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Manayunk's Beloved Ugly Moose to Shut Down

The Ugly Moose restaurant, one of Manayunk's iconic locations, has announced it will shut down.

MANAYUNK, PA -- The Ugly Moose restaurant, one of Manayunk's iconic locations, has announced it will shut down.

Owner J.P. Boles said that the restaurant will have a final fundraising dinner on New Years Eve. Some of the proceeds will go to the FOP Lodge #5 Police Survivor Fund.

The Ugly Moose was named among "Top 10 Irish Restaurants" nationwide by USA Today in 2009.

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“I always enjoyed the nice comments from patrons about the atmosphere and good food. It’s been a great run," Boles said.

The Ugly Moose is located at 443 Shurs Lane.

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Image courtesy The Ugly Moose.

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