The Simpsons: Moe's Tavern Details

The Simpsons and Moe's Tavern

• Moe's Tavern is a popular setting in The Simpsons, where many events take place.
• Homer and his friends consider Moe's their favorite hangout.
• The tavern first appeared in the pilot episode and has been a constant presence for 32 seasons.

Conflicting Phone Numbers

• There are inconsistencies regarding Moe's Tavern's phone number throughout the series.
• In "Homer the Smithers" (Season 7), the number appears as 7648-4377.
• In another episode when Homer calls, it is revealed as 3355-1337.
• Principal Skinner asks Bart to call Homer. The numbers on Bart's card are: Work: 3355-6832, Home: 33555-6754, and Moe's Tavern: 3355-1239.

One Prank Call Backfired

• One of Bart's prank calls to Moe's Tavern failed when he asked for "Hugh Jass."
• A person named Hugh Jass was actually present at the bar.
• Bart was forced to admit it was a prank when the real Hugh Jass came to the phone.

Menu Options

• Moe's Tavern has a limited selection of drinks.
• Drinks include Red Tick Beer, Henry K. Duff's Private Reserve, Duff Beer, The Beer Of Danish Kings, and beer flavored with dogs.
• The "Flaming Moe" was briefly served, its recipe stolen from Homer.
• A drink that causes temporary amnesia is available and Homer drinks it to forget a surprise party.

Illegal Operation

• Moe's Tavern remains open due to Moe's bribes to Mayor Quimby during inspections.
• Mayor Quimby accepts money from residents without hesitation.
• The bar's license expired in 1973 and according to "Pygmoelian" (Season 11), Moe states that his business was never legal.

Primarily a Male Establishment

• Moe's Tavern is depicted as a male-dominated establishment.
• Regular patrons include Homer Simpson, Carl, Barney, Lenny, Sam, and Larry.
• Women rarely visit the bar.
• Moe uses the female bathroom as his office due to its lack of use.
• Ruth Powers is the only woman who frequents Moe's.
• A few women briefly appear when Moe renovates the bar in season 20.

Few Employees

• Moe typically runs the tavern independently.
• Only two employees have had significant storylines: Collette and Anastasia.
• Collette was hired after Moe stole the "Flaming Moe" recipe. She quits after learning the secret ingredient is cough syrup.
• Anastasia, a "mail-order bride" arranged by Bart, transforms the tavern into a high-end establishment, but leaves after a falling out with Moe on their wedding day.

Former Names

• In the past, Moe's Tavern was called Meaux's Tavern when it opened.
• Moe also briefly renamed it Moe's Ice Cream Carnival to attract customers, but it was unsuccessful.

Uncleanliness

• Moe's Tavern is never cleaned.
• This detail emerges when Homer serves as Mayor Quimby's bodyguard.
• Moe admits that the bar is never cleaned when Mayor Quimby is shocked by the roaches in the bar

Designated Driver Policy

• Moe's Tavern implements a designated driver policy due to customers causing a high percentage (91%) of Springfield car accidents.
• One person from each group must remain sober to drive.
• The designated driver is chosen through a pickled egg draw.
• Barney was a designated driver who's friends deliberately make him drop them at distant locations, such as the Playboy Mansion.

Closed on Wednesdays

• Moe's Tavern is closed on Wednesdays.
• Moe spends Wednesdays at the local homeless shelter or reading stories to children at the hospital.