Moe Szyslak is a fictional character from the long-running animated television series The Simpsons. He is the surly proprietor of Moe's Tavern, a Springfield bar frequented by Homer Simpson and his friends. Moe is a gruff, short-tempered, and sometimes violent character who is often portrayed as desperate for acceptance. He is also a bartender on the show, making him a 'Bartender on The Simpsons'.