The Morrissey, Granville
21 people recommendvia r/vancouver, r/askvan23 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend The Morrissey on Granville for a dim, low-key drink, and its music gets praise. Several say it works well for a quiet drink or reading, and a couple mention the fireplace. Two commenters note the dim lighting makes reading on paper tricky, and one says the sound level varies with the night.
Address
The Morrissey, 1227 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M6, Canada
At a glance
- Known for
- Quiet drinks, Fireplace, Music
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/seltenvogel in r/vancouver · Dec 2023
Names this pub as a suggestion for a solo, melancholy drink.
- Recommendsu/oilerdnasty in r/vancouver · Dec 2023ambience
Says the dim lighting and good music suit a melancholy mood, and they love the place.
- Recommendsu/JoJack82 in r/vancouver · Dec 2023service
Visited nightly during a trip and liked it.
- Recommendsu/lets_enjoy_life in r/vancouver · Dec 2023ambience
Fondly recalls a past visit, describing the place as cozy with great music.
- Recommendsu/Life_with_Charliebug in r/askvan · Dec 2025
Lists it among the good options for a night of drinking.
- Recommendsu/sunningmybuns in r/askvan · Feb 2025ambience
Suggests this bar and points out that it has no screens.
- Recommendsu/MouthFroth in r/vancouver · Jan 2024
Names it as a bare suggestion with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/avg-bro in r/vancouver · Mar 2024ambience
Good weekday pick; music levels vary, but other nights are laid-back with a diverse crowd.
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- Recommendsu/RoadIntrepid7627 in r/vancouver · May 2026ambience
Calls it a lifesaver on arrival in Vancouver; liked the seating, booths, and that VFX folks went there.
- Mixedu/nuudootabootit in r/vancouver · Mar 2024ambience
Agrees it's low-key but says it's quite dark, which could make reading tough.
- Recommendsu/elgrandragon in r/askvan · May 2026
Suggests The Morrissey as the pick for a near-term date.
- Mixedu/edwigenightcups in r/vancouver · Mar 2024ambience
Concedes the dim lighting matters for paper books, though they read on an e-reader.
- Recommendsu/FelixLateralus in r/vancouver · Mar 2024ambience
Attended a writing meetup there, liked its dark-academia-style ambience, and plans to return.
- Recommendsu/EmergencyBetter8061 in r/askvan · May 2026
Says The Morrissey is decent enough, a mild endorsement.
- Recommendsu/SemiPreciousMineral in r/vancouver · May 2026ambience
Non-drinker says the two bars above had great atmosphere when friends invited them out.
- Recommendsu/Ebiseanimono in r/askvan · Feb 2025ambience
Says they have always loved this bar, especially its winter fireplace.
- Recommendsu/Double-Market875 in r/askvan · Nov 2024ambience
Great bar open late and good for meeting people.
- Recommendsu/jo-gilb in r/askvan · Oct 2024ambience
Recommends this hotel bar for nightlife, praising its music and a consistently good time.
- Recommendsu/jchooiscynical in r/vancouver · Mar 2024ambience
Thinks it would suit reading, especially near the back fireplace.
- Recommendsu/DaddyShackleford in r/vancouver · Mar 2024ambience
Has read there before and found it quiet on an early-evening visit; unsure about later.
- Recommendsu/vancoover in r/vancouver · Nov 2023
Says they liked it years ago, before going out less.
- Recommendsu/umpertunter in r/vancouver · Nov 2023value
Recommends it for good value and a calmer crowd.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Display4927 in r/askvan · Oct 2024
Loves this hotel bar and says they often met good people there in the past.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.