The Griffin - Arcata

#30 - Mexican - Arcata, Cocktail, Tacos
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The Griffin

The Griffin
4.1 / 5 (15 reviews)

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Here you will find the menu of The Griffin in Arcata. At the moment, there are 2 dishes and drinks on the menu.

At this popular bar in Arcata, guests report a stark contrast between the exceptional cocktails and the horrendous service. Many patrons shared frustrating experiences, detailing long waits, unnoticed greetings, and a seemingly indifferent staff too engrossed in personal conversations to attend to customers. While the cocktail offerings and the bar's ambiance, featuring thoughtful decor and an outdoor patio, received praise, the consistent service issues overshadow the positives. A few fortunate guests highlighted engaging interactions with the owner, leading to memorable evenings, yet the overall sentiment suggests a pressing need for management to address service reliability for a more enjoyable experience.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Sean

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★ 4.1 / 5 from 15 reviews

Was Sean Barron at The Griffin a mag?
Great small bar. Very clean. Limited on beer selections huge on mix drink selections. I would recommend better lighting, its no fun to use your cell phone to light up your own table. Way to dark at night. View all feedback.

What Laney Mayo dislikes about The Griffin:
Absolutely horrific service. Waited at least a half an hour in front of the bar for no one to even greet us let alone take our order, to just sit at a table waiting for our drinks for an hour to just not ever receive them. The bartender only had a few people to wait on but loved chatting and showing photos to her friends instead of serving anyone. A lot of people would do anything to own a space in Arcata with a liqu... View all feedback.

bryan-coffelt-3
13.09.2024

The drinks are fantastic, and the atmosphere is clean and welcoming. The staff is incredibly friendly, too!

alina-ferguson-teach
13.09.2024

This restaurant offers a lively atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks.

danny-gatton-3
13.09.2024

Exceptional cocktails in a contemporary cocktail bar. The decor is thoughtfully designed, featuring rotating local artwork. The service is excellent, and there's an outdoor patio perfect for enjoying the long summer days or any time of the year!

sean-barron-2
13.09.2024

Great small bar. Very clean. Limited on beer selections huge on mix drink selections. I would recommend better lighting, its no fun to use your cell phone to light up your own table. Way to dark at night.

laney-mayo
13.09.2024

Absolutely horrific service. Waited at least a half an hour in front of the bar for no one to even greet us let alone take our order, to just sit at a table waiting for our drinks for an hour to just not ever receive them. The bartender only had a few people to wait on but loved chatting and showing photos to her friends instead of serving anyone. A lot of people would do anything to own a space in Arcata with a liquor license and it’s sad and unprofessional that they can’t use it correctly.

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  • Specialities Of The House

    Margarita D'oro
    Margarita D'oro
    Mocha Fria
    Mocha Fria
    Black Derdy
    Black Derdy
    20/20 Vision
    20/20 Vision
    Saffron Lemon Drop
    Saffron Lemon Drop
    Corpse Reviver 3
    Corpse Reviver 3

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