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Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co.
3378 White Mtn Hwy
North Conway, New Hampshire, 03860-5189
United States
(603) 356-6381 | map
moatmountain.com
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Ratings by skivtjerry:
Reviewed by skivtjerry from Vermont
4.25/5 rDev +5.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
4.25/5 rDev +5.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
This place pretty much has it all. The whole family (all kids are 21+ now) loves it here. The rooms upstairs are quite a deal (small B&B rooms, but right over the bar). I think they lure you in with cheap rooms, knowing you will spend a mint on their great BBQ. I've had better beer, BBQ and accomodations but no one puts it together in one place like Moat. I do think maybe the food has slipped a little in the last year or so, but it's still pretty tasty and portions are so big it's hard to find room in my belly for beer. I eat red meat about 3 times a year, and it's usually the brisket here. The staff has always been friendly and helpful to us. The beers are all well made and extremely clean but hop heads might be a little disappointed. The maibock and imperial stout, among others, are fantastic though. It would be foolish to visit N. Conway without staying & eating here.
Jun 18, 2007More User Ratings:
Reviewed by tekstr1der from New Hampshire
4.28/5 rDev +6.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
4.28/5 rDev +6.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
Many a visit here over the years and always pleased. Plenty of their own beers are decent and the foods are generally really tasty. Fun atmosphere in a fun town. Certainly can get very busy at times and feel a bit crowded.
Mar 01, 2023Reviewed by Kayakguy from Massachusetts
4.2/5 rDev +4.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4.25
4.2/5 rDev +4.2%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4.25
If you are in North Conway, NH go to the Moat Mountain Smokehouse and Brewery. This is where the locals and in the know visitors go. The food and beer are reasonably priced.They brew so many different styles enjoy an 8 glass taster. We have going there for many years.
Jun 01, 2018Reviewed by JLGull from Massachusetts
4.35/5 rDev +7.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4.75
4.35/5 rDev +7.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4.75
One of my favorite places to go in North Conway. Great beer and great food. These guys are also dog lovers- as the sign says, don't leave your dog in the car, they will call the police. I have seen it happen!
May 13, 2018Reviewed by Karibourgeois from Texas
4.08/5 rDev +1.2%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | food: 4
4.08/5 rDev +1.2%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | food: 4
Interesting little restaurant/brewery with a solid beer selection and good food. Flight was nice as it included 8 different beers. Wait staff was good and food was above average.
Feb 16, 2017Reviewed by Im4jojo from Massachusetts
4.54/5 rDev +12.7%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 5 | service: 3.25 | selection: 5 | food: 5
4.54/5 rDev +12.7%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 5 | service: 3.25 | selection: 5 | food: 5
Amazing location. Mountains in the backdrop which means plenty of winter activity close by. Spacious bar, warm atmosphere. Friendly people. Over the bar hangs "frequent flyer" mugs. Adds to the inviting atmosphere. Can fill growlers and buy cans. Definitely a destination.
Jan 14, 2017Reviewed by fitzy84 from Massachusetts
3.93/5 rDev -2.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4
3.93/5 rDev -2.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4
Went to eat and drink here during a trip up in the area. The place was very packed even with what seemed to be ample parking. Surprisingly though, the 45 minute wait we were told we would have was cut to 15 minutes. The restaurant was quite large with a New England inn atmosphere. Seating was in several locations across the first floor of the building with a large bar area near the front.
The food menu came on one sheet of paper, but it seemed loaded with smokehouse and barbecue options. Our waitress was very nice, quick, and attentive. I decided on the 8 beer sample which was massive. For dinner, I had the brisket served on cinnamon raisin toast. It was quite good and the portions were generous. I was not sure if other beers are served at this establishment, but there were 8 staple beers (that were part of my sampler) with what looked like 4-6 rotating beers. The beers I had ranged from a stout to a fruit beer and offered some good options.
Overall, I liked this place, despite it being a little crowded during a heavy tourist weekend. This place can serve as a nice local hangout or a tourist destination.
Oct 11, 2016The food menu came on one sheet of paper, but it seemed loaded with smokehouse and barbecue options. Our waitress was very nice, quick, and attentive. I decided on the 8 beer sample which was massive. For dinner, I had the brisket served on cinnamon raisin toast. It was quite good and the portions were generous. I was not sure if other beers are served at this establishment, but there were 8 staple beers (that were part of my sampler) with what looked like 4-6 rotating beers. The beers I had ranged from a stout to a fruit beer and offered some good options.
Overall, I liked this place, despite it being a little crowded during a heavy tourist weekend. This place can serve as a nice local hangout or a tourist destination.
Reviewed by OffHeGoes from Massachusetts
3.65/5 rDev -9.4%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4
3.65/5 rDev -9.4%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4
The taplist had lots of options, but there wasn't anything from my sampler that really impressed me. Nothing bad, just nothing great either. The restaurant service was good and the food is good too, but I think I'd try someplace different the next time we're in town.
Nov 09, 2015Reviewed by rixport from New Hampshire
4.63/5 rDev +14.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4 | food: 5
4.63/5 rDev +14.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4 | food: 5
Steve and Vickie know how to do this and do it well... Beers are solid and pretty much to style... Always busy, so be patient... Food couldn't be better.... Always enjoy my visit...
Nov 07, 2015Reviewed by DJScottJ from Connecticut
4.05/5 rDev +0.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4.5
4.05/5 rDev +0.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4.5
This is a great place to stop after a long day of site seeing. The beer selection is good. The best beer they had out of the sampler of 7 was thr Hoffman Weiss closely followed by iron Mikes pale.
Aug 29, 2015Reviewed by JohnChimpo from Massachusetts
3.2/5 rDev -20.6%
vibe: 3.25 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3 | selection: 3 | food: 2.5
3.2/5 rDev -20.6%
vibe: 3.25 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3 | selection: 3 | food: 2.5
OK beer and hit or miss food in a resort town. Not worth the hour wait on a Monday night. Any interesting beer that you want from the menu is out. Their standard beers are good and true to their style but not worth taking home a growler. I was disappointed because I heard good things
Aug 18, 2015Rated by davekp2003 from Canada (NB)
4.85/5 rDev +20.3%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 5
4.85/5 rDev +20.3%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 5
This place is awesome, get the Texas Brisket, you will not be disappointed!
Apr 13, 2015Reviewed by SawDog505 from New Hampshire
3.96/5 rDev -1.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4.25
3.96/5 rDev -1.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75 | food: 4.25
Nice little pub. Solid selection of regular beers, with a some good seasonal offerings. Good staff, with some beer knowledge. Excellent pub food and especially barbecue.
Apr 05, 2015
Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing Co. in North Conway, NH
Brewery rating:
3.85 out of
5 with
1709 ratings
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