4 Monroe St, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
UPCOMING EVENTS
Oktoberfest Sausage Party
Wylie Drop Fundraiser & OSU Tailgate
Wylie Drop Fundraiser & OSU Tailgate
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 12 PM Oktoberfest Sausage Party Public- Event by The Gristmill
Who doesn't love a good SAUSAGE PARTY?!
We will have Bavarian Pretzels, Bier Cheese, German beer, and we will be featuring a wide variety of SAUSAGES on the menu!!
We will have the game on too, as Ohio State takes on Iowa!
Wylie Drop Fundraiser & OSU Tailgate
Wylie Drop Fundraiser & OSU Tailgate
Wylie Drop Fundraiser & OSU Tailgate
Saturday October 17th
50/50s, Raffles, and more!!
Tailgate Party for OSU vs Indiana!!
Come support the Wylie Walleye Foundation and the Annual New Years Eve Walleye Drop!
HALLOWEEN PUB CRAWL
Save the date! Live music with the one and only MERV. 8-11
3rd Annual Chili-Mill Chili Cook Off 🌶️
Save the date for our 3rd Annual Chili-Mill Chili Cook-Off & Tailgate Party on Saturday, November 14th!
This is one of our favorite events, so get your spot and see if your can get your name etched into Gristmill history!
**The game is TBD, so we may adjust the time of the event accordingly when they publish the time of the game.
Best of The Best 2022
National Finalist Best Bartender
Best of The Best 2022
Voted 'Best Bar' by The Beacon's Best of The Best Ottawa County
Best of The Best 2022
National Finalist Best Bartender
Best of The Best 2022
Voted 'Best Bartender' by The Beacon's Best of The Best Ottawa County
National Finalist Best Bartender
National Finalist Best Bartender
National Finalist Best Bartender
Recognized Top 3 Best Bartender by Bar & Restaurant's National Industry Excellence Awards 2022
Best Of The Best 2021
Outstanding New Business 2020
National Finalist Best Bartender
Voted 'Best Bar' 2021 by The Beacon's Best Of The Best Ottawa County
Outstanding New Business 2020
Outstanding New Business 2020
Outstanding New Business 2020
Recognized as 2020 Outstanding New Business by Main Street/Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce
Entrepreneur of the Year 2024
The Gristmill Beautify Local Arts Garage
The Gristmill Beautify Local Arts Garage
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR: BROOKE HENSLEY, THE GRISTMILL
Awarded by Ottawa County Improvement Corporation
Hensley transformed an old, abandoned gas station into a unique, thriving bar featuring live music, specialty cocktails made with fresh-pressed juices, in-house mixes and infusions, and fresh herbs. The Gristmill’s distinctive busines
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR: BROOKE HENSLEY, THE GRISTMILL
Awarded by Ottawa County Improvement Corporation
Hensley transformed an old, abandoned gas station into a unique, thriving bar featuring live music, specialty cocktails made with fresh-pressed juices, in-house mixes and infusions, and fresh herbs. The Gristmill’s distinctive business model helped it win several Beacon Best of the Best awards in their starting years. Hensley’s tenacity pushed her through COVID challenges after opening The Gristmill in 2020, and today, the successful business maintains a devoted following of customers.
The Gristmill Beautify Local Arts Garage
The Gristmill Beautify Local Arts Garage
The Gristmill Beautify Local Arts Garage
The Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council has now been the proud recipient of 3 donations from James and Brooke Hensley and The Gristmill.
Their first donation in 2024 was used to create a welcoming entrance to The Arts Garage in the form of a mural on the garage door, painted by local artist Matt Ritter.
The second donation in 2025 wi
The Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council has now been the proud recipient of 3 donations from James and Brooke Hensley and The Gristmill.
Their first donation in 2024 was used to create a welcoming entrance to The Arts Garage in the form of a mural on the garage door, painted by local artist Matt Ritter.
The second donation in 2025 will go toward the purchase of window shades for the new windows that were installed in The Arts Garage over the winter months.