Dog & Bone, a British-style pub, is moving into Overton Square and taking over the historic Griffin House at 2116 Madison Ave in Midtown. The cottage-sized spot is about 1,700 square feet and is set to pour a rotating mix of British, European, and American beers and cocktails alongside a lineup of British favorites. The move keeps the steady churn of new bars and restaurants in the square going as property owners work to repopulate longtime retail spaces. Operators have not yet announced an exact opening date.
As reported by Daily Memphian, the project is being billed as a British pub and will occupy the 1,700-square-foot Griffin House. Reporter Sophia Surrett noted that the menu will lean on British staples and that the beverage program is expected to blend British and European beers with American options.
Historic cottage gets a new tenant
The Griffin House, sometimes called the cottage at 2116 Madison, has long anchored the center of Overton Square and has already seen previous restaurant lives. LPI Memphis documents the building's history and earlier renovations that turned the home into a compact restaurant space, most recently hosting Robata Ramen & Yakitori.
Menu and vibe
The Daily Memphian report says Dog & Bone's kitchen will offer "British favorites" alongside pub standards and shareable plates, while the bar will feature a curated beer list and cocktails. Specific dishes, hours, and whether there will be a Sunday roast or a full bar menu have not yet been released, so Midtown Anglophiles will have to wait a bit longer to see exactly what lands on the table.
What it means for Overton Square
The arrival of Dog & Bone is part of a broader reshuffling of Overton Square's dining scene as new operators fill vacancies around the square. Swamp Lounge recently opened nearby, underscoring the neighborhood's focus on small-footprint buildouts and late-night energy.
We will update this post when operators share more details about hours, menus, and an opening timeline. For now, the news signals another British-leaning option joining Midtown's eclectic bar scene.
