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BOOK TALK + SIGNING
FeaturedThe Wine Bar & Bistro at The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesThough writer Julie Gerstenblatt has been penning essays and such for many years, she is a first-time novelist with the […]
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Cocktail Piano
Soak in the spirited atmosphere while our live pianists tickle the ivories in our award-winning Tap Room.
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Trees in the Rigging ~ Land + Boat Parade
FeaturedThis popular event is back and begins the Essex holiday season! Parade step-off is at 4:30 from the Town Hall. […]
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Psychedelic ’60’s
Featured RecurringThe Griswold Inn Tap Room 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesPsychedelic '60's is a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties. Take this […]
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Free Art Tour & Talk
The Griswold Inn’s museum-quality collection of nautical prints, paintings and ephemera will be the subject of a free tour and […]
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Free Art Tour & Talk
"SOLD" OUT The Griswold Inn's museum-quality collection of nautical prints, paintings and ephemera will be the subject of a free […]
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Easter Buffet
FeaturedEnjoy a sumptuous buffet on Easter Sunday! Our menu differs somewhat depending on time of day, with more breakfast/brunch selections […]
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BOOK TALK + SIGNING with NORA MURPHY
FeaturedNora Murphy, author, interior designer, and multi-media powerhouse, will be our featured guest discussing her latest book, Country House Living: […]
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Chantey Pub Sing
Featured RecurringIf you can't get enough sea music, don't despair! A Chantey Sing will take place in our 'Back Room' on […]
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Music at The Connecticut River Museum
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesThursdays on the Dock, in its 16th year, is still the destination for waterfront music. Each Thursday evening in July and […]
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Authors’ Book Talk, Signing + Luncheon
FeaturedJoin us for a luncheon, book talk, and signing at The Griswold Inn featuring New York Times bestselling authors Lauren Willig, […]
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December ~ Holiday Festivities
Featured RecurringThe 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 Holiday Bill of […]
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Essex Holiday House Tour & Holiday Stroll
FeaturedAlways eagerly anticipated, the Essex Holiday House Tour is a festive self-guided walking tour featuring six Essex village homes from the […]
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Ground Hog – aka Essex Ed – Parade
FeaturedIt's another spirited day in Essex! Essex Ed returns for his 45th year to lead the Groundhog Day Parade. Come […]
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Irish I Were at The Gris ~ St. Pat’s Day!
Featured RecurringThe Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesWe love this spirited holiday! No green beer here, just the way we like it, but there's also no shortage […]
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Spring Wine Series
Featured RecurringThe Griswold Inn’s Wine Bar & Bistro resumes its popular wine series which is both informal and informative. Each event […]
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Essex Go Bragh Parade
Parade step off is at 11am from the Essex Town Hall. The Parade is a vibrant celebration of Irish culture, […]
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Essex + Gris Go Bragh
FeaturedIrish or not, the celebration continues! Immediately following the parade (see featured Area Event) step into our Tap Room where […]
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AUTHOR TALK + BOOK SIGNING
FeaturedJoin us for an engaging hour with historian and author, Peter Emanuel, who will be with us to discuss his […]





