Graduation Weekend 2027
Celebrate your graduate
Oysters, cocktails and a toast to the class of 2027 in downtown Amherst. We can't wait to host you.
UMass AmherstFri–Sun, May 21–23
Amherst CollegeFri–Sun, May 28–30
Reservations open Monday, January 11. Graduation reservations are available online only.
Lunch
11am–2:30pm
Fri, May 21 & Fri, May 28
Book LunchBrunch
11am–2:30pm
Sat–Sun, May 22–23
Sat–Sun, May 29–30
Dinner
4–9pm
Fri–Sun, May 21–23
Fri–Sun, May 28–30
Before you book
These are our busiest weekends of the year, so a few policies help us take care of every table.
Plan for traffic
Coming from commencement? Leave time for parking and traffic. We can't hold reservations more than 15 minutes past their time.
Party size
We can't accept parties over 16 guests, and tables for more than 8 are extremely limited.
Table times
Parties of 2–5 have their table for 1 hour 45 minutes. Parties of 6 or more have it for 2 hours.
Seating
We can't guarantee that separate parties will be seated in the same area or next to each other.
The bar
Bar seating is first come, first served.
Questions? Email hello@amherstoysterbar.com.