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OP, not sure how much you're expecting. Morristown is certainly not NYC, Philadelphia, or even Hoboken or downtown Jersey City. It does, however, possess a nightlife significantly greater than you'll find in your average suburban downtown. There are about 45 or so liquor licenses in town, so many places to grab a drink on a Friday night.
For the most club-like atmosphere, hit up Iron Bar. It has multiple levels, different types of music, and a huge crowd. Usually a long line. Sona13 next door has similar offerings, though a worse reputation. Less of a line though. Grasshopper also has a good crowd, can be clubby or just live music depending on the night. There's also Dark Horse, which I haven't been to personally, seems to have a bit seedier reputation though. These places tend to have a younger crowd and a lot of tightly packed dancing.
For more relaxed spots, you could start with Famished Frog, which has a slightly older crowd, but still a good bar atmosphere. Veronica's is a new establishment, I've been there for dinner but not for late night, seemed like a nice place though. Adjacent to the Hyatt there's a lounge (Quebe, I think?); they supposedly have excellent drinks. SM23 lounge is also there as part of the Asian restaurant group, good drinks but was pretty quiet the night I went there. These places will have an older, 30-something crowd for the most part, and be a bit more relaxed.
There's also a smattering of pubs and dives too. The aforementioned Dublin Pub is one, Tashimoo is a personal favorite, there's also Pete's, Tavern off the Green, and many others. There are also a number of sports bar and grill type places, like the Office or Urban Table.
You can finish up a late night with snacks; try Raul's for empanadas, Taco Truck for Tacos, or even good old Dunk n Donuts, all of which are open late on weekends.
Just don't pee on the Green, and have a great time!
Thanks for the advice. I used to live near downtown in the early '80s. I hear it's changed quite a bit. I'm looking forward to checking it out. I live in Colorado now, and will be in Philadelphia and NYC later this week, and it will be fun to hang in Motown again. I have heard about the high fines for public peeing.
Morristown is still an amazing night life and in my opinion better nightlife then Hoboken because you don't have the rift raft Hoboken sometimes has. Just to add into what NJ Highlands said on some additional bars:
Tashmoo - smaller bar, crowd is mostly 30s-40s but moderate level noise where you can still talk.
Dark Horse - just avoid this place, college students only go here. I'm sure the floor is covered in Coors Light and the tears of a 22 year old striking out for the night.
Hops - it's connected to the Frog, they have live music (crowd mostly 30s) and it's a great place to have some drinks with some friends
George & Martha's - This place is good, but can be hit or miss with a good crowd. (Mixed ages, but older crowd)
There's a lot more bars, but between both of us we covered the more popular oned.
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