The Griffon

The Griffon would like to offer its deepest sympathy and healing comfort to the entire Hocutt Family.

Mark set The Griffon on its enduring path over 30 years ago. Although he sold the business in 2008, Mark continued to be a consultant, mentor and friend over the years. His family and friends are directly involved in day to day operations to this date.

Cheers to your memory, Mark Hocutt and all the heartfelt love to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hocutt, Beth, Sue and Julie.

~The Griffon Fam

Mark Walton Hocutt Obituary January 9, 2026 - J Henry Stuhr View Mark Walton Hocutt's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Thank you, Southern Living!

25 Legendary Dive Bars In The South — Southern Living Including dimly lit historic dives, sand-floored tiki spots, old-school piano bars, and beyond.

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Secret Speakeasies of Charleston 🤫🍻 Episode 2: 18 Vendue Range 📍 Charleston is full of secrets hiding in plain sight, and one of them sits right at 18 Vendue Range: The Griffon 🍻But here’s the twist… this popular pub once fronted as something entirely different: a blind tiger. Well, technically at 18½ Vendue Range, a subtle half-address that held a big secret. Back in 1913, the spot was listed as a “broker’s office,” but in reality it was operated by the powerful Sottile family, Sicilian immigrants who built a Charleston empire of real estate, entertainment, and eventually the Pastime Amusement Company, today’s Sottile Theatre. That “broker” label? Just a clever cover for after-hours activity. The best part? This isn’t just folklore.. you can still walk up, touch the original brick walls, and see the history hidden behind the dollar-covered bar. Charleston’s past is even alive in the places you grab a drink 🍺 Next time, I’ll reveal another hidden speakeasy from this same list, so make sure you follow along before you walk past another secret without even knowing it! • • #CharlestonSC #HiddenHistory #SpeakeasyVibes #HistoricCharleston #CharlestonSecrets #discover #explore

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The Best Dive Bars In Every State - Chowhound From Alaska to Florida, Americans love dive bars. Cheap drinks, fried food, and live tunes or a jukebox combine to make these establishments unforgettable.

Thank you to everyone that visited our little pub in 2024! We’re shutting down the week of 1/5/2025 (reopen 1/13/2025) to give our hard working staff time to recharge for 2025 and knock out some routine maintenance. Hope to see you all in 2025!

A reader asked if I could pass this along...

"Hi all! I know this is a long shot but my boyfriend proposed on the 4th of July- downtown near the pineapple fountain, right after the fireworks show. It was pretty crowded and I’m wondering if some beautiful stranger out there happens to have a picture of the proposal. Not having a picture won’t change how special that moment was but it would be nice to have if it exists out there. Thanks in advance!"

Nice shirt, Mark Bryan!

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Thanks, Southern Living magazine!

The South's Most Legendary Dive Bars Including historic dimly lit dives, breezy sand-floored tiki spots, old-school piano bars, and beyond. When it’s time for a tipple, these 25 best dive bars in the South don’t disappoint.

Please consider donating to a great cause in George’s name. Proceeds go to Charleston area food and beverage workers in need.

Donate Now | In Memory of George Lee Rainey Jr by Pay It Forward Charleston George Lee Rainey Jr left us on February 5th, 2024. George was born in Winston Salem, NC on January 19th, 1969. George was a long time resident of Charleston making ...

We’re reeling from the loss of a true legend this week. The big fella with a bigger heart. Our thoughts go out to the Rainey family. You’re loved Col. George Rainey!

We’re gonna take a couple days to allow staff to enjoy friends and family this holiday season! We’ll be back and ready to rock on the 26th!

Hey y’all! Some of you may remember our good friend Mac Leaphart from the live music days at the bar. He’s putting together a new album and could use a little help with funding. If you’re in to good music consider tossing him some cash!

Hey there, everybody–I'm working on a new album! It's called 'Motel Breakfast,' and I hope you'll help make it happen like many of y'all did for 'Music City Joke' a couple years ago. You can hear and/or read all about the freshly launched crowdfunding campaign and the album release wish list over at www.macleaphart.com/crowdfunding! 'Motel Breakfast' is a h***y tonk rock and roll record with a whole lot of Saturday night and a little Sunday morning thrown in for good measure. I can’t wait for you to hear it. I put all I had into making an album I hope you’ll enjoy and want to listen to over and over! I couldn't do this without y'all–really. Here's what you can do to help make 'Motel Breakfast' happen: → Visit macleaphart.com/crowdfunding → Snag a reward or make a donation (every bit helps!) → Spread the word Let’s keep the wheels turning & see where we end up. $30k, here we come! Thanks a ton, y'all. Cheers! Campaign ends Tuesday, November 28 – www.macleaphart.com/crowdfunding #timeformotelbreakfast #motelbreakfastcrowdfunding