Like the name suggests, The Grotto is pleasingly dim and cool, and a bit of a getaway from the clamor of downtown. Its bricked interior pulls a mellow crowd with a great tap selection and plenty of live music. In the main space sits an oval bar adjacent to the stage used for bands and Djs, and there's a projection screen for big game days. In the back a game room houses a pool table and foosball as well as a second, smaller bar. During the week the staff boasts knowing every customer's name; less so on weekends, when the bar sees a good rotation of the younger college crowd.