Thirsty Moose Taphouse in Exeter, NH is the kind of American restaurant that brings people together for great food, refreshing drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere that feels welcoming from the moment you arrive.
Known for its casual, cozy, and trendy setting, it offers a comfortable place to enjoy everything from a laid-back lunch to a lively dinner with friends, family, or coworkers. Guests appreciate the fast service and the wide-ranging menu, which includes comforting American favorites, happy-hour bites, late-night options, organic dishes, desserts, and locally inspired specialties.
Whether you are stopping in for a solo meal, meeting up to watch the game, or planning a night out, this is a place built around good company, flavorful food, and an experience that feels both easy and memorable.
One of the standout features of Thirsty Moose Taphouse is its impressive drink selection and bar-forward dining experience. With a great beer selection, cocktails, coffee, and a full range of alcohol options, it is well suited for everything from a casual evening out to a celebratory gathering.
The restaurant also offers outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site service, giving customers the flexibility to enjoy their meal however it works best for them.
With highlights like sports viewing, counter service, table service, a bar on site, Wi‑Fi, and free Wi‑Fi, it creates a social and convenient environment that keeps guests coming back. Accepting reservations and multiple payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, it makes every visit smooth from start to finish.
Accessibility and customer comfort are also clearly a priority. The restaurant provides wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities, helping ensure a more inclusive experience for every guest. With a strong customer rating of 4.30 out of 5 from 1,374 reviews, Thirsty Moose Taphouse has earned a solid reputation for quality, consistency, and value.
Located at 72 Portsmouth Ave in Exeter, it stands out as a dependable destination for those seeking a welcoming American restaurant that combines hearty food, excellent drinks, and a lively yet comfortable setting.
For diners looking for a place that delivers both convenience and character, Thirsty Moose Taphouse offers the kind of experience that makes a meal feel like more than just a stop—it feels like a place worth returning to.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Thirsty Moose Taphouse
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
Photos
A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
A giant bavarian pretzel, salted and served with our honey mustard and boursin beer cheese.
If you haven't tried this yet, then you are missing out! So delicious and not quite as messy as your traditional buffalo wings. Served with tri-color tortilla chips.
Pork butt ends slow smoked in a sweet-heat coffee rub. Finished with a peach habanero glaze.
Dough strips covered with garlic, mozzarella cheese,parmesan cheese.
Poblano IPA queso served with corn tortilla chips.
We deep fry our brussel sprouts till they crisp, then we toss them with craisins, gorgonzola, crumbled bacon, and finally finish with a balsamic reduction. Being healthy never tasted so good.
Sliced dill pickles, jalapenos, and cherry peppers battered and deep fried and served with a chipotle ranch dipping sauce.
Stacked high with cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta, tomatoes, pepperoncinis and toasted pita points.
Our house seasoned fries, topped with melted cheddar jack cheese, crumbled bacon, red onion, jalapenos, and finished with both a bbq and ranch drizzle.
Tri-color tortilla chips topped with pico de gallo, black bean corn salsa, jalapenos, and smothered in melted cheddar jack cheese.
Golden fried cajun parm tots are served with an IPA spiked poblano queso dipping sauce.
Our fries topped with fresh cheddar cheese curd and a house-made gravy.
A hot, creamy dip of blended cheeses with chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, a touch of lemon juice and seasonings. Served with warmed pita points.
Crispy french fries tossed with truffle oil and parmesan cheese
Crispy fried Atlantic haddock fillet, Baja dressed slaw, and pico de gallo in a warm, soft tortilla drizzled with a mango chipotle aioli.
Our house-made smoked pulled pork, baja slaw, pickled onions, and topped with crema.
Golden fried cauliflower with Baja slaw, pico de Gallo, and mango chipotle aioli.
Crispy and thin beef patties on a flour tortilla with cheddar jack cheese, red onion, lettuce, pickle chips, and Thousand Island dressing.
Shaved steak with pickled red onions, Cheddar jack cheese, and chimichurri aioli.
Sliced chicken breast tossed in Buffalo sauce with red onions and Cheddar jack cheese. Served with a side of ranch.
House-smoked pulled pork with fresh pico de gallo. Smothered in melted cheddar jack cheese with a chimichurri aioli drizzle.
Sliced chicken breast with black bean corn salsa. Smothered in melted cheddar jack cheese with a chimichurri aioli drizzle.
Diced tenderloin steak with black bean and corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, and chimichurri aioli.
Three juicy beef burgers topped with american cheese,Ketchup, and a pickle.
Crispy fried chicken tossed in maple syrup and served with bacon on buttered mini waffles.
Crispy fried chicken topped with provolone cheese and marinara on garlic oiled buns.
A nh twist on a nashville favorite. Crispy fried chicken tossed in our spicy garlic sauce topped with a pickle andhouse-made coleslaw.
Shaved ribeye sliders topped with caramelized onions and horseradish sour cream sauce.
Three of our in-house smoked pork shoulder sliders, smothered with honey bbq sauce and topped with a pickle.
All of our jumbo double chicken wings start with our signature dry rub and are slowly smoked on hickory wood. We flash fry them to crispy perfection, or you can have themGrilled if you prefer. Delicious straight-up or tossed in any ofOur mouth-watering sauces.
All of our jumbo double chicken wings start with our signature dry rub and are slowly smoked on hickory wood. We flash fry them to crispy perfection, or you can have themGrilled if you prefer. Delicious straight-up or tossed in any ofOur mouth-watering sauces.
All of our jumbo double chicken wings start with our signature dry rub and are slowly smoked on hickory wood. We flash fry them to crispy perfection, or you can have themGrilled if you prefer. Delicious straight-up or tossed in any ofOur mouth-watering sauces.
All of our jumbo double chicken wings start with our signature dry rub and are slowly smoked on hickory wood. We flash fry them to crispy perfection, or you can have them grilled if you prefer. Delicious straight-up or tossed in any of our mouth-watering sauces.
You can't go wrong with our house-made, freshly battered, and lightly fried tenders, they're a favorite of both young and old. For your dipping pleasure, choose from our listOf house sauces.
You can't go wrong with our house-made, freshly battered, and lightly fried tenders, they're a favorite of both young and old. For your dipping pleasure, choose from our list of house sauces.
Fork-tender florets of cauliflower, hand battered and fried to a crispy golden brown, then tossed in our own buffalo sauce. Just like a chicken wing...but not.
Mixed greens, roasted beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, and prosciutto with a citrus champagne vinaigrette.
Freshly chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, bacon, sweet corn, avocado, feta, salt, and pepper. All choppedand served with a balsamic vinaigrette.
Freshly chopped romaine lettuce, garlic and herb croutons, and an Italian cheese blend tossed with a delicious caesar dressing.
Romaine and mixed greens, bacon, chicken, avocado, hard-boiled egg, tomato, red onion, and gorgonzola crumbles.
Crispy fried chicken on top of mixed greens, shredded carrots, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, bacon bits and your choice of dressing.
Mixed greens, fresh tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and your choice of dressing.
Freshly chopped romaine lettuce, garlic and herbCroutons, and an italian cheese blend tossed withA delicious caesar dressing.
Mixed greens, fresh tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and your choice of dressing.
Crisp iceberg, bacon, red onions, tomatoes, gorgonzola crumbles, and house-made blue cheese with a balsamic reduction drizzle.
Our delicious house-smoked pork shoulder and beef are the main ingredients in this slightly sweet andmildly spiced chili. We enhance the flavor even more by adding a touch of brown ale to the mix, it's amust-try for any chili lover.
Our delicious house-smoked pork shoulder and beef are the main ingredients in this slightly sweet and mildly spiced chili. We enhance the flavor even more by adding a touch of brown ale to the mix, it's amust-try for any chili lover.
A spin on a classic, thinly sliced caramelized onions in a savory Guinness stout broth topped with toasted croutons and melted provolone cheese.
A spin on a classic, thinly sliced caramelized onions in a savory Guinness stout broth topped with toasted croutons and melted provolone cheese.
Grilled chicken breast and melted cheddar with bbq sauce and applewood bacon on a toasted brioche bun.
Grilled chicken breast seasoned and tossed in our house-made mild buffalo sauce with crisp romaine lettuce, asiago cheese, crushed croutons, and house-made caesar dressing.
Slow-roasted prime rib shaved thin and dipped in Au jus. Served on a boursin cheese dressed french loaf.
Hand-battered haddock fillet on a toasted brioche bun with crisp lettuce and tomato, served with a side of tartar sauce.
Our house-smoked turkey in a wrap with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and zesty cheddar jack.
A soft tortilla rolled with hummus, tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, field greens, red onions, and crumbledFeta cheese.
Our house-smoked bbq pulled pork with melted American cheese, red onion, and pickles on a toasted Brioche bun.
Shaved ribeye, caramelized onions, and sauteed mushrooms with Havarti and Cheddar cheeses on sourdough bread.
Pan-seared blackened Atlantic salmon with lettuce, tomato, bacon, and chimichurri aioli served on a toasted Brioche bun.
Pan-seared blackened atlantic salmon with crisp romaine lettuce, Asiago cheese, crushed croutons, and house-made caesar dressing.
A deep golden fried chicken breast, layered on top of crisp pickle chips, topped with our house-made slaw, and smothered in a hot honey. Served on a toasted brioche bun.
Shaved ribeye steak with onions and peppers and loaded with American cheese. served on a toasted French loaf.
House-smoked turkey breast on toasted sourdough bread with applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and our own buttermilk ranch.
House braised corn beef on toasted rye bread, piled high with sauerkraut, melted Swiss, and our very own creamy Thousand Island dressing.
Grilled chicken topped with mixed greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber, feta, and finished with tzatziki sauce. served on a brioche bun.
Our house burger topped with lettuce, red onion, Cheddar cheese, sweet gherkin pickles, and our secret bullwinkle sauce.
Our delicious burger topped with caramelized onions and mushrooms smothered in gorgonzola cheese andsteak sauce.
An impossible burger patty topped with lettuce, tomato, and our own chipotle ranch dressing.
A double patty smash burger! Topped with Cheddar cheese, red onion, pickle chips, lettuce, and Thousand Island dressing.
A juicy burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, bbq sauce, ranch, and fried onion strings.
Our mouth-watering burger topped with an egg over easy, bacon, American cheese, and a drizzle of warm Hollandaise sauce.
A cavatappi pasta casserole cooked to perfection in a creamy four-cheese sauce.
Fillets of north atlantic haddock deep fried. served with coleslaw, our house-made tartar sauce, and french fries.
Two grilled chicken breasts topped with a garlic and Parmesan sauce and finished with toasted breadcrumbs. Served with rice pilaf and garlic butter broccoli.
Pan-seared Atlantic blackened salmon. Served over rice pilaf and garlic butter broccoli.
Four pieces of our golden fried chicken tenders served with steakhouse marinated steak tips, along with house-made coleslaw and seasoned french fries.Pick any two sauces for all of your dipping desires!
Grilled steak tips in steakhouse marinade and served with garlic butter broccoli and rice pilaf.
Served with french fries
Served with french fries
Served with french fries
Served with broccoli
Served with french fries
A brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate and raspberry sauces, and whipped cream with a cherry on top.
Perfectly fried balls of dough tossed in a cinnamon and powdered sugar blend. Served with maple syrup and chocolate sauce.
A Belgian waffle with moose track ice cream, chocolate and peanut butter sauces, whipped cream, and a cherry.
A decadent chocolate mousse cake with layers of dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate on a chocolate cookie crumb crust.
Hear from our valued guests
Incredible food. Really good food! Chili was so yummy! It was like bbq pork tasting, so yummy. Chicken fingers and steak tips were fab! Fries are perfect. Great beer selection. Super nice staff. We ate by fire place. Perfect atmosphere. 👌🏽
Great service great food the staff is unbelievable. They are on spot you Have a server within seconds unbelievable place to come to I give it one 120%. One of the best restaurants around exeter , new hampshire.
Zero regrets about coming here for Mother's Day! We ordered Fried Pickles, Hangover Burger, Mediterranean Wrap with Grilled Chicken, Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese, Kids Grilled Cheese, and a Kids Cheese Pizza. Every item we ordered was delicious! Our server Crystal was wonderful! We will definitely eat here every time we are in town. Highly recommend! If we could give more than 5 stars, we would.
It was worthwhile eating here. We ordered ribeye grilled cheese w/ frys and bullwinkle burger w/ garlic butter broccoli. Everything was cooked perfect and was very good. Server very personable prompt. Definitely will be back. It is a sport bar. We arrived at 4 on a Saturday. Plenty of parking and was seated right away. When we left there was people waiting.
Delicious burger! Gorgonzola and caramelized onions and light hit of steak sauce. Perfect unexpected blend of savory and sweet. Fries were very crispy and tender inside. Pizza was super yummy! Service was exceptional. Great atmosphere. Definitely a return visit.
So many great beers on tap and a huge delicious food menu. Note to owner: get stickers for customers to buy! 😁
I’m officially addicted to their steak tips and Summer Bubbles. What a gem. Honestly. Tater Kegs are 10/10. Caesar salad with steak tips are 10/10. Summer Bubbles 20/10. Service is excellent every time I go. Only complaint is that there is not an outdoor patio. Not their fault. It is what it is. The food is amazing and when I’ve been there with others, there has never been a single complaint.
The food were very good, I had chicken sliders, it was surprisingly easy to eat,doesn't require big messy bites. My wife ordered veggie pizza, it was well prepared and very tasty. The staff were very friendly.
What a great experience. We were greeted as we walked in. Sat at the bar. Langdon was very friendly and engaging. Tabitha was very friendly and was very attentive. Made awesome espresso martini's. Jeremy was incredible on the pizza station. This man u can see is passionate of what he does. It shows on how good the pizzas come out.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse - Exeter in Exeter, NH for a few pints & some delicious eats. Over the years I have been to a few different Thirsty Moose, NH locations including Portsmouth, Merrimack & Manchester. In the late 2010's these guys had some of the best beer selection in the state at the Manchester location. With the influx of new taprooms & breweries at the time it kinda left these guys behind a bit. The tap list at this Thirsty Moose Taphouse - Exeter was pretty decent with mostly beers you can find a lot of places, but a couple new ones to me & a couple house beers. Some of the usual New England suspects were THE SUBSTANCE IPA from Bissell Brothers, ALEXANDR Pilsner from Schilling Beer Co. & DOUBLE SUNSHINE DIPA from Lawson's Finest Liquids. They had a impressive amount of various ciders as well so someone internally is a big fan of ciders here. Let's get into the three pints I had & check out some of the goods. 🍻🍻🔥☘ My first pint of the evening was the BOATLOAD BERRY WHEAT Fruited Wheat from Shipyard Brewing Company. It was a excellent Fruited wheat that had all that blueberry flavor you want with a blackberry gimmick thrown in for good measure. The second pint of the night was the BULLWINKLE IPA from Stoneface Brewing Co., it was a super solid hazy house beer & another winner from Stoneface. My last pint was a favorite of mine on draft, FIDDLEHEAD IPA from Fiddlehead Brewing Company. Consistently dank & hazy on draft everywhere I go I'm always looking for a reason or excuse to drink one. 🍻🍺🏆🔥☘ I scooped the fish tacos which were delicious & match pretty perfectly with any light beer or IPA on the menu. I also grabbed the chicken & waffle sliders with maple syrup on the side. Both were good, but those fish tacos were the truth. It was popping when I arrived, but luckily slipped into a couple seats at the bar. The bartender was super friendly & without asking told us about the kick the keg specials which my first beer happened to be on. There was plenty of ba
Common questions about Thirsty Moose Taphouse
Thirsty Moose Taphouse is located at 72 Portsmouth Ave, Exeter, NH 03833, United States, Exeter, NH, United States.
You can reach Thirsty Moose Taphouse by calling +1 603-418-7632.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 1374 customer reviews.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Organic dishes, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!
Request a table and we'll confirm your booking shortly.
