Popular riverside pub and eatery on Bridge Street with a patio and views over the Mississippi.
The Thirsty Moose Pub & Eatery occupies a spot on Bridge Street in downtown Carleton Place, positioned along the Mississippi River. The mood is relaxed and casual — a full-service pub with a patio that looks out toward the water, making it a natural post-round destination when the weather cooperates.
The kitchen turns out a hearty Canadian pub menu with portions that reviewers consistently describe as generous. It's the kind of straightforward, satisfying fare that fits well after a day on the course rather than a formal dining occasion.
Carleton Place sits within easy reach of several golf courses in the surrounding region, including those near North Gower, which makes the Thirsty Moose a practical and well-regarded option for golfers moving through the area. The pub has earned a steady local reputation and appears regularly on area dining lists — more a reflection of consistent execution than flash.
Golf courses on the Ottawa Valley trail closest to Thirsty Moose Pub & Eatery.