The Mory's Association

About

Mory's (Mory's Temple Bar) is a private membership club adjacent to Yale University that preserves long-standing Yale social and musical traditions while providing dining, event, and social space for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and affiliated New Haven community members. More details can be found on their official site.

History

Founded in the mid-19th century (origin traced to 1849), Mory's became a private Yale-oriented club after relocation to 306 York Street in 1912. The building is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (added January 25, 2005). The club closed in December 2008 during financial difficulties, underwent a major renovation, and reopened in August 2010. Mory's is associated with several Yale traditions and has counted many notable public figures among those who dined there. More information is available on their website.

Membership

Membership categories and fees (per official application) include: Student members: one-time $15 (valid until graduation); Junior members (within five years of graduation): $30 annually; Yale staff and Yale New Haven Health staff: $25 annually; Resident alumni/parents (within 30 miles): $99 annual dues; Non-resident alumni/parents (over 30 miles): $49 annual dues. Community memberships are considered case-by-case and may require a sponsoring member. Applications typically take 10–14 business days to process. For further details, visit the membership page.

Eligibility

Membership is open to current Yale students (College, graduate and professional schools), Yale alumni, Yale faculty and staff, Yale New Haven Health staff, and parents of current Yale students. Community membership is available on a case-by-case basis and requires written sponsorship by a current Mory's member. More information can be found here.

Member Experience

Members may use the club's dining and banquet facilities, reserve private rooms for events, attend club events, and bring non-member guests. Members regularly experience Yale traditions (e.g., weekly a cappella performances and the ritual 'Cups'), and there is no minimum annual spending requirement posted. Additional details are available on the member experience page.

Facilities

Facilities include the Main Dining Room (seating up to ~100), Louis' Lounge (bar/gathering space), the Temple Bar and outdoor Rose Garden patio (bar and reception space), and several second-floor private rooms (Cup Room, Library, Presidents' Room, Captains' Room, Governors' Room) used for meetings and private events. More information can be found on the facilities page.

Dining Options

The club serves lunch (Tuesday–Friday 11:30am–2:00pm) and dinner (Tuesday–Saturday starting at 5pm); the Temple Bar has separate bar and patio service with happy-hour offerings. Menus for lunch, dinner, and the bar are published on the club site, and the club takes reservations for the Main Dining Room. More details can be found on their dining options page.

Events

Regular programming includes weekly a cappella performances (the Whiffenpoofs and other Yale singing groups), Thursday trivia nights, the Mory's Speaker Series, arts & museum tours, wine dinners and tastings, pre-game/theater prix-fixe meals, pop-up lunches, and seasonal happy hours. For more information, visit the events page.

Guest Information

Members are welcome to bring non-member guests. Reservations are recommended for dining; private events and room rentals are arranged through the general manager. Non-members may participate in some public event offerings, but ongoing access beyond guest visits requires membership. Further details can be found on the guest information page.

Seasonal Operations

Regular posted hours include lunch Tuesday–Friday 11:30am–2pm; dinner Tuesday–Saturday starting at 5pm; the Temple Bar opens earlier for bar service (weekdays and Saturdays), and the club is normally closed Sundays and Mondays. The club also posts temporary seasonal closures or breaks, such as a summer break posted for June 28–August 11, 2025. More details can be found on the seasonal operations page.

Contact Information

Address: 306 York Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Phone: (203) 562-3157. General email/front desk: info@morys1849.org. Membership email: membership@morys1849.org. For private events, contact General Manager Carla Cruzoni at the email listed on the club site. More contact details can be found on their contact page.