In 1660 on this site, John Pynchon constructed a fort to defend the tiny settlement of Springfield. In October of 1675, the town was burned to the ground by the forces of King Philip’s Pocumtuck Indians. Only Pynchon’s fort withstood the attack.
The Student Prince has been a Springfield landmark since 1935. Back then, it was just the bar and booth area with about 20 beer steins on the wall. The dining room came in 1946, followed by a young gentleman named Rupprecht Scherff who began working at the restaurant in 1949 and took ownership in 1961. Rupprecht was the heart and soul of the restaurant until his death in 1996, during which time the Student Prince and Fort Restaurant became a local institution and the stein collection grew to be one of the largest in the United States.
Join us for TWO NIGHTS of our epic Oktoberfest celebration! The festivities kick off on October 4th with the Berkshire Mountain Wanderers, followed by our annual tapping of the keg! The party keeps rolling down Fort Street all night long with the most authentic German beers, brats, burgers & MORE. The White Hut Food Truck […]
Join us for TWO NIGHTS of our epic Oktoberfest celebration! The festivities kick off on October 4th with the Berkshire Mountain Wanderers, followed by our annual tapping of the keg! The party keeps rolling down Fort Street all night long with the most authentic German beers, brats, burgers & MORE. The White Hut Food Truck […]
Join us all Sommer long for dinner on Fort Street with LIVE MUSIC! Every Friday and Saturday from 6:00PM-9:00PM Reservations are highly suggested – Reserve your table by calling us directly at 413-734-7475 Sep 6 Sommerfest on Fort Street- Andrew Henshon 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Sep 7 Sommerfest on Fort Street- Kevin Howard 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Sep 13 Sommerfest […]
Join us July 25th at 6 PM as we dine on 5 delicious courses each paired with a specially selected tune inspired brews! Track One: Jessica – Allman Brothers Amherst Brewing Company, Jess IPA Paired with: Creole Oysters Rockefeller fresh local oysters | braised collard greens | pimento pepper cream sauce bacon | buttered breadcrumbs […]
JOIN US AT THE STUDENT PRINCE TO CELEBRATE MOM! We’re serving up delicious Mother’s Day specials fit for a queen! Reservations are HIGHLY suggested - to reserve your table call us at 413-734-7475 Reservations are available for indoor dining only. Outdoor seating is on a space availability basis.
Join us May 4th and Celebrate all day long! Serving up delicious specials & derby day cocktails! Watch the race in the bar & the edelweiss room on our projection screen! Main event is between 6 - 7 pm. Check out our Menu: Cocktails: MINT JULEP bourbon, simple syrup, mint $13 RUN FOR THE ROSES […]
Support Link to Libraries while having a fun night out at the Student Prince! Enjoy networking, raffle items and live acoustic music by The New System. 100% of tips received will go to Link to Libraries. The more you tip our celebrity bartenders, the more books we can purchase for children in need. The celebrity […]
A suit & bowtie event like no other hosted by Rock 102’s Bax and Nagle! We're starting a new tradition on Fort Street that has been many years in the making. Join us for an epic feast of MEATS paired with a la carte cocktails, spirits, Pendleton whiskey, boulevard brewing and the largest selection of […]
Three delicious courses & a stress-free holiday. Featuring: Braised Short Rib, Duck Coq au Vin, Panko Crusted Salmon & more! All your favorite Fort appetizers will also be available a la carte! $59.99 for adults | $20.99 for children Reservations are HIGHLY suggested - to reserve your table call us at 413-734-7475
Join us for some Springfield Shenanigans while The Mummers Parade through Downtown Springfield from bar to bar. Because this is a pub crawl. The time is extremely loose. They generally play for about 30-45 minutes per stop. 6pm - Student Prince 7pm - UNO 8pm - MGM Springfield 9pm - Theodore's 10pm - Worthington Street […]
SOLD OUT Join us as we celebrate the start of the Hunting season! 6 COURSE WILD GAME DINNER WITH APPETIZERS FOR THE TABLE & DESSERT! This is your chance to Enjoy this MAGNIFICENT Meal – featuring a delicious selection! Tickets are $89/pp – includes tip & gratuity. FEBRUARY IS HUNTERS MONTH ALL MONTH LONG! RESERVE […]
SOLD OUT Join us as we celebrate the start of the Hunting season! 6 COURSE WILD GAME DINNER WITH APPETIZERS FOR THE TABLE & DESSERT! This is your chance to Enjoy this MAGNIFICENT Meal – featuring a delicious selection! Tickets are $89/pp – includes tip & gratuity. FEBRUARY IS HUNTERS MONTH ALL MONTH LONG! RESERVE […]
Join us on December 10th for a Family Tradition on Fort Street - Lunch with SANTA! He’ll be arriving with a special entourage of The Caldoneians to signal his arrival to Fort Street!
The famous Fort carolers will be bringing their unforgettable holiday cheer to our dining room every night up through Dec 24th. Continue your family tradition and reserve your table today! Call For Reservations - 413-734-7475
Take a walk on the wild side! The Student Prince and The Fort Restaurant at 8 Fort Street in Springfield, MA brings you Springfield’s Original GAME MONTH throughout the entire month of February. A separate GAME MONTH MENU will feature amazing game dishes prepared exquisitely with game meats such as bison, elk, venison, yak, pheasant, […]
