The Tap Room at The Griswold Inn

Category: Bar

Address: 36 Main St, Essex, CT 06426, USA

Phone: +18607671776

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

JP

Jan 22, 2022

Great menu offerings with highly professional, friendly, attentive & courteous staff

Millie Mell

Nov 28, 2021

Cozy historic Tavern located in picturesque Essex. Delicious menu and friendly professional staff.

The Mid Life Traveler Lexie Lee

Sep 13, 2021

OMG, the band on Saturday night was sooooo good! The lead singer can belt out some tunes and the rest of them can play!!! We had lunch there and heard there was live music which, is the only place in this small town that has it!! The house cab was good and only $10 a glass so not bad. It's small but that didn't stop me from finding a little room on the floor to dance up a storm! They have outside seating as well for anyone who worried about covid! Definitely stop by this historic place when you're in town!

Hasan Riaz

Oct 20, 2019

Such a unique place! It's just oozing with history and stories. The decor really fits the theme too. Food and service were both great! They had live piano playing in the taproom and a band slated for later. We had a great time overall!

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Questions & Answers

We were thinking of booking for July. I can't seem to find if the rooms are air conditioned? The place seems lovely but my old bones couldn't survive without air conditioning in July.

ray martorella | Jul 14, 2018
The Griswold Inn (Owner) | Jul 15, 2018

Griswold Greetings! Perhaps you have called by now - mysteriously, sometimes these questions don't always come through one of our "normal" channels. If you did call, you know the answer. If not - and for those out there that might be reading this - YES, we do have AC throughout. As many do not know, The Griswold Inn is comprised of the Main Inn - which houses our restaurants, Tap Room and several of our guest rooms - as well as 6 other historic buildings and a barn we are currently renovating. Almost all of our guest rooms enjoy central air (and heat). For the few that are "on the list" for a central system (though they have recently received a refresh), they do have ac units and are quite cool (and cozy in the winter!). All modesty aside - the place IS lovely. You may wish to try out one of our recently renovated suites - #5 is pictured on the home page of our website. They are quite spacious, comfortable - and cool! Hope to see you here next month!

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Do they take reservations for lunch?

Mary Gannon | Dec 15, 2020
The Griswold Inn (Owner) | Dec 16, 2020

Hi there. I see the local guide has answered... (Thank you Laurie Kraus!) Reservations are accepted for indoor dining: outdoors is first-come, first-served. (We have heat lamps!) :)

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Do they still have the game dinners around Christmas?

Don Hamilton | Jul 13, 2020
Donald Rodgers | Jul 14, 2020

I think so.

What is the name of the theater, next door?

Jean Gadsby | Jul 13, 2020
The Griswold Inn (Owner) | Jul 14, 2020

The Ivoryton Playhouse is iles down the road: we have an overnight package with them right now - tickets are discounted. We have a similar package with Goodspeed Musicals, just a 15-minute scenic drive away!

What time are your lunch hours

Sandra Ferro | Jul 14, 2019
Joan Paul | Jul 15, 2019

We’re serve Monday through Saturday from noon to 2:30 pm. Our Tap Room offers Tavern Fare from 2:30 until 7:30 on those days. On Sunday we offer our famous Hunt Breakfast from 11-1 and then offer tavern fare again from 1:30 until 7:30 pm. 😊

We are looking for first floor handicap room with King size bed. Thank you

Nancy Henry | Jul 14, 2019
Jonathan Birdsey | Jul 15, 2019

You should contact the hotel for availability.

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Sunday dining hours

Diane MacKinnon | Jul 14, 2018
Michael Lewis | Jul 15, 2018

Excellent venue for dining and lodging.

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Is there any room that has a water view? I read something about it but cannot tell from detail .. please advise

Danielle Trivaudey | Jul 14, 2018
The Griswold Inn (Owner) | Jul 15, 2018

Hello Danielle - Sadly I have just discovered, as an owner, how to respond to these questions. Previously it was "not allowing" me to post my reply for some reason... In any case - thanks to the google community for responding on our behalf. We do have some rooms that have peaks of a water view...But as others have mentioned, Essex Harbor, the majestic Connecticut River and the marinas are mere steps away from our Front Door. When booking a room, please ask the Front Desk for a room with a "glimpse" if that's important to you!

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Do your gift certificates expire

Marilyn Krofssik | Jul 14, 2018
Walter Maguire | Jul 15, 2018

Nope

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