Restaurant
Unclaimed profileStudent Prince Cafe and The Fort
Springfield, MA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program at Student Prince Cafe and The Fort runs on two strong tracks: cocktails and wine. The May 2026 menu lists eight seasonal cocktails, a Fort Finishers after-dinner section, and two Haus Sangrias, with named spirits like blanco tequila, Stateside vodka, Aperol, and elderflower liqueur. Wine spans German and Austrian whites, French classics, and Italian reds, all vacuum preserved using a Bermar System. Nonalcoholic drinkers get two mocktails and three non-alcoholic beers. Beer is the thinnest category, leaning on a guest-noted half-liter German stein.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Student Prince Hugo Spritz, made with elderflower liqueur, rosemary simple syrup, and sparkling wine, or the Summer Aperol Spritz with passion fruit juice. For a German-themed option, the African Killer Bee combines Bärenjäger honey liqueur, Berentzen apple liqueur, and a vodka floater. The Haus Red Sangria is a straightforward red wine and fruit choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests who want a full cocktail list with both seasonal and after-dinner options, wine drinkers interested in German and Austrian whites alongside French and Italian bottles, and anyone seeking non-alcoholic mocktails or beers will find useful choices here.
- When should I go?
- The Fort Finishers section makes the venue suitable for after-dinner drinks, while the seasonal cocktails and Haus Sangrias fit a general meal or evening visit. The menu includes hot coffee cocktails, which suit a colder time of day or a post-meal setting.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Seasonal cocktails are priced $12–$15, Fort Finishers $9–$12, and Haus Sangrias $12. Wines by the glass range from $9 to $19, with bottles from $36 to $70. Mocktails are $8, non-alcoholic beers $6.50, and kids fun drinks $7.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list is vacuum preserved using a Bermar System imported from London, and the menu pairs German-themed cocktails with German and Austrian wines. The Fort Finishers section includes after-dinner cocktails such as the Chauvinette and African Killer Bee, and the cocktail list names specific spirits and liqueurs rather than generic categories.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight seasonal cocktails and a Fort Finishers after-dinner section anchor the list, with named spirits and liqueurs including blanco tequila, Stateside vodka, Aperol, elderflower liqueur, Galliano, Grand Marnier, Bärenjäger, and Berentzen apple liqueur.
Menu strengths
- — Eight seasonal cocktails plus a Fort Finishers section with after-dinner and hot coffee cocktails
- — Named spirits and liqueurs across the list, including blanco tequila, Stateside vodka, Aperol, elderflower liqueur, Galliano, Grand Marnier, Bärenjäger, and Berentzen apple liqueur
Standout selections
- — Our Famous Chauvinette — Liquore Galliano, Grand Marnier, white crème de cacao, vanilla ice cream, $12
- — German Classic African Killer Bee — Bärenjäger honey liqueur, Berentzen apple liqueur, vodka floater, $9
- — Student Prince Hugo Spritz — elderflower liqueur, rosemary simple syrup, sparkling wine, $13
- — Hot Honey Mango Margarita — blanco tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, mango puree, agave syrup, $13
Pricing: Seasonal cocktails $12–$15; Fort Finishers $9–$12; Haus Sangrias $12
Wine
The May 2026 menu lists wines by the glass and bottle across sparkling, white, rosé, and red. German and Austrian whites include Gruner Veltliner, Dry Riesling, and off-dry Mosel Riesling, while reds cover Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Super Tuscan, Montepulciano, and Chianti Classico. All wines are vacuum preserved using a Bermar System imported from London.
Menu strengths
- — German and Austrian whites such as Gruner Veltliner, Dry Riesling, and off-dry Mosel Riesling
- — Broad red selection spanning Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Super Tuscan, Montepulciano, and Chianti Classico
- — All wines vacuum preserved using a Bermar System imported from London
Standout selections
- — House White — 2024 Winzer Krems, Gruner Veltliner, Austria, $9/40 (1L)
- — Riesling — 2023 Stein, 'Weihwasser,' Mosel, Germany (off dry), $14/52
- — Sancerre — 2024 J De.Vilebois, Sancerre, France, $18/60
- — Oregon Pinot — 2023 Maison L'Envoye, Willamette Valley, $16/60
Pricing: By the glass $9–$19; bottles $36–$70
Beer
The May 2026 menu lists Guinness Zero, Heineken Zero, and Athletic Brewing, each $6.50. A reviewer noted a large half-liter stein of a German beer, describing the generous size and that it was enjoyed with the meal.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic beers include Guinness Zero, Heineken Zero, and Athletic Brewing, each $6.50
- — A reviewer noted a large half-liter stein of a German beer enjoyed with the meal
Standout selections
- — Paulaner — German beer served in a half-liter stein, noted by a reviewer
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beers $6.50
Nonalcoholic
Two mocktails, Spring Spritz and Grapefruit-Pom Paloma Seltzer, are each $8. Non-alcoholic beers include Guinness Zero, Heineken Zero, and Athletic Brewing at $6.50 each. Kids fun drinks such as Magical Butter Beer are listed at $7.
Menu strengths
- — Two mocktails with distinct ingredients: Spring Spritz and Grapefruit-Pom Paloma Seltzer, each $8
- — Three non-alcoholic beers at $6.50 each: Guinness Zero, Heineken Zero, and Athletic Brewing
- — Kids fun drinks listed, including Magical Butter Beer at $7
Standout selections
- — Spring Spritz — woodruff syrup, club soda, $8
- — Grapefruit-Pom Paloma Seltzer — grapefruit juice, pomegranate juice, honey, seltzer, $8
Pricing: Mocktails $8; non-alcoholic beers $6.50; kids fun drinks $7
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