The Morrissey

The Morrissey Cocktail Bar

The Morrisey has chandeliers & old-world decor adorn this bar, serving craft beers & pub food that hosts rock bands. It is an institution that has stood the test of time in downtown Vancouver. Old world charm packed with character. Experienced top bartenders and traditional pub fare. If you’ve tired out looking for downtown Vancouver bars along the Granville Strip only to get half-pints, weak whiskies, and watered-down cocktails, here’s the remedy. This self-anointed rock n roll hideaway is one of the few remaining spots in the entertainment district with fantastic specials (Industry Night on Monday is huge) and an unpretentious vibe. The music at the Morrisey is typical of the post-punk, gothic, and alternative variety, and there’s a dark, eclectic decor to match.

Modern pub food and some of the best wings in Vancouver round it out. Rock legends Imagine Dragons, Pixies, and even Dave Grohl have stopped for drinks, so why not you? Do yourself a favor. The next time you find yourself on Granville Street—and the night is young, and you’ve got a serious thirst to quench—don’t settle. Stride determinedly past the grimy dive bars, the familiar five-dollar-a-meal haunts, and the music-blaring lounges that make even the essential task of communicating with the bartender an ordeal and move just beyond Davie Street. Here, you’ll find the Morrissey pub, an Irish-style oasis that could easily have belonged on a cabin edition of MTV Cribs. Warm up to the dark-stained wood bar and contemplate the shining taps of craft and imported beer.