...and leading up to New Year's Eve

Tonight we welcome Superfrog, hailing from So. Berwick, ME, for a night of funk and jam rock - $5 cover.

Tomorrow night, the Artty Raynes Band returns for a major holiday bash playing soul, funk, country and rock the whole night long - $5 cover.

Saturday night will bring Four On The Floor in their first appearance at The Grog. A great night of classic rock - $5 cover.

And to warm you up for New Year's Eve, the Sunday Blues Party with Parker Wheeler, welcomes Bev Rohlehr, John Colby, Chris "Stovall" Brown, and The Big Buzz Horns - $7 cover.

As December Closes...

As December, and the 17th anniversary of Parker Wheeler's Sunday Blues Party, closes you might enjoy reading this.

Making New Year's Eve Plans?

We've put together a great evening at The Grog.

Our special New Year's Eve Dinner is available in our comfortable upstairs at the price of $45 per person. It includes:

Choice of Appetizer
Artichoke & Rock Crab Bisque
Roasted Beet & Smoked Trout Salad with Truffles
Cheese & Fresh Fruit Plate

Choice of Entrée
Prime Rib au jus with Yorkshire Pudding
Maine Lobster Napoleon
Double Cut Stuffed Pork Chop with Wild Mushrooms

Choice of Two
Glazed Baby Carrots with Applewood Bacon
Broccoli Florets with Garlic Cream Sauce
Green Beans Amandine with Blue Cheese
Toasted Rice Pilaf
Stilton Mashed Potatoes

Choice of Dessert
Chocolate Espresso Mousse Cup
Raspberry Linzer Tartlet
Bourbon Pecan Pie with Maple Ice Cream

Advance Reservations are necessary. Call 978 465-8008 - Don't delay!

For the remainder of the evening in our Cabaret, we have The Henry Welch Band playing from 9:30 pm 'till closing. The cover is $10, but if you have a reservation for the New Year's Eve Dinner you may enjoy the night's entertainment for $5 per person.

Usher in the New Year amidst the tradition of Newburyport's oldest restaurant - in January we celebrate our 37th year...with many more anticipated.

Coming Up This Weekend

Thursday night Chad Verbeck opens for Jason Brown in his first appearance at The Grog - $5 cover.

Friday night will be hopping...it's the second and last Invitation Night in Newburyport and Joppa Flatts will be stirring up our downstairs - $5 cover.

Saturday night, Don't Call Me Shirley returns for another night of classic rock - $5 cover.

Sunday continues the seventeenth anniversary celebration for The Blues Party. This week's special guest is Toni Lynn Washington with Bruce Bears, Cliff Goodwin, Wolf Ginandes & Steve Bankuti - $5 cover.

Holiday Gift Ideas

Have a Grog fan on your list? How about a gift certificate for another great gathering at The Grog? We now have them available online or you can call us at 978 465-8008.

Available in the restaurant are t-shirts in a variety of colors, the Grog hat and our new charcoal heather hoodie. Our rather famous Toddy Mix is back - homemade by us and simply the best spice mix for a Hot Toddy and we're making fresh batches of our incredible Pesto sauce daily. And you thought you were running out of ideas?

Tickets Now On Sale For Entrain

Entrain will be returning on Saturday, January 5th. Show starts at 9 pm and doors open at 8 pm. Whenever they come to The Grog, they are a sell-out, so don't wait until the last minute to buy tickets...(wouldn't this be a great gift for someone who has you stumped?) Ticket information.