The Griffin: A mythological character with the body of a lion, and the head and wings of an eagle. The Griffin is very popular, for it has numerous virtues and apparently no vices. Notable among the former are vigilance, courage and strength. It is sharp of eye, keen of ear, and it is reasonable to assume, faithful as a dog. Their instinct led them to know where buried treasures lay, and they did their best to keep plunderers at a distance (protectors of treasure).
 

Our Winter Hours:
Sunday-Thursday
11:30 am - 8:00 pm
bar open later based on
crowd and weather
Brunch served 'til 3pm

Friday & Saturday
11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Bar open Fri 'til 11pm.
Saturday 'til Midnight
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The Making of the Tavern

Griffin Tavern is simply a social gathering place for everyone. We are the owners, Jim & Debbie Donehey, residents of Flint Hill, VA. We purchased land here in February 1997 after falling in love with the atmosphere of the area and finally made it our permanent residence in March 2002. During the many years that we traveled to the area on weekends, we found it difficult to find a good burger and a cold draft beer for lunch. We are very proud that we only offer home-style cooked meals using fresh ingredients; you won't find store bought salad dressings here!

We had worked for many years for Capital One and were looking for a new business to keep us occupied. Debbie had always dreamed of a restaurant, Jim envisioned a Pub like the ones he had frequented in the UK. When the owners of the beautiful building in Flint Hill known as Chappalapa, or the Bradford House, became interested in selling due to their business growth, we knew this was the opportunity we had been waiting for. The building needed some work. It dates back to the 1850's, so we came up with a plan to allow for individual dining rooms and a pub area that include TV's, darts and occasional music - the perfect combination of our two dreams.

Jim collects Griffins so the name came easy. Griffins are a mythological character with the body of a lion, and the head and wings of an eagle. The Griffin is very popular for it has numerous virtues and apparently no vices. They display vigilance, courage and strength. They possess sharp vision and keen hearing. These instincts led them to know where buried treasures lay and to keep plunderers at bay.



Winter at Griffin Tavern

 

The Shenandoah Mountains are beautiful in winter! Art galleries, shops, wineries, distilleries, scenic drives and hikes, horseback riding…or just relax.  Come enjoy family friendly dining in one of our cozy dining rooms by the fireplace. We are located in the heart of Rappahannock County. Our friendly pub offers Flint Hill Charm and healthy choices, and comfort foods to delight every palette. You’ll feel right at home at Griffin Tavern. Our menu features British specialties like Fish & Chips, Angus Beef Burgers, Bangers and Mash , Shepherd's Pie and Griffin or Tavern Wings (not for the faint of heart!). We’re pleased to accommodate our gluten-intolerant guests with gluten-free pizza and a variety of bread options. We encourage you to save room for dessert for Mary Frances’ homemade Meringue Pies or one of our other special desserts. Our friendly staff will be delighted to serve you and help make any occasion a special one! Please see the calendar page for Live music on most weekends such as Blue Grass, Classic Rock, Blues and Karaoke all through the winter months.  

 
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We're not here for a long time so we might as well be here for a good time!

riffin Tavern is a casual dining restaurant with three cozy dining rooms, a “cheers” style bar where friends and strangers mix and mingle and a wonderful outdoor area for seasonal dining. We also have rooms upstairs that are perfect for private dining, small functions, and business meetings. Griffin Tavern is an internet friendly restaurant and pub with WiFi access.

Our menu features home-style cooked meals and pub favorites using fresh ingredients and local products: Fish n’ Chips, Griffin Wings, Shepherds Pie, Great Hamburgers, Seafood and Steak specials, as well as affordable appetizers, salads, and a Children’s Menu.

What's New at Griffin:

Winter Warmth

Our beautiful, Victorian building is all clean and shiny for 2012! Our exciting new menu has made it to the presses! Chef Rachel has prepared a lot of new, soon to be favorites, and maintained our staples like fish n chips and our 1/2 pound tasty burger! The Pub is serving up new, tasty seasonal beers on tap and by the bottle, as well as hot favorites like an Irish Coffee or Hot Toddy! The menu IS our specials so come try all of our new, tasty dishes! We hope to serve you soon.

January Rocks!

This Friday Night, Rappahannock Benevolent Fundraiser with Guest Bartenders!

Lex 4-5, Jason Brady 5-6, Beverly 6-7 and Wade White 7-8

All tips go to helping needy families in our County!

then at 8pm ...stay for the awesome band BRYAN ELIJAH SMITH and The Wild Hearts 8-11pm!

Saturday Night rocks on with KEVIN BALL BAND 9-12!    

 

You can make your reservations here and now on line using the Open Table widget <<< over there...your table is waiting! 

We are open daily through the winter (please call ahead in poor weather conditions)

TRIVIA on Thursday nights 8-9

Blue Grass the first Friday of the month 8-11

Karaoke the last Friday of the month! 8-11

Full Bands every Saturday night 9-12

 

(Please check out our new menus!) 

 

 

 

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