this place has some really good beers from microbreweries.
Northampton Brewery
11 Brewster Ct., Northampton
(413)584-9903
Beer, sandwiches, light entrees
 
 
Packards has good food and drinks with a cool atmosphere and upstairs there are pool tables
Packard's
14 Masonic St., Northampton
(413)584-5957
Pub and lounge
 
Good food. 
Fitzwilly's
23 Main St., Northampton
(413)584-8666
Restaurant and lounge
 
 
My favorite restaurant in Northampton!  Great food and drinks!  There warm sourdough bread is awesome.
Spoleto
50 Main St., Northampton
(413)586-6313
Italian cuisine
 
 
I am a little intimidated about suggesting barbecue to someone from North Carolina but this is some of the best we have up here. 
Smokin' Lil's
7 Strong Avenue
Northampton, MA, 01060
(413) 587-0411
www.smokinlilsbbq.com

from Debbie Metzger