Bill Murray Pours Guinness at Yonkers Bar

The actor visited Rory Dolan's on McLean Avenue on Halloween, dining with two friends and helping behind the bar.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Dining Out

Gouache-painted editorial illustration of a brass tap handle beside a pint of dark stout against a warm wood-paneled bar, evoking a convivial evening at a neighborhood pub. — Actor Bill Murray visited Rory Dolan's in Yonkers on Halloween, dining with two friends and pouring Guinness behind the bar. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Actor Bill Murray came to Rory Dolan's in Yonkers on Halloween with two friends, ordering a rib-eye and a bottle of wine before helping pour Guinness from behind the bar. The sighting was shared on the bar's Instagram page.

Why it matters

Murray said he wanted to check out the bar because of its reputation for great energy. The visit is part of a string of celebrity sightings in the area this fall.

The visit was documented by the restaurant's own Instagram account, which is the sole cited source for the sighting. No additional figures on patronage or sales were reported.

The players

Bill Murray

Bill Murray is an American actor and comedian known for films including Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day.

Rory Dolan

Rory Dolan is the owner of Rory Dolan's bar on McLean Avenue in Yonkers, which hosts an annual Halloween party.

The details

Murray dined on a rib-eye and a bottle of wine and spent time talking golf courses around the world with bar owner Rory Dolan. The bar hosts a Halloween party every year regardless of the day the holiday falls on.

Halloween 2026 (Saturday, October 31, 2026): Murray visits Rory Dolan's and helps pour Guinness.
Fall 2026: A string of celebrity sightings in the area is reported.

Local Scene

Murray's visit adds to a run of celebrity sightings across Westchester this fall, including J-Lo at Coffee Unique in Bronxville and Jalen Brunson in Harrison. Such appearances draw attention to independent Yonkers restaurants and bars.

Yonkers diners may see more visitors at Rory Dolan's and other local bars as celebrity sightings draw crowds. The bar's Halloween party tradition gives regulars a predictable annual event to plan around.

The takeaway

Local bars often build loyal followings through community traditions like annual parties and personal hospitality. Visiting neighborhood spots can offer the same energy that drew Murray to Rory Dolan's.