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    Grindstone Tavern Bar and Grill

    3.9 (27 reviews)
    Open • 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Dan R.

    I keep my nose on the grindstone, I work hard every day Might get a little tired on the weekend, after I draw my pay I'll drink a little beer that evening, Sing a little bit of these working man blues (Merle Haggard -Working Man's Blues) The Fireplace Café begat Wilson's Pub, which has recently begat the Grindstone Tavern Bar and Grill. It's still a small place, with maybe a dozen tables and as many bar stools. The interior has been spiffed up, as the old yellow walls from Wilson's were updated to a cheery orange cantaloupe contrasted with gray wainscoting. They have a small comfort food style menu with appetizers, sandwiches, wings, salads and casseroles. We had a late lunch today and ordered a crock of chili (with Braised Pork and Beef, Red, Black & Garbanzo Beans, Red Pepper, Corn and Poblano Peppers, Served with Homemade Corn Bread for $8) and an Eggy Samwich (Two Fried Eggs, Bacon, and Melted Cheese on a Kaiser Roll with fries for $8). My chili was very good -it was served piping hot, and had a great flavor with just a teense of heat. That slice of grilled cornbread was mighty fine too. We loved the music they were playing - Neil Young, Don Henley, Van Morrison, Cat Stevens, Steely Dan, Paul Simon. I really like the soul of this place- simple unpretentious, come as you are. None of the dressed to the nines foolery we see in some places along with the related au jus duck fat bone marrow goat cheese silliness. Its just a neighborhood tavern filled with lots of good honest hard working folks of all ages going out for a burger and a beer in jeans and Harley T-shirts. Our server was helpful and the owner came out to check on our food. That was a nice touch. Well done, Grindstone.

    Dan S.

    This is a Liverpool FC supporter bar. Came here during a game and it was great fun. Staff was warm and welcoming and had plenty of Guinness on tap. It's a small neighborhood place and there's nothing fancy about this place. But the food was better than I was expecting. They had a chili and eggs special with home fries, chili, eggs and cheese smothered together. It was lick your plate good. Perfect for the Sunday late morning.

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    Courtney Z.

    Great food. Great atmosphere. Right off of River Street in the heart of Collinsville, this quaint pub-style restaurant with an outdoor patio sits. They run food specials nightly and strive to buy local ingredients from CT farmers. All of their sauces are homemade. This is comfort food with a twist! All very good!

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    Susan C.

    We finally walked over to downtown Collinsville for lunch on this 'balmy' Super Bowl Sunday. My salad was fresh and delicious. The chicken thigh sandwich looked crispy and came on a billowy roll. Service was good and they have a bunch of craft beers. Great music (Grateful Dead, Allman Bros.) is a win for me. Plenty of TVs visible for sports viewing. Will be back for sure!

    Literally just Deep fried wings with no flavor. This was almost $20 ‍

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    The food is mediocre and twice I found hair in my omelette .As well lacks the quality of food.

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    This is the best place to watch Liverpool FC. It's home to the Liverpool supporters club of CT. come and join in the fun on match days.

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    Lisa's Crown & Hammer Pub & Restaurant

    Lisa's Crown & Hammer Pub & Restaurant

    3.1(159 reviews)
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    Good Friends, Great Food, and Historic Charm!…read more The Village at Buckingham Ladies Lunch Bunch met on July 3 for our favorite monthly first-Friday tradition! We gathered at the wonderful Lisa's Crown & Hammer in Collinsville, a charming riverfront village just a few miles from our neighborhood. What a treat to meet our delightful new neighbor from Cavendish- Kendra Z! This popular restaurant and pub operates out of the historic 1850s railroad freight station of the Collins Axe Company. It sits beautifully amidst repurposed brick factory buildings that now house quaint antique shops, art galleries, and boutiques. Inside, you step back in time with a cozy, industrial-chic setting complete with exposed brick walls, timber wood beams, and a fireplace patio for the cooler months. It is the perfect place to begin or end a walk along the scenic Farmington River, utilizing the Rails-to-Trails path. ‍‍ The food from their scratch kitchen never disappoints! They focus on elevated, comfort pub grub using plenty of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. A huge shoutout to our wonderful waitress (pictured!) who gave us truly excellent service! Our Top Crown & Hammer Recommendations: * The Towering Truffle Burger or Lisa's Amazing Crown Sliders * The Vermonter - Packed with turkey, cheddar, apple slices, and bacon * Perfectly cooked Fish Tacos or a classic Reuben Sandwich * Mediterranean Salmon Salad with lemon dressing (a personal favorite!) * Crispy Cauliflower, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Truffle Parm Fries * A refreshing glass of Citizen Cider to wash it all down! Our lunch bunch is already counting down the days until we return in October to try Lisa's new fall menu in the cozy fireplace room! If you love a quintessential New England village that is walkable, historic, and brimming with charm, you have to check out this spot!

    Lisa's Crown and Hammer is a little bit confusing…read more Is this a pub that serves high end food, or is this a bougie restaurant trying to be a pretty good pub? Confusion lie, as we walked in the main entrance, and there was no person to see us. Do we just go in and sit down? Do we walk into the pub and sit there? After a minute or two wait, a server came and sat us in the fireplace room. Menus were waiting for us along with the daily specials on this Sunday. The dinner specials were few and far between, and we passed on them I ordered a Lisa's Crown and Hammer chicken sandwich, which came with french fries fries according to the menu, and my dear friend, ordered the Reuben, with french fries We passed on drinks as water was supplied, and neither of us felt like drinking. The food arrived in decent time. My friend only ate half of a Reuben, and some of the french fries. She said th sandwich was OK. My Lisa's crown and hammer sandwich was pretty decent, and I felt the french fries were well seasoned but soggy. I ate half the sandwich and took most of the french fries home. I'm kind of disappointed, as after spending time at the Christmas tree show and raffle at the Collinsville Historic Society, lunch would be so appropriate to end the lovely visit in Collinsville at Crown and Hammer I guess it's travel at your own risk here. Hit or miss. Service was OK, but it seemed like the server disappeared for long periods of time and the place really wasn't busy. I also noticed there were two or three servers taking care of guest in the small place The pub was hopping, I'm not sure if it was locals or visitors to Collinsville, but it looks like everyone was having a good time in there. Prices were on point, as I think the Bill was around $40 with tip. The menu does have sandwiches and sides along with the high-end dishes. Personally, I would lose the high-end dishes. I will come back again, maybe not soon. Collinsville is an awesome place to visit. So quaint, so inviting, so much to do. It's just too bad that Crown and Hammer missed the mark

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