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Morrison	Morrison Ormond Quay Dublin 1 Ph: 01-8782999 View Map

Description: Casual Bar
Review: The Morrison Bar is located on Ormond Quay and is a part of the Morrison Hotel which was somewhat famously designed by John Rocha. The staff are friendly, the pints are nice but expensive and the leather seats are very comfortable so if it's a buisness or friendly chat you're looking for, it's ideal. On a night out it's a good place for a date. Public Reviews: - The Morrison is a great place to relax, eat and watch the world go by. The music is always spot on and the atmosphere is cool. Everytime Iv been in the place there always seems to be a well known band hanging around the lobby or a celebrity walking through the bar. I think its one of the few places in Dublin to hold its look and still get the big name celebritys coming through the door. Since the club closed two years ago, Saturday nights are not what they used to be, but it's still a place to be seen in. Highly Recommended, great cocktails Submitted by Sandra, Castleknock - This place is slick in one word.It is a tiny bit pricey but the place to go for a dress up night! I've been to dinner there and the night club which is down stairs and had a really good night. I was completely broke the next day but it was well worth it! You can't miss out on going to the Morrison, it's cool without the being too cool if you know what I mean! Submitted by Kat, Dublin - If you want to mix with the glitterati, hob-nob with the wealthy and rub shoulders with celebrities, this is one of the prime destinations in Dublin to visit. As part of the John Rocha designed Morrison hotel, the attached bar attracts an exclusive clientele. Set out in a dark minimalist underplayed design scheme, the bar intends to convey an impression of laid-back ease. While the bar can be quiet during the day, the presence of the hotel can as a result give rise to a hybrid lobby-empty room feel on occasions. However in the evenings and weekends, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights, the bar comes to life attracting out-of-town celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, David Blaine and Greg Rusedski. While the drink is more expensive than in the usual Dublin hostelry it is not as exorbitant as one would imagine. Bar-food is also available through the day, but the quality and service can tend to be variable. With sub-dued lighting and mood music in the evenings it is a distinctly unusual place to imbibe. However if you are looking to spot some faces from the pages of the tabloids, this is one of the best bets in Dublin. Provided you can get past the decidedly formidable door staff. Submitted by Eoin, Dublin