The Griffin in Charnwood - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Came in here to get lunch. Menu is Billy basics with light bites and lots burgers. Burgers all sound nice so choose one of them and a sandwich for my partner. Food was nice but nothing special. The staff member that served me had zero personality, no smile or interaction apart from the very basics to get my order. The venue itself is quite large inside and in good order with a mix of comfy seats and standard chairs with plenty of spaces to sit. The outside area is huge for town centre bar, which I can imagine is nice to sit out in during summer. Would I recommend visiting it. No I wouldn't, but I also wouldn't say stay from it either.

This place we discovered just by luck and definitely recommending! Absolutely amazing atmosphere, felt welcomed, food was wonderfully delicious, lots of different draft beers, clean bathrooms, and board games. We will return . Parking was easy, just behind the pub, we paid a ticket for two hours which cost £2 after 6 pm. Thank you so much for such a wonderful food ! 😋 😋 😋

Great atmosphere, great service, good prices well worth a visit

Incredible atmosphere great place to go with the family

Amazing place, great vibes loving life

Had the most amazing time, brilliant drinks, food and service

Great pub! The events here are absolutely amazing!!

Great atmosphere, and really lovely staff! Especially love the Griff Parties.

Really great atmosphere, and amazing food. Gorgeous location and interior. Highly recommend, will definitely be back.

A picture speaks a thousand words

Great student pub with a good vibe and the best prices in town. Fantastic for any sports as there's plenty of screens. Food is also nice - especially the cowboy burger. Would highly reccomend a visit.

Great pub to watch the football or go to for a friday night and staff are very nice. Hotspot of loughborough especially for students

Great pub, staff were very welcoming and friendly, and a great atmosphere, garden parties on a Thursday are brilliant.

Vibrant pub absolutely perfect for students and couples. The pub serves great drinks, food and have very pleasant staff

Great staff! Luke Willard excellent

John was a great host, will definitely be back!

Staff is so sweet, especially John who was slaying in your jacket

Amazing experience., best place on earth

Nice pub m, not too crowded with decent space was playing some cool 70:80s underground disco

The best pub in loughborough also from london and it’s better than any pub there

Lovely lunch. New interior is lovely & food didn’t disappoint - the smoked salmon poke bowl was lovely. Staff very friendly and accommodating for a baby & child. Can’t wait to visit again!

Great place for a night out. Good atmosphere and great service. Lots of choice for drinks and food. Would definitely recommend.

Best place in Loughborough, staff and manager were incredible especially Will. I’m definitely going to be a regular here

Great place to watch the football and have some drinks with mates. Good choice of food which is well priced and Sunday night quiz is always good

Great atmophere. Friendly staff.

Great environment to watch the football or get food and drinks with mates. Always busy especially when an event is on.

Town hotspot, best place to go and enjoy a drink

Best atmosphere in Loughborough, great staff and a cozy garden area

Best pub in Loughborough. Cheeky mid week pint? Big birthday blowout? Exam session stress drinking? The griff is the best place to do it!

They can’t pour a Guiness to save themselves! Appealing! Who pours a Guiness in one?! Are you a silly boy? Seems so. Need to train the staff in Guiness pouring 😡😡😡😡

Really nice pub, had a relaxed atmosphere and the staff were friendly and helpful. I’m a wheelchair user and access is fine although the door is a little narrow and also has a disabled toilet which is a reasonable size.

We came in on a Sunday afternoon for a bit of lunch and the food came pretty quickly. However it was not of high quality at all. I ordered a pizza and it came out completely burnt on the edges and appears to be from the freezer. Two friends ordered beer battered onion rings, the only ones on the menu. The first batch came out with the food quickly but the second lot came a bit later, and as seen from the photo, definitely not beer battered. We asked why we had been given obviously frozen onion rings and there was no clear answer other than they had run out? But surely beer battered onion rings should be made fresh? Or at least can be made fresh to order. Either way no apology was given and we're left very confused as to why we've been given food we never ordered, or at least a refund. Also the beans from the jacket potato were cold. Disappointed. Edit: We managed to speak to the manager who was very helpful and swiftly agreed to a refund for the onion rings.

Great bar with a great atmosphere, always really lively especially when the football or rugbys on. Top class food as well, would definitely recommend!

Really good atmosphere and good service.

The griffin is the best pub in Loughborough, great atmosphere and environment, the food is great and service is at the highest standard, extremely student friendly with great prices for drinks

Great pub. Friendly atmosphere and always busy. Great selection of food and drink, and plenty of sport shown. Would recommend!

Popped in for a quick bite to eat and a drink on a Uni visit! Good food and good value for money!!

Wine £8.60 a glass, extortionate

A great pub with a great atmosphere. The food and drinks are brilliant and all at a decent price. The welcome is always warm and the fun is always going. Love it.

Had the steak and pepper and red onion baguette. Bread soggy and too many peppers and no red onion. Other meals were good.

Was in earlier today. The blond lady serving was amazing, funny and attentive. Couldn’t ask for better.

Nice place to have some food and beer!

Very good but did not sell bittter bear

Nice pub. Great decor, very clean and friendly. Didn't eat but will do next time.

Good spot to watch the football, definitely a student pub.

Got a very burnt burger, the patty was also too dry. The picture of what I ordered says it all. Hopefully this feedback will help. Servers were friendly

Best pub in Loughborough by far. Always have a great night and a special shout out to Alex behind the bar!!!!!! So lovely and even when the bar was busy and we were a little difficult he was SO helpful and went out of his way to help

Always loved the Griffin, used to drink Pedi in there in the late 80s and 90s. 1st time back in a few years and whilst it had changed a fair bit it is still a decent pub though I had Guinness so I can't comment on the bitter at the mo. Anyway the great news is if you buy an annual discount card for a year (£5) then the beer (and food) in incredibly well priced. Already recouped the fiver after a burger and two pints. Chicken burger was good value for less than £7. On top of the competitive bar prices we were able to watch the rugby (football was on too) so I'd imagine they will have plenty of trade over the world cup. Staff were very good and friendly and stil has a great beer garden! Some on street parking close by (1 hour during core hours, otherwise pay to park car parks are easy walking distance). On the whole a top afternoon thanks and great value for money.

Now that I've graduated and my days as a student in Loughborough are over, I find myself reminiscing about the many evenings spent at The Griffin pub. This neighborhood spot became a regular hangout for me and my university mates over the years. We'd frequently stop into The Griffin on weeknights for their stellar pub quiz and trivia nights. Testing our questionable knowledge over a few affordable pints made for some hilarious and heated team debates! Even when we didn't win, the upbeat trivia hosts and lively atmosphere always made for a fun time. The staff also deserve a shoutout for putting up with our animated student antics on weekends, while serving us fast, The Griffin was a reliably chill spot. Looking back, The Griffin gave me and my peers loads of laugh-filled memories during our Loughborough days. For the great times it hosted and the role it played in my university years, I'd happily give The Griffin a 5 out of 5 star rating. Cheers!

very good service, would recommend coming, food comes fast, food is very good and also fresh, staff are very friendly

Great pub with cracking service

Went for a catch up with friends. Great food, fab service and great deals.

Everything was nice except the ventilation. The first thing that struck us as we walked in was the stuffy smell and still air. I understand that the windows were closed to keep the warmth inside but it wasn’t great for the air quality. Anyway, food, drink, and reception were pleasant and warm. Overall, we enjoyed spending time there.

The Griffin is a great pub to spend the evening with friends, with exceptional service and a wide range of drink choices. Service is always friendly and prompt and has an incredible atmosphere that can’t be topped. Would highly recommend.

Best atmosphere and beer selection in Loughborough. Staff are all lovely and very helpful, John was extremely accommodating to all allergies in the group. 10/10 would recommend, thanks for a great night John

Best pub in loughborough. If you fancy a refreshing meal with a few pints in the garden I would recommend the Prawn and Prosecco Marie Rose Salad. The bar staff were very good, in particular John.

The only place to be in Loughborough on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night!!! Big up John for creating a one of a kind atmosphere day in day out 💜

The epicentre of all things good about Loughborough, all thanks to the manager John, love what he’s done with the place.

I have been attending the Griffin for the past 4 years as a student and hands down it is the best pub in Loughborough. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, prices are great, and the atmosphere is second to none. Whether you’re going for a chilled midday pint, or heading to one of their griff garden parties for a night of dancing, I can’t recommend this pub enough. Thank you Griffin for all of the memories over the past 4 years, you won’t be forgotten and I’ll be back!

The griffin is the best pub in Loughborough, and always has a really good atmosphere, including the food, music and staff being great! In particular the griff garden parties which are run on Thursdays in the summer are always fab events which sell out quickly, and are must go to events. I’ve visited this pub for 5 years at Loughborough whilst being a student and the decor and deals keep getting better, I will be sure to visit any time I return to Loughborough, and will miss having such a great pub at my doorstep!

Great place to be, has good food and drinks, great garden and an overall great atmosphere

Lovely pub, great food, good service and good atmosphere cant ask for much better !!

great pub to watch the football and class atmosphere always packed and best place in loughborough for a social night

Best pub in the area. Food, service and atmosphere are all spot on. Would recommend to anyone.

Great atmosphere and the food is very nice

Nothing special. Average beers and average pub grub.

Lovely place, welcoming staff and great selection of drinks, will be back again to try the food which looks yummy

Was out with my friends so popped in for some lunch. The food and the service was excellent. We ended up staying to watch a live football game on their TV's. Great beer garden out the back. Will visit again.

Best life in loughborough. John the manager is great fella always happy to see us

Great pub! Best in Loughborough. I would highly recommend, the food is great. If you need a good social place, this is the place!!!

Great night I will miss after uni will come back just for the atmosphere. I’ve been for food also and it’s better with griffin card

Good place to eat,drink or catch a sports event. Staff are friendly and inviting and they even allow dogs.

I only knew night life here so I had to ask if kids are welcomed, which were, so took the kids here and was not disappointed, great staff, big screens, great price's, beats Amber rooms by miles, will be eating here more often, strongly suggest the ultimate southern fried chicken burger, even the fries were amazing tbh, next time i will be playing pool whilst waiting for dinner, which took less than 15 minutes to make us 5 different meals... 4.6/5... only suggestion is I'd love coleslaw with the burger but that's just me

Griffin is a very friendly welcoming local pub to all ages. Great for get together as the food is delicious and drinks are good prices. Staff very helpful and delightful 😊

Went in pub while visiting my sister for a few days. Lovely food, the young barmaid with tattoos was really friendly and made us feel really welcome. Said to my sister, its defo my kind of pub and next time I visit, will try to arrange to fit in with quiz night

Best pub in my town...Great staff...Great idea with discount card...and my mrs loves the hot chocolate....

Great food and friendly service. Had Beef baguette and chicken & bacon bloomer - both very tasty. Would return.

Second time we have stopped in for a quick lunch. Their £10 for 2 sandwiches is great. Food is wonderful. Service was efficient and friendly.

I went to the Griffin with my friends the atmosphere was great and staff were really friendly. They have a great deal of grazers 3 for £12.25 or 5 for £20. My friends and I all shared and the food was lovely, highly recommend!

Always a really good atmosphere, especially on Friday nights. Good smoking area with outdoor heating. Would definitely get the dirty fries again, only complaint is that they’re too moreish!

After going to the griff for the first England game my mates and I decided to nominate it as our World Cup pub! Was full of people enjoying the matches, drinks, and food. Was great to go to and will be going back for the...

During World Cup matches the blonde woman (seems the manager) rudely refused to turn on the tv volume. Ordered a pint and gave a half pint. The bbq chicken wings tasted awful, probably been there for 2 weeks before being served. I have a griffin...

Visited today and what a lovely pub, the food was great and a nice beer garden. Service was quick at the bar and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. I will visit again.

Lovely atmosphere, great selection of beer, always showing sport on their many TV’s & a Griff card is really worth the £5, makes everything even more affordable.

Such a good atmosphere, had such a good night! drinks are very good price with a griffin card, best pub/bar in town❤️

A great pub with an amazing atmosphere. Lots of different drinks and food to choose from. Staff are extremely accommodating, would defo recommend!!

Amstel was clearly gone and tasted like vinegar so approached the barman. Was straight away told all day it was fine so they wouldn’t do anything.

Great food. Lovely beer, great place to chill. Reiss OC is the best. Followed by Ally. Ruth is the best manager alive. Pours great pints

Ordered a beer and a coffee coffee was bitter and the beer was horrible. Staff are friendly poured me a 2nd beer he said it was fine but we all know a off beer when we drink it safe to say after a swig of...

normally would not have anything bad to say about griffs, lovely student pub with typically friendly staff. however one female manager who is frequently on shift has made the past few visits less than desirable. rude and unprofessional behaviour towards customers, as well as secretive...

I visit The Griffin weekly with friends and can confirm this is my favourite pub in Loughborough. The Griffin is suitable not only for socialising with large groups of friends but also great for casual drinks and even getting food with loved ones. All of...

Had a great experience at the Griffin, especially loved the 2 for £10 cocktail deal. Always busy in there, has a great atmosphere.

Was a tremendous night at the Griffin, food was lovely and great prices, good choice of beer on draft and staff were very lovely.

Went in for some afternoon drinks and food, the inside is modern and the food was really nice a long with great staff.

This is my favourite pub in town as not only is the atmosphere always welcoming but the prices are decent, especially for a student Staff are always friendly and go the extra mile to make sure you’re having a nice time.

Great pub with good drink deals, especially if you have a Griffin card, friendly service and great atmosphere. Cute garden too

My friend and I both entered the pub at 5.40pm for a drink on Friday 12th November. We are both over 60 years of age with my one year old granddaughter. I asked if it was ok if we came in as the sign on...

10/10 food, quick service and friendly staff. Great atmosphere, safe to say it’s one of my favourite pubs!

Love going to this pub with my friends. There’s always a fun atmosphere and great deals on drinks and food with the Griffin card. Highly recommend a visit.

Always a great time at the Griff! Has a colourful interior with a fun atmosphere, funky seats and couches. The service is great, has a large selection of drinks, foods unreal and well priced (especially with the discount card which is worth obtaining*). Always recommend...