Chess prodigy Paul Morphy resided at 417 Royal Street in the 1800s, and the Morphy Room, a cozy parlor on the second floor, pays homage to the enigmatic man considered one of the world’s greatest players. The de´cor evokes the mood of a sophisticated English study, with a red velvet sofa, cocktail table and, of course, a chessboard awaiting a pre-dinner or post- prandial match. Rich wine-color lacquered walls have pan- els of Scottish tartan in salmon, burgundy, and dark green, and are perfectly paired with a checkerboard-patterned rug in matching tones. Above the fireplace’s mantle is a portrait
of the master himself, surveying the room while rooks, bishops and pawns slide across the board, as if contemplating an elegant check- mate.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet Room
| Maximum Capacity: 54
It’s interior designer Keigh Langham’s favorite and the piece de resistance of Brennan’s. A fantasy interpretation of a French Orangerie, the Main Dining Room “holds hands” with the courtyard, inviting the outside in through a spectacular wall of glass. Originally four rooms, the space is now sixty by forty feet, seats 100 people, and marks the most significant alteration to the restaurant. The room is clad in a soft green painted trellis and the walls are wrapped with whimsical mu- rals inspired by 19th century Proteus parade floats. Features of Old World elegance include crescent-shaped banquettes in dark green tufted leather, wicker covered rattan chairs in deep pink leather, and checkerboard patterned floor in green and white with cabochons of pink. Tole and pink glass chandeliers, wall lights with salmon colored silk shades, and large French planters with potted citrus accent the room, completing the classic design.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 54 People
Reception
Capacity: 40 People
Banquet Room
| Maximum Capacity: 40
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 40 People
Reception
Capacity: 20 People
Banquet Room
| Maximum Capacity: 80
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 80 People
Reception
Capacity: 54 People
Banquet Room
| Maximum Capacity: 44
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 44 People
Reception
Capacity: 26 People
Banquet Room
| Maximum Capacity: 60
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 60 People
Reception
Capacity: 35 People