Moriarty's Restaurant

We were in Philly for the Ben to Shore. We had the street tacos and the bacon bleu cheese burger. The burger came with delicious fresh fries!! 😋 Everything was so scrumptious. We split it between the 2 of us and had more than enough food. Highly recommend this place.

I’ve been going to Moriarty’s since college and they always hit. Conveniently located in the city, decorative fun setting, service is always good and they have awesome wings. I prefer the BBQ because the buffalo flavor tastes like it has ranch in it and I’m not a fan. They will get you out of there when you’re done eating, but I love Moriarty’s and will continue to go for great bar food.

Came here for drinks. The bartender was very friendly. I asked her to make me anything she wanted and she made 2 fabulous drinks. My friend order fries and they were perfect.

Absolute favorite place for wings. The three or four sauces to pick from make it super easy. I had the Moriarty's sauce, perfect for in depth flavor and a little heat. Thanks Moriarty's for the good food and atmosphere, see you soon

Stumbled upon this place and it’s amazing. I’ve been living in phila for 42 yrs and always walk by and never stopped in. What a 💎! Amazing service, friendly people who would of known . I’ve been searching for place that doesn’t make sick when I eat and my god I I found it worth every penny. Must try the Shepard pie amazing

Awesome place for a beer, with a nice selection of drafts, bottled and canned beers as well. Lively and friendly atmosphere 👍🏻 The only problem was the fact they dont take contactless pay, which was troublesome as I am used to paying with Google Pay.

It was alright, the wings were okay, I've had better at Colonial pizza tbh. We went for karaoke but they said they haven't been doing it since COVID, the vibe was okay, better bars out there with better vibe. Food I felt was overpriced and tasted okay.

Used to be one of my favorite places, but sadly they have gone downhill so bad since Covid. Prices outrageous, and this is their $7 order of fries. Bland, soggy. Wings really are delicious, too bad they reduced the size from 8 to only 5, and upped the price from $10 to $14. The whole menu is just disappointing, I hope they get their stuff together…

We had a lovely dinner here, thankful for the air conditioning & they had friendly service. I liked my fish & chips, and my party got the corn beef and cabbage and short rib. The booths in the back are cozy & fun! The Guinness was delicious & chocolatey!

Pretty good Irish pub with the decor to match. Good to sit at the bar and have a quick glass, or sit down at a table and enjoy a dinner. The food is decent and all around price and quality is good. Good size chicken wing and sauce. Large drink selection. They're usually pretty busy so service can be slow, but overall decent spot to stop in. Thanks

Cozy warm vibe, definitely dress down, drinks were great but we didn't love the food. Staff was pleasant and hospitable.

As the late great Toby Kieth once said, "I love this bar it's my kind of place just strolling thru the front door puts a big smile on my face!" So does the awesome chicken wings, half & half beers & French onion soup. Great service and a shout out to my NEPA bartender Britney

We came here after seeing a show at The Walnut Theatre The service was excellent as well as the atmosphere The potato soup was spot on The fish and chips was substantial and just really good as was The Sheperds Pie Try going between 4-6 half priced drafts Yes Smithwick's on tap for half price It does not get any better

I've tried both the Reuben sandwich and the Guinness beef stew here before. The fries are fantastic and the beef stew is the best I've ever had. Plus, Moriarty's is conveniently located near the academy of music. One of my favorite pubs in the city.

Got off to a slow start here since we were underquoted on the wait time for a table on Friday night. There were 3 of us and we were told 25 minutes, ended up waiting at least 45 while watching many parties of 2 who came in after us get seated. It's a tight space and hard to fit big groups I guess. The bar is full service if you can find a seat. While we waiting, we chatted with the hostess and learned a little about the history of the place. Once we were seated, the service was very timely. Water was brought out right after we ordered drinks and refilled when we needed it, beers weren't far behind, and meals came out in a reasonable time. Their draft beer list is long and has a really good variety of different styles, strengths, Irish vs domestic beers. Easy to find something you'll like. I ordered a Breckenridge "Christmas ale", which I loved - it was like a dark ale flavoured like a stout or porter. I had the blackened salmon to eat. I loved the vodka sauce that the salmon was dressed with and the sides of asparagus and bell pepper rice were great complements. It was a good-sized cut of salmon. The prices are reasonable across the board. Again, it's tight, and because it was busy, that meant people were really packed in the bar area, and it was loud, but the noise level wasn't so bad near our table. It did occasionally get drafty by the door though. It's a cool building and has the classic pub atmosphere.

My Fiancé and I came here for drinks on NYE 2023 while we were making our way to the river to watch the fireworks. We were looking for a place for good drinks that wasn't charging a cover and found this along our walk. The drinks were made great. My fiancé had captain and cokes and I had jameson and gingers. Service was quick and friendly and the price was very reasonable for Philly. We enjoyed the atmosphere so much we stayed until we had to leave to finish the walk to the river instead of bar hopping down. I highly recommend stopping in. The feel is a true Irish pub with dark woodwork, signage, and taps and mugs displayed throughout.

Came here for lunch with my coworker today to experience a new place. We had a good time. Empty for the most part when we arrived about 12:30pm. We got to sit wherever we wanted. Service was quick with menus and water. I wanted to compare Moriarty's roast beef with the one I recently had at Fergie's Pub (See my Review!) so I got the Ale House Sandwich and a French Onion Soup. The soup was so-so but not bad. The bread inside was a soggy mess. Cheese was almost too much (again, can't believe I'm saying it), but tasted fine. There was a good amount of onions within. The Ale House Sandwich was hearty but almost not enough meat. The horseradish I wished was more plentiful but did have a bite to it. I ended up taking half the meat out of one side and putting it with the other to make a "smaller" but more full sandwich. The fries it came with were nice and crispy. My coworker ordered only an iced tea and chicken cheesesteak. It was a full chicken breast cut up into small pieces with your choice of cheese. It, too, came with the crispy straight fries. She only ate 1/2 of the sandwich and brought the rest home. Service was fine and friendly. The bar is definitely an Irish Pub with lots of wood. $50 not including tip for a pint, iced tea, two sandwiches, and a soup. I'm tipping my hat to Fergie's Pub for this sandwich battle, but we'll probably be back.

Was in town for one night and wanted to watch NHL. Bartender was great - attentive, fund and kept the rowdy crowd under control.

This place has an eclectic vibe - it's filled with a ton of photos on the walls - wood bench booths that reminds you of small church pews - we were in town for a tournament so there were about 22 of us. We were seated in the back of the restaurant - so it was a private room feel. The service was great - they made sure to keep checking in to see if we needed anything - I ordered a Margarita and the chicken cutlet sandwich with fries. It was good but just a little dry - someone else ordered fish and chips and said it was delish - also had the fried avocado appetizer which was so yummy

Service was great and food was delicious! They seated us very fast and we went around 3 o'clock in the afternoon right at the very beginning of the Phillies game. We got a booth table. Server was very friendly. Fish tacos and pierogies were delicious! The jalapeño crema wasn't that spicy because of the mango slaw. Will be coming back to try their avocado fries.

After a matinee at the Forrest Theatre we stopped in for a bite before head back to NJ :( . I was really happy with The Ale House. Good roll, juice, and beef. The Irish Potato Soup was also real good. The wife had the French onion soup and a spicy chicken sandwich and said both were good. It is a pub, so it's loud and seating is a little cramped, but the service is on point. Friendly and fast. We would definitely come back.

It was a COOOOLD day. Snowing, blizzard like conditions. We were being the typical tourists, braving the weather while exploring the area on foot. Having just left the Liberty Bell, we were walking back toward the market when we stumbled across Moriarty's and decided to step in and warm up while holding cold brews. And just like that, we accidentally discovered a fantastic Irish pub! Moriarty's is a charming, quaint pub, and is a staple for the locals. The service was great, we drank our beers and enjoyed the atmosphere while we chatted about how much we were enjoying our visit. Their beers were reasonably priced, and their menu offered a huge array of tempting dishes. But, we were only there for a beer. However, Moriarty's is now on my list of a place to drop by for a quick lunch the next time I'm in town.

I came to Moriarty's one night for dinner with my wife on the recommendation of one of my friends who was going to try to join us but cannot meet up until later. I was uncertain about the place first just because I always like to look up reviews but he insisted that this was a great place so we walked from our hotel to here to have a dinner before meeting up. The first thing you notice when you walk in is the decor of the bar which has a very old time you feel. I love that a core of this type of bar and feel like many bars don't have this much character anymore. The staff here was equally nice and the service was very good. Our waitress checked on us the perfect amount refilling our drinks recommending cocktails and just checking in. For a starter I got the chicken fingers and asked them to toss them in buffalo sauce for me which they did They were pounded flat and were massive I was shocked by the size and was the lighted now delicious they were If you like boneless wings this is what you should order ask them to throw them in some hot sauce and you should be very happy. My wife and I also split the bacon deviled eggs and they were a nice little snack as well. I had the ale house sandwich which I loved but I do like beef sandwiches with cheese and some sort of saucer gravy. My wife had the turkey apple bre, which I had a bite of and that was also really good I would definitely recommend either sandwich if you came here. If I lived closer to this bar I would like to be here more regularly the next time I come to Philly if I'm close enough I will definitely be coming here for dinner and you should too.

I popped in for a shot and a beer. The bartender was talking and didn't greet me, so I flagged down the bar back and he let her know. She continued to talk and wash glasses and say "oh yes, Wrestlemania fans are in town...the weirdest group of people ever." What? I'm here for Wrestlemania! I left. Such an adorable little Irish pub though! Hostess was so friendly!

Like the wings, but get them xtra crispy, otherwise they are almost raw. Come to think of it there are better wings elsewhere... Service is terrible, please don't try to embarrass your customers as to how to pronounce the name of a beer, especially when you are wrong. And put the sound on when *everyone* in the bar is there to watch the Euro Cup final. Every other Irish/English pub was jammin, as we found out when we left and went to a decent spot to watch the game. Eh...

The OG Irish pub. Good old vibes. You have to try the chicken wings here. The service is friendly.

Came here for lunch on a weekday and was quickly seated. Ordered the chicken cheesesteak with curly fries on the side. Couple of things I did not like about the dish- the cheese slices were not melted and the fried onions were placed inside the cup the curly fries were in. I thought that was strange. Only things good about that experience was that the service was quick and excellent.

As a regular and a newbie to Philly, I always feel welcome and taken care of. Recent transplant from NYC, i struggled with finding my regular joint. This is it. No nonsense, spacious and gracious. Drinks are on par for an Irish pub, Emma Noah and Jackie are the best. Food is standard and never disappoints.

So I had Moriarty's wings on so many recommendations , and either someone in the kitchen....was having a REALLY bad day , or my idea of good wings --is not what all y'all's is . Bleh bleh and bleh. If this was the well done /hard/crispy I asked for , I shutter to think how nasty and undercooked the normal version is . When I think good wings --I do not think "give me the biggest wing you have and throw some hot sauce on it " The sauce was so bland it felt like I couldn't even taste it . I like a good crunchy crispy wing and I usually prefer battered and then tossed in the buffalo sauce , not just fried . Hot and vinegary wing sauce with just the teeniest almost imperceptible hint of sweet . The closest I've come in the city --is a little pizza spot on 42 and market called Stacy's --and harp and crown . And the smaller the wing and crunchier the better --you can have the big ones . I seriously don't even get it . Couldn't even eat them . ‍ I'll be waiting for my next Reccommendedation . Y'all can do better

I'd give Moriarty's a hearty 3 stars, or light 4 stars. The food came out quickly and the staff was friendly enough. However, serving sizes were pretty small, and overall the meal was fairly generic. It was a nice quick happy hour stop and the ambiance was cozy, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return.

I used to come here all the time when I lived in Philly. Great PLUMP wings back then, and I'm sure that hasn't changed. However, I never had a chance to try them, because when I walked in here on a random Tuesday during lunch there was no one in the place. The bartender woman had to go in the back for something and then she got sidetracked talking to a co-worker and that was when I walked out. Customer service is key, and there are many options in the immediate area.

Cute old Irish pub. The staff was excellent and very polite. We had the cheesesteak egg rolls for an appetizer. Very good choice. Ale House sandwich was quite tasty! My wife had the chicken cheesesteak, and she thought it was great also. Will return again someday.

Shane is the best bartender in Philly! Very personable, loves to chat and is just an all around good dude. Would recommend to friends and everyone of the like to please check this place out because of the atmosphere and bartenders like this man Shane, made the whole night!!

Bartender Shane is awesome!!! What an awesome ambiance with great service! Great food and drinks!

Idk why this place has such picky reviews, I came around 10pm on a Thursday and had a great experience! Service was friendly and welcoming, food was good and affordable, and ambiance was super cozy. Also really enjoyed the Nitro cream beer. Would definitely come again and bring friends. Love this spot!

Hello, this review is past do. Ate at Moriarty's in downtown Philly several times but this was the 1st time since the pandemic. The bar scene is always nice, more traditional Irish bar type. It'll make you feel at home with a pint of your choice. The menu has changed a bit but I'm a sucker for wings, so that's what I'm here for. They sell whole wings, no wing dings(YES!!!) The flavor use to be just Buffalo that has changed now. It includes Signature Hot Thai chili or honey BBQ. Since I hadn't been here in a while and I'm greedy I decided to get Hot, Thai chili and honey BBQ. None of them disappoint at all! The flavors were all good. I'd still have to say that a favor the Hot wings simce this was the original taste before they added more flavors. Remember they are full size wings. They come in orders of 5 which in wing count is actually 10. So if your looking for some good wings a pint and don't mind downtown parking, grab some wings or other items on the menu

My BFF and I had dinner there last night, and the joint was jumping!! They are back to their old menu, and you can get your hamburgers cooked to order again. :) We were hesitant to go back because the menu was very disappointing over the summer, but I'm so glad we gave it another chance! :) The food was delicious and our waitress Michaela was delightful!! :) GO PHILLIES!!!!!

Average bar food 3/5. Go for the bar food like the appetizers or burgers. The buffalo cauliflower and fries are delicious. The quinoa burger was less than desirable. There servers and staff were nice we ordered the french onion soup but my friend doesn't eat beef and the soup broth was beef based and the waitress easily took the french onion soup away and didn't charge us very straightforward

Let's just say this dining experience was one of the worst I've had the displeasure to partake in during my relatively storied existence. Our waitress was unequivocally the rudest, most unwelcoming and discourteous person I've ever experienced as a restaurant patron. Or a human being, for that matter. My colleague had called weeks prior (and day-of to confirm) and asked to reserve a table for nine for a work happy hour. The waitress arrived at our table and was absolutely indignant, claiming she was told the reservation was for eight. The audacity we had to suggest we slightly squeeze in so another chair could fit was, frankly, outrageous to her. She grabbed another chair and made ghastly comments about how inconvenient this extra chair would be in a restaurant and bar that was, at best, brimming at 30% capacity. She returned to take our drink orders and was appalled that we didn't already have our IDs out. I, personally, didn't realize preparing your ID on the table as a mother who's pushing 40 was a requirement to dine at this establish, so the fault is entirely my own. Please do take note for the future, fellow restaurant patrons. Best tie it around your neck for her immediate ease. Anger and resentment seethed through her bones when she hastily exclaimed, "What's this?!?" about a napkin and cutlery pack my colleague dared to open. These are obviously for mere display! We ordered one drink each, and soon after asked for the check, paid a tip above 15% because hate has no home here, then left to find a welcoming community where we wouldn't be treated like convicts due to our mere existence in her section. I will not be back, nor will my colleagues, and I hope this waitress finds peace for the misery and rage that lives deep inside her.

My Irish comfort in Philly! Prompt service, no nonsense, delicious food and excellent atmosphere.

We came here with friends had a great time, good times ,good food, whiskey and beers were flowing, will be back

Terrible food and mediocre service... not al or to say. Stopped in for a quick bite while at the hospital....

The spicy chicken sandwhich was very vinegary which i was not a huge fan of. However, the waiter was so kind and gave my dad a free slice of pie for fathers day! I think its very inviting here and i LOVE the decorations.

Decent place for drinks, the inside is cozy but we sat outside.. They had live music on Saturday, and the boys played some known songs so it was nice singing along. They make the cocktails right if you give them specific instructions. Good selection of beers.

Best black bean burger and fries in Philly! Beer is cold as ice! Patrons are very nice!

It's always a good time eating in at Moriartys. While it's usually crazy and bustling, we found a table immediately tucked into a booth. Service was not so quick though, but understandable on a weekend evening. Side salad wasn't too pricey and was very crispy and fresh, but minimal. Fries were tossed with onions and good with a side of ranch. As for the wings. They are a little dry, but if you like some flavor tossed in with double wings and a lively ambience, this is your place. Great beer menu, awesome location, and a pretty big menu for everyone! I'd stick to bar food though- I've heard some other things with less then over aren't as great.

Absolutely cool vibe, great service, delicious tacos and drinks! Beautiful stained glass and art.

Staff were very friendly, and food was reasonably priced. French onion soup was okay, onions could've been more caramelized. Great place to come for a game and split a bunch of apps. Tried the lava cake too since we didn't see it on yelp. Overall not bad!

Was in the mood for wings on a Saturday night, and knew it would be near impossible to get a table at McGillan's so decided to try Moriarty instead. The inside is pretty cool and old-timey! Lots of old photos and Knick knacks on the walls! I ordered the Buffalo wings ($14) and the spicy curly fries ($7). The wings are huge! They are the jumbo drum+flat that you don't see very often! They were really delicious, but nothing that made them standout other than their size. I would call them average. The curly fries were really good! The were crispy and seasoned well! They were pretty skimpy and came with random pepper and onion garnishes. It kind of annoyed me because if I'm going to pay $7 for curly fries, give me a big basket and don't put stupid garnishes in them! I had great service and enjoyed my food, but most certainly feel this place is overpriced! $21 for wings and a few curly fries is outrageous in my opinion. I would go back, but it's not going to be at the top of my list for awhile.

3.5 stars: Moriarty's is famous for their chicken wings - and for good reason. These mother-cluckers were the biggest chicken wings my eyes had ever seen. I came here for a Sunday afternoon beer, and I was not disappointed. It's your typical Irish pub; an awesome selection of beer, wine, and spirits, a simple menu of the normal bar eats, Philly sports on the TV, and the kitsch pub memorabilia and stained glass lighting fixtures made me feel like I had stepped into an episode of Cheers. The bartender was personable, attentive, and quick. I ordered the appetizer platter of fried mozz sticks, chicken wings, and potato skins. This would have been a disappointing display to share among more than two people, as it literally came with 3 wings, two potato skins, and 3 mozzarella sticks. Now don't get me wrong, for two people snacking and sipping beer, this was the perfect amount of food and we easily polished the plate. Everything was tasty, but I gotta say I was a little bummed by the wings. They're huge - yes. But I found them to be dry and difficult to eat given how big they were. Maybe I'm not the best judge, because I'm personally not a fan of any type of food have a bone in it, and wings are never really my go-to, but taste-wise, I've definitely had better. I wished there was more sauce on them. The sauce has a pretty mild flavor, not much of a kick. Beer prices were okay given the prime location in center city. Street parking is nightmare around here, but there are a couple of parking garages within close walking distance.

This restaurant is under new management, the prior manager died. This venue use to be famous for its wings. Now if you order wings you will get a platter with less wings. They also raised the price of the wings. They use to have an expansive menu but it is now offers approximately one-half (1/2) of the items as were available before. For example potato skins are not longer available. Previously this location offered outside dinning. They no longer have outside dining.

I don't usually take the time to write reviews, so if I do, I was either really impressed or really disappointed. I stopped in for a drink and some bar food on Friday night, by myself, and sat at the end of the bar. It took a while for the bartender to notice me and take my order. If I wasn't served in the next five minutes, I was going to leave. I was also hungry, and after ordering my drink, the bartender swiped the menu away without even asking if I wanted food. I stopped a food runner on his way with his order to ask if the kitchen was closed, but he told me it was opened until midnight. It was much earlier than that, so I waited for her to come back with my drink before I needed to wait again for a menu and AGAIN for her to take my order. I felt since I was at the end by myself and maybe not a "regular", I wasn't as important to her. A couple from out of town sat near me and they were not impressed with the service either. I know they (and myself) would have ordered more or stayed longer if we had more attention paid to us. I worked in the industry so I get it, but also it didn't look like she was serving all the way down there, but I guess if you're "in", you're in, and if you're not, you aren't as appreciated. I was very disappointed and will not return. She would've gotten a bigger tip, and my returned business, if I felt valued as a customer.

Okay, stopped in again the other night with two other mates of mine. Jason (John?) bar service was completely on-point with great service and fast pours. The wings........well, again, the best in Philly and they didn't disappoint and were amazing. All-in-all, it was a great time with great food and bar service, which has not always been the case in the past with regard to bar service. PS. Definitely the freshest Guinness in the city.

Walked in at 6:50pm ordered a beer, I have a menu sitting in front of me which I've looked at twice already. Bartender keeps ignoring me despite me scouring the menu multiple times. It's now 7:15 and still nothing. Sometimes I feel like a Lepra. Do people just not give a $hit anymore? Check out my short clip of her passing me by and multiply this by 15. This is no joke how many times she walked passed me with no eye contact or so much as an F U!

Best wings in town! Everything else on the food menu is eh. Come for the wings and the beer/cider.

Warm beer. Unfriendly service. The vibe was down and the bartender carried the tone. Better options in the area

I found this place randomly the night before the Eagles/Patriots Super Bowl while I was out in Philly bar-hopping. I loved their wings and have been dying to come back but I live in Jersey so I don't come out this way that often. My friend decided this is where he wanted to meet up for his birthday and I definitely wasn't upset about that. Got a seat at the bar for the Eagles game. The bartenders were really friendly and chill. We didn't have any mixed drinks but they have a pretty decent beer list between their can/bottle selections and their drafts. A lot of the food that was coming out of the kitchen looked good (minus the chicken tenders). Tacos, quesadillas, wings (and they smelled delicious), burgers all looked really good. We all decided on wings. The wing sauce is great - I ordered their signature sauce. I also like that the drums and flats come connected just like at my favorite wing spot (Pic A Lilli inn in Shamong). Wings are just a tad too big for my preference but I am not complaining about them at all. I enjoyed them. I do think I'll try something else next time I come back though.