Galliford’s Restaurant and Tavern announces its 5th anniversary and are excited to mark this milestone with a weekend long Mardi Gras kick-off celebration beginning on Friday, March 4, thru to Sunday, March 6.   In addition to the regular menu, guests can enjoy a delicious Mardi Gras themed menu, live music, prizes and more.    On the evening of Saturday, March 5, Galliford’s will officially celebrate its 5th anniversary; patrons can enjoy a taste of Bourbon Street with a New Orleans style party; reservations are strongly encouraged.  Guests visiting the restaurant now through to March 3 can enter to win one of many fantastic prizes; drawing of prizes takes place at Galliford’s on March 5.   www.gallifords.com.

The Brewer family, owners of Galliford’s Restaurant and Southwick’s Zoo, have always put the experience of their guests first with the restaurant being no exception.  The construction of the restaurant began in 2015 with an official groundbreaking in June of that year.  With heart and soul invested, the restaurant opened to the public in February of 2017.  The building boasts over 5,000 square feet of carefully designed space on each of the three levels, including 6,000 feet devoted to the main restaurant area, providing comfortable seating for over 150 guests.   Additional spaces in the building include a lower-level private function room leading out onto a beautiful patio area overlooking the zoo grounds as well as business offices and boardroom on the top level.

Galliford’s Restaurant and Tavern is named in loving honor of Robert Galliford Brewer.  Robert Brewer was the patriarch of the Brewer family, and without his guidance, Southwick’s Zoo would not be the popular New England attraction that is today.  His family felt naming the restaurant in his honor was a fitting tribute to his legacy.

The family and staff at Galliford’s Restaurant and Tavern have worked tirelessly over the past years, including the recent challenging years of 2020 and 2021.  Galliford’s Director of Food and Beverage, Tracey Lamb has over 40 years of international experience in the Food and Beverage Industry and working for the Brewer family; Executive Chef Jonathon Powers, brings over 25 years of highly rated catering and event experience to Galliford’s; Head Chef, Louis Forti is a seasoned culinary veteran, with an extensive resume; Banquet Chef, Stephen Soares with over 30 years of first-class catering experience; and Private Events Manager, Sarah D’Alessandro whos’ invaluable years of experience includes work with the Viacom in New York City and Red Carpet Events in Las Angeles, California.