Protocol Amherst

Protocol Amherst

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Downtown Amherst MA’s largest bar and late-night kitchen. Come as you are.

06/09/2026

Just another night at Protocol, you in?

Photos from Protocol Amherst's post 06/07/2026

It’s Amherst Restaurant Week (and green garlic season for all who celebrate!)

The featured dish this week is our Green Garlic Shrimp:
Marinated Black tiger shrimp, fresh local herbs, spicy greens, house focaccia

Stop by any day between now and June 13th to give this a try.

All produce sourced from our friends at and .farm

Photos from Amherst Business Improvement District's post 06/05/2026
Photos from Protocol Amherst's post 05/29/2026

Next Friday night at Protocol
Funk, soul, disco, and house all vinyl from 8–11 PM.
Guest DJ set by
June 5 • 1 E Pleasant St, Amherst.

Photos from Protocol Amherst's post 05/24/2026

Sunday’s are for SNAQUIRIS (especially on long weekends)

HEMMINGWAY SNAQUIRI
flor de cana, grapefruit liqueur, lime, simple, raspberry foam

Photos from Protocol Amherst's post 05/16/2026

CONGRATS GRADS! 🧡🎓

Forgot to snag a reservation for grad dinner? We’re walk-in only all weekend so everyone gets a fair shot.

One last late night smash burger? Don’t worry, we’re here till late 🪴

Photos from Protocol Amherst's post 05/01/2026

butter-poached oyster & maitake mushrooms, ramp butter, lots of herbs, a little lemon all on our famous focaccia… a plate thanks to our friends

Photos from Protocol Amherst's post 04/24/2026

That’s all folks — until the next round…

WHAT’S UP DOC?
gin, carrot, cynar, del professor, lemon, agave, celery bitters, dill

Photos from Protocol Amherst's post 04/19/2026

Desserts as of late!

CRANBERRY CURD TART graham crust, cinnamon meringue, brown sugar crumble

PISTACHIO CAKE honey cream cheese frosting, spicy candied nuts, crème anglaise

Photos from Protocol Amherst's post 04/14/2026

We’re hiring! Passionate about hospitality? Scratch-made local food and drinks? Love working around the best staff out there?

We’re looking for a few experienced individuals to fill part & full time positions open across both our locations. Relevant experience, weekend and summer availability is required.

If interested please send a resume to [email protected]

Inquiries made via DM will not be considered.

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Address

1 East Pleasant
Amherst, MA
01002

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 10pm