We were attending a going away party "Pub Crawl", and the Griffin was one of our stops during the evening. The seating configurations are great for couples and groups. Unfortunately the music is so loud that it's hard to hold a conversation. Also, it was really smoky. Honestly, just because people want to gather and enjoy a fun bar, doesn't mean they want their hair and cloths to stink when they leave. So, I wish they would do something about the ventilation. Maybe invest in updating the system. The Griffin has a nice décor and so many interesting features like the fireplace, I would really enjoy being able to spend more time there.