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Mad Moose Tavern

4.0 (29 reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Creme brûlée martini
Jayme B.

This was a typical bar right in downtown Harrisburg. We had a party of 15 and they were able to accommodate us. We called first to make a reservation. Our server Jamie was great. I ordered a creme brûlée martini and a small pizza with pepperoni and green peppers. Everything tasted great! It was sort of dark in there, so bring your readers if you need them. lol overall, this place was good!

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Erin E.

Walked here after a long day at Hershey park from our Airbnb, where it came highly recommended. Absolutely spot on. I'll preface: We didn't get food, but our server did a great job explaining the menu. I got an aperol margarita and it was absolutely delicious. Perfectly balanced. We didn't sit in the cute couch area but instead in view of the Phillies game, and you could tell right away this is just a fun, neighborhood style bar. I really liked when our server talked to us about the game and never once made us feel weird for just grabbing drinks

I am enjoying my pizza while B enjoys Happy Hour-
Tom S.

Mad Moose is a wonderful neighborhood tavern where they serve great pub fare-with Pool Tables-Dart Games-Arcade Games-Golf Games. Menu has a variety of delicious starters, salads, brick oven pizzas, hand heads, entrees and a couple of desserts. Servers Sara & Amanda take very good care of you-bringing Drinks from the bar - Variety of beer and liquor. Do go relax and enjoy. This crew at the Mad Moose run a smooth and comfortable Tavern.

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Charles B.

I came here with a group of friends we all ordered wings I got traditional buffalo and it was cooked perfect. Waitresses are awesome kept our drinks full.

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Bob M.

First visit, recently opened... formerly the Midtown Tavern. About 16-18 craft beers on tap, a moderately priced menu, not unlike the menu at the Speakeasy, which is owned by the same proprietor. Tables and bar stools are currently holdovers from the Midtown , but will be replaced when the new ones arrive. Staff is experienced, friendly, and professional. This will likely become the go to bar for Midtown locals...Our group of four all ordered pizza , and all were as good as , if not better, than pizza restaurants ... Try it, you'll like it!!

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Loud local pub. Good on-tap beer selection, pizza and burgers. Service was good and food came out super fast.

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I bought a pizza to go and it was extremely burnt. Tasted terrible. I should have went back for a refund.

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Mad Moose has kept the local feel and some of the friendly servers from the former Midtown Tavern days remain.

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