Wife and I stopped here because of the location. Craving a burger and a beer. They were slow we guessed it was the time of year (July). The server was ok but she wanted to be somewhere else you could tell. The burger was dry and bun was stale. Second time we had been here and the first time we remembered being much better. May try it again probably not. read more

We came here for lunch after visiting the Aerie's Alpine coaster. It was a decent spot. Our waitress was attentive. There are outdoor seats and the food was good! I recommend the toasted ravioli for an appetizer! Their fries with so good also! Soft yet crisp!! read more

It's 70° on the third of February, the patio is open and it is packed. The staff was hustling, all the guest were having fun. In addition to the great weather, the Monday special also helped attract the large crowd. The Monday special is, Cheeseburger & Fries for $7. That is a super deal. It comes with onion, lettuce and pickles. The fries were super crispy. I love it when you bite into a fry and hear that crunch. All you gotta do is order a craft beer on draft and you've got a meal. They also have a great special on, Taco Tuesday. Grafton Pub, never disappoints me. read more

Grafton Pub - Monday Special - Cheeseburger & Fries - Pubs Near Me - Grafton, Illinois

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Across the road from the Grafton Marina, this is an easy walk from there and could be your destination for well done pub food in an interesting dining room. Three of us enjoyed chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, or a salad and all well satisfied. While eating, we could enjoy the ceiling mural of 60s and 70s cultural references. A side window seat in the upstairs dining room gives you a view along the main drag of Grafton, while a river seat allows you to overlook the marina snd Illinois River activity. There's also an outdoor patio off of the parking lot read more

GREAT service! Great drinks. Great food. Could not recommend more. The waitresses are so friendly and greet you as soon as you walk in. The live music really set the mood for the day too, it was perfect! read more

Grafton Pub - Moscow Mule - Pubs Near Me - Grafton, Illinois

Ive been here quite a few times. Typical bar food- nothing special but hits the spot when you've had some drinks. The service is usually great however they get very busy at times! Live music is a plus. Love their mini beer shots! read more

Grafton Pub - Mini beer shots - Pubs Near Me - Grafton, Illinois

We arrived just after opening and sat 10-15 minutes before anyone came to see if we'd been served yet. That set the time it took to get our drinks, then have our food order taken, then get the food. The others said their burgers were good, but my coconut shrimp was way over cooked. I had noticed a photo posted by another reviewer that showed it looking over cooked, but thought that could be an isolated instance, sadly not. The music was so loud we couldn't hold a conversation without yelling. Being open air seating for the most part, even the "indoor" seating wasn't entirely enclosed, so the flies were bad. The prices weren't terrible, that was the only saving grace. We won't be back. read more

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I frequent this pub, it's always a great place to grab a burger and cold beer on the weekend. Several good craft beer choices on tap and good "bar" food. Nice patio with covered area to sit if you want some shade. read more

The Brad Allen band was the draw, but the quick service impressed. The Grafton Pub welcomed a 21st birthday party... how they all fit (about 20+) in the crowded bar amazed me. I should have ordered the catfish fritters dinner. However, getting one large piece of catfish between a couple small pieces of bread plus raw onions was good. The side slaw was just a taste... Next time I am getting the fritters This bar was nicer than I thought. read more

Our waitress/bartender was top notch. We just had to look at her and she had another round in front of us. Class A all the way!

Excellent catfish! Cole beer and a great view. Conveniently and friendly service. Would definitely go here again when we are in the area.

I am a sucker for these little joints, so I'm impartial. But this place was really up my alley. We came to eat after riding the gondola and the atmosphere was jumping. Lots of people inside, including a wedding. It was packed and had live music but that didn't stop the waitresses from being attentive to us. A very good selection of beer and good bar food. We had the loaded fries with pulled pork and garlic parm chicken tenders. Both were great. The wings had just enough sauce but not too much and came out piping hot. The fries had pulled pork with good smoke flavor. Consensus was...great place with great atmosphere and a great food and beer. Recom End it to anyone looking for a fun and cheap dinner or snack. read more

Grafton Pub - Loaded fries and garlic parm tenders - Pubs Near Me - Grafton, Illinois

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I ordered the catfish fritters. Very good service. Food came in fast, and our drinks were tended to. Many nice outdoor patio spots. read more

Grafton Pub - Catfish Fritters - Pubs Near Me - Grafton, Illinois

Went out looking for eagles and ended up in Grafton, was choosing between the Grafton Oyster Bar and Grafton Pub. The oyster bar was closed, so our decision was made for us...and we were not disappointed! Started the meal off with the guacamole bites and chicken wantons -- get them!!! Both were so good. I opted for the basic cheeseburger and my friend did the black and blue burger with bar fries. Everything was good. The service - AMAZING! Our waitress was also the bar tender, but we were never left unattended or needing/wanting anything. She definitely was getting her steps in. There is patio/deck seating available for the summer months, indoor seating is limited so be mindful of when you go. Great place. read more

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Great food, service and live music. Catfish nuggets are my favorite. Always a good time!

We popped in here for drinks and appys. I ordred a White Russian and it was made to perfection! We had pulled pork nachos and buffalo chicken wontons. The nachos were okay but not my fave. I don't love bbq sauce on nachos. The wontons were tasty. Those I were with chose to sit inside and we were in a corner table that I did not enjoy. We couldn't really see each other and every person that walked by would almost brush into us. There is outside seating that I think would be better. read more

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Food was really good!! I ordered the Tuesday special of tacos, $1.50 each with meat, tomato, cheese, and onion. Several IPA's on draft, margaritas $4.00 on Tuesday!! Nice cool stop on the river road with great drinks and food!!!! read more

Good summer food! Yummy corn dog bites. Very helpful servers. Great place to bring a family day or night. Always appreciate eating here when in Grafton. read more

was aiming to have a look at the river from both sides until I heard that the Grafton ferry is closed for the season which put a huge damper on things :-( it doesn't help that the ferry wouldn't be running on Tuesday regardless but that's beside the point. still, it's a warmish evening in early October and tacos are two dollars each so may as well have at it... park on the street out front or in the gravel out back as you see fit, wander up under the tin roof and grab some bench while listening to some live entertainments as you sample tuesday's finest. hard shells used to be soft shells and are full up with cheese and meat and the goodness of tacos. the flavors land on the grown up side of the super jack tacos of my youth and make a gawd awful mess when (not IF) they come apart but they are oh so good and crunchy and will pair with most potables... hardly wait for warmer weather to return to these parts :-) read more

Grafton Pub - must be Tuesday somewhere... - Pubs Near Me - Grafton, Illinois

Worst food ever. Had the pork nachos. Pork was big blobs of fat. Chips were stale. Dining companion had chicken nachos served with hair on the plate. Will not eat here again. read more

One freaking great pub with fantastic food, service and adult beverages. Where do I start... they have 3 floors of outdoor patio seating areas.. the first level has an outdoor shaded area in front of the pub if you want to catch a breeze or people watch, as you walk into the front entrance there is a bar and you greeted warmly by the staff and customers... they were very inviting Then there is a 3rd floor with great views of the river... I chose to hang out on the ground level in the outdoor patio area to listen to the live band play. The views are best on the 2nd and 3rd floor, there is plenty of sitting on all levels of the floor. The catfish fretters were superb. The fries were cooked perfectly along with the catfish, it was just right. The fries and catfish was crispy and hot. I would definitely go here again just for the food. I forgot about the perfect frozen margarita... if you are a light weight like myself, get the smaller margarita .... If you are not driving get the larger one...lol Lastly the waitress and bartender were friendly and very accommodating and provided great customer service.... I would highly recommend this place. #satisfied Customer read more

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Cheryl was a fabulous bartender! Personable, welcoming & attentive. She greeted us promptly and got us poured right away with Crown. Handed is menus and made excellent food suggestions. We thoroughly enjoyed the sweet potato fries and Portobello strips. Both seasoned to perfection & piping hot. The space is large! There's a lower level gaming area as well as a patio for dining & live music entertainment during warmer weather mouths. Gambling slots are onhand and prepped for cc ashout winnings if that's your vice. I actually won $25 off a $5 play myself. I'd say that's WINNING! Definitely coming back. ~Christy read more

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Very slow service, loud ( they continued playing music over speakers as band played outside - headache inducing to say the least). To top it off they ran out of...French fries....really?? An hour plus wait for a cheeseburger and chips. See above since they ran out of fries....and still waiting. read more

We are so happy we walked into this Pub! We didn't eat, so I cant comment on the food, but the atmosphere out back was the perfect place to have a few drinks and listen to live music. Vacation vibes! We live a few hours away and plan to visit Grafton again just to hang out here! read more

Grafton Pub - Area outback. - Pubs Near Me - Grafton, Illinois

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Once again, this place did not disappoint. We live in St.Louis County and we love to drive over to Grafton on the weekends whenever the weather is nice for sitting outside, near water. This place is not right on the water, which is fine by me. I can see the river from here and I get to have yummy food and hear good music and have shade to sit under as well. Everyone is super friendly. Already looking forward to our next trip over. read more

Grafton Pub - Yummy pizza on the weekends - Pubs Near Me - Grafton, Illinois

Our experience on this past Saturday was great. Very busy, but good service, live music, and friendly people. Safety protocols were mostly observed by the staff, though I do think they should have their hand sanitizer also outdoors since servers and patrons are constantly using the door handle to go in and out of the outdoor seating. That said, we will go back. Fun outdoor space and nice view of the Mississippi River! Oh, and you must try the Bavarian Pretzels!!! Amazing! read more

The service was great. Our server was so pleasant. We tried the cheese bites they were good. It is a lot of them.. they are shareable. The burger was good it's medium well. Chili cheese fries were edible. Everybody can't make chilli. The catfish fritters was so fresh and the boneless wings were cool. Love the view but since it was chilly outside nobody was on boats. You can watch football. Nice atmosphere though. read more

Grafton Pub - Boneless wings and catfish fritters - Pubs Near Me - Grafton, Illinois

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Such a cute pub! Ceilings in some areas painted with interesting art. Surprising amount of seating. In addition to the 12-14 top bar there's a side bar with 6-8 seats, several 3 person high tops, a whole section of booth / bench type seating including an 8-10 top, a lower level with fireplace seating and 2 patio areas - one outside overlooking river with lots of seating & one out front overlooking the main road in Grafton. Gaming area / slots as well. Pretty clean inside & out, including bathroom on the patio (which had a PURSE HOOK!). We had the fried pickle chips ($7) & catfish sandwich which was on special for $9 (usually $11). The fried pickle app was delicious & is sooo many pickles, probably 3 times what we would have expected or gotten elsewhere definitely shareable. The fish was great, smaller sized fritters but nice size serving. Served with fresh bread & pretty good fries, as well as cole slaw which was oil based and wasn't great to us. Overall fabulous local pub & pub food - five "local pub" stars! read more

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We had their burgers on Tuesday! Sat outside under the big tree. It was so nice. Our waitress was nice and efficient.

Stopped in here on the way home from camping at Pere Marquette to grab lunch. They did have cider on tap, which was pretty nice. The food was good. I got the pulled pork sandwich with a side of coleslaw. Put a little slaw on that sandwich and went to town... Just wish more places would offer a vinegar based slaw, either along with or instead of, creamy slaw! Hubby had a salad with grilled chicken on it which was pretty tasty. He ordered the chili for his side and it was okay. The service was good. Just nothing to put me over the top, in any way. Not bad, but not the best either. read more

Grafton Pub - What a VIEW! - Pubs Near Me - Grafton, Illinois

We were here on a Sunday afternoon Labor Day weekend. The place was packed, but we still managed to get a table outside. They had a band playing, the food was excellent and the service was even better! Our waitress was very nice and attentive but not a pain in the butt. Our food came out promptly it was hot and delicious. I highly recommend stopping in and enjoying a meal, especially their fried cauliflower! read more

Grafton Pub is hands down the best beer in Grafton. They have a full menu of draught and bottle. They always carry dark beer. The food is good but about average. The catfish is great but would like more healthy and light stuff. The service is always good. We love to visit there. read more

Love this place! The food is great and the staff is super friendly. I highly recommend that you have a rum bucket down in their tiki bar. They had a different band each night and both were great. We make the 3-hour trip to Grafton at least once a year and this place is always out favorite stop read more

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Waited to order at the outside bar, which was not very busy. Bartender didn't acknowledge us and then served someone else that came after us first. We left to go next door to Gold Bar and got served right away. read more

First time to visit the Grafton Pub. After reading the reviews decided to get the blue cheese burger and fish fritters. I like blue cheese, but the flavor of the blue cheese burger was too strong and not very good at all. The fish fritters were slightly better, but the fish was a little mushy and was just ok. Best part of the meal were the French fries. They were crispy and well seasoned. Typical bar food. Don't think we will be back. read more

Our first time. Burger and buffalo fish were both delicious. Fries seasoned well. Will definitely be back. read more

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I ordered the chicken salad on lettuce and what I got was a plain salad of iceberg and 2 cherry tomatoes with shredded, bland chicken on top. Expensive and disappointing. read more

Love the Pub and the food/drinks. I ordered the chicken bacon ranch sandwich and was really disappointed. The sandwich used to be a chicken breast with bacon strips and served on a toasted hamburger bun. It was served on a hot dog bun, not toasted, chicken was cut up in small chunks and small pieces of bacon, topped with a runny ranch dressing, along with a side of French fries. Just not worth the $11 charged. Hopefully new management will wake up and served better quality food or patrons like myself will move on down the road where selections and quality are better. read more

We love the pub! Food and atmosphere are amazing! Service is impeccable and we will be coming back!

We stop in the Grafton Pub often, service is good inside or out. Food is a little above average bar food. I had the Gouda bacon burger yesterday and it was good. My husband had the chicken, bacon ranch and was surprised that this was like pulled chicken with bacon crumbles. I had that some time ago and liked it. Fries are bagged. Coleslaw does not taste homemade. read more