Muddy Waters is great! ... The new owners are really turning this place around. What a diffence from a few years ago. They now have lots of entertainment, they are family friendly, they have super yummy pizza, great drinks and their bartender Tracey is excellent! The new owners are really trying to make this pub a big part of our community. They have been honoring local teachers by showing their appreciation. They have invited many schools staff into their pub for free pizza and a fun night out!! They are willing to help host fundraisers, and support local children sports. Thanks Billy and John for all you do! read more

The food was delicious and the night that we went it was filled to capacity and they had one waitress. She was really good even though we waited a long time, it wasn't her fault. She really did her best!! read more

The best buffalo chicken pizza ever! Cheap beers too. Each night, there's always something going on, check on their website. read more

This place seemed like a nice choice after getting a 1.15 hour wait for lunch at the Irish Cottage. Walking in the vibe was that of a local place, mostly men. No one was there to greet us, but I saw a wait staff and asked if we could sit anywhere; Her monotone replay was yes. We sat and waited 10-15 minutes to place a drink order. Two waters, a beer and a soda. Another 15-20 minute wait to order our food. We ordered fried pickles, which came out quite fast. After 30 minutes, which seemed like forever, our food came. Hamburger/fries, fish dippers, chilli, and French onion soup. Thumbs up on the fish dippers, the hamburger rated an 8, chilli a 7, and the soup 6. All-in-all, if you're looking for a beer, give it a shot, but if a quick lunch is what you are after, try some place else. read more

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Definitely a local spot. Stopped in on a Saturday around 3 before Christmas while out shopping. Nothing fancy. Plenty of high tops and table seating. Bar was spacious. Told we could see it anywhere. Only people were seated at the bar. We chose a high top right near the bar. Quickly greeted by the bartender. She was pleasant. Menu was pub food. started with the clam chowder. Not thick. Flavor was OK. I'm kind of a chowder snob This had a little bit of a tang taste to it. Warm not piping hot, another pet peeve for me. Boyfriend got the steak tips. He upgraded the side for a salad. House salad was excellent. Cranberries. Super fresh. Excellent flavor. I got the baked tic. Upgraded for a Caesar salad. Again huge portion on the salad. Excellent flavor. Garlic mashed with red potatoes. Kind of dry. I actually asked for extra butter to try to make it creamier. Steak tips were supposed to be medium rare. Came out medium. Excellent flavor though. Service was good. overall it is what you would expect from a local pub. Nothing fancy but decent. read more

The steak and cheese is fantastic. It's a diamond in the rough kinda pub. Amazing. The place is clean and doesn't smell like your typical pub. What a great place! read more

Muddy Waters Pub and Restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Methuen, Massachusetts

Wanted to try this place because it was close to where I work and was hoping it might be a regular hangout. I swung by to grab a beer and an app. I'm sad to say I was disappointed. First, the draft list was pretty boring. Just the usual brands. Nothing interesting, unique or inspiring. I went with the only beer I didnt recognize on the list. It was dull, flat and not especially cold. And in a plastic cup? Next, I ordered buffalo wings. Pretty simple. Well, I would call them burnt. And no buffalo flavor to speak of. And I had to ask for blue cheese dressing? It was just weird. They were friendly though, and frankly I'll probably go back and give them a second try. But this first trip was a dud. read more

Muddy Waters Pub and Restaurant - Wings. Kinda burned? - Pubs Near Me - Methuen, Massachusetts

We wanted a "pub" meal this date night, and it was close to where we were shopping, so... why not? If it is atmosphere you are looking for, this ain't the place, but for good food , a cold brew, and a little fun, including an Elvis impersonator (I know, can you believe it?) this is the place. A bar along the Merrimack river, this isn't the place for the kids, but damn, the food was good. We started with loaded potato skins, far more potato than skin, but with gooey cheese and bacon, they were wonderful. She had fish tacos, and me, I had the steak tips. Okay, so the rice pilaf was out of the Near East box, but the tips were excellent. She had onion rings with the tacos that were exceptional!! The draft beers are cold and plentiful. Conclusion: this is a great place for an adult beverage and a good meal at a good price. Thanks to the bar staff there tonight. read more

Great local bar. Service is great, staff is welcoming. Specials are a great value. Ambiance is that of a local bar. Plenty of parking.

I haven't posted a review for a while but we continue to come here every two weeks or so. Still consistently very good. Baked haddock and Smothered Chicken Panini tonight. Both very good. Good portion of fish...moist and tasty. Rice was not microwaved like at other restaurants. Everything was delicious and service was great as usual. We still love this place. read more

Lourdes is gone. Not good. Everything else still seems OK, however. Had a ravioli special, which was pretty good. Hot and gooey, smothered with meat sauce and mozzarella. Nothing that special, though it was on the specials board. Came with a small Caesar salad, but really could've used a nice slice of garlic bread. Other than that, no real complaints. read more

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The owner, Ed was amazing! Food was delicious and filling, homemade food was perfect!

The experience was nothing short of what I would imagine a Boston pub experience should be. Very local. I almost felt like I was intruding it was so local. Service was excellent. When I walked in, I half expected to be ignored. I wasn't. I was served just as quickly and attentiveness that everyone else was. The burger and fries were solid. The fried pickles weren't great. The potato wedges weren't that good. If I'm ever back in the area, I would like to go back and see if there is any way I'd be able to ingratiate myself with the locals without getting taken out back. read more

Their max and cheese was amazing, and I enjoyed the live band. The nachos were also good.

Ordered take out pizza - first time ordering from here. Pizza was as ordered, on time and delicious. Good amount of topping and cheese, chewy crust. read more

Had a great experience with my family. Service was amazing, Monica, the server was a joy. Food was tasty beers and cocktails were cold atmosphere was local and warm a perfect neighborhood pub. Get the fresh codfish sticks! read more

My girlfriend and I were looking for a place to meet for lunch in between our 2 towns and Muddy Waters was an excellent choice. Although this could be classified as a local dive bar on the river, the food was outstanding! I got the sirloin tip sub and my friend got the chicken wrap. They both came with french fries. The food was delicious and half off list price for all sandwiches on Wednesday during lunch. Price couldn't be beat. The waitress was attentive and pleasant. We will be back next month on a Wednesday! read more

I come here often and absolutely love the food and service. This is the 3rd time I've been here with a different bartender and its absolutely horrendous. Seriously hoping the next visit is different experience or I will be looking for a new place. read more

Unassuming local pub. Sat at the bar for drinks and apps. Friendly and efficient service. Awesome fried pickles and French onion soup. Good beer choices on tap. I do not recommend the seasonal martini. read more

OMG turn up the heat, it's freezing in here. Everyone eats with their coat s on and bundled up. new chicken barb, no burno.

My mom lives off of riverside drive and we drive by this place all of the time. It looks dark, creepy, and dreary. My mom says, "You know where I want to go for Mother's Day, Muddy Waters" my sister and I looked at each other and laughed. We thought she was joking. So in we go with my nine month old in tow! Inside isn't so bad, typically pub with a long bar. It was seat yourself, so we sat towards the back incase my babe started to fuss. We got onion rings, potato skins, a burger with fries and a buffalo wrap. All pub style foods but they are prepared with LOVE! Hand sliced, beer battered crispy onion rings! Come on! Potato skins sliced and baked then baked again with cheese, bacon and chives. They were like twice baked potatoes but skin style. My mom said, "these ahhh tha best potato skins I've eva had in my life!" In her true Bostonian accent ‍ Burger was cooked to order and tasted great, fries were hand cut and crispy, and the buffalo wrap was made with Franks sauce. I truly put that s*it on everything. Our waitress was super nice, attentive and down to earth. Our food came out hot and waters were refilled promptly. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'd come here again in a heart beat. read more

Muddy Waters Pub and Restaurant - Amazing appetizers, yes please! - Pubs Near Me - Methuen, Massachusetts

My wife and I have decided to eat at local places, rather than the chains... and we are very glad we tried Muddy Waters! We have lived in the area for eight years, moving from the North Shore. I was craving steak tips, and where we would always go to New Bridge, we have never found anyplace in the area that was close. The waitress, shame on me for not getting her name, was excellent as she reviewed the menu with us and explained they were known for their steak tips. She did not mislead! They were delicious, as well as the hand cut fries (some of the best I have ever had) and the beer battered onion rings. The onion rings were incredibly crispy. My wife ordered the Mac and Cheese, which she thoroughly enjoyed and was topped by just the right amount of breadcrumbs, was a creamy,cheesy delight. I recommend, but please go on the nights I don't, I don't want to wait. Next up...the pizza. Haven't found a place that comes close to Bianchi's in Revere in the area. read more

The chicken fingers had no taste. I put as much salt in it as possible and then tried to dip them in some sauce. Still so dry and no good. Fries were a little better but pretty soggy. Chili was very meh runny. Cheeseburger also nothing special. read more

Everybody, let's take a moment and applaud, for this is my first Yelp* review! Bow if you would like, because the upcoming review will save you some money, time, and the bad experience associated with this establishment. THE BAD:some app sizes are embarrassingly small; food inconsistent; and slow service THE GOOD: great sized chicken tender app, great waitresses who are very friendly, has karaoke and many TV's to watch. IN DEPTH REVIEW: To begin, I would like to explain that I have been a frequent customer the past 6-8 months. I was immediately impressed with the half priced apps. I would get the steak tips, which are $4 half priced, and they are truly amazing. But, each month, the serving size has gotten smaller, and now you are served an embarrassingly small amount. Yes, it is an app. I understand that, but knowing the difference in serving sizes from 8 months ago to now is concerning. The french fries. Another draw which kept me coming back. Lately, I have gone and been unimpressed because there is a 50/50 chance of getting a batch of overdone starch. The grease, which may be a problem for some, is not a problem for me. There have been some new additions to the menu. Notably, for the appetizers, there are stuffed mushrooms and mac 'n cheese balls. I ordered the stuffed mushrooms today. They brought the dish, with 5 mushrooms the size of quarters. They were good, yes. But, for $7, the serving size was laughable. The garnish in the middle, which was lettuce or something green, does not count as part of the app. It is garnish. My friend, who recently has been on an optimism pledge, was somehow OK with his mac 'n cheese ball being cold, clumpy, and under cook in the middle. For someone who idolizes Chef Gordon Ramsey, I was stunned by his acceptance of his app. I understand that half priced apps can be considered a luxury for customers, slashing prices in order to gain more frequent fliers. But, the portion sizes and the inconsistency which they are served need to be addressed. Why serve these mentioned half priced apps if the portion is something comparable to a kid's menu option? Why serve half priced apps if they lower the overall experience in the pub? Hopefully, this can be seen as constructive criticism. Hopefully. read more

I ordered out on a Friday and it took 3 calls to get through. I ordered simple things like no sauce chicken fingers, buffalo sauce wings, fries, and a salad. My wings were crap because the amount of salt on them due to them being tossed in soy sauce. They were literally uneatable!l!! Even though I asked for buffalo sauce. They packed my salad with the wings, fingers, and fries..leading to the salad being, soggy hot, and gross! Not pleased with my order! read more

Pizza was horrible went here to watch the bruins game yesterday the sauce was terrible reminded me of high school pizza frozen pizza actually taste better waste of money ... never again disgusting read more

First time at this neighborhood pub, driven by the fact a terrific comedic musician (Dave Andrews) is performing (free!). Got here at 7, grabbed bar seats and met Mario, the bartender. Came hungry, and not disappointed by a the menu (apps, sandwiches, a few entrees). Got an app sampler (steak tips, wings, mozzarella sticks) , house salad (candied pecans, goat cheese) and a meat lovers pizza. All worth ordering again. I wish this friendly little place was in my town! read more

Monica and Sandra do an amazing job every time I'm in some times I'm in a mood that I want to talk or if I want to just to sit on my phone and be listening to a podcast and eat my food any time I go I enjoy my experience and it about every other week for lunch read more

A bit of an estrange place. Feels like it was meant to be something different. Decoration is not their thing. Food was good though. Pizza was actually very good. read more

Was actually surprised how good the food was. The Bloody Mary was quit refreshing and the panko crusted haddock bites were pretty awesome. Definitely a locals spot. Overall experience was average. read more

Muddy Waters Pub and Restaurant - No tabasco? Ugh - Pubs Near Me - Methuen, Massachusetts

I went here last night for my birthday. I didn't feel too old there (38) which was cool. We got the chicken tender and quesadilla app. The food was excellent, not prepackaged junk. The bartender was the owner, he was very polite and attentive. It's got a real nice pub/Irish pub feel inside. They were playing trivia and it was a decent crowd for a Thursday night. The owner mentioned live music on the weekends. Definitely going back and most likely on a weekend to check out the music scene Oh and they got keno... read more

Outside looks deceiving but this place is decent ! Service is great. Atmosphere is chill, typical pub style which is comfortable. Chili nachos were great. Burgers were okay. That's all I had. I don't have any complaints but no ravings either. I probably need to try more ! read more

Not good at all. Greesy food and bad wait staff. Waited for a long time. A place to stay away from.

Outstanding hidden gem!!!! They have awesome pizza and the steak tips are killer too!!! Their beers are super cold and the staff is really friendly! Recommended highly!!! read more

Muddy Waters is an under rated pub. Great atmosphere with a huge TV and about 10 other flatscreens...So comfy, and that's because of the service.. They have a 6the sense to know when you need something, without getting all up in your grill . Did someone say 'grill'.. Lol... the burgers,tips and wings are so good and the pizza is light and cheesy.. Many,many craft beers and typical cocktails.. So good!! read more

Only a 2 Martini Minimum... but you can order beer afterwards. That was interesting! Martinis were good. Food was cooked well. Steak was to our liking, Cajun Chicken and Shrimp was tasty (good amount of cheese!) and the crowd was good. Also ordered delivery from them.... it was okay. No napkins or condiments provided... for a delivery. Also the Steak and Cheese was just Meat, Cheese, on a not toasted hero cut in half... so maybe this isn't their specialty. read more

Monica, Megan and Jenn are great bartenders. Never had a bad meal. Pizza is one of the best in Methuen,

Visited from out of town and found this place on Yelp. Lots of locals come here! The Mac n cheese was amazing!!!! Great service and awesome live music!! read more

First time at MW just moved into the area. Waited 45 minutes for two appetizers. Bartender bought us a couple of drinks for the inconvenience which was nice. Will try one more time and hope for speedier service. read more

Went on Monday (.50 cent wing day). Decent crowd, bar atmosphere, service was good, wings were excellent and steak tips were good too. Will definitely come back. read more