Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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James Joyce Pub Award

Moran's Restaurant & Bar

Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 16, 2010

1. James Joyce Pub Award Marker

Inscription.
This pub has been granted the James Joyce Pub Award for being an authentic Irish pub.
‘A good puzzle would be to cross Ireland without passing a pub.’ Ulysses
James Joyce identified and described the characteristic ambience of the Irish pub so successfully that the characters in Ulysses may be fictional, but they were based on a multitude of living beings, characters who Joyce found in pubs just like this one.
This establishment remains an outstanding example of the tradition which Joyce immortalized in his works and is an authentic Irish pub which retains a genuineness of atmosphere, friendliness and presence of good company.
James Joyce
Best Drinks Best Bar

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the James Joyce Pub Awards series list.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 42.507′ N, 74° 0.852′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in the Financial District. Marker was on Washington Street near Rector Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 103 Washington Street, New York NY 10006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. American Stock Exchange (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named American Stock Exchange (about 400 feet away); The Cherub Gate (about 400 feet away); Thomas Randall (about 500 feet away); The Anne Frank Tree (about 500 feet away); Elizabeth H. Berger Plaza (about 500 feet away); The West Street Building (about 500 feet away); Angelica Schuyler Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

More about this marker. Moran's Restaurant & Bar closed in 2011.

Also see . . . A Terra Cotta Gem at No. 103 Washington Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

James Joyce Pub Award Marker site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 10, 2015

2. James Joyce Pub Award Marker site

The marker is on the building's left, 103 Washington Street. The building is the former St. George's Chapel, a remnant of the days when the area was known as "Little Syria".

James Joyce Pub Award Marker - removed? image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 13, 2019

3. James Joyce Pub Award Marker - removed?

The marker was mounted to the left of the door. A faint outline and two holes are visible.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 13, 2019

4. James Joyce Pub Award Marker - removed

Since it is now longer Moran's, it is apparently unworthy of the honor.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 23, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on October 13, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on October 17, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.