for vegans. They do some local sourcing.
If you're ever in the area, it's well worth a few hours to park, go to the brewery, then walk off the beers in the marketplace.
Feb 02, 2016The staff is friendly, they seat you fast, and the waitstaff is very helpful. The selection of beers is very good, both brewed there and guest beers on tap. The food is awesome, and there are even a few selections for vegetarians. Not quite as easy for vegans. They do some local sourcing.
If you're ever in the area, it's well worth a few hours to park, go to the brewery, then walk off the beers in the marketplace.
Reviewed by rorjets from Connecticut
4.08/5 rDev +2.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 3.5
4.08/5 rDev +2.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 3.5
I was working in the area, and decided to stop by. The brewery is adjacent to downtown Northampton, and has a municipal parking garage literally across the street, where the first hour is free, and it's only .50 an hour after that.
It was early afternoon on a Friday in January, and there was a decent crowd at the bar, and in the booths downstairs when I arrived. When the hostess finally got to me (a sign said 'wait to be seated', but there was no one at the hostess station for at least 5 minutes, which was kind of awkward) I asked if I could sit upstairs, as it was a bit dim for my taste in the bar area. She was very accommodating, and led me upstairs to a comfortable booth with much better light.
My waitress was right there for my order, and I decided to try a flight of IPAs - they had 4 IPAs on the beer selection menu, which had at least 10 of Northampton's beers on tap available that day. A fight was four 6 ounce servings for $10, which is good price. When they arrived, the waitress give me a written chart listing all the beers ordered - a really nice touch for a beer geek! I enjoyed them all, but the 'Mean Green' DIPA was exceptional. I ordered a second flight to have while I ate, and once again I was not disappointed, with the Red Ale and 'Deckbier' standing out.
As for the meal, I had the chili, which was reasonably priced and tasty. I would have appreciated a few more chunks of beef, which was quite tender, in the chili, but overall I was satisfied. For dessert I had an apple crisp which was delicious, and went well with 'Pomona', the one lambic style beer I ordered in my second flight.
This brewery has lots of interesting events going on, including a beer & cheese night, movie nights, and even a painting class that includes beer. There is a deck that must be a fun hangout when the weather permits. If I lived in the area I would definitely be a regular here, and will certainly drop by the next time I am in the Northampton region.
Jan 09, 2016It was early afternoon on a Friday in January, and there was a decent crowd at the bar, and in the booths downstairs when I arrived. When the hostess finally got to me (a sign said 'wait to be seated', but there was no one at the hostess station for at least 5 minutes, which was kind of awkward) I asked if I could sit upstairs, as it was a bit dim for my taste in the bar area. She was very accommodating, and led me upstairs to a comfortable booth with much better light.
My waitress was right there for my order, and I decided to try a flight of IPAs - they had 4 IPAs on the beer selection menu, which had at least 10 of Northampton's beers on tap available that day. A fight was four 6 ounce servings for $10, which is good price. When they arrived, the waitress give me a written chart listing all the beers ordered - a really nice touch for a beer geek! I enjoyed them all, but the 'Mean Green' DIPA was exceptional. I ordered a second flight to have while I ate, and once again I was not disappointed, with the Red Ale and 'Deckbier' standing out.
As for the meal, I had the chili, which was reasonably priced and tasty. I would have appreciated a few more chunks of beef, which was quite tender, in the chili, but overall I was satisfied. For dessert I had an apple crisp which was delicious, and went well with 'Pomona', the one lambic style beer I ordered in my second flight.
This brewery has lots of interesting events going on, including a beer & cheese night, movie nights, and even a painting class that includes beer. There is a deck that must be a fun hangout when the weather permits. If I lived in the area I would definitely be a regular here, and will certainly drop by the next time I am in the Northampton region.
Reviewed by Johnct from New York
3.73/5 rDev -6.3%
vibe: 5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.25 | food: 3
3.73/5 rDev -6.3%
vibe: 5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.25 | food: 3
Decent food, fresh brewed beers that usually aren't much to write home about. But the vibe is awesome. Great place to hang out and try some local beer. Definitely recommended for a quick lunch
Oct 26, 2015Reviewed by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania
3.75/5 rDev -5.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4
3.75/5 rDev -5.8%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4
Stopped here with a friend of mine on our way home from a VT trip. We stopped for a flight and some lunch. The service was good, the vibe was nice. The beers were ok, and the food was good.
Aug 10, 2015Reviewed by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut
4.06/5 rDev +2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4
4.06/5 rDev +2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4
Quaint little brewpub a block or so off the main drag with somewhat of a collegiate meets sports bar atmosphere. Odd shaped bar in center of room seats about 15 with additional tables about the room. 10 assorted beers on tap, I enjoyed the stout very much. Friendly personable bartender. Somewhat run-of-the-mill pub menu, though a bit on the pricey side. Parking can be a challenge at times, but overall a fun stop.
Sep 07, 2014
Northampton Brewery in Northampton, MA
Brewery rating:
3.79 out of
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355 ratings
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