Scotch and more

In honour of one of London’s great Celtic bands, we have this section on our menu named Uisce Beatha….a Gaelic/Celtic mix of words meaning WATER OF LIFE- which in our world, means scotch!

The listings (as updated, New Year’s Eve, 2011):

1. McCallan 10 year old
2. Oban 14
3. Talisker 10
4. Glenkinchie 12
5. Lagavulin 16
6. Dalwhinnie 15
7. Cragganmore 12
8. Laphroaig Quarter Cask
9. Highland Park 18
10. Glenrothes Select Reserve
11. The Peat Monster
12. Bowmore 12
13. Scapa 16
14. Edradour 10
15. Glendronach 12
16. Aberlour a’Bunadh
17. Ardmore Traditional
18. Glenfarclas 10
19. Laphroaig 10
20. Old Pultney
21. Glenlivet Nadurra
22. Bruichladdich
23. Cardhu 12
24. Benromach 10
25. Glenfiddich 21
26. Glengoyne 10
27. Springbank 12
28. Ardbeg 10
29. Glenmorangie 10
30. Tyrconnell 10
31. Nikka Yoichi

Moving from there, we also offer a selection of fine blends- the Famous Grouse, Johnnie Walker Black, and Te Beagh Irish…and also fine spirits- Jameson’s Irish Whiskey, Bushmill’s, Black Bush, Powers Gold Irish, and Darmbuie. Canadain whiskies include; Forty Creek, Crown Royal, Canadian Club, and CC Reserve. Bourbons, sourmash and the like? Jack Daniel’s, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey, Maker’s Mark, Knob Creek and Southern Comfort. We also feature premium vodkas such as Grey Goose, Chopin, Crystal Head and Russian Standard, plus all manner of flavoured vodkas (at the present time, 11 varieties). Sailor Jerry’s Spiced, Brugal, Mount Gay, Captain Morgan Dark, Malibu for specialty rums; Hendrick’s, Bombay, Tanquerey 10 and Pimm No 1 Cup for gin; Cuervo Gold, Hornitos Reposada, Patron Silver for tequila…and many great liqueurs as well!

The plan is to keep on adding to our single malt line up, so if you have a favourite, let us know!!  Still need to be able to purchase through the LCBO although we have had so many offers from people travelling to the UK- and thank you for that!

A Taste for Life, fundraiser, April 27th 2011

A Taste For Life is an easy, highly visible fundraiser for HIV and AIDS work that takes place every spring all across Ontario! The concept is simple and the event is unique to HIV/AIDS work. Because of strong community support, this annual event has become highly recognized and endorsed by the London community with more than 10,000 people coming out in the last 7 years.

The Morrissey House is one of the 31 restaurants taking part in this year’s event. It is pretty simple…you make a reservation here at The Morrissey House (or really, any one of the restaurants listed), we serve up a great meal, you leave full and content, and we donate 25% of the proceeds of your meal to the cause.

Just call us at 519 204 9220, or email at mark@themorrisseyhouse.com, and we’ll take care of the rest. You can also check out www.atasteforlife.org for more information, or http://on.fb.me/dSf10G to see the local restaurants that are participating…the more the merrier on this great night for London.

ST PATTY’S 2011

The playlist is finished! 250ish songs, 16 hours of music!! We have even included some local talent- Uisce Beatha and the Caution Donkeys…good Celtic music all day long.

Great Irish beer on tap- Guinness, Kilkenny (and Magner’s Cider too), plus Trafalgar’s Irish Ale, and yes green beer too. In bottles, we have Harp…, Smithwick’s and Trafalgar’s Paddy’s Irish Red. You cannot drink us dry!! Jameson, Bushmills, Black Bush and Tyrconnell for those that love whiskey.

Food specials for the 17th- all homemade…two potato soup, corned beef on rye, cabbage rolls, lamb stew, and Guinness/garlic mussels…so good, we have to add the caveat- while supplies last.

We even shovelled most of the patio today! And as an extra special treat, we have a lot of tees to give away.

Stop by for a pint on your travels!!

Slainté

New Chef

Unfortunately, we have to say good bye to Ricardo! He has accepted a position with YOU downtown and we are sad to see him go. Ricardo built a brilliant menu and staff in the last 19 months and he will be missed. However, we do have an outstanding kitchen staff which allows us to search for the next leader without the pressures of time. I know you won’t notice a thing as the staff is prepared for this moment!

I thought that we would take advantage of your resources and see if you can help us find our next Chef. While we do have internal candidates, we want to make sure that we do our utmost to maintain our menu quality and creativeness. So if you will, please keep us in mind, pass along the message to anyone that you think might fulfill the criteria, and help us help ourselves!

The Morrissey House in the heart of downtown London is seeking a new Head Chef. The Morrissey has been built on the back of an excellent menu and we have a great reputation (and still building). The current menu is a twist on old favourites- breakfast, lunch and dinner. While we have nachos and wings on our menu, we also have diners coming in for the braised short ribs, lamb shanks, and perch. The ideal candidate would be inspired to create a legacy in London. We are a restaurant that makes you feel the homemade nature of the meal and we would like to continue to maintain the freshness, expand on our local endeavours and be creative. This is a full time position and will require you to be on the line, maintain labour/food costs, be inventive, creative, passionate and inspired. You are also a calm individual who craves detail and quality.

Resumés will be accepted via email at mark@themorrisseyhouse.com, or in person at 359 Dundas St, London. Deadline for submissions is February 28th

Single Malts, Whiskeys, Bourbons and more…

We have recently had people notice that we are starting to build a fine single malt collection.  The single malts range in price from $7-$19 and cover the spectrum.   Of course, we have Irish whiskeys, blends, bourbons, fine tequilas and more.

• Cragganmore 12yo
• Glenrothes Select Reserve
• Laphroaig Quarter Cask
• McCallan 10yo
• The Peat Monster
• Glenkinchie 12yo
• Cardhu 12yo
• Edradour 10yo
• Bowmore Islay 12yo
• Glenfiddich 21yo
• Talisker 10yo
• Dalwhinnie 15yo
• Oban 14yo
• Lagavulin 16yo
• Highland Park 18yo
• The Famous Grouse
• Johnnie Walker Black Label
• Tyrconnell 10yo Irish Whiskey
• Jameson
• Bushmills

And of course, other whiskies!

• Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon
• Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon
• Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon
• Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon
• Jack Daniel’s Sour Mash Whiskey
• Crown Royal Canadian Whisky
• Canadian Club 10yo Reserve Canadian Whisky
• Canadian Club Classic 12yo Premium Canadian Whisky

Other libations…

• Remy Martin VSOP
• Courvoisier VS
• Small Cask Brandy
• Drambuie
• José Cuervo Especial Gold Tequila
• Hornitos Repossada Tequila
• Patron Silver Tequila

And of course we carry a fine selection of vodkas, rums, gins and liqueurs.

Sunday January 16th

A little advanced warning…we will be open 11am- 6pm only Sunday as we have a staff function to celebrate the past year.

New Year’s Eve 2011

This new year’s party will be a special one for us.

First we will be celebrating the UK/Ireland new year at 7pm our time (midnight there).  At midnight, we will obviously be celebrating ours as well.

Party favours, DJ Aaron McMillan starting at 10pm, and the special bit?….you get to BYOC!  That’s right…Bring Your Own Champagne.  We will charge you a corkage fee of only $10 per 750ml bottle (more for the 1.5lt and above). 

Same great menu all day/night long, no cover, and the perfect place top stop in for a drink if you are spending the night elsewhere.

HOLIDAY HOURS 2010

HOLIDAY HOURS

DECEMBER 19-23 11AM- 12AM

DECEMBER 24TH 11AM- 5PM

DECEMBER 25TH CLOSED

DECEMBER 26TH CLOSED

DECEMBER 27-31 Regular Hours

Please join us for dinner NY Eve!   Also, starting at 10pm, DJ Aaron will be providing some music

JANUARY 1ST 4PM- 12AM

Staying in London? Here are some friends…

While we are surrounded by 5 hotels within a block radius, we also have great friends in the neighbourhood with bed and breakfast inns.  Doug and Aileen at A Parkview B&B (http://www.parkviewbb.ca/) and Anne and Damian at Woodfield B&B (www.woodfieldbb.com).
Don’t use our names though!!

Fab Cocktail Party

************UPDATE***************

The party is still happening, but on a smaller scale.  The Morrissey House will no longer be closed in its entirety.  Please join as at your convenience!

Greetings!

 
Have you ever wondered how to present a bottle of wine at a company dinner?  Or what is meant by business casual?  Or whether or not it’s appropriate to give a gift to your boss?
 
The “Drab to Fab” cocktail party is your chance to learn the answers to these questions and so much more.  There will be interactive and static displays set up around the room providing you with answers that will help you shine in any business situation.
 
We will also be announcing the winners of our “Drab to Fab” contest and handing out over $8,000 in prizes and services.
 
Tickets are $30.00 in advance or $35.00 at the door – proceeds will be donated to Clothing Works.  We will also be collecting gently used business clothing at the door which will also be donated to Clothing Works.
 
It’s the event for which London professionals have been waiting!
 
Click on the link below to register or call 519-872-8249 for further details.
 
Clothing Works is a non-profit organization that provides business clothing for those in need.
Register Now!

Call 519-872-8249 or email us at info@polishedimage.ca if you have any questions about the event or registration.
 
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the event on the 14th.
 
Sincerely,
 
Amy Casson and Charlotte Piper
Polished Image on behalf of Clothing Works
polishedimage@rogers.com
519 8728249

Thanksgiving Hours

We are changing our hours slightly for the Thanksgiving weekend.  Closing a bit early on Sunday night, 10pm, and reopening Monday at 4pm….so no lunch Monday! 
Also, we have a special private event booked on Thursday, October 14th.  The Morrissey will be closed to non-ticket holders from 4pm- 8pm.  We are sorry for any convenience.  please check out the post for the Polished Image event as it is a fundraiser for Clothing Works, a good cause.