I am a student at UMASS and usually love this bar, but one of the bouncers is completely rude, unfair, extremely unprofessional and has made me and a bunch of my friends not even want to go here anymore. Last night a few of my friends and my boyfriend waited in line for a good 15 minutes and when we finally got up to the door he didn't let my boyfriend in because he didn't have a back up picture ID, but a bunch of other cards with his name on it. There was a girl in front of us out of state as well in which he let her in no problem without a back up picture. My boyfriend and I didn't just leave right away because of the unfair treatment and because we waited in line for a bit in rainy weather. The bouncer, I believe his name is Cody, shoved my boyfriend about 3 times very aggressively, when we were just sticking up for ourselves. This guy is a scum bag and everyone I told this story to has agreed and has known him for that. Â McMurphy's should consider letting this guy go cause they already lost some business over him.
Review Source:Great bartenders who really take an interest in getting to know you. Ownership is fantastic, really are about their customers and providing an exceptional experience.
Yes, this bar does get crowded. It's a college bar. One of the few in the town. Yes, the bar does have a younger crowd.
Drinks are made well, music selection determined by the jukebox/crowd.
If you want to go to a traditional college bar without the fear of accidentally having sex with a 16 year old (I'm looking at you Monkey bar) McMurphs is where its at. It is the ultimate "what you see is what you get" bar. Its going to be packed tightly on most nights, and its going to be loud and skew young. The moan and dove it is not. However, if this is what you are looking for, the drinks are cheap and strong and the tap list could be worse (Theres a few good beers on tap, not all Bud lights like the Pub). I neer thought I would say this, but I am a fan of McMurphys
(+1 for the triangle'd hockey jersey on the wall)
McMurphy's is a college bar that's always packed to the brim. I would recommend showing up around 9 if you want any chance at getting a stool in here. The drinks are cheap (pitcher of Grateful Dead or Long Island Iced Tea for $15) and the bartenders are quick. It's a great place to go get smashed!
Review Source:Good if you're in college, bad if you're not, because you stick out like a sore thumb - or if you're tall. All that aside, it definitely is a fun place to pick up a pitcher with a group on the cheap.
Also, surprisingly, there are a lot of women at this bar on some nights. Like, try Wednesday, guys. I went there with a friend after cocktails nearby and felt a little taken aback by all the coeds. Certainly not an issue, but it only makes getting a drink that much harder.
Yeah, speaking of which, it's tough to get a drink when the bar is packed unless you throw tip-money at them (and I wouldn't recommend that). Keep on waving and locking eyes until you see an opening.
There are plenty of other ways to get a drink in Amherst. This should be your third option.
GO FOR: loud music, packed to the brim with people, GRAPEFUL DEADS (best drink intown), guitar dudes on wednesdays, otherwise steer clear of this place.
you wont hear your friends talk, you will probably get drinks spilt on you and struggle for drinks or even make your way through the door. if you have a large group and go early enough to grab a table this is your best bet.
Good luck
This is a great place to go if you're a big fan of being a sardine. Â Do you like being a sardine? Â If you do, then you're in luck. Â If not, you will sweat a lot while waiting for a beer.
That being said, there isn't much in terms of actual room: it's a UMass bar. Â It will fill up with UMass students, and then you will be unable to move. Â For the purpose it serves, it's not as asshatty as Monkey Bar, but it's got nothing on less insane places like ABC or Seven-Os.
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