Greene County News

BEAVERCREEK — Wandering Griffin Brewery & Pub, the first independently owned microbrewery restaurant announced it hosted a soft opening on Wednesday, Nov. 23. with a grand opening at 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2. During the grand opening, there will be a 12 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony with The Mayor of Beavercreek will be in attendance.

Wandering Griffin, managed by principle owners Brian Young and Tony Griffin in conjunction with a number of investors, offers patrons a unique dining experience with its 1930s art deco dining room and bar, 1860s reclaimed wood taproom and coffee bar. It has extensive lunch and dinner menus and full bar service.

Chefs Kenneth Mangus and Jason Breitenstien, formerly of Coco’s Bistro and Winds Café respectively, head up the kitchen and have created lunch and dinner menus that feature locally-sourced and housemade appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and entrées, including tater tots, beef on weck, pork belly grilled cheese, gourmet pizza and pan seared salmon. The bar includes handcrafted beers, an array of wine and signature cocktails. The brewery and pub also offers a large partially covered patio with a bar and outdoor televisions.

The full-service coffee bar named Wanderlust, is located in the heart of the brewery and pub. The coffee bar is open daily 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will offer drive-through service from 6-10 a.m. weekdays and 7-10 a.m. on weekends.

Wandering Griffin isn’t offering its own craft beer yet, but expects to start brewing mid to late 2017. Brian Young states that, “This is a very exciting time for the beer scene in the greater Dayton region, and we are happy to be a part of it. Our aim is to provide a variety of locally-brewed craft beers and guest taps until we’re brewing our own. When we do brew our own, we plan to offer a variety of styles, including lagers.”

Wandering Griffin is located at 3725 Presidential Drive. It’s open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Wanderlust coffee bar service begins daily at 6:30 am. Food service begins daily at 11 a.m.

For more information visit wanderinggriffin.com or call 937-956-5216.

Submitted photos Wanderign Griffin Brewery & Pub to officially open Dec. 2.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2016/11/web1_15027813_641325592715980_4752995782437629383_n.jpgSubmitted photos Wanderign Griffin Brewery & Pub to officially open Dec. 2.

Submitted photos Wanderign Griffin Brewery & Pub to officially open Dec. 2.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2016/11/web1_14976502_640232609491945_441232872253132074_o.jpgSubmitted photos Wanderign Griffin Brewery & Pub to officially open Dec. 2.

Story courtesy of Wandering Griffin Brewery & Pub.