Dog & Bone to Bring British Pub Feel to Overton Square

New pub plans to open this summer in historic Memphis location.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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A new British-themed pub called Dog & Bone is set to open this summer in the historic Griffin House in Memphis' Overton Square neighborhood. The pub will feature UK and European beers, cocktails, wines, and traditional British pub fare like fish and chips, bangers and mash, and shepherd's pie.

Why it matters

The opening of Dog & Bone represents a new addition to the vibrant Overton Square entertainment district, which has seen a resurgence in recent years after a period of decline. The pub's British theme and focus on authentic cuisine and drinks aims to provide a unique experience for locals and visitors alike.

The details

Dog & Bone will be opened by Steve Minter and Jay Bauder, who previously had experience in bars and clubs before moving to Memphis. Minter said the pub's location in the yellow house with a white picket fence, known as the Griffin House, was the perfect spot to capture the atmosphere of a traditional British pub. The pub will serve UK and European beers, cocktails, wines, and classic British pub fare.

  • Dog & Bone plans to open its doors at 2116 Madison Ave. in Overton Square this summer.

The players

Steve Minter

Co-owner of Dog & Bone pub, who previously had experience in bars and clubs before moving to Memphis. Minter said his family owned a restaurant back in the UK.

Jay Bauder

Co-owner of Dog & Bone pub, who partnered with Minter to open the new British-themed establishment in Overton Square.

Griffin House

The historic yellow house with a white picket fence that will house the new Dog & Bone pub, previously home to the Robata restaurant.

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What they’re saying

“I thought it could be a pub from the U.K. dropped into Midtown.”

— Steve Minter, Co-owner, Dog & Bone (wreg.com)

“Jay called me and said, 'The little yellow house is available,' and I thought the spot was a historic landmark, not a commercial space. It was a perfect setup for us.”

— Steve Minter, Co-owner, Dog & Bone (wreg.com)

What’s next

Dog & Bone plans to open its doors at the historic Griffin House location in Overton Square this summer.

The takeaway

The addition of Dog & Bone, a new British-themed pub, to the Overton Square entertainment district in Memphis represents an opportunity to bring a unique cultural experience to the area and build on the neighborhood's recent revitalization.