Outdoor Dining
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesOutdoor Dining on our Gris Patio and our new Gris Terrace is open daily from 11:30am-8:00 pm, weather permitting. First-come, […]
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Magic of Christmas 2020
Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, CT, United StatesVisit the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, a 10-minute drive from us, where the holiday season is embraced! Hand-painted […]
We Welcome You!
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesWe are open for dining - lunch and dinner - and for overnight stays! Safety protocols are in place and […]
The Cherry Pie Band
Jump, jive, and kick up your heels with Jillian Grey and the boys! Cherry Pie mixes it up with swing, […]
Our Tap Room is Opening!
The Griswold Inn Tap Room 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesWe are thrilled to welcome you back to our spirited Tap Room once again! We have ceremoniously bid the Shanty […]
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The Jovial Crew Returns!
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesAfter 14 months, the boys are back again! Since we last left our entertainment story on a Monday night it […]
‘Cocktail Piano’ with Ray
Soak in the spirited atmosphere while Ray tickles the ivories in our award-winning Tap Room.
Alfresco Thursdays
Essex Village Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesExperience the beauty of Essex - alfresco style - every Thursday as long as the weather cooperates! Music, outdoor dining, […]
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Special Night of Sea Chanteys
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesCliff Haslam and the Jovial Crew will wrap up this holiday weekend in our "Back Room". If you would like to […]
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Walking Tour of Essex Village
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesHistory hits the streets! Join the Essex Historical Society (EHS) for a Walking Tour of Essex Village. Knowledgeable guides will bring […]
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‘Cocktail Piano’ with Ray
Soak in the spirited atmosphere while Ray tickles the ivories in our award-winning Tap Room.
Valentine’s Celebration 2022
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEnjoy a mood-setting menu created expressly for the occasion in our Historic Dining Rooms that Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure have […]
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The Jovial Crew
The Griswold Inn Tap Room 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States"Sea Chanteys Tonight" reads the banner that flies above The Griswold Inn every Monday. The Jovial Crew brings our Tap […]
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Girls’ Night Out in Essex
The Griswold Inn Wine Bar 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesExpect a spirited night of shopping and socializing throughout town and enjoy 20% off most items at Goods & Curiosities […]
“Suite” Celebrations
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesGet away from the day-to-day and continue to celebrate your romance, a special occasion or simply celebrate LIFE! Shaking things up […]
‘Cocktail Piano’ with Francine
The Griswold Inn Tap Room 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesSoak in the spirited atmosphere while Francine tickles the ivories in our award-winning Tap Room.
The Cocktail Garden
Every Thursday in July and August from 5:30-7pm we'll be offering complimentary samples of featured Gris cocktails in our Cocktail […]
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Thanksgiving
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesGather with friends and family and celebrate this special holiday in our atmospheric dining rooms! We're back to offering our […]
December
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEat, Drink & Be Merry during our month-long celebration! With our halls fully decked, we present our popular Game Menu […]
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The Jovial Crew
The Griswold Inn Tap Room 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States"Sea Chanteys Tonight" reads the banner that flies above The Griswold Inn every Monday. The Jovial Crew brings our Tap […]
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