So here's the deal. If you want a decent dive bar vibe that has a fair amount of seating for the overall space, but not enough to handle the Fremont street crowds on weekends and not enough to dance on dance event nights; hit the Griffin. Because of its location it's going to make money. Because it's going to make money no matter what they do to the place, you can expect that service is going to be hit and miss and the pricing is going to be touristy. Front room is overwhelmed by a bunch of fireplace seating and benches. Back room is too small to really host a good dance night and smoking is allowed. Yet the place is packed most weekends with both kinds of events. Place won't fail unless ownership is stupid and they're not. The main draw of this place for me is their Gothica dance night on Saturdays. I'd be there more often if it didn't run in conflict with other similar events in town OR the back room it runs in wasn't small. Front room bands are generally shit for what you can find in Vegas. If you want to get a good idea of what a "good" dive bar is in Vegas and like Goth/Industrial music, hit up the Griffin next time you're on Fremont on a Saturday night. Venue has a lot of flaws but you'll have a good time.
Ryan J.
Allowing cigar or vap smoke is just gross. Cigar smokers are the pit of humanity. I won't come back as long as they allow this baby diaper trash. Too bad because I LOVE this bar.
Dustin Warren
Bartender was being a jerk to everyone. Some of the worst service I have ever seen. Watched multiple groups come in and then leave due to bad service. Hopefully it was just a bad night.
Service: 1
Michael Cady
Best Dive Bar on Fremont Street.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shilo Englert
Very cool setting, like an Old World hunting Lodge with comfy benches surrounding two roaring fires, stone walls, and a well stocked bar!Loved grabbing a drink here and enjoying the ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlie Greffen
Very cool bar. Only candle light on the inside. Very cool atmosphere. Kind of old-fashioned building style building but drink prices were a bit high.
Jada C.
Horrible bouncer denied entry and took my Real ID. "It looks like shit" no actual reasoning. On a real power trip. Did not know the proper non-emergent police number or where the police department on Fremont was. Once the police came to confirm it was my real ID he was very dismissive towards my group. Did previously love this bar but will not be returning.
Sean Dunlap
Love this bar!
Lawrence Warren (your_chi_ness)
Best bar in Vegas!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kathryn Ellen
Place is cool. Drinks are acceptable prices for fremont. I came in solo as a female. Sat down. Groups of dudes walked up 2 to 5 min after me... the two female bartenders served them first. I bartend. I get it. Youre regulars are the easy quick side serves... but I had my wallet patiently waiting. And I had to be annoying and wave my hand for them to finally serve me. Which is rude on my part... but... little did they know I'd tip fatter than the boys. Just off in general.. Always multi serve or at least say hello, I'll be right with you. But naw. I literally talked with a guy before he got served. He got served. And im still talking to him without even a hello acknowledge nod. Will come back. Just work on it?
Amber was absolutely amazing. She made sure my friend and I were comfortable and made us the best drinks. We had a great time.
Madison G.
Amber went above and beyond! She was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely come back again and recommend to others!
Brandy H.
The Griffin should really fix their outside sign if they want people to find the place. Lights been out for a while.
John Vittorino
Great old fashioned, the bartender was a chemist about and it was worth the effort.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jill U.
The Griffin was a good mix of ages surrounded by places meant for those just barely of age. The music was good. The service was adequate. Not the friendliest but there's worse out there for sure. The bathroom was in need of attention. Overall we had a nice time hanging out.
So here's the deal. If you want a decent dive bar vibe that has a fair amount of seating for the overall space, but not enough to handle the Fremont street crowds on weekends and not enough to dance on dance event nights; hit the Griffin. Because of its location it's going to make money. Because it's going to make money no matter what they do to the place, you can expect that service is going to be hit and miss and the pricing is going to be touristy. Front room is overwhelmed by a bunch of fireplace seating and benches. Back room is too small to really host a good dance night and smoking is allowed. Yet the place is packed most weekends with both kinds of events. Place won't fail unless ownership is stupid and they're not. The main draw of this place for me is their Gothica dance night on Saturdays. I'd be there more often if it didn't run in conflict with other similar events in town OR the back room it runs in wasn't small. Front room bands are generally shit for what you can find in Vegas. If you want to get a good idea of what a "good" dive bar is in Vegas and like Goth/Industrial music, hit up the Griffin next time you're on Fremont on a Saturday night. Venue has a lot of flaws but you'll have a good time.
Allowing cigar or vap smoke is just gross. Cigar smokers are the pit of humanity. I won't come back as long as they allow this baby diaper trash. Too bad because I LOVE this bar.
Bartender was being a jerk to everyone. Some of the worst service I have ever seen. Watched multiple groups come in and then leave due to bad service. Hopefully it was just a bad night.
Service: 1
Best Dive Bar on Fremont Street.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very cool setting, like an Old World hunting Lodge with comfy benches surrounding two roaring fires, stone walls, and a well stocked bar!Loved grabbing a drink here and enjoying the ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very cool bar. Only candle light on the inside. Very cool atmosphere. Kind of old-fashioned building style building but drink prices were a bit high.
Horrible bouncer denied entry and took my Real ID. "It looks like shit" no actual reasoning. On a real power trip. Did not know the proper non-emergent police number or where the police department on Fremont was. Once the police came to confirm it was my real ID he was very dismissive towards my group. Did previously love this bar but will not be returning.
Love this bar!
Best bar in Vegas!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Place is cool. Drinks are acceptable prices for fremont. I came in solo as a female. Sat down. Groups of dudes walked up 2 to 5 min after me... the two female bartenders served them first. I bartend. I get it. Youre regulars are the easy quick side serves... but I had my wallet patiently waiting. And I had to be annoying and wave my hand for them to finally serve me. Which is rude on my part... but... little did they know I'd tip fatter than the boys. Just off in general.. Always multi serve or at least say hello, I'll be right with you. But naw. I literally talked with a guy before he got served. He got served. And im still talking to him without even a hello acknowledge nod. Will come back. Just work on it?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Amber was absolutely amazing. She made sure my friend and I were comfortable and made us the best drinks. We had a great time.
Amber went above and beyond! She was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Will definitely come back again and recommend to others!
The Griffin should really fix their outside sign if they want people to find the place. Lights been out for a while.
Great old fashioned, the bartender was a chemist about and it was worth the effort.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The Griffin was a good mix of ages surrounded by places meant for those just barely of age. The music was good. The service was adequate. Not the friendliest but there's worse out there for sure. The bathroom was in need of attention. Overall we had a nice time hanging out.