The Fort/Student Prince
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. The Scherff family continued to operate the restaurant until 2014.
Over the years, the Student Prince has represented different things to different people. It has been a hub for business and politics, a spot for power lunches, fundraisers and deal making. For many families, it’s a long-standing tradition associated with Thanksgiving, Christmas, graduations and other special occasions. No matter what their history with the restaurant, the Student Prince has always occupied a special place in the hearts of its customers.
February 2022
The Student Prince, Game Month
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 buffalo, venison, bison, quail and other meats and fish. We are so excited to enjoy this annual feast with you – reserve your table now! Go to studentprince.com for the full GAME MONTH menu.
Find out more »April 2022
The Student Prince, Easter Brunch
Featuring Special Chef’s Selections of: Bourbon Glazed Roast Ham with Pineapple Chutney, Seafood Fra Diavolo, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Carving Prime Rib & MORE! RESERVATIONS HIGHLY SUGGESTED - RESERVE IN PERSON OR VIA PHONE AT 1-413-734-7475
Find out more »May 2022
The Student Prince, Mother’s Day
Only $29.95 per person Featuring special chef’s selections. Our dinner menu will also be available along with our Loaded Bloody Marys!
Find out more »The Student Prince, Maifest
Celebrate Maifest with us at The Student Prince on Fort Street! Maifest is a festive, joyous tradition in Germany. It celebrates the arrival of spring where food is plentiful and spirits flow freely. We will be having a special Maifest menu available all month long!
Find out more »June 2022
The Student Prince, Father’s Day Brunch
JOIN US AT THE FORT FOR OUR FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH! WITH SPECIAL CHEF’S SELECTIONS: Zuppa di Pesce, Marinated Roast Pork Loin, Lemon Pepper Roast Chicken, Carving Prime Rib & MORE! Brunch not your thing? We’ll be featuring our full dinner menu ALL day long! ONLY $28.95 PER PERSON! Reservations suggested. Reserve your table by calling us at 413-734-7475
Find out more »July 2022
The Student Prince, Rock & Roll Beer Dinner
Don’t stop us now! Rock ‘N’ Roll PT IV Beer Dinner will melt your face off. 5 courses matched with legendary tunes & brews. Tributes to Queen & MORE! BUY TICKETS NOW Menu: 1. VALKYRIE’S SONG FOUNDATION BREWING, VALKYRIE'S SONG DIPA FT. GOUDA BITES WITH SPICY PEACH PRESERVE 2. SHE WILL BE LOVED SPRINGDALE BREWING, RAINBOWS & BUTTERFLIES 2X HAZY IPA FT. DUCK CONFIT, SHAVED FENNELL, BABY ARUGULA, ORANGE SEGMENTS, PISTACHO DUST, CITRUS VINAIGRETTE 3. MAJOR TOM LAMPLIGHT BREWING CO. - MAJOR…
Find out more »September 2022
The Student Prince, Sommer Festival on Fort Street
Live music on Fort Street every weekend! Sommer Festival on Fort Street – Mike Rau Thursday, September 29, 2022 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Sommer Festival on Fort Street – Lauren Fleit Friday, September 30, 2022 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Sommer Festival on Fort Street – Kyle Langlois Saturday, October 1, 2022 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Live Music on Fort Street - BJ Korona Friday, October 14, 2022 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Live Music on Fort Street – Frank Serrafino Saturday, October 15, 2022 6:00…
Find out more »October 2022
The Student Prince, Oktoberfest
Springfield’s Original Mighty Oktoberfest is BACK! The Mighty Oktoberfest Returns to Fort Street October 7th & 8th. The festivities kick off at 6PM on October 7th 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. Festivities will begin at 5pm on Friday & Saturday of our Mighty Oktoberfest ! PRESALE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Tickets…
Find out more »The Student Prince, Oktoberfest
Springfield’s Original Mighty Oktoberfest is BACK! The Mighty Oktoberfest Returns to Fort Street October 7th & 8th. The festivities kick off at 6PM on October 7th 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. Festivities will begin at 5pm on Friday & Saturday of our Mighty Oktoberfest ! PRESALE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Tickets…
Find out more »The Student Prince, Brunch
Calling all SUNDAY FUNDAY lovers- we are ready to serve you! Brunch buffet, drinks, every Sunday until 3:00. Join us every Sunday for our bottoms up brunch buffet! Only $28.95 per person. Keep the mimosas & Bloody Marys flowing – complimentary refills with the purchase of our brunch buffet. Not what you’re looking for? Our dinner menu will be available during brunch hours.
Find out more »The Student Prince, Brunch
Calling all SUNDAY FUNDAY lovers- we are ready to serve you! Brunch buffet, drinks, every Sunday until 3:00. Join us every Sunday for our bottoms up brunch buffet! Only $28.95 per person. Keep the mimosas & Bloody Marys flowing – complimentary refills with the purchase of our brunch buffet. Not what you’re looking for? Our dinner menu will be available during brunch hours.
Find out more »The Student Prince, Brunch
Calling all SUNDAY FUNDAY lovers- we are ready to serve you! Brunch buffet, drinks, every Sunday until 3:00. Join us every Sunday for our bottoms up brunch buffet! Only $28.95 per person. Keep the mimosas & Bloody Marys flowing – complimentary refills with the purchase of our brunch buffet. Not what you’re looking for? Our dinner menu will be available during brunch hours.
Find out more »November 2022
The Student Prince, Thanksgiving
Celebrate Thanksgiving with us at The Student Prince Thursday November 24th from 11am to 6pm Enjoy our Special Thanksgiving Buffet for only $43.95! We have all your thanksgiving favorites! Dinner: Ham Carving Station Sliced Turkey Breast and Gravy stuffing Candied Sweet Potatoes Roasted Potatoes House Cranberry Sauce …And many more dishes! Your favorite Thanksgiving Pies Pumpkin Pie Pecan Pie Chocolate Cookie Cream Pie ...And many more delicious desserts! $18.95 for Kids 3-12! RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY SUGGESTED! RESERVE YOURS TODAY -…
Find out more »December 2022
The Student Prince, Brunch with Santa
There’s Snow place like Brunch at the Student Prince! Join us for Brunch with Santa featuring all your Favorites! $30 per adult / $15 per child We will have all the Brunch Classics, in addition to Prime Rib Carving and Omelet Station, Roasted Chicken, our delicious Waffles with Strawberry Sauce and Whipped Cream, and so much more! We will also have Mac and Cheese and our tasty Chicken Tenders on our kids menu! Don’t forget about Dessert! Save some room for…
Find out more »The Student Prince, Fort Carolers
Call to make your holiday reservation for the Fort Carolers - 413-734-7475
Find out more »The Student Prince, Live Music on Fort Street
Join us for dinner on Fort Street with LIVE MUSIC from the Floyd Patterson! From 6:00PM-9:00PM Reservations are highly suggested - Reserve your table by calling us directly at 413-734-7475
Find out more »January 2023
The Student Prince, Honor Our Military Beer Dinner
A tribute to America’s finest - 5 delicious courses paired with a selection of awesome beers.
Find out more »March 2023
Annual Mummers Aquastring Band Pub Crawl
Because this is a pub crawl. The time is extremely loose. Be 8pm or it could be 10pm. They generally play for about 30-45 minutes per stop. For over 90 years, The Aqua String Band has entertained countless people and has shared its unique Mummers tradition and sound across the globe. Whether it be concerts, parades, parties, weddings, or corporate functions, Aqua brings a taste of Philadelphia and the famous Mummers Parade to any event, any time of year. 2023…
Find out more »April 2023
Student Prince Easter Brunch
RESERVE YOUR TABLE FOR OUR EASTER BRUNCH BUFFET! Our famous brunch buffet returns this Easter Sunday! Featuring: Carved Ham & Prime Rib, Create Your Own Omelet, traditional breakfast dishes, German favorites, gourmet desserts & many more decadent items. $48 for adults | $19.99 for children
Find out more »May 2023
MAIFEST & The Sound of Music ‘live’ performances
The Student Prince & The Fort restaurant invite you to MAIFEST through the entire month of May in downtown Springfield, MA. The Sound of Music will be performed live by the Fort Street Carolers every Friday and Saturday night in May. The event will also include nightly traditional MAIFEST drink and menu specialties including Maibock Beer, Maiwein, and a Maifest Menu. Come celebrate spring!
Find out more »July 2023
PAINT THE PINT ON FORT STREET!
PAINT THE PINT! Join us on July 27th from 4:30 - 6:30pm Take home a piece of art you can drink a cold beer out of! Reservations are highly suggested - Reserve your table by calling us directly at 413-734-7475
Find out more »August 2023
The Student Prince, Live Music
AUG 26 SOMMERFEST ON FORT STREET- RICK K SEP 2 SOMMERFEST ON FORT STREET- LISA MARTIN Join us for dinner on Fort Street with LIVE MUSIC! From 6:00PM-9:00PM Reservations are highly suggested – Reserve your table by calling us directly at 413-734-7475
Find out more »September 2023
The Student Prince, Live Music
AUG 26 SOMMERFEST ON FORT STREET- RICK K SEP 2 SOMMERFEST ON FORT STREET- LISA MARTIN Join us for dinner on Fort Street with LIVE MUSIC! From 6:00PM-9:00PM Reservations are highly suggested – Reserve your table by calling us directly at 413-734-7475
Find out more »November 2023
OKTOBERFEST
POSTPONED DATE NOV 3RD & 4TH THE MIGHTY OKTOBERFEST RETURNS TO FORT STREET! Join us for TWO NIGHTS of our epic Oktoberfest celebration! The festivities kick off on October 6th 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. We’ll have a special selection of food available outdoors & our full menu available inside! Festivities will…
Find out more »OKTOBERFEST
POSTPONED DATE NOV 3RD & 4TH THE MIGHTY OKTOBERFEST RETURNS TO FORT STREET! Join us for TWO NIGHTS of our epic Oktoberfest celebration! The festivities kick off on October 6th 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. We’ll have a special selection of food available outdoors & our full menu available inside! Festivities will…
Find out more »Beefsteak & Bowties
NOTE: Tickets are only available ONLINE IN ADVANCE at studentprince.com The Student Prince & The Fort Restaurant at 8 Fort Street in Springfield, MA announce the first ever 19th Century German-style ‘Beefsteak & Bowties’ feast on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6 to 9 pm. This historic and slightly barbaric feast features rounds of meats including Lamb Chops, NY Strip Steaks, Teres Major, Filet, Ribeye, Wagyu Sliders, and other juicy treats, paired with cocktails, spirits, and beer. Participants must wear suits…
Find out more »FRANK SERRAFINO ON FORT STREET!
Join us for dinner on Fort Street with LIVE MUSIC from Frank Serrafino From 6:00PM-9:00PM https://www.facebook.com/frank.serafino frankserafino.com Reservations are highly suggested - Reserve your table by calling us directly at 413-734-7475 Posted In: entertainment, food, live music Tagged: music, live music, entertainment, food, drinks
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