At Whiskerz Pub in Easthampton, many patrons proudly sport facial hair of all sizes and shapes. Besides beards, Whiskerz promises "bikes, beer, and babes," and delivers on all counts. In season, motorcycles line the street outside the pub, and their riders line the bar. The bar is decorated with Harley memorabilia, and so are the regulars. Whiskerz has a variety of beers on tap, and serves lunch and dinner, offering regular pub grub and lighter options.
Not your typical biker bar, Whiskerz has a laid-back, comfortable atmosphere. The main rooms offer two flat screen TVs, two pool tables, and, of course, Buck Hunter. On busy nights they open the large back room, which has additional seating, a stage for bands, and a small dance floor.
The stage has seen an increasing amount of use lately, with live bands almost every Saturday night. This Saturday, local band Whiskey Junction plays classic rock favorites, and on Feb. 21, rockabilly act Jason James and the Bay State Houserockers takes the stage. On Friday nights DJ Joe plays requests starting at 9 p.m. Every other week on "Weasel Wednesday," patrons are invited to party with the Weasels, a motorcycle group that calls itself "a drinking organization with a motorcycle problem."
To check out Whiskerz Pub, look for the moustache sign at 75 Cottage St. in Easthampton, (413) 527-1477. Facial hair not required.
