Thirsty Moose Tap House - Portsmouth

21 Congress Street, Portsmouth
(603) 427-8645

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Can't Go Wrong Without You IPA
Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders
Smoked Chicken Wings
Cheeseburger Sliders
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Chicken Fingers
Fish and Chips
Rocky Burger
Poutine Fries
French Fries

Menu

Beer Bites
Bavarian Pretzel
A giant Bavarian pretzel, salted, and served with our Guinness grain mustard and Boursin beer cheese.
Poutine Fries
Our fries topped with fresh Cheddar cheese curds and a rich gravy.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Served with tri color tortilla chips.
Garlic Knots
Made pizza dough, pulled into knots, brushed with garlic oil, and finished with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese. Served with a side of marinara sauce.
Cheeseburger Sliders
Three juicy beef burgers topped with American cheese, ketchup, and a pickle. Served on mini sesame seed brioche buns.
Quesadillas
Your choice of sliced chicken breast or pulled pork. Filled with red onions, tomatoes, BBQ sauce, and smothered in melted Cheddar Jack cheese and bacon.
Nachos
Tri color tortilla chips topped with Pico de Gallo, black bean corn salsa, jalapenos, and smothered in cheddar jack cheese.
Fried Pickles
Sliced dill pickles, battered, and deep fried. Served with a chipotle ranch dipping sauce.
Meatball Sliders
Three of our seriously tasty meatballs topped with mozzarella cheese. Served on mini sesame seed brioche buns.
Fried Brussel Sprouts
We deep fry our Brussel Sprouts till they crisp, then we toss them with fresh sweet red pear, gorgonzola, crumbled bacon, and finally finished with a balsamic reduction. Being healthy never tasted so good.
Pulled Pork Sliders
Three of our smoked pork shoulder sliders, smothered with honey BBQ sauce, and topped with a pickle. Served on mini sesame seed brioche buns.
Prime Rib Sliders
Three shaved prime rib sliders topped with caramelized onions and horseradish sour cream sauce. Served on mini sesame seed brioche buns.
Naughty Tots
Golden fried Cajun parm tots served with spicy sausage, green chilli, and tomato queso sauce with a hint of a flavorful IPA.
Baja Fish Tacos
A trio of our signature fish tacos. Crispy Atlantic haddock fillet, Baja dressed slaw, and Pico de Gallo in a warm soft tortilla drizzled with a mango chipotle aioli.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
A hot, creamy dip of blended cheese with chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, a touch of lemon juice, and seasonings. Served with warmed pita points.
Hummus and Tabbouleh Platter
Stacked high with cucumbers, Kalamata olives, feta, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, and toasted pita points.
California Wings
Fork tender florets of cauliflower, battered and fried crispy golden brown, and then tossed in our own Buffalo sauce.
Fried Pickles and Peppers
Sliced dill pickles, jalapeños, and cherry peppers deep fried and served with a chipotle ranch dipping sauce.
Loaded BBQ Ranch Fries
Our house seasoned fries, topped with melted cheddar jack cheese, crumbled bacon, red onion, jalapeños, and finished with both a BBQ and ranch drizzle.
Chicken Quesadilla
Sliced chicken breast with black bean corn salsa. Smothered in melted cheddar jack cheese with a chimichurri aioli drizzle.
Carnitas Quesadilla
House-smoked pulled pork with fresh Pico de Gallo. Smothered in melted cheddar jack cheese with a chimichurri aioli drizzle.
Steak Quesadilla
Diced tenderloin steak with black bean corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, and chimichurri aioli.
Cheesy Bread
Dough strips covered with garlic, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and a side of marinara for dipping.
Truffle Fries
Crispy french fries tossed with truffle oil and parmesan cheese.
Carnitas Tacos
Our house-made smoked pulled pork, Baja slaw, pickled onions, and thinly sliced avocado.
Steak Tacos
Diced tenderloin steak with pickled red cabbage, cheddar jack cheese, and chimichurri aioli.
Chili Cheese Dog Sliders
All beef hot dogs sliced and topped with cheddar jack cheese and our award winning chili.
Fenway Sausage Sliders
Sliced Sweet Italian sausage with onions and peppers and our house-made grain mustard.
Nashua Hot Sliders
A NH twist on a Nashville favorite. Crispy fried chicken tossed in our spicy garlic sauce topped with a pickle and house-made coleslaw.

Chilli and Chowdah
Award Winning Pulled Pork and Beef Chilli
Our delicious smoked pork shoulder, beef are the main ingredients in this slightly sweet, and mildly spiced chili.
French Onion Soup
A spin on a classic, thinly sliced caramelized onions in a savory broth topped with toasted croutons and melted provolone cheese.

Specialties
Steak Tips
Grilled Angus steak tips soaked in ponzu style marinade. Sprinkled with fresh, spicy mango salsa. Served with rice pilaf and our vegetable.
Create Your Own Macaroni and Cheese
A cavatappi pasta casserole cooked to perfection in a creamy four cheese sauce.
Steakhouse Tips
Grilled Terres Major steak tips soaked in a steakhouse marinade, prepared to your ideal temperature and served with house made mashed potato and buttery garlic broccoli.
Fish and Chips
Fillets of North Atlantic haddock hand dipped in our New England lager beer batter. Served with coleslaw, our tartar sauce, and French fries.
Steak Tips and Tenders
Six 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!
Pesto Crusted Atlantic Salmon
Pan-seared Atlantic salmon basted with pesto. Served over a bed of rice pilaf and a roasted root vegetable medley.

Wings and Tenders
Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders
You cant go wrong with our made, freshly battered, lightly fried tenders, and they are a favorite of both young and old. For your dipping pleasure choose from our house sauces.
Smoked Chicken Wings
All of our jumbo double chicken wings start with our signature dry rub and hickory wood slow smoker. 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.

Burger and Sammies
Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken breast seasoned and tossed in our mild Buffalo sauce with crisp romaine lettuce, Asiago cheese, and Caesar dressing. Served with fries and a fresh dill pickle.
Bullwinkle Burger
Burger topped with lettuce, red onion, Cheddar cheese, sweet gherkin pickles, and our secret Bullwinkle sauce. Served with fries and a fresh dill pickle.
Rocky Burger
Our juicy burger topped with Cheddar cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce, ranch, and fried onion strings. Served with fries and a fresh dill pickle.
Southern Fried Chicken Sammy
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.
Impossible Burger
An Impossible burger patty topped with lettuce, tomato, and our own chipotle ranch dressing.
The California Club
Smoked turkey breast on toasted white bread with applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and our own buttermilk ranch. Served with fries and a fresh dill pickle.
BBQ Chicken Cheddar Bacon
Grilled chicken breast and melted Cheddar with BBQ sauce and applewood bacon on a toasted brioche bun. Served with fries and a fresh dill pickle.
Burganzola
Our delicious burger topped with caramelized onions and mushrooms smothered in gorgonzola cheese and steak sauce. Served with fries and a fresh dill pickle.
Beer Battered Haddock Sammy
Battered haddock fillet on a toasted brioche bun with crisp lettuce and tomato. Served with a side of tartar sauce. Served with fries and a fresh dill pickle.
Tzatziki Chicken Sammy
Grilled chicken topped with fresh spinach, tomato, red onion, cucumber, feta, and finished with tzatziki sauce.
The Hangover Burger
Mouthwatering burger topped with an egg over easy, bacon, American cheese, and a drizzle of warm hollandaise sauce. Served with fries and a fresh dill pickle.
Tzatziki Burger
Our tasty burger topped with fresh spinach, tomato, red onion, cucumber, feta, and finished with tzatziki sauce. Served with fries and a fresh dill pickle.
Prime Rib Dip
Slow roasted prime rib shaved thin and dipped in au jus. Served on a Boursin cheese dressed French loaf. Served with fries and a fresh dill pickle.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked BBQ pulled pork with melted American cheese, red onion, and pickles on a toasted brioche bun. Served with fries and a fresh dill pickle.
Hot Turkey Wrap
Smoked turkey in a wrap with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, mayonnaise, and zesty Cheddar Jack. Served with fries and a fresh dill pickle.
Mediterranean Veggie Wrap
A soft tortilla rolled with hummus, tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, field greens, red onions, and crumbled feta cheese. Served with fries and a fresh dill pickle.
Chili Cheeseburger
Our seasoned burger topped with cheddar jack cheese, red onion, house made chili and fried jalapeños.
The Reuben
Braised corn beef on toasted rye bread, piled high with sauerkraut, melted Swiss, and our very own creamy Thousand Island dressing. Served with fries and a fresh dill pickle.
Salmon Caesar Wrap
Pan-seared Atlantic salmon with crisp romaine lettuce, asiago cheese, and house-made Caesar dressing.
Salmon BLT
Pan-seared Atlantic salmon with lettuce, tomato, bacon, and chimichurri aioli served on a toasted brioche bun.
Steak Bomb Sub
Diced tenderloin steak with onions and peppers and loaded with American cheese. Served on a toasted french loaf.
Prime Rib Grilled Cheese
Shaved prime rib, caramelized onions, and sauteed mushrooms smothered with cheddar and Havarti cheeses on sourdough bread.

Moose Food
Cobb Salad
Romaine and mixed greens, with bacon, chicken, avocado, hard boiled egg, tomato, red onion, and gorgonzola crumbles.
Caesar Salad
Freshly chopped romaine lettuce, garlic and herb croutons, and an Italian cheese blend tossed with a delicious Caesar dressing.
House Salad
Mixed greens, fresh tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and your choice of dressing.
BLT Chop Salad
Freshly chopped Romaine, cherry tomatoes, bacon, sweet corn, avocado, feta, salt, and pepper. All chopped and tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Beet Salad
Arugula, roasted beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, and prosciutto with a citrus champagne vinaigrette.
Wedge Salad
Crisp Iceberg, bacon, red onions, tomatoes, gorgonzola crumbles, and bleu cheese.
Spinach Salad
Baby spinach topped with pickled onions, toasted almonds, gorgonzola cheese, and fresh strawberries with a strawberry vinaigrette.
Harvest Salad
Fresh spinach topped with a blend of roasted root vegetables, craisins, toasted almonds, goat cheese, and topped with roasted portobello mushrooms. Served with a sherry wine vinaigrette.

Small Pizza
Small Caprese Chicken Pizza
Herb and garlic oil, tomatoes, fresh basil, aged mozzarella cheese, chicken, and finished with a balsamic reduction.
Small Margherita Pizza
Our delicious red sauce topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, and fresh basil.
Small Italian Meat Pizza
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, and our deliciously seasoned meatballs.
Small Rustica Pizza
Herb and garlic oil base with mozzarella, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, and a pesto drizzle.
Small Bleu Buffalo Pizza
A mild Buffalo sauce base topped with Buffalo chicken, mozzarella, and gorgonzola crumbles.
Small BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza
A tangy BBQ sauce base topped with pulled pork, red onions, and sliced pickles.
Small A-1 Prime Rib Bomb Pizza
Our slow roasted shaved prime rib and beer Boursin cheese with mushrooms, onions, and peppers. Finished with a cheddar jack blend and a steak sauce drizzle.
Small Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Buttermilk ranch with chicken, bacon, red onion, avocado, and mozzarella cheese.
Small Greek Pizza
A herb and garlic oil base with fresh tomatoes, artichoke hearts, red onions, black olives, mozzarella, and feta cheeses.
Small Lasagna Pizza
Our delicious red sauce topped with mozzarella, meatballs, sausage, ham, ricotta, and dusted with parmesan cheese and oregano.
Small The Moose Macaroni Pizza
Special sauce base topped with hamburger, cheese, pickles, onions, finished with crisp lettuce, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Large Pizza
Large Caprese Chicken Pizza
Herb and garlic oil, tomatoes, fresh basil, aged mozzarella cheese, chicken, and finished with a balsamic reduction.
Large Margherita Pizza
Our delicious red sauce topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, and fresh basil.
Large Italian Meat Pizza
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, and our deliciously seasoned meatballs.
Large Lasagna Pizza
Our delicious red sauce topped with mozzarella, meatballs, sausage, ham, ricotta, and dusted with parmesan cheese and oregano.
Large Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza
Buttermilk ranch with chicken, bacon, red onion, avocado, and mozzarella cheese.
Large Prime Rib Bomb Pizza
Our slow roasted shaved prime rib and beer Boursin cheese with mushrooms, onions, and peppers. Finished with a cheddar jack blend and a steak sauce drizzle.
Large BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza
A tangy BBQ sauce base topped with pulled pork, red onions, and sliced pickles.
Large Rustica Pizza
Herb and garlic oil base with mozzarella, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, and a pesto drizzle.
Large The Moose Mac Pizza
Special sauce base topped with hamburger, cheese, pickles, onions, finished with crisp lettuce, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Large Greek Pizza
A herb and garlic oil base with fresh tomatoes, artichoke hearts, red onions, black olives, mozzarella, and feta cheeses.
Large Bleu Buffalo Pizza
A mild Buffalo sauce base topped with Buffalo chicken, mozzarella, and gorgonzola crumbles.

Dessert
Fried Dough Balls
Perfectly fried balls of dough tossed in a cinnamon and powdered sugar blend.

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Recent Reviews

I've eaten here twice. It's good. If you want a place to catch a game it's amazing. The pretzels are darn good, but the rest of the food I've had is ok to good. Nothing spectacular. It's big so both times I've been I've gotten a seat quick. If you want something reliable then this is a good place.
October 2025
Thirsty Moose Taphouse in Portsmouth, NH is an absolute gem for anyone looking for a fun, casual dining experience with an outstanding selection of craft beers. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed by the lively yet laid-back atmosphere. The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, eager to help me choose from their vast beer menu that boasts over 100 taps. I decided to try their signature Moose Burger, and it absolutely exceeded my expectations—juicy, flavorful,...
October 2025
I stopped by the Thirsty Moose the other weekend disappointed in the slightest. This was my very first visit to this restaurant, and I must say the beer and menu selection is excellent. I got the “Hangover Burger” and absolutely loved it. The burger, onion rings, and fries were all perfectly done and this restaurant has an absolutely insane selection for beer. This is a most visit for anybody in the Portsmouth area, and I highly recommend it to anyone in the area, or passing...
October 2025

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Thirsty Moose Tap House - Portsmouth

21 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-8645