Toasted Owl

If you're looking for an upscale, classy, or sophisticated bar, Toasted Owl isn't for you. But for the nights where you want to get out, enjoy being unpretentious, and be in a loud and busy atmosphere, it's perfect. If people watching is your thing, then you'll definitely have some fun with that as well - plenty of the college bro types who will be hitting on everything that moves, the not-so-classy girls looking to score as many free drinks as possible, the sports fans cheering at the TV, and even older couples just looking to have fun and toss back some drinks. Toasted Owl is simple and doesn't try to be anything it isn't, and I like that.

The food fits the atmosphere perfectly, which is a big plus for me. Simple pub food in good portions and dirt cheap. The boneless wings are some of the best I've had in the area outside of Hanger in Amherst and the fries are pretty good as well. Service has always been quick and friendly; I've been given free samples and good recommendations when I can't make up my mind about a beer and I've never felt hassled or pressured into ordering another.

It's loud, casual, and fun without being a dive, so it's great when you need a change of pace from a lot of the other bars in town. Combine that with good service and cheap pub food that hits the spot, and it's easy to see why Toasted Owl has become my go-to for when I don't feel like cooking and want to enjoy a couple beers.

Solid beer selection when you can try them before they kick. I've been twice and had to ask for a number of options before I could get a beer they actually had. Still they offer a cool selection of local and other craft products.

Food has been average, but not un enjoyable. Service was prompt from the bar, not too bad to look at either. Televisions throughout the place made watching the AFC championship game fun. Certainly head back for a solid choice for a beer in Northampton.

Food is edible. The main reason I am here all the time is the great fast service at the bar and the sports ok the big screen tvs