Among one of my favorite places to go Downtown, the Griffin will probably become one of yours too.
Coming in, you pass through this thick velvet curtain and into this dark like castley/dungeonous bar. Here you will see some cool fire places (you can cozy up around) and you'll get a sort of medieval vibe from the set up. Inside you will not find kings or queens hanging about, but your standard hipster & indie kids being loud & throwing back drinks with awesome music playing from their jukebox; not that you have to be either one of those types of kids to enjoy this place.
Their beer selection is awesome. Great draft beers & a bunch more by the bottle.
Sometimes they have a dj set up in their backroom where they could be playing anything from 80's music, indie-electro, or hip-hip.
Atmosphere is great, bartenders know their beers and are super friendly, and they play great music. What more can you ask for? Maybe a unicorn? :) I kid.