Griffin Gastropub

I had to do a double take on this one because I wasn’t sure if my memory served me right. Could this be the hidden gem of Bracebridge? Perhaps.
Tucked away atop a narrow but charming laneway, behind some back alley way is this intimate and cozy pub. It’s a strange find to be able to visit a hip and happening hidden place several hours north of any major civilization. With the live band, young crowds, plenty of crafty beers, great food and a hippie vibe, this place is a sure winner.
I have an affinity for pubs/​institutions that support indie craft brewers and Griffin is a fine example of this. With easily over a dozen local craft beers on tap and some interesting stuff like beer done in wine barrels, you are sure to be pleased. I was fortunate enough to sample well over a dozen beers and I must say their selection is varied and quite delicious!
The food is unexpected in a great way! Anything from the pizza, bison burger to the tomato seafood stew and the basic risotto tastes great. They keep the food true to their pub roots but also elevate it with interesting creations to go with it; hence, they are called «Gastropub». The highlight of the light was definitely the pork sandwich. Nicely brine, juicy and flavourful piece of pork with caramelized onions.
If you are in the area, you owe it to yourself to stop by! This place should not be missed.

Up in Bracebridge for a gymnastics competition and had to find somewhere to eat. Places like this make me love Unilocal.Atmosphere ripped out of Medieval Times with a menu that serves high end pub fare. Great service and the food was excellent. Not sure how often it happens but here on a Friday night we got live music which added to the night. The guy singing that night was amazing and just made our evening even better.

Great place with a friendly atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Bracebridge. Very good selection of Ontario craft beers on tap as well!
As a side note: the saganaki for desert is amazing. It is a traditional saganaki with berries and a couple other things! It was a fantastic twist on a traditional dish.

This is a place that you just want to love when you enter. It’s a small and intimate space with an equally small patio but the décor is great and they had 12 micro brewery beers on tap. The service was quick friendly and very informative. They did not have a kid’s menu but offered to throw together some kid friendly stuff. Food was a mixed bag. The risotto balls were extremely good but the brisket sandwich was a complete disappointment as was the poutine. We also had the burrito which was reasonably good but could use a bit more punch for my taste. If I were passing through, I would definitely give it another shot for the variety of beer and would try some other parts of the menu.

We attended Session in Toronto in 2013 and had a blast. On our summer vacation a couple weeks ago, we found ourselves in Bracebridge and came to the realization that Griffin is there! Had a great meal and of course their beer selection is right up my alley. Super laid back atmosphere, friendly staff, and it seemed like regulars hanging out at the bar. If I lived in Bracebridge, I would be a regular too.

Excellent pub with a nice choice of local beers and solid food. Service was excellent as was the location. Great when you’re in Bracebridge and looking for a nice little reasonable spot.

We visited bracebridge from London Ontario. It was such a cozy pub, great service and food. The Caesers are amazing. We had the special which were fresh pickerel tacos and pulled pork on a bun. Both were incredible. Highly recommend this pub. It’s a must!

A great gem in Bracebridge. Great staff and delicious risotto balls! The love entertainment is always enjoyble

This place always has the best selection of local beers, and the food is delicious too. Great atmosphere, live music and vibe. Had the bison burger and artichoke asiago dip appetizer for 2 for a total of $ 30, so it is quite pricy but not that much diff from other restaurants in the area.

Great place to stop in for a pint and a bite to eat while walking through Bracebridge. Can’t go wrong with the bison burger paired with the right beer. Good brew selection and the seasonal selection gives you an opportunity to try something new.
Cozy little pub inside with a nice patio right in the sun and complimented by the greenery growing up and around the outside of the bar

It is a pocket-​pub atop a charming little lane covered in green with only an modest pub sign visible. Perfect. Just as a pub should be. Unassuming and not obnoxious.
Immediately you will feel at home. Not because it is the size of your living room but because it is warm and cozy and just the right spot to enjoy all the sophistication that craft beer exudes. I love enjoying new flavours here with old friends. It feels right. Thursday nights usually are a go night for live music.

Not a fan of this place at all. It’s so tiny there’s barely any room to move and the one time I made the mistake of joining friends there, the bartender was more interested in getting a date with some random guys than serving.

Came back to Griffin Gastropub during my honeymoon. We shared the risotto balls and a salad. We had delicious new beers we hadn’t tried before and the food was superb. We left with the same sentiment as the previous visit we had. Feeling kind of buzzed and so happy to be in such a unique venue in cottage country.

Meh.
Salad was ok.
Bison burger ritz wasn’t all that great.
Fries were good.
The cheese dip was ok.
The best part of this pub is its selection and deliver of its 10 beers on tap.

Excellent beer, excellent food, and excellent atmosphere! We try to stop by for a pint and a lentil burger everytime we pass this way. It is, in every way, a perfect little pub.

Found this hidden place when coming up north (from Toronto) with my girlfriend for the weekend.
It took us a few turns around the block to find this place. We ended up walking up this lane to find it after parking our car nearby.
Loved the place — it was quiet late afternoon lunch. The beer menu was diverse and the food was great. We had the Lentil Burger (with salad) and the Bison Burger (with fries). The fries were hot and tasty — the patty on the Bison Burger could’ve been a bit bigger (looked dinky when compared to the larger bun).
Condiments were served in Mill St. beer bottles which were cute — and the diverse beer menu was definitely a plus.
Will definitely recommend this to anyone who is in the Bracebridge area.

I would drive to Bracebridge just to eat here… i LOVE LOVE this place.
It is a little hidden off the main street, so you do have to look for it up a stone laneway. But once you find it it is so worth it! The patio is nice and have huge umbrellas if you are not a sun fan. Inside is cozy but a little to close for comfort.
Staff is very friendly and helpful with choices. A nice assortment of beers on tap mostly ontario microbreweries. Had the sampler beer platter (which is a must have) with the cheese meat board which was incredible. The curry nuts on the goat cheese were yummy. Liked that they had a coming soon for the beers that they will be tap next.
Burgers were also ordered, the bison which was tasty and the lentil which was good but needed to be cooked a bit longer.
Prices were very good for the quality… can’t wait to be back again.

No complaints about this excellent brewpub. Absolutely massive beer selection and rotating seasonal brews will keep you coming back. Had a few of the local favourites and was not disappointed.
The menu, while relatively limited, is truly excellent and offers you more than enough potential food-​beer pairings to suit any mood. We had the bison burger (recommend getting «the ritz» featuring maple bacon, seared apple, and smoked cheddar) and the lamb slider special. Both were top notch. The lamb wasn’t too gamey and used great spices. The bison burger had homemade characteristics.
Friendly service and inviting atmosphere.

Hidden gem. Chill atmosphere. Great local beers and simple high quality menu. Had a salad and the bison burger. Great mayo on the burger and fresh fries. Who said small towns had no good eats?
Might be hard to find because google maps has a different lane name — maybe the locals are doing it on purpose to keep it to themselves! Trust the red dot and you’ll stumble on it.