Opened in 1971, this bar is an original on Winthrop Street. Grendel’s took up more of the building than it occupies currently. They had a sixty-item salad bar in the 80’s. They also served lots of delicious fondue. You could get an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet for only $2. On a single weekend day, they’d serve close to 1000 guests. The basement bar still exists as Grendel’s Den and often has happy hour half-priced food.

Grendel’s Den
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