I heard about the Ugly Moose by word of mouth (don't think I ever would have found it otherwise). Â Its located several blocks up Main Street on Shurs Lane, entrance through a side street that opens into a courtyard shared with a barbecue restaurant. The restaurant building itself has no signage, but you will know that you are in the correct place with you go inside and see the giant moose head on the wall (lol). Â
This place has a somewhat dive-y atmosphere, it is very dark, and it was cold inside the restaurant on the evening of our visit. This is the kind of place where I hesitate to use the bathroom, and fortunately there was no need so I can't tell whether it was clean or not. Â There were some random flies and gnats in the dining room.
The service was very pleasant, and the selection of draft beers was interesting with an emphasis of IPA styles and seasonal pumpkin ales. We enjoyed the Founders Centennial IPA, it has  lots of floral/hoppy aromas and is ery smooth and drinkable. Â
Also tried the Southern Tier Pumpking Ale which was served in a tulip glass (8.6% ABV). This beer was very flavorful but more of a sipping beer, creamy and somewhat sweet with aroma of pumpkin pie spice. Â I think this beer would be excellent as a "dessert" beer but was not exactly what you would want to wash down a plate of wings with.
Speaking of wings, we ordered a plate of the hot wings, which were flavored with a tasty spice rub, and had just the right amount of heat (I don't like food that is so spicy I can't taste anything else but pepper). Â
The Ugly Moose has nightly specials, and as it was a Tuesday we took advantage of the 1/2 price salads and quesadillas to round out our meal. Â The quesadillas were fine, I really liked the "Kirkland" salad which included a giant pile of spinach, lots of smoky bacon, crisp apple slices, a large glob of goat cheese and dressed with cider vinaigrette. It was really delicious and when they say the salads are "Jumbo" they aren't lying, This salad could be shared as a first course among 3-4 people. Â As it was the 2 of us only managed to eat about half of it.
The prices here are very moderate, and the specials made it a very good value. Overall an enjoyable meal, excellent beer, and I would return.
The Ugly Moose is a nice little spot, tucked away from all the hustle and bustle of Main Street. We came here in search for a delicious burger, close to home. We've been know to drive out to the Fall Taproom when in need of a nice, comforting burger, but we decided to try out The Ugly Moose since it was right up the street.
The meal turned out to be delicious! We started out with the Perogies and the Crab Dip. Both were nice portions and were super tasty. The Perogies came from the Perogie Kitchen over on Rox Ave & Henry Ave. The Crab Dip was nice and meaty and was accompanied by delicious bread and chips.
Once it was burger time, I got the Bleu and Onion burger and my lady got the Cheddar Bacon Burger. Both were cooked to perfection and were wonderfully delicious. They even came with some delicious beer battered fries on the side.
This place looks like a great spot to come and watch a game. They have a nice big bar, and plenty of TV's, so you can watch the game from anywhere in the restaurant. They also have a big selection of Craft Beers.
My only gripe was the sort of slow service, but they only had 2 people on staff and one of those people was in training, so in reality they had one server for the whole restaurant, so he was running around like a mad man. Not his fault, but you'd think they would staff correctly on a Football Sunday during dinner rush.
Regardless, we will be back for sure. Venture up Shurs Lane and try this gem. Don't miss the signs for the restaurant tough, because it's tucked away in a back parking lot....
Hidden away from the madness of main street Manayunk up Shurs lane, it took me two years of living in Manayunk before I found the Ugly Moose (right before I moved to Center City). Â But a great discovery it was. Â Every month or two I come back to order the Adirondack Filet, which is one of the most incredible sandwiches I've ever had... I wish that Philadelphia was associated with this sandwich rather than the lowly cheesesteak, way more tourism comin our way. Â Anyway it's chopped Filet Mignon on a roll with cheese and peppercorn dressing, really good, just get it. Â
The rest of the menu is solid as well, but when I've ordered something other than the Filet I've wished I hadn't ventured away. Â If I had to pick my 2nd favorite thing on the menu... it's the wings, some of my favorite wings in Philly.
Great beer selection as well it's always changing and is always a nice variety.
This is on of those "Gems" Â you might say tucked away from the madness of Main St. in Manayunk. Â A great spot to go and relax , enjoy a few libations , followed with some pretty good food.
Ah yes the "Ugly Moose" is a Canadian themed pub with a stuffed moose head coming from the wall. Interesting something you wouldn't see on the regular I thought. Â
Nice sized bar , plenty of seating , with a great rotating selections in fine crafts to be tapped, along with a good bottle selection. For the beer aficionado they always have a great selection to choose from.  Great selections of  liquors and wines if you are not into the beer scene. Either way you will be satisfied in which ever route you take to enjoy a libation or two.
Now lets talk about the food that these guys make. Amazing wings, simply delicious big meaty wings. Moose knuckles or Moose wings is the debate, to me this is a must order.  Intense flavor,  lightly breaded, the seasonings and sauce combined together will  make  your taste buds go crazy.  Another few favorites I have enjoyed were their GINORMOUS burgers and their meatloaf. Yes I said meatloaf, their  "Fat Daddy's Prison Shank Meatloaf " and Hickory Cheeseburger with nice cuts of bacon with cheddar cheese. Instant winner , with a fine craft washing it down you can't go wrong.
Basically anything you order the portions are not small, so if you are into salads (roughage) Â you will be impressed by the size, even the appetizers are not small. For a big guy like myself I appreciate places like here.
Great crew of people from the wait staff to the bartenders that work in here. The parking once you enter the place they offer valet parking. It is free, just leave the guy a tip, you know proper etiquette.
Great spot to go to watch an event , or to just relax and enjoy. Now go get some wings!!!
Went there today on a Saturday.  I had the Adirondack which is their centerpiece burger made of filet mignon.  Really good.  It's kind of different at first since you expect ground meat when  you have a burger but the tender bites and excellent flavor just takes over.  Served with onion rings and some veggies.  Onion rings, also really good.  Wife had blue cheese burger and she enjoyed it as well.  All was cooked well and put together nicely.  Our 3 year old had the nuggets and fries.  It too was good and he ate it all, which is rare for him.  Beer was cold, table was big and all was good.  Bonus that a child meal is free on Saturday's with each paying adult. Â
I do apologize to our waiter that long after we left, I realized that I miscalculated the tip and ended up giving a tip in the low teens instead of the high teens/20% I intended. Â
I'll get you next time because we will be back. Â
Good work Ugly Moose.
Went there on a recommendation.  It is a real treasure.  We were greeted  at the door by the manager, he informed us it would be a little bit of a wait.  The owner, JP came over and introduced himself and asked if he could bring us some appetizers and drinks while we wait.  So friendly like you are at someones home, except you need to pay for the food. We ordered the wings, so very good!  Make sure if you want vodka order it up with ice on the side. They have a nice selection of beers.  When we were seated the waitress came over and went for the menu and specials.  I went for the Adirondack Filet sandwich,  The meat was  tender and the dressing just right.  Instead of their delicious fries(which I took one from my husband's plate) I had a side salad.  They were extremely accommodating.  Towards the end of the meal the owner came over to see how our meals were.  All four were very good.  The others had burgers and they were down perfectly.  I will defiantly go back again to the Ugly Moose and also try Deke's BBQ next door.
Review Source:Bout time to update my review of The Moose. Â I've lived around this place for years, and its consistently been a notch above the local neighborhood restaurant/bar. Â
Recent (sort of) menu change has yielded a new assortment of specials. Â Monday night $20 app and two burger special is really nice. Â Paired with $3 - 20 oz Bud Lites during sporting events is great.
Easy parking and a wood fired oven in the dining area are added perks to this very hidden gem.
Parking is aplenty, there's a valet, went downhill from there. Atmosphere is chill, literally and figuratively, it's FREEZING in here (yeah I'm here right now, that's how I feel about it). Especially in the women's room which is seemingly another structure. Food was good once I got mine, they "lost my ticket", my food came when everyone else was done eating and there was no compensation at all. Waiter inattentive, meh. Not going back.
Review Source:I really want to like this place and I'm sort of right on the cusp. Â I've been here a few times now. Â I like the fact that it is not your typical too young Manayunk crowd. Â I like the fact that when I go here (or Deke's next door) I don't have to worry about parking because they have a private, off street lot that they offer with free valet during the busier times.
The menu is maybe a little uninspired, boring bar food but gussied up to seem a little fancier than it is.  I was told they do really good burgers so this is what I ordered.  I asked for mine to be medium rare and it came out medium well.  If anyone had come to  check I would have told them so. Nobody did stop by so I ate my burger which was otherwise as advertised and reasonably tasty and formed a negative impression of the serving staff.
The beer list is diverse and the waiter did have good knowledge of the choices.
We came for Quizzo and for this I cannot recommend the place. Â The quizzo sound system was competing with the ambient music to the point where my team missed a few questions. Â The Quiz master did not repeat any of the questions. Â We also found some of the rounds silly. Â One round with no hints at all merely consisted of a sheet with a bunch of pictures for us to guess who they were. Â Another was 2 guest DJs playing songs. Â It was the second song before we even realized the round had started. Â Clearly our team lost miserably which affected the team of 4 with a combined IQ somewhere in the low 500s.
Overall we had a decent, but not great night which is why I could only go 3 stars on this place.
Ugly Moose is a Manayunk staple. It isnt your traditional Manayunk bar. You know the type, packed full of early 20 somethings, fighting to just get one beer. The Moose is a great place to go to enjoy a good meal and good beer.
Beers....They typically will have many craft beers on tap. Usually a few brewed locally. Along with that they have a wide selection of bottles.
Food... The food here is much better then your typical bar. They take some pride in it and have a wide variety. I myself dont have a signature go to dish but there is a wide selection so you shouldnt be hard pressed to find something good.
Location.... The location here is a bit off the beaten path. This could be a good or bad thing depending on your view. It isnt surrounded by other bars and is instead surrounded in more of a neighborhood than anything else.
Ultimately this is a great bar to go to if you are trying to get away from the normal run of the mill of Manayunk. If you are looking for a relaxing bite to eat with good beer, give this place a try.
The food here is better than most sit down pubs in Manayunk. Â The staff is always incredibly friendly and the service is impeccable. Â They are very attentive when I've dined here on top of every request. Â Burgers are excellent and the wings are very good. Â The wings are huge and don't have any skin on them, it's almost like they are seasoned with a dry rub then fried. Â No chewy fatty outer layer. Â They menu isn't layered with wing sauce choices so you'll have to go the standard hot, extra hot or no sauce route. Â I'm not going to call them the best wings in town, but they are very good and the fact is that they are 1/2 priced on Sunday makes them even better. Â On Sunday they'll usually have a $4 craft beer on the menu too, one from their moderate selection.
Eating inside is very roomy and comfortable. Â It might have a tendancy to fill up on peak times such as Sat or Sun night so you might have to wait. Â There is also al fresco dining in the summer. Â Finally, if you need to drive they have Valet parking which is clutch!
My husband and I really, really wanted to love this place. As it stands, we like this place. It's convenient, the food is good, and they have great specials.
The bar has a great beer selection, which is constantly changing. The beer is not always as cold or as carbonated as it should be, however. But the selection almost makes up for it.
While we enjoy the atmosphere, the selection, and the food, customer service has been spotty. Since moving to the area about 5 months ago, we've tried to come here at least once a week (sometimes more). When we have Mike as our server (I really hope that's his name; the young-ish guy with a beard and shaggy hair), our orders are correct, he's attentive, and generally genial. When we have someone else, service has suffered. We've either gotten our orders mixed up, had our drinks take almost 20 minutes to arrive, or been ignored until we stared down someone who happened to walk past.
We really, really want to love this place. It has so much going for it. Unfortunately, customer service sometimes lets down an otherwise good experience. We're hoping this picks up in the future.
Ugly moose is a restaurant bar in Manayunk area. Next door is Deke's BBQ, a semi-outdoor / garage bar. I think they have the same owner.
Went to Ugly Moose for dinner - the Adirondack sandwich was off the hook. Onion rings were a pleasant surprise too. Solid beer list as well.
I've heard good things about Deke's next door, so I'll check that out as well.
Updating it....after living in the area for a year, it's the go-to spot for food and beer. Â
Hands down the best neighborhood bar in the area.
When you go to a bar, you want a vast variety of beer and drink selections and they'll make any drink you want and they rotate at least 10 if not more than 15 beers on tap and always have something different. Â You also want great bar food and there is no shortage of either.
Their wings are my favorite in the area and the $3 Labatt cans never get old. Â They have specials every day of the week and no matter what day or night I go in there, it's never elbow to elbow and always a fun setting.
Their wings are my favorite in the area, their burger is most excellent and the cheesesteak is better than both of those places on Henry. Â I always want to try the filet sandwich but I never get past the wings on the menu....it will happen soon.
The ambiance is awesome. Â Think Canadian log cabin.
Hands down, it's the place to go for excellent food and to try a beer you've never had before.
Sooo I have to admit I avoided checking this place out because of the exterior, but never judge a book by it's cover folks! Finally checked this place out after my roomies raved about it and loved it! One of the best burgers I had in a long time and the beer selection not too shabby :)
Review Source:Cool atmosphere, decent food. I had the Lorraine Burger. The burger was tasty but the bun was a bit too dense. I ended up only eating half the bun. Prices are pretty good for Manayunk. The only parking is valet parking, and the place is kinda hidden if you've never been there before.
I did notice inconsistencies in waitstaff. Our waiter told us specials, but when another table came in and sat next to us a different waiter told them there were no food specials. At first I thought it was just because of timing maybe, but then our same waiter seated a different table on the other side of us and offered them the food specials. Seems there is a lack of communication or training in the waitstaff.
While in college this was a spot we would frequent knowing that we would always leave full and content with the amount of beers we had.
Food wise - I always leave satisfied. The P & G Salad is one of my favorites, Veggie Burger is one of the better ones I've had. I've even ordered the nachos not fully reading the description and noticing the word "chili" next to nacho. Our server promptly took my order back to the kitchen and shortly later returned with chile-less nachos for me!
Summertime is my favorite time to frequent, outside seating (limited) but being summer means there's no better excuse for a Blue Moon or a Hogaarden (buy a bottle of Frambois and turn the round into a couple Dirty Hoe's!).
The ability to make large tables for groups or have a table feel intimate with just two people is great. The sports on TV let you catch the score of the game without turning into a distraction or making it feel like you're sitting in the middle of a sports bar. Occasionally, I've been lucky enough to come in on a night with live music!
The Ugly Moose is offset from the street, keep an eye out for the large, red, overhead sign. There's valet parking on weekends, but try and find street parking first. Highly recommended to anyone not looking to bump into the 18-22 year olds on Main Street, most girls in heels won't venture up the hill we call Shurs Lane that far.
I keep coming back here because the food is really good. But I've had enough of the service, which leaves much too be desired. It's just always so slow. Our last night in our waitress took forever to take our order, even standing by the computer system to catch a few seconds of the game and then proceeding to chat up another staff member by the bar before we finally had to wave her back over. Took about 20 minutes, which is ridiculous.
Oh and my Stella glass, smelled and tasted like it was washed in perfume. Gross.
Food: B++
Service C-/D
Friendly staff (Mac, Mike and Kim will take good care of you!)
Adirondack filet tips sandwich = off the hook!
Wings are great and the weekly wing special is reason enough to go
Live music featuring some great local talent
FREE parking and valet when it's crowded
Convenient location off of Shurs Lane and if you live on Main Street or anywhere near, it's a great incentive to get some exercise in while huffing up the hill to the Ugly Moose oasis!
Great vibe, unpretentious, great for crowds, great for families, great for date night... all around great restaurant and watering hole in the Yunk.
Went here again with my bro after he and my boyfriend moved a couch into our new apartment. Â My brother got the chicken sandwich which he said was excellent ( there's a picture) and my boyf & I split 25 wings - which were pretty damn good - and they were half price due to the phillies game being on - so it was a win-win!! Â
Good beer selection - they rotate a bunch of beers on tap and it's hard to beat half priced wings!!! Since we live right down the road it'll be a frequent stop - and I will consider it my duty to try new things and update my review! =) Â you're welcome, yelpers!
This was certainly an interesting dining experience!! We decided to check out the Ugly Moose on a limb - to try something new. We checked out the menu and reviews beforehand and saw a few things that were worth trying.
First, let me say that I LOVED the decor/theme of the restaurant. It's an old log cabin which gives it a country style, in the middle of Philadelphia. The wait staff was direct and precise, we never really waited for anything.
We got the crab dip based off the great reviews, and boy did it not disappoint. It came with chips and bread which was a great switch up.
My boyfriend and I both got the Adirondack Filet - their number one seller. I got mine medium rare, he got his medium. When I say this was melt in your mouth steak, I am NOT kidding!! I didn't even need to use my teeth to bite through the steak. It was SO perfectly cooked. The melted provolone cheese and peppercorn dressing complimented the sandwich well (although I would have enjoyed a -little- more dressing). The meal comes with onion rings, so my boyfriend got fries instead so we could switch things up. The fries were crisp and flavorful, as were the onion rings.
Once again, another fantastic spot in Manayunk =)
By the way, the margaritas were SPOT ON!!!
We go to the Moose pretty often for lunch and dinner, and love it. Â They usually have a pretty decent selection of beer on tap, and the food is very good. Â I highly recommend the Adirondack sandwich, which has slices of filet mignon with provolone cheese, peppercorn dressing, and horseradish sauce. Â Pretty awesome!
It's also a great place to go on a cold winter's night. Â They have a great fireplace that is always roaring and fun Canadian themed decorations.
Tried this place last night, mostly because I'd heard about their buy 1, get 1 1/2 off burger deal, and it's close by my house. Â I was actually mostly disappointed here, especially considering the super enthusiastic reviews this place gets.
Laid back space, with a ski lodge feel. Â We sat at the bar so we could scope out the beer selection, which was definitely the best thing about the Ugly Moose. Â Not your typical well-rounded craft beer selection, I noticed there was a lot of seasonality - rich stouts, porters, and winter warmers. Â They also had about 20-30 really unique bottled beers available. Â I ended up having a Southern Tier 2xIPA and a Duck Rabbit Baltic Porter, which was delicious.
I wish I could say the same about the food - I got the crab dip, after reading that it was 'amazing,' the boyfriend had a burger. Â Both were lackluster. Â Burger was a frozen patty. Â Crab dip was served in a tiny bowl, and tasted mostly like cream cheese, not much flavor at all. Â It was served with tortilla chips and a loaf of bread, which was neither warm nor the right texture for such a creamy dip.
Towards the end of our meal, it started to fill up with eager Quizzo participants. Â Seemed like a pretty young crowd, definitely heavy on the frat boy type. Â We got out of there as quickly as we could, as people had started to get pushy at the bar. Â Overall, not a great experience.
So when I go to this part of town sometimes i just dont have the energy to fight for parking. Â The day has been long and I am hungry so I just want to go somewhere that I can park the car without having to sign over my first born to pay a parking fee. Â Low and behold the Ugly Moose appears to help me out.
A great little place tucked away with good food and drinks and parking! The crowd is a little younger a lot of college kids but they were not the obnoxius ones you sometimes see in manayunk which was a refreshing change. Â Crab Dip was delicious! Â Im looking forward to going and parking in there lot again!
This isn't your typical Manayunk spot. Â It is a little out of the way, but a nice place to spend the evening. Â The food is amazing. Â They have great specials and it is a nice atmosphere inside the actual restaurant regardless of its somewhat awkward layout. Â They have a nice variety of beers on tap and the owner is a nice guy.
One downside.... the quizzo is subpar.
Had a serious wing craving Sunday afternoon. Asked a friend for any recommendations in Manayunk area, he suggested Ugly Moose. When I called they asked how many wings I wanted, I seriously assessed my hunger and firmly said "20." Â "You can get 6, 13, or 25" -- Alrighty then, 25 it is. He asked how hot? I said - not too hot.
When I went to pick up the wings there was a bit of a mixup so it was going to be a few minutes since they had to put the order in again. I took a seat at the bar, ordered a beer, and watched the Eagles score a touchdown. I looked around to assess the atmosphere. It's really cozy and a very adirondack feel to the bar. They won major points by having a small parking lot which we all know is rare in Manayunk. Finally my wings arrived and I left to binge in the privacy of my own home.
The wings were delicious. They are not your typical buffalo sauce drenched wing. There is some sort of special spice rub which I will call the moose rub. There was plenty of meat on the wings as well. And they are a nice mix, some have a bit of heat and others don't. Next time I will definitely get them a little hotter.
Alright Mr. Ugly Moose, you won me over. We shall meet again.
Hmm....being that my nick name is moose i think we might be related!
I've been here many times and this is a great little out of the way bar in Manayunk. Â The place is very chill and is not like the other pretty people places that are up the road. Â Â This is the place to go to and relax and sit around and enjoy food, a game or omg actually talk with friends.
The menu is excellent really. Â I've had 2 things i would recommend HIGHLY. Â 1 is the wings (moose knuckles) i believe they are called. Â Being a wing man its rare for me to rave about wings but this place has some seriously good wings and the sauce is perfect nice spice and just great. Â The other food item i recommend is the cheese steak. Â Being in a city of cheesesteak inventions this place does it nicely. Â Chopped up and all gooey and just perfect.
A great aspect of this place is the small lot that houses it. Â You can get free valet parking, just tip the guy and you're all set! Â It's really PERFECT and not a problem at all. Â Its a nice homely place that is a great place to hang and just relax. Â Â Highly recommended.
All I can think about are chicken cheesesteaks. It's been hours since I had one at the Ugly Moose last night and still, sitting here at work, they're still all I can think about.
The Moose is a comfortable getaway, offset from the road and offset from the rest of Philly. Good beers and great food- well-placed tv's make it a top notch joint to watch games at. They have the Garage too, even bigger and better tv's for the bigger games.
It's a quality spot, a real honest & reliable place to go with a special lady or man friend or with a group of folks. You can't beat it and knowing that is one of the fun things that makes the Moose even better. If you want to experiment, get out there and get crazy- there are other places for that. But if you want to something you can trust, love, and really enjoy because of how it easy it is- the Moose is perfect.
Great place to get away from the Main street scene, easy parking.
Good menu, good drinks, great burgers!
Unfortunately, the service in the restaurant section has gone downhill over the last few months to the point that I have started avoiding the Moose. Used to come here almost every week, but the recent waitstaff is absolutely terrible.
On the flipside, if you want a place where your glass or pitcher can sit empty for 30 minutes while you try to flag down your 'waiter', it certainly saves you money as by the time the waiter bothers to pay attention, you just want your check and get out.
Food: 4 stars
Atmosphere: 4 stars
Service: 0 stars
By far... The best restaurant in Manayunk! Â I like their food, and the set-up is very comfortable especially during the winter. Â I always have fun here.
We once had a homecoming party of about 15 or 20 here and they were able to accommodate and serve everyone timely. Â
their service is definitely good and it is a great place to watch sports.
This is more of a food review.
I visited the Ugly Moose with a group of four. Everyone's meals were mediocre. The two different pasta dishes that my hubby and I ordered were just ok.
My friends are fans of buffalo wings but were disappointed with them here. Alright, they hated the wings. They complained about them the whole time. Not spicy enough and not enough meat on them.
I guess it can be a good hangout, whether it's two people or a big group. The decor is nice, has some local historic photos on the walls. It's a big place for this area, and it's got that going for it.
Meh.
This is one of our favorite neighborhood bars. Cozy inside, not too large, in the winter they have a wood burning fireplace going. Â
It has a  great beer selection on tap and a fantastic bar food menu, with some nicer plates mixed in. It's not very expensive and like the first review said, sort of off the beaten path. Â
It does have the free valet parking because the lot is small and they stack the cars in there, but I've always had parking if we drive.
Flat screen TVs to watch the games and great people working there!
I love the Moose!
This is a cool place to have a burger, a beer, a glass of wine, play trivia or watch the game on one of their large flat screen televisions.
The food is unbelievable. Â My personal favorite is the USA burger, a hand pressed work of art on a bun. Â The atmosphere is friendly and quirky, and yes, there is a moose. Â I won't visit Philadelphia without stopping by the Moose for a great meal and to say hello to JP, the owner. Â By far one of my favorite places to drink and dine.
It's a little off the beaten path, so keep your eyes peeled.
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