Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern is a popular chain of restaurants and bars in New York’s Capital Region, with locations in Latham, Troy, and Albany, plus a new one opening soon in Delmar. It offers a cozy, Adirondack-lodge-themed ambiance and serves gourmet comfort food. The lively atmosphere is perfect for group gatherings and relaxed dining.
Inside, rustic cabin-style decor creates a warm, inviting mood. The vibe is often vibrant and noisy, like a sports bar with large TVs, although outdoor seating can be more tranquil.
The menu enhances traditional pub fare with inventive, hearty choices, such as: Poutine topped with smoked brisket or pulled pork, often in cast-iron skillets; Mac & Cheese with unique blends and a popular “mac and cheese flight” to taste different flavors; Burgers & Sandwiches featuring large, premium burgers—some on a “moose-branded bun”—and sandwiches like the Adirondack Dip with brisket; and Smoked Brisket French Onion Soup, a highly acclaimed starter.
Tipsy Moose also offers a broad range of local craft beers and creative cocktails, including specialty whiskey drinks like coffee or cookie dough flavors, and mimosas in flight during brunch.
The staff is friendly and attentive, delivering excellent service that is unobtrusive and considerate.
Selections From The Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern Menu
- BBQ Tacos: choice of pulled pork/seitan/chipotle chicken, coleslaw, moonshine BBQ sauce, served on grilled flour tortillas.
- Beer-Battered Spicy Cheese Curds: breaded spicy cheddar cheese curds, w/ raspberry sauce.
- Blackened Filet Tips: 8oz angus filet tips, peppers, onions, served with/ garlic bread.
- Tipsy Loaded Fries: cheddar ale sauce, bacon, jalapeño, scallions, sour cream drizzle.
- Apple Bacon Salad: crisp greens, sliced green apple, crumbled blue cheese, dried cranberries, red grapes, walnuts, smoked bacon, grilled chicken, balsamic vinaigrette.
- Yosemite Sam Burger: 8oz blackened beef patty topped with pulled pork and diced jalapeños, w/ smoked gouda, honey BBQ sauce, 3 fried onion rings.
- Smokehouse Brisket Burger: 8oz angus beef, smoked brisket, jalapeño, gouda, crispy onions, pickle chips, moonshine drizzle.
- Chicken Po’ Boy Sandwich: crispy cajun chicken, smoked gouda, lettuce, tomato, pickle chips, tipsy po-boy sauce, served on a toasted sub roll.
- Adirondack Dip: 8oz of smoked, sliced beef brisket, sauteed onions, Swiss cheese, horseradish cream sauce, on a roll with BBQ au jus.
- Spinach Feta Pizza: roasted garlic oil base, mozzarella, spinach, tomato, roasted red pepper, feta, balsamic glaze.
- Street Corn Pizza: roasted corn queso, mozzarella, crispy chicken, jalapeño, Tajín, and chipotle aioli drizzle.
