Stumbled upon this place while looking for food after visiting my favorite tobacconist next door (Golden Leaf) courtesy of a random yelp search. Providence smiled upon myself and my friends this day, we lucked upon a fantastic establishment. The ambiance is excellent. Almost every piece of furniture is made from wood, giving it a nice rustic, almost old world vibe. It does lend to echoing, so it's a bit noisy, but not overly so. Quality conversation was still held. Well stocked bar, comfortable seating, hard to ask for more. I ordered the Irish Breakfast. (Eggs, bangers, rasher, black and white pudding, mushrooms, chips, and toasted potato bread. I opted to subsitute the grilled tomato and baked beans for the colcannon mashed potatoes.), My compatriots ordered the shepard's pie and the curry chips (both pretty much exactly what they sound like). Every item was fantastic. The curry was thick and spicy, the chips were all around well seasoned and perfectly crispy, the bread was fantastic, the bacon was cooked just right. Alas, there was one blemish on the whole experience. The service was... sluggish, to put it delicately. Far from the slowest I've ever had, but it was pretty noticeable despite being almost empty when we arrived. But, that aside, it's still more than worth going to. The quality of food and ambiance more than make up for that minor shortcoming. Sadly, we were there too early for the live music, a problem I intend to remedy as soon as i make it up to the twin cities again. Definitely cannot recommend it enough! And if you want a delicious smoke, walk the twenty feet to Golden Leaf next door! read more

This is my favorite bar in the area. I have had many good experiences here. These guys understand the importance of a proper Guinness pour and are consistent about it. The food is above average for a bar too. I highly recommend the Corned Beef Rolls for an appetizer or the chips and curry for a delicious dip. The corned beef rolls might be the best appetizer on a bar menu anywhere. I love them. The corned beef is made in-house and they are wrapped in boxty and served with a delicious slaw on top. The burgers are also quite good. I end up here a few days a week. We can always find a seat for happy hour even on Fridays. read more

This is a hip place to grab a few drinks with some friends and catch up. The atmosphere is your typical Irish pub but add some trendiness. The booths are cozy and it's dimly lit. They have a decent happy hour on drinks from 4-7 along with some food specials. (Be careful though because the tap beers listed on the beer tent aren't entirely accurate). If you're a whiskey lover, this place is your heaven!! They have so many different brands and types to try.... Who knew whiskey came in so many different "flavors"! I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of different foods the menu had to offer. I decided on the chicken salad wrap with French fries and didn't have a single regret. The fries were crispy, perfectly seasoned and delicious. The wrap was fresh and tasteful. We most recently stopped in on a Tuesday and came to learn that they do "Dj" trivia every Tuesday! That was a fun, pleasant surprise which led our entire party to have a couple more drinks than planned. The only reason I'm giving four stars is due to the service we received. Our waitress was not friendly at all and seemed like she didn't want to be there. She also declined to inform us of the happy hour, I ordered a Blue Moon (which is on the beer tent alongside all the other tap beers) and found out when my check came that it wasn't on happy hour since it's the beer of the month. So okay it was only two dollars more without the happy hour deal but I would have liked to have been made aware. It happens! I have a strong feeling I'll be frequenting this pub fairly often while living in uptown! read more

CLASSIC. This place is legit. The owner is from Ireland and is a pleasure to talk with. The beer selection is perfect and the food is spot on. This place can get a little crowded but the service is friendly and accommodating. Highlights: Shepherd's Pie Beer Morrissey's Irish Pub = Cozy read more

My favorite pub in uptown. They have live music nightly and the first time I ever came here, there happened to be several Irish patrons just hanging out that had a jam session. They were not scheduled talent and had never played together but they were amazing! Ok and now I'm realizing I could have been the most gullible person there? Who knows, regardless... I love this place. Drinks are stiff, service is amazing and the food is awesome too! I usually get the Dublin chicken but the beef stew is just like my mom used to make. My bf and everyone I have brought here loves this place. They have a great sense of humor.,.. There used to be a cross stitched sign that read "please don't do coke in the bathroom" it was hilarious.... Even better.... Someone stole the sign and in it's place is an empty frame and written in sharpie is a note saying.... "See, this is why we can't have nice things" The whole thing cracks me up, everyone is nice friendly and down to earth. No pretentiousness just a few people hanging out having some beers:) love it! read more

Went on a whim last night and it was the best decision I've made in a while. In all honesty, my husband and I pretty much despise every new bar that has opened in our Uptown neighborhood over the past few years for reasons involving snooty clientele, expensive overrated food, and, well, hipsters. I never would have thought I was in Uptown in this place. The food is amazing and priced accordingly. I'm so excited I've been drooling thinking about their corned beef rolls. Might go back tonight! Our first server was very welcoming and enthusiastic, the late night server was mediocre, but still managed to help us. The live music was an added bonus as well. Just hope this place stays hidden from the Uptown Hipster crowd. read more

Our server Taylyr was super nice and friendly AND she checked in on us from time to time which seems like a lost art form in restaurants today. Not here. Good atmosphere combining the Irish theme with an Uptown flair. Nice selections on the menu without overwhelming us. I had the corned beef and my wife had the bangers and mash. We both got mashed potatoes which had some hints of green in there - good touch. Her bangers were great and she had mushy peas (first time for me) that were a fun add to her plate. My corned beef was sliced up like you would see on a brisket; very tender and tasty. We were there for dinner, but it looks like they have a nice happy hour too with realistic times. read more

Been here twice now and both times were great. The turkey sandwich is delicious (though a bit small) and the burger with egg (add bacon!) was amazing. Not the best Happy Hour deals (their rail whiskey was great, though) but the food and drink are delicious. read more

Morrissey's Irish Pub - Irish Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Nice uptown atmosphere. Good snacks but we didn't have a meal. Super nice server. Recommended.

We went here on a Thursday night around 11:30. We were greeted by a friendly bouncer at the door to check our ID's and we walked right in and found a seat right at at the bar. The bar hasn't been open for too long so it still smelled of fresh cut wood and new paint on the walls. I would described the interior as if an Irish pub and a good old Minnesota up north bar had a baby and decided to raise it in the heart of Uptown. They had a gentleman playing some traditional sounding Irish music with a modern flair in the corner of the restaurant area on his guitar. It added a nice cozy, welcoming feeling. We ordered the 2 Ginger's Whiskey Chicken wings and they were very tasty. They had a wide selection of Irish Whiskey's to choose from. They had a good beer selection as well. The bartender was very attentive to our needs and was friendly and very personable. I liked Morrrissey's because it's not like your typical Uptown bar - it wasn't full of hipsters or tourists - granted we went late on a Thursday evening. I would recommend giving Morrissey's try! read more

The best part about this place is that it is right in the middle between fancy and dive, just a good old bar to hang out and have some drinks, conversation and snacks. A nice addition to the neighborhood. The FRENCH FRIES are awesome. read more

Morrissey's is an all-round good time, whether you just want to watch a game and drink, hear some live music, or play some trivia. I've seen the bar pretty empty at times (which I'm a fan of for selfish reasons), and I've also seen it packed with people out for a good time. The bartenders and wait staff are very nice. Good service even when it's crowded. Their boxtydillas are amazing and the bloodymarys are some of the best I've had in Uptown. I experienced St. Patty's day there this year and it was the most fun I've had since moving to Minneapolis 6 months ago. read more

Morrissey's is my go-to place for a late night beer. They have a good beer selection and usually there is a band playing. I love the live music! It is a small quaint place that's a nice hangout with friends. Their bartenders and servers are nice and give quick service. I haven't eaten here before, but I have friends that have gotten the burgers, and they look delicious. PS They also redid the bathrooms, so no more awkward line in the hallway next to the band. read more

Love it, though that wasn't the case when it first opened. Went on St. Patrick's Day and was told they didn't have chicken for the chicken sandwich AND I couldn't get tater tots instead of fries (even though they're the same price on the menu). Opening week issues, apparently. MUCH better experience the second time - the chicken is great and they changed the 'no substitutions' policy. My husband enjoyed the fish and chips. This is a great addition to Uptown! read more

I like everything about this place. The beer selection, the Irish pub fare, and superb service. The décor is nothing fancy, but it's welcoming none the less! Irish Cheese Dip & Wedges, crispy and cheesy! YUM. The Corned Beef Rolls were also tasty with a touch of horseradish. read more

Solid customer service, solid atmosphere and a very dedicated staff! (Cleaned up right away after a "to much Guinness" night) stocking to the Irish pub feel. read more

Read an article about a new Irish Pub in the uptown location that Club/Restaurant Miami use to be in, which is just down the street from my place. Finally I thought, after all the other attempts at various oddities of restaurants that were in that location before, maybe, just maybe the Irish can turn it around. My friends and I decided to go there just before 10 p.m. on a Wednesday, thinking it's close enough to late night happy hour. Unfortunately there wasn't a late night happy hour, which was a bummer and considering the other bars around Lake street have a late happy hour, it might be hard competing, but then again, maybe they don't want the late night happy hour fans. We were greeted by a doorman checking ID's, so I'm assuming you have to be 21 to enter after a certain hour for those of you who are not. At first glance I was impressed with the appearance. It had a very cabin-esque look, with one wall devoted to booths and the rest filled with tables with the exception of the bar. I enjoyed the absence of bright lights, which makes for a good pub, and I've been to some good pubs having lived in Europe for two years. I'm not sure how I like the three Televisions in the bar, I personally enjoy pubs without televisions. The service took a while. After we sat, we probably waited for 10-15 minutes before anyone came over to us, and we were beginning to wonder if we should go to the bar, but we were not in a hurry and since the place just opened, I won't dock them on the service, I know it takes a while to establish. The server was nice. We didn't order any food, but I looked over the menu. I won't go into it thoroughly, but I will mention that they do have a veggie burger and a vegetarian sandwich for options, which being a vegetarian, I usually don't look at the meaty options anyway. The pints we drank were in the $5-6 dollar range. There is a decent draft selection, and they have a full bar. Overall, I would go back. My favorite Irish joint in Minneapolis is The Anchor but for convenience of driving to Northeast, Morrissey's could make for a closer watering hole. read more

First time at Morrissey's and probably last time. Not because it was terrible, just because I hate Uptown's shitty parking and only bother with it if something's new and/or exceptional. Looks quite nice inside, open and amiable. Not sure what people mean when they say it "feels like a real Irish pub" because like most American "Irish" pubs, it's nothing of the sort! Keegan's gives off a decent pseudo-Irish vibe, but this place is pretty American in all aspects. Our server was nice, small girl with long platinum blonde hair and a good personality. Makes a ton of difference not to be served by some surly fool who brings outside baggage or apathetic affectations [literally] to the table. But no, she was good. Being a Scotsman, I was only ever going to have the fish and chips, and when I saw black pudding on the menu, I was like fuck yeah! I asked for a piece on the side, along with some curry sauce for my chips. I have good memories of late night chips in curry sauce in my youth, and the last time I saw this on a menu was 2005 in Winnipeg (the only thing good about that trip to hell). The meal itself, in all aspects was truly underwhelming, though. The black pudding I was so excited by turned out to be really tasteless and extremely greasy. The fish portion of the fish and chips - I'm not sure what kind of fish it was (probably cod) was cooked well, but retained a LOT of the oil it was fried in, which was pretty unappetizing once I got to the last few bites. The curry sauce was okay, but too fruity to make me want to take the unused portion home. We got beer, but it wasn't too cold ( a real turn off), and the glass I poured it into (canned beer sucks) wasn't cold either. If you live in uptown or don't mind the parking, I'd say Morrissey's is probably worth a first trip. As it is, I've had better food and colder beer. read more

This is one of our favorite local Irish pubs, my husband and I frequent since it opened. We like the Guinness, food, and friendly, attentive service. Keep up the good work! read more

Morrissey's Irish Pub - Morrissey's Irish Cheese Dip and Wedges - Irish Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Charging a cover charge on St Patrick's day only and not allowing for food delivery or to go orders. read more

Morrissey's Irish Pub - $5.00 cover. No place to stand and no way to order food to go. - Irish Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Arrived around 7pm on a Friday. We ordered a couple beers, Belfast burger, and chicken salad (can't remember exact name). Great experience, everything tasted good! This is a place I'd like to go back with a few friends, sit in a booth and toss back pints all night. Great atmosphere! Nice to have a small neighborhood hang out bar feel. read more

Morrissey's Irish Pub - Belfast Burger - Irish Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I'm going to give this five stars on one visit. I ducked in for a quick lunch. Was tempted by the Soup of the day (a Guiness onion soup) but was only hungry enough for their Reuben. The Reuben was okay (nice proportion of sauerkraut to corned beef, but lacked Russian dressing) but was very pleased that I could get a salad instead of fries. Much of the menu looked good, and I'll have to go back to sample some of their other dishes. And maybe even have a drink. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. Coffee was good and fresh. What tips this place up to five stars was the music selection. A nice range of boomer cuts and covers of familiar songs and a few I didn't recognize. Wasn't trying to be hip or loud; a good lunch ambience. read more

Do not order a salad. The lettuce was so soggy it looked like it had been boiled. Stick with pub food. Burgers, tots....

I went to Morrissey's for the first time last Saturday with a group 10 and my 4 year old for dinner. Service was good (not great, but good). Decent selection of beers. The booze was strong for those that went that route. I thought the food was good and about what you would pay at comparable spots ($11.95 for fish and chips-again good but not great). My son was digging the Irish lads playing live music in the back corner. I'd love to go back again soon. read more

This place is just plain awful. Horrible food and horrible service. We made a reservation on Sunday for WEDNESDAY and when we arrived there was a line, so I went to go check us in for our reservation, and I was told to "get outside" as it is COVID, and there were too many people. I have never been spoken to so degrading by a man in my life. It was disgraceful. I said "so it doesn't matter if we have a reservation. We can't at least check in?" He repeated to me to get outside and said everyone in line had a reservation. I was just trying to check-in. It was TERRIBLE. read more

Not that Irish, but friendly service! When I first reviewed this restaurant, I wasn't too impressed with the service. After attending a networking event last week between 5-8pm, I was pleasantly surprised at how great the service has improved! Staff was knowledgable, friendly and even remembered our names with a ton of people in the bar. It's still a decent place to come and grab a drink before going out or a quick bite to eat if you're looking for some Irish-type appetizers before heading off somewhere else in the area for the full meal. read more

The tater tots are SPOT ON! The seasoned sour cream perks them up a little, but their delicious on their own too. To be honest, my guilty pleasure is coming here when I've had a bad day. The Irish Potato Soup reminds me of a potato soup varietal my Grandmother used to make on rainy or sick days. It's savory, with the perfect balance of leek and spice- absolutely necessary with potato soup, which can be bland if not prepared properly. The prices are fair, and they have a house-made cocktails list with some new drinks to try. Parking is on the street, so don't be afraid to troll Lyndale/Lake Street for a Parking Spot. I seem to have wonderful luck, others may not. Overall, you should come check it out. The live music rounds out the great ambience. read more

Nothing compares to Morrissey's. I love this place. They have some incredible food, and the staff are so friendly and professional. I don't drink often, and this place feels very comfortable to me. Highly recommended! read more

The Wee Fish and Corned Beef rolls were super good. Our server was more interested in the regulars than us. What type of music are they playing????? Not Irish and on a Saturday night? What the heck? Coming back for food and going to see if they play some Irish music for such a great Irish bar wanna be! Wait just ordered a Baileys on the rocks and it was half full!! Come on!! read more

Morrissey's Irish Pub - Paid full price for a drink that was half full! - Irish Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Not the best beer selection in the world but you know it's an Irish bar cool Irish bar really Kick-Ass spicy mustard I mean anything you can get with that spicy mustard is really good the rest of the food is just meh read more

Morrisey's is one of my favorite locations in the city. The ambiance is fantastic. It really has the right feel of an Irish pub, low key, but really fun. On weekends they have live music, and trivia on Tuesdays. Two of the owners are around on a regular basis, and are really awesome guys! They have a great whiskey selection, and a pretty solid tap list with some seasonal rotations. Every once in a while they make an infused whiskey that is FANTASTIC. I've been to Morrisey's for every meal - Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner, and have ordered all kinds of things from the menu. Everything has been fantastic. I haven't ever found something I didn't like. That said, my favorite thing on the menu is the Tully Chicken Sandwich/Salad. The whiskey glaze is to die for. The servers are awesome - they're just real, and will joke around with you and/or give you crap if you're being ridiculous. I love that. Morrisey's is amazing. If you're in the area, its a MUST. read more

I'm a regular at this establishment and have developed some great friendships with patrons and staff alike. Amazing place for food, solid Irish dishes with a highly knowledgeable staff in regards to alcohol. It's always comfortable being there and really is a staple in the uptown area. Now, in reference to the review left by one Ryan H. I was actually there that night you chose to try and coin the phrase "Big Red" for one of the bartenders. Karma is alive and well and I expect will be paying you a visit for your behavior that night. Personally watched you make a fool of yourself yelling at the server trying to deliver food to your own table and complain about your "weak" Jameson Ginger. If you want to taste the whiskey properly, drink it neat like you're suppose to. If you want an over poured cocktail go to Bar Louie and mingle with your own breed. The bartender (her name is Cazz by the way, lovely woman) pouring your drinks has been in the industry for YEARS and knows how to pour a proper drink. May need to revaluate your own method of counting....sir. It seemed you were making the women you were with nervous and uncomfortable with your behavior as well. In fact they apologized for you afterwards. Treat the staff with respect, and maybe you won't sabotage your own night and what I can only guess to be a date you clearly were over compensating on. All in all thank you for visiting a GREAT establishment and reminding all of us in there that life isn't that bad and there are always going to be disrespectful and pretentious try hards out there to make us all look better. Long live Morrissey's. read more

This place blows goatskin. Drinks are overpriced and the bartenders are always DB's. I thought a Irish pub was supposed to be fun, not here. It's a serious Irish pub with uptight bartenders and uptight staff. Way to ruin the fun Morrissey's. Also $8 Guinness?? Wtf read more

The atmosphere here is very family friendly but also a fun place to go get drinks with friends on a Friday night! The food is AMAZING and the service is also great! I definitely recommend trying this place out if you haven't yet! read more

I've been here seven or eight times over the summer having just moved into the area. The drinks have always been strong, the service top notch, and the food is exactly what your neoghborhood Irish pub food should taste like. We decided to catch the world cup final at this establishment to avoid the crowds at the Nomad and Brits. It was packed, but the server went back to the kitchen, grabbed a table, and made us an impromptu table close to the tv. We even went back last night for some apps before catching the opening ceremonies of Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, the server made some crack about a bloody mary being the most appropriate drink to the occassion. I love this place. read more

Whoa man that was good! It takes quite a place to bring me out of yelp retirement. Morrissey's is that place. Great pub in Uptown, very welcome addition to the area! read more

The place looks nice and has a good selection of drinks. The bar staff are not very friendly and the happy hour, not so happy...pricey. Too bad really. read more

Great selection of both food and booze, and while none of us were really hungry when we went there the food passing by our table certainly looked tasty. The prices seemed a little high to me for a pub, but based on smells and presentation, they might be justified, I look forward to finding out when I go back. The noise and lighting levels were really great, even with live music going (oh, also, yay for live music!) it wasn't all that difficult to hear everyone at a large table talk. The servers were great and even put up with our lame jokes, and switching tables once our group suddenly went from four to eight. Two unisex bathrooms makes the line go much faster for us women, but probably slows down the guys a bit. As someone who wins in this compromise, I approve. read more

We went last Friday with a small group to check this place out. This review is only based on our experience ordering drinks and hanging out - we didn't order any food. We had a pretty negative experience overall, but because this place just opened and maybe they're working out some kinks, I'm going with 3 stars. Whenever I head to a new bar that claims to be Irish, my hopes are astronomically high that I'll find THE Guinness. That perfectly poured, creamy, smooth pint that haunts my dreams.... sigh. (Disclaimer: My hubs is from Ireland, I lived in Ireland, I've been to St. James Gate, and I know it'll never be as good in the US... but I need a fix between Ireland trips.) This was 100% not THE Guinness. I usually try asking the server/bartender if people like their Guinness because 1. I'm annoying and 2. It gives me a head's up if they don't gush about it, the Guinness is going to be less than stellar. The waiter looked at me like I had two heads and said "yeah...?" and went on to inform me that beer tastes like the barrels it's in, so all Guinness will taste the same. Uh-oh. Bad sign. It was undrinkable. Normally I feel like I can describe what's wrong with the Guinness I try, but this... there are no words, except maybe...earwax? In the history of our relationship, the hubs and I have never before been to a bar before where neither of us finished our pints. You know it's serious when an Irishman doesn't finish his pint. Beyond the Guinness, the service was lacking. Our beers took a long time - which is fine with Guinness, but others at our table ordered other things that arrived flat and warm, as if they'd been sitting on the bar for quite a while. The server never came back to our table after dropping off the drinks. I think we would have complained about our Guinness after tasting it if we'd been able to get his attention. Our friends finished their drinks and weren't able to order a second round. I'd say their glasses and our waters sat empty for more than 20 minutes. We had to flag him down to get the check, and it still took quite a while to get that after asking. Maybe they were busy and he was overwhelmed? Maybe he flat out forgot we were his table? Maybe this is something that'll improve once they've been open longer. Things I like: - They serve half pints. - The food that people around us ordered looked pretty good - The sign outside the bathrooms was pretty funny... All in all, I'd love to come back and give this place another shot. Maybe we'll come back in a month or two for dinner. I think this is a great spot for a homey Irish bar, and hopefully they'll do well. read more

Morrissey's is one of my favorite local Irish pubs. Not only do they have a great selection of beers on tap, including many local beers, but their staff is outstanding. I love going in on a Saturday for a couple beers and chatting with Taylor the bartender. She along with the rest of the staff is very friendly. They normally have live music or Karaoke on Saturday nights as well. I have had the food here a couple times, and it was good. Great gem in the Uptown area. I would definitely recommend it. read more