Murphy's Taproom & Carriage House: A Delightful Dining Experience in Bedford, NH

Great place for small get togethers as they have medium to smaller rooms you can use. Food is good and price is where you expect for the area. Only down side was the time between placing orders. As an example, when asked for a second drink we asked to place the order in about ten minutes, we were trying to time it with the desert. After about five minutes we placed the desert order, then an additional ten minutes and we were asked if we now wanted to order the drinks? So we ended up with the deserts then the drinks when we were expecting to do just the opposite. Once placed it did not take long though.

We had a fantastic time at Murphy's Taproom. Our server DAVID was super professional and a pleasure to chat with... he even helped us make some great food choices based on his personal knowledge of the menu items. The food was phenomenal and we practically licked the plates clean! Kudos to the chef! We were visiting from MA. for the night but will definitely be back if we're in the area!

First of all it's a convenient location, second of the venue is beautiful by itself. We hosted so many events there in the last three years. Great for celebrating birthdays, baby showers, fundraising and more. A lot of parking. The large room is beautiful and spacious. The menu is great, you have a lot of options of chicken, beef and lamb. Good selection of cocktails and beer. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a nice lunch in the area or to celebrate the event.

Highly recommend this restaurant/bar/gathering place. First, the service was fantastic from the minute we reached out to them to say we were coming with a large group. Chris was so accommodating and the waitstaff, especially Joe, was pleasant, professional, competent and efficient. Happy hour on drinks and apps on the patio was fantastic. They bent over backwards to accommodate us. No laziness here. No extra charges. Great atmosphere and the food was good quality for a great value. Highly recommend.

We came for a rainy Saturday night and David D. was our server. Got the table in the nook which is a nice cozy corner. Food was good overall. Drinks were great. Server was top notch.

If there were a Michelin Guide for service, David would have his own galaxy of stars. From the moment we sat down, David transformed our evening into an unforgettable culinary performance—think Broadway meets MasterChef. Not only did he possess an encyclopedic knowledge of every single dish (and we tested him—we asked about nearly all of them), but he delivered each answer with a level of passion, humor, and charisma that made us feel like VIPs at a private chef’s table. His professionalism was impeccable—attentive without hovering, polished without pretension. And yet, his energy? Electric. His timing with a joke? Impeccable. We didn't just dine—we laughed, we learned, and we left feeling like we'd just spent an evening with a longtime friend who also happens to be a five-star culinary guide. Now, the food? Yes, it was absolutely phenomenal. Every bite was a masterpiece. But the truth? We would come back even if they were only serving crackers—as long as David was our waiter. In fact, we’ll be making future reservations with one condition: David must be working that night. If he’s not available, we’ll happily reschedule. Because once you’ve had a “David dinner,” there’s simply no going back. Bravo, David. You are the soul of the dining experience.

We had an excellent early dinner at Murphy's. They were able to accommodate allergies for the lobster roll, which is very rare! Everything was tasty and fresh. The short rib was delicious and tender, fish and chips was flaky, perfectly cooked and huge. Crab cake was filled with crab and a huge portion. Server was very attentive and friendly. Martinis were lovely.

We've eaten here several times, but this was the first time in a while. I brought my dad today fir Father's day, and the food and service were exceptional. We ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer, and it was heavenly. He had the BBQ ribs, and I had the Carnita Bowl. Both were delicious, and such generous servings we'll both get at least one more meal out of it. From start to finish , a great way to celebrate my dad. Thank you!