The Black Griffin Inn in Cardiff

A fabulous local! Great selection of beers, and super friendly staff, I visit every Sunday after walking my dog and Dayna the chef brings him a lovely treat just to make him feel welcome(he is usually a bit anxious but not when Dayna is on duty!) The Sunday quiz is also great fun and the atmosphere is buzzing. The food looks amazing but I haven't eaten here in a while-last time it was well above your average pub fodder!

We come on a Sunday for the quiz which is always good fun. The staff are genuinely lovely, the service is great and the food is very reasonably priced.

Greene king pub, IPA was good, didn't eat, staff were friendly.

Lovely pub in Lisvane very friendly good food

Recently attended a baby shower and what a place! Super clean, very friendly staff - Rosie’s organisation skills were exceptional and everyone had a fantastic time, thank you

I had a buffet spread by the Griffin, was fantastic! There was so much more than expected ! I took some home ! .. and others did as well ! Rosie the assistant manager , she organised this all for us , she is amazing , attentive and lovely . Will be back , due to her service !

Nice food. Nice atmosphere. Well done to staff for a great service

I've given 3 stars as we had good service but the food was disappointing. I'm really sorry to have to say that but hopefully when the owner/manager reads this, he will take on board my criticism. We ordered the Sunday roast beef lunch which was served approximately 3 minutes after we ordered which obviously meant it was already plated and heated up. It was a huge portion of potatoes and veg and a few slices of beef. The veg I am sorry to say was very mushy and the beef tough and difficult to cut up as the knives were not sharp. Such a shame. We have been before and eaten from the main menu and had good food so did expect the same

Very busy. Great friendly atmosphere, staff polite and courteous. Only had a drink, menu looked amazing when having a nose at it.

Staff helpful, smiles all round. Service was quick. Average size portions. It's a local pub nothing special. Enjoyed it all the same.

We recently held our daughters baby shower at the Black Griffin. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful. A great time had by all, thank you.

The food was fantastic, the atmosphere brilliant The only downside was the toilet, but I know that was being looked at. I will definitely go there again

Went there for a family party, the food was excellent and had a lovely atmosphere

Had a friends baby shower. There was no gluten free items on the buffet and when I asked about that, they were kind enough to make me a sandwich with GFbread the rest of the food looked amazing. We even had “doggy boxes” to take some home

Party of 5 meal and drinks food was good but need to use less salt staff were very friendly but stretched as was quite busy. All in all had an enjoyable evening

We had a lovely evening. The food was great and very reasonably priced. The service we received from Lowri was exceptional. She made us feel very welcome. We would definitely come back.

we visited the black griffin for my daughters birthday, they were very accommodating as there were 14 of us, it was a great atmosphere the staff were all friendly and the food was lovely

Lovely dog friendly pub Staff so accommodating and the food was cooked to the highest standards we have had. Nothing was to much to make sure our dining experience was met Our compliments to the chef Dayna

Friendly atmosphere, nice clean surroundings and friendly staff. Drinks were expensive, £12.70 for two pints, one of which was a pint of Guinness, which was very disappointing (Based on 100+ personal taste tests in pubs across the UK and Ireland). Food was standard pub food and the service was quick. Chicken Katsu Curry was very nice in fairness. However, I pointed out to the waiter that a portion of 8 chips with the meal was ridiculous and whilst he said that he agreed with me and said that was indeed very bad, he did nothing about it. In fact, he said, “ Well how many chips would you have liked then?” He didn’t expect my answer of about 12 chips, which again he agreed with me would have been a fair size portion for the meal. At the very least he could have brought me a few more chips to appease me, which would have been no more than an extra potato for them. Overall a mixed review with some positive points and some not so positive.

Absolutely amazing value for money. The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was too. Definitely will return. Well recommended. Many thanks.

Friendly, atmospheric pub serving good food and real ale.

Lovely food, good value for money. Had a male waiter who was wonderful, really looked after us, and everyone else that needed to be served this evening.

Lovely staff and atmosphere! Love taking my dogs here and doing the quiz on a Sunday!

Lovely meal mid week lunchtime. Staff very attentive and helped us celebrate my elderly dogs birthday. Prices are more than reasonable . Our server, Tal, was absolutely wonderful. Such a friendly, happy person and mate our visit even more pleasant! We will certainly be back over the summer.

First visit in 50 years! Good value food.

Great food great service. A favourite place to eat

Really good food in a really nice place, staff are all very helpful

Popped in as we were passing, lovely old pub, great food and service at a reasonable price.

Great little olde worlde traditional pub. Plenty of atmosphere and great food

quiet pub, no atmosphere really! a bit dull!

Yes it is my local pub to go to

The feel and atmosphere of a traditional pub but with everything you expect in the modern world, extensive menu, huge range of drinks, dog friendly, TNT and sky sports, Wi-Fi, car park, attentive friendly staff, out door seating, dart board, clean toilets and more. Wish I lived nearer.

Regular visitor Just drinks today Friendly efficient service Competitive prices Thanks

It's an okay pub if you're looking to have a pint or two. Or maybe even more

The Black Griffon delivered exactly what we were looking for – a typical pub Sunday roast at a fair price. The welcome and the service was excellent. As soon as the greeter saw my elderly and somewhat disabled companion, she asked if the stairs would be an issue and changed us to a downstairs table. All the servers were polite, friendly, helpful and smiled a lot. It makes a difference. We both had the “duo” of roast turkey and beef, which took a reasonable 15 minutes or so to arrive. I was pleased to see that each meal had correctly omitted the item each person didn’t want – it’s amazing how often venues make a note but still serve something which you have said you can’t eat. The vegetables were very good, particularly the roasties. The cauli cheese could have been flashed under the grill, and a little cheesier, and the ‘beef served pink’ was actually well-cooked and not pink, but the portions were generous and everything was tasty. It’s great that you can order just the one course, some pubs insist on paying for two Sunday lunch courses when, for us oldies, a Sunday roast is all we can manage at one sitting! The stainless steel gravy pots dribble and are unattractive – a gravy pot or jug would be better (as pictured on the menu). Atmosphere is typical ‘old pub’. I had a Guinness Zero (there was a good range of alcoholic and non-alco drinks) and the bill came to just over £30 – good value, and I expect we’ll return.

Took my 17 year old for lunch, and we both enjoyed it very much. The food was lovely, and the staff were lovely. I would definitely recommend this place 👌

Good beer and friendly service. My other half and his daughter ate and had the small plates. They recommended the salt and pepper squid. Good little outside smoking area. Lots of seating inside. Dart board. 2 lots of toilets. Wheelchair friendly areas.

Fabulous lunch today , great food , excellent service and great atmosphere and good value for money , the young man that served us was polite and couldn't do enough for us , thankyou for an enjoyable lunch , highly recommended.

Love Rosie’s quizzes, great food and good pints 👍

Lovely pub fantastic food will definitely visit again

Always a great time at The Black Griffin Inn. The food is great and the staff are always so friendly (in particular Rose, Ethan and Tal).

There's a small 'snug' area just to the left of the bar with 3 tables in it. Why not turn off the TV as default and only put it on for big games e.g. wales rugby or soccer. Most of the time there is just some minority sport on that no ones watching anyway. Great pub with good food and beer, but is there any chance you could create one small area of the pub without a TV. There are TV's on every wall and you just can't get away from the soccer/motor racing /snooker or whatever sport is on at the time. It would be great to have a small area where the non-sports fans could sit and talk.

Had a wonderful Saturday Festive fayre meal with my mother. The food was lovely and atmosphere great. Nice and quiet and staff very polite. Highly recommended. Thanks Al

Food is okay, same as any other Greene King pub, pub looks lovely, atmosphere is good. However, the service is not the best. The lady who seated us told us it was table service and we would not have to go to the bar to order. Waited about 15 minutes to be seen too, for a drinks order. No one came to us, but the lady walked past many times and seated other people near us. Eventually I went to the bar to get drinks. Waited another 15 minutes for a food order, the lady was taking food orders from tables who came in after us, walked past many times and never took our order. I eventually also ordered food at the bar. Food came super fast and was decent. No check backs done, no offers for more drinks. I don’t mind ordering at the bar but it’s a bit annoying having to wait around after being told she will come and take the order.

What a lovely place, dog friendly, nice pub food and pleasant staff, nicely done fir Xmas too, and sport too will be back

Absolutely wonderful venue, in a delightful setting. Would highly recommend. Value for money, prompt and friendly service, with superb food.

Our waitress was absolutely amazing remembered all our meals and there were 8 of us and remembered all our drinks too . We all enjoyed our meals too . 2nd visit that was , we will deff be back .

Great pub with a great atmosphere, great choice of food and draught beers and real ales. Friendly staff. we ended up staying all night.

A traditional pub with plenty of character. My wife and I opted for the Sunday roast and were certainly not disappointed. Very reasonably priced, great size portion and totally delicious. Treated ourselves to pud afterwards, I had the crumble and Cath had the Eaton mess. Both plates were cleared....lovely way to finish our dining experience off. If we are up from Liverpool again we will certainly revisit. Thank you Black Griffin.

When a week ago on a wim, it was so good we went back again last night, and I’m sure we’ll be back again soon. Lovely atmosphere and fantastic food

Love this pub! Such a friendly atmosphere :)

Went for Sunday lunch with friends. It’s was busy but the food came quicker than expected and was tasty. Average portion size, sides of extra veg were smaller than hoped for though. Nothing bad, we were just hungrier than the portions

Good local bar with great drinks. Sport always on 👍

Food was absolutely delicious, the time it took to come out was relatively quick and the service impeccable. I really enjoy coming here due to the relaxed environment, the friendly people and the pet welcoming culture. There is plenty of outdoor seating, equal to the amount of indoor seating available. There are designated smoking areas outside too. You can pay with cash and card here and there is wheelchair accessibility as well. There is an ample car parking area which can hold many cars. I wouldn't say there is an abundance of choice on the menu but what is there is real quality. The price is more than reasonable for the quality and the price range is what you would expect to pay for a pub meal. Next to the Inn there is a lovely little local authentic shop that serves most things. The scenery is lovely and the area extremely quiet. It's perfect for a stroll to go and get some lunch, for a family meal, to meet friends or to have a romantic dinner or a casual evening meal. We will definitely be back, as it is very unique and I adored its welcoming and friendly feel. Why don't you check it out for yourself, you will not be sorry.

Went with family to the Black Griffin for lunch. as we hadn’t been there for a while and was really happy with our meals even the kids ate all their food lol. All the staff were very Friendly, relaxed atmosphere and traditional pub food at a readonable price. The pub, including the toilets was very clean. A very good experience all round. Looking forward to returning 😊

Went with family to the Black Griffin for lunch. as we hadn’t been there for a while and was really happy with our meals even the kids ate all their food lol. All the staff were very Friendly, relaxed atmosphere and traditional pub food at a readonable price. The pub, including the toilets was very clean. A very good experience all round. Looking forward to returning

Great pub in a lovely village. We went for dinner and had the turkey roast. Great food. Roasties, in particular, were brilliant and the turkey very tender. We then stayed on for the evening quiz, hosted by the lovely Rosie who, despite having a very full pub of rugby fans, did a marvellous job. Well done everyone.

It wasn't what I expected for a pub in Lisvane. I think I thought the food would be on par with the old cottage. The staff were very pleasant and friendly and the drinks had a good variety of choices.

I took my mother to the Black Griffin for lunch. I hadn’t been there for a long time and was really pleased with my choice. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere and traditional pub food at a sensible price. The pub, including the toilets was very clean. A great experience all round.

Our food was lovely, an service fantastic. However our son had a kids meal, an I didn't recive a drink or pudding. When asked they said they couldn't warrant the dessert as hadn't been rung through. I'm confused as too why this is a when a kids meal it's put in it should show as package??

A great pub to visit on a Sunday evening when teams battle it out for the weekly charity pub quiz hosted by the lovely Rose. Bookable seating, car park, a good selection of beer and a convivial atmosphere.

Great pub with great atmosphere - Sunday night quiz with Rosie is hard to beat!

Great atmosphere on a Sunday evening. Booked for dinner with friends and stayed for the quiz which all proceeds go to Marie Curie. Good choice on the menu. The small plates are a great idea. I had a mushroom chili, very tasty and good portion sizes. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The quiz was great fun and Rose was an excellent compere. Strongly recommend a visit here for food or just far drink. Good selection of gins etc.

Too many pubs charging silly prices for bog standard pub grub ! But, the Black Griffin is different . Tucked away in leafy Green suburb of Lisvane with car park there’s a warm welcome here and great service - big thank you to Chantelle who did a great job ! Extensive menus with lots of options at reasonable prices. Good seating areas, sports TV and background music, but, not overly intrusive. Food was fine and Chantelle made sure we had everything we wanted and checked back to make Sue all was well - she’s a gem !

Very good first time but I’ll be back

We went as a group of 4 , table upstairs , the service was good but the availability on the menu limited . Two of us had to make other choices . The chicken pie was very salty and the chicken burger which replaced an out of stock steak and ale pie was dry and not very appetising. Would visit again but just for drinks

Great little pub. Have just moved into the area and having a lovely pub like this is amazing. Dog friendly, nice beer on draft, sports on TV and a really nice atmosphere.

Love the Black Griffin in Lisvane Cardiff. All staff are amazing especially Rose

Cracking local, good selection of beers and most sports covered 👍

Great pub. Staff fabulous especially Rose who is brilliant.

Tonight I ate the worst steak I've consumed in my life 🥩 But... I cleared my plate. Why? Because the hunger I built waiting for food meant I couldn't wait for them to try again.

Didn't take any food. Just a coke.

Great pub, great food , friendly staff , and dogs welcome too . 5 ⭐️’s from us every time .

Always good service. Friendly welcome and good beer! Food always good. Good sports coverage on tv. Ample parking. Great quiz nite….. A fun pub! David Collins

Off the beaten track and a gem every time

Great pud despite it majoring on food. Great real ale, lovely atmosphere at end of bar, nice to see the regulars arrive for a lunchtime pint. Very dog friendly - down side - bloody huge tele never switched off. Lovely staff complete the picture.( low score on food as I only tested the beer )

Very busy pub. Food is first class and very reasonably priced. Loved it.

It was the first time we had been to this restaurant. It had good reviews, so we booked for two people. We had a really nice lunch, and it was a good idea to have a Seniors menu, which suited me as I don't like large meals. and very good value. We had a normal Fish & Chips and a Senior Hunters Chicken plus a crumble dessert with ice cream. Two beers and a lager, also a shared starter, good value at £39. Lovely service, very pleased.

Visited on a busy Sunday when the bar was very full. This pub is very popular with local people and many dog walkers alike and has a friendly traditional pub vibe.Despite the busy lunch service the bar server Curtis was exceptional in his attention and customer care-he was serving three drinks orders simultaneously and nobody was left waiting! I work in hospitality and its so nice to visit a venue which is cosy and welcoming for dog owners and serviced by a team of consumate professionals who clearly love there work and deliver on every level! Well done to the management team!

We had the most amazing Christmas Day dinners , one traditional & one vegan, absolutely delicious. Fab service , with a smile , most definitely .. thanks Guys , Happy Christmas , we loved it .. 10/10 Rob & Vanessa ..

We had a delicious family Christmas lunch on Saturday. We're all vegan and were pleasantly surprised at the standard of the food. The portions were generous and every course was tasty and happily gobbled down. The children's vegan options were also thoroughly enjoyed, the service was excellent and staff friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere and decor is inviting and comfortable for a family visit and it was interesting to read about some of the history of the pub on display. Definitely recommend.

The food at this place seems to get better every time we come! Was informed by Jess, who was absolutely lovely, that Dan was in the kitchen and his food was great. Jess was very attentive and made our stay very memorable. If we weren't...

Curtis and Rosie were attentive and efficient. Good pub food value for money. Cosy atmosphere, really enjoyed.

The Black Griffin is great! The food is fantastic - really good quality and great value for money. They are dog friendly and even provide blankets for dogs to sit on!! A great local pub :)

Wow what an amazing meal here tonight - I had Katsu chicken curry (which knocks spots off wagamamas) and hubs had Beef & Ale pie chef Dan well done & also Callum the waiter was so friendly and lovely - thanks all for a great...

Stopped by this quaint pub on route to Cardiff, took a wrong turn and ended up in a little village so popped into the pub for some directions and the waiter Curtis was incredibly helpful! Took the time out of his busy day to look...

This was out first visit here after multiple times driving past saying 'it looks nice there', and it didn't disappoint. The food was great, live sport showing in the background, and a friendly service from the staff. We had our little daughter with us who...

Delicious and such excellent value food. Great service and friendly atmosphere. Compliments to the Chef Rosie and first class waiting staff in particular Curtis. Very professional and very attentive. Many thanks for a lovely evening.

Great atmosphere, nice food and lovely staff, thanks especially to Curtis for looking after us so well

Lovely atmosphere and food on a Monday evening. Thank you Rosie and Josh for excellent service. It was busy but the service was great

Barman was not particularly welcoming. Chips and onion rings on mixed grill were undercooked and soggy. Meat was cooked ok.

Had lunch with my partner and our dog. The 2xmains daytime deal was great value at under £14. I had chicken katsu curry, really tasty for a pub curry, they are usually poor, but this was excellent. Beer was good value too, 2 pints of...

Came back to the griffin after a previous good visit and we wasn’t let down . Food came out piping hot and quickly and the staff were really friendly! The cask ales they have are to die for !!! Will definitely be returning!

The second time I've eaten here the first time I ordered the small plates deal the second time I had the fish and chips absolutely spot on , thank you black Griffin

Great time at the pub great service from Jess, always pleasant with a smile. Also assistant manager Rose is great especially on quiz nights 👍

We have recently started going here regularly and have been so pleased by the welcome, Everyone is lovely and the drinks and food are very good. We have numerous us near us but prefer to travel to this place, just lovely. highly recommend

Booked a table for two on Sunday. Had a message to call the pub about my booking. No one answers the phone and can’t leave a message called over 10 times over two days and emailed them to ask what is wrong with my booking....

Nice Venue location ,Onsite parking and access to pub .Excellent Food Good choice of drinks .Nice Staff

We visit the pub regularly especially with friends as the atmosphere always helps to make it a special.evening. The staff are always helpful and a great choice of dishes. A good choice of wines and Gins for the girls and the gents seem to like...

Excellent quiz, great range of question and the quiz master, Rosie, was very friendly even if she struggled to pronounce French cuisine 🤣