Local favourite transformed

A popular Drayton hang-out has received a brand transformation.

Grumpy Steakhouse, at 48 Brisbane St, is now called Grumpy’s Tavern, Steakhouse and Bar.

Co-owner Michael Fallon says the name change was necessary to keep up with the city’s thriving food and drink scene.

“This is just part of our brand evolution because after our first 12 months, people’s perception is that we’re just a restaurant,” he says.

“We need to fill out our day times and afternoons; we’re licenced from 10am to midnight and operate under a commercial hotel licence.

“So we’re trying to encourage people to come in for some drinks and cocktails and to try our lunch menu and specials.”

The Drayton Tavern was transformed into the steakhouse in January last year.

The “Grumpy’s” brand is the brain child of steak kings Michael Fallon and Nick Luck.

Michael says the city welcomed the tavern with open arms so it was their duty to give back.

“Our sales mix is heavily weighted on food so we need to lift our bar sales and improve our gaming to level the playing field,” he says.

“Kids eat free on Mondays and Wednesdays and on our ‘Sunday fun days’ we put up a jumping castle outside.”

Grumpy’s Tavern, Steakhouse and Bar is open seven days from 10am to late.