Bill Murray spent Halloween behind the bar at Rory Dolan’s Restaurant & Bar in Yonkers, New York, pouring Guinness and chatting with customers.
The 76-year-old actor, known for “Saturday Night Live” and films including “Lost in Translation,” stopped by on his own, according to restaurant owner Rory Dolan. Dressed in black with a navy vest, Murray also posed for photos with guests.
Dolan said Murray poured a pint using the traditional three-part method. Customers cheered as he served it, and Dolan remarked that Murray seemed to know what he was doing.
Murray had recently been in Ireland for his docuseries, “A Course Called Ireland,” and was interested in the Irish atmosphere at the bar, Dolan said. He asked questions about the restaurant and its owner, and spent time speaking with patrons who approached him.
The restaurant was busy that night, with a funeral gathering and a 90th birthday celebration among the events underway. Dolan said Murray seemed to enjoy the lively crowd. Pierce Brosnan is among the other celebrities who have visited the bar, he added.
Murray rose to prominence after joining “Saturday Night Live” in 1977. He later earned an Academy Award nomination, a BAFTA Award, and several Golden Globe and Emmy nominations and wins.
In “A Course Called Ireland,” Murray reflected on the complications of fame, saying that being a public figure does not make him happy. He has found, though, that recognition can sometimes be rewarding, especially when people tell him what one of his movies has meant to them.
He said meeting fans has shown him there is plenty of goodwill toward him, while acknowledging that he can be difficult. Murray added that he does not try to act relentlessly pleasant just because he is famous.
The six-part series follows Murray and author Tom Coyne as they travel around Ireland, play golf at well-known courses, and meet members of Murray’s family and local figures. Murray said the chance to enjoy the country’s scenery, food, golf and pubs appealed to him. “A Course Called Ireland” is streaming on Paramount+.
