• CT River Eco-Excursion: Eagle Viewing by Train

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    The Essex Steam Train One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

    The Eagle Flyer rides again! Enjoy stunning views of the tranquil winter landscape and wildlife as this 2.5 hour eco-trip […]

  • Irish I Were at The Gris ~ St. Pat’s Day!

    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    We love this spirited holiday! All manner of festivity is on tap with Irish food and drink served up all […]

  • Wine & Culinary Event: Regional Italian Cuisine

    The Griswold Inn Wine Bar 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Executive Chef Toppin will demonstrate a step-by-step preparation of an appetizer and two handmade pastas from the Italian countryside while […]

  • Annual Spring Wine Tasting

    The Griswold Inn Wine Bar 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    The "walk-around" tasting, hosted in our Wine Bar, offer the opportunity to sample 16 premium wines in four distinct categories: […]

    $18
  • Mother’s Day Buffet 2017

    Mother’s Day Buffet, 10-2 $39. Adults ~ $19. Children Under 12 Offering from the Farmers Market Fresh Fruit Field Greens […]

  • The Whiffenpoofs Perform

    The Griswold Inn Tap Room 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Please join us for a Happy "Hour" as the merry band of gentleman songsters, The Whiffenpoofs Class of 1967, perform in […]

  • Mahogany Memories: Antique & Classic Boat Show

    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    This annual event at the docks at the Foot of Main showcases gorgeous classic boats. A fun day for classic […]

    Free
  • Trunk Show with Local Craftsman

    In conjunction with the Antique and Classic Boat Show, The Griswold Inn Store ~ Goods & Curiosities will host local […]

  • Craft Brew Tasting

    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Our Annual Craft Beer Tasting offers a diverse line-up of craft brews from Lagunitas, Broad Brook, Olde Burnside and Black […]

    $25
  • ‘Cocktail Piano’ with Ray

    Soak in the spirited atmosphere and set the mood while Ray tickles the ivories in our Tap Room.

  • Shiny Lapel Trio

    Swing in the New Year with the Shiny Lapel Trio. They'll get the 'Back Room' jumping' where there' plenty of […]

  • Shiny Lapel Trio

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    The Griswold Inn Tap Room 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Keeping it simple with just four rockin' instruments and a big ol' slice of velvety smooth vocals. If you want […]

  • Java Groove

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    The Griswold Inn Tap Room 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    From Sinatra to Swing, Java Groove is a small band with a big sound playing swing, jazz and ballads.

  • The Dizzy River Band

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    The Griswold Inn Tap Room 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    A talented band of musicians with an eclectic musical mix!

  • Free Art Tour & Talk

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    The Griswold Inn's museum-quality collection of nautical prints, paintings and ephemera will be the subject of a free tour and […]

  • Hunt Breakfast

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    The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    This sumptuous offering includes a wide array of breakfast and lunch entrees with made-to-order Belgian waffle and omelet stations, breakfast […]

    $24.95
  • Free Art Tour & Talk

    The Griswold Inn Wine Bar 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    The Griswold Inn's museum-quality collection of nautical prints, paintings and ephemera will be the subject of a free tour and […]

  • Trunk Show with ‘Little Man’

    'Little Man' will be at our store, Goods & Curiosities, with a "trunkful" of their hand-made textile handbags and accessories, […]