The Morrison
restaurantgood for groups
A classic European oyster bar and grill on George Street, serving premium Australian beef and fresh oysters with big-city brasserie swagger in the heritage CBD corner site.
4.1
(2,638 reviews)$$GoogleHappy Hour Deals
Happy Hour
- $7.50 schooners
- $7.50 house wines
- $7.50 house spirits
- $10 negronis
- $10 aperol spritz
Monday – Friday
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Best For
BarBrunchLive MusicOutdoor Seating
225 George Street Corner of, Grosvenor St, Sydney CBD 2000
View on Google MapsOpening Hours
MondayToday11:30am – 2am
Tuesday11:30am – 2am
Wednesday11:30am – 2am
Thursday11:30am – 2am
Friday11:30am – 2am
Saturday11:30am – 2am
Sunday11:30am – 12am
The Vibe
- Interior design: Industrial chic with exposed brick walls, concrete pillars and dark wood throughout, softened by bursts of colour from pot plants and mosaic tables. The mood lighting creates a sultry atmosphere that recalls a British Indian oasis.
- The crowd: After-work business types dominate the early evening, with the space equally suited to smaller groups and couples settling in for dinner. The bustling, boisterous energy picks up as the night progresses.
- Layout: The oyster bar takes centre stage where you can watch the shucking maestros work through Pacific, Angasi and Rock varieties. Deep green leather banquettes provide comfortable perches for longer meals, while the bar area buzzes with knock-off drinks.
The Neighbourhood
- Location: Sits on the corner of George and Grosvenor Streets in the lower end of George Street, a heritage site that's pulled CBD crowds for decades under various names including the old Brooklyn Hotel.
- The strip: This stretch of lower George Street has traditionally leaned pubish, making Morrison's a welcome addition of glamour and sophistication to the area. The venue provides a proper alternative to the vicinity's more casual drinking priorities.
- Getting there: The CBD location makes it accessible from multiple transport options, though the specific corner positioning on George Street puts it slightly south of the main Circular Quay and Martin Place hubs where most of the after-work foot traffic concentrates.
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