The Griffin in Chiltern

Despite living in the area for many years and visiting the griffin for lunch and dinner, somehow, this was our first time trying the renowned roast and it was pretty great. We were a little concerned having booked a 4.30pm slot that maybe the roast wouldn’t be at its best but we had nothing to worry about. We had the sourdough with dill and jalapeño butter then venison croquettes and fish cake before the main event - the beef ribeye with scrumpet roast. Nicely accompanied by cabbage, carrots, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding, extra crispy roast potatoes and gravy. We really loved the way the veg was presented on a sharing board. We spent so much time sampling all the veg and saying how wonderful it was that we realised we hadn’t even tucked into the beef yet. Every element of the roast was great, they brought us extra gravy upfront and we couldn’t finish all our potatoes or cauliflower cheese it was that filling. Often roast dinners are quite standard in their execution but the Griffin isn’t that by any stretch of the imagination. My only wish was that we had more beef per serving. The staff were lovely here too and asked our thoughts on the dill and jalapeño butter as the chef was keen to take feedback on it which is an added nice touch, making diners feel genuinely included in a local establishment. We will definitely be coming back and trying the pork and chicken roast next!

First time at The Griffin but certainly won’t be last. From moment you walk in you feel welcome and relaxed Lovely table for four with perfect service by Emily Menu great - with wide variety of non meat dishes. Food delicious beautifully presented and perfect temperature All in all 10/10 from us Oh yes - the wallpaper in the ladies exquisite!!!!

Heard about this place from a friend so gave it a try and will definitely be back. Lovely atmosphere, extremely attentive and friendly staff bit shout out to Eva. Great food and service

Probably the best Sunday lunch that I have had in many a year. Meat was excellent (cooked in 2 ways) and the vegetables were also delightfully cooked with evident effort to provide a range of very clear tastes. Well served too by the staff!

Good food and great service from welcoming, friendly, efficient staff. They were attentive and very responsive to any requests for extras! The place has a lovely atmosphere and great decor. A real gem is a lovely town.

This was our first visit , and we’re already planning our next one! Before we even stepped inside, we were warmly greeted and welcomed. My husband was recovering from recent surgery ( which I had mentioned when confirming our booking), and a suitable table was prepared for us, with cushions to enable him to sit comfortably. This attention to detail was much appreciated. The young, friendly staff were extremely knowledgeable when discussing drinks, and especially cocktails. We were there for Sunday lunch, and although the restaurant was very busy, the service was impeccable, the food delicious, and at no time did we feel rushed . A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Ate here as a family of 6 as we were in Old Amersham and was going to visit a coffee shop. The service was excellent and attentive. We all had the varying roasts which although at £27-28 is more on the expensive side the sides tasted absolutely gorgeous. Would say this restaurant is more of a treat. Thanks for the wonderful service. We also loved the decor and seating.

Second visit, same result! Friendly efficient staff, funky deco, pleasant atmosphere and amazing food The menu is not huge however everything was tempting - portions are decent and some delicious wines to match Not cheap however value for the standard - thoroughly recommended

Exceptional cocktail and delicious meal. Team were very friendly and a really fun evening with my girl friends. Thank you!

Have visited several times now with my husband and again with friends. Both food and service are exceptional. Welcomed by charming staff who communicate well and appear always available and ready to assist. Sunday lunch in particular is great with an unusual twist on vegetables which elevates from the usual Sunday fare. Gorgeous interior design/artwork and lovely ambience. Always made to feel very welcome whilst waiting for my usually late friends. Local residents are very lucky to have the Griffin on their doorstep.

I had lunch with a friend and we both had the smoked beef burger, which is not generous given that burger ingredients are in themselves not expensive...... The burgers each came on a tea-plate sized plate with a minuscule bowl of shoestring fries on the side with a small portion of mayonnaise, when the waitress brought the burger over we locked eyes and had a bit of an 'is that it?' moment. I couldn't taste any smoke on the burger and the patty itself was small and not very thick, everything was rather under-seasoned, on reflection they seem to have taken portion control to the ultimate degree which leaves you feeling like the point has been missed. The problem is that the Griffin presents itself as rather upmarket and many of the other options on the lunch menu are quite pretentious, if you are going to do a premium burger you have to do it properly, at one point I felt like checking the menu to see if they had left something off by mistake.

We had a fantastic lunch at The Griffin with delicious, well considered flavour combinations as well as warm and personable service. We had seen the lunch set menu online and they honoured this despite having stopped offering this on Saturdays a couple of weeks ago. The maitre d’ was excellent; perfectly balancing attentive service with knowledge of the menu and humour. Overall, we had a lovely leisurely meal and would happily return.

We went for valentines. The food tasted lovely but we were given a tiny amount for what we paid. We had a valentines meal there last year and had a wonderful meal so we were dissapointed by the small portions this year. It wasn’t a cheap meal. Such a shame as the place has a lovely atmosphere

A group of 22 of us attended for a birthday celebration and it was nothing short of exceptional. Service, food, drinks, atmosphere, facilities and the overall place itself were all fantastic. Staff were attentive and polite and professional. Drinks and food were all above expectations and delicious! We will absolutely be recommending this to everyone and returning soon!

Had an amazing dinner here after trying to find a table in Amersham on a Saturday night, they managed to squeeze us in at 6pm. We were absolutely blown away by the food, not expecting very much we were overwhelmed by the flavours and carefully balanced dishes that arrived, smoked trout and sea bream to start, followed by chicken kiev and halibut, the food was so good I ordered a desert (which doesn't happen often) and had the rhubarb and dark chocolate crumble. Staff were brilliant as was the wine selection. I would make a special trip to come back here and hope to do so soon - thank you Griffin for a great unexpected food experience

A friendly welcome. Ambience was nice - busy but not noisy, happy atmosphere, good background music. Lamb & beef. Two different cuts for each meat. Well-cooked, a little pink as both should be, tender & juicy meats. Veg cooked just right, tasty Hispi cabbage. Roast potatoes were phenomenal - very crispy with fluffy potato inside, skins not greasy or soft. Light & crispy Yorkshire pudding. I asked for the gravy to be served separately. Good easy-drinking carafe of red house wine (bit steep at £22?) Puds - sticky toffee pudding and choc sundae both very light, pleasing! What’s not to like?!

Best New Year ever! We felt so overwhelmed by the amazing atmosphere, the welcome when we arrived, the delicious food and all the fun we had that we felt we must write a review! The food was delicious- as always!!! The cocktails were amazing- margaritas and negronis !!! We loved the fireworks and all the dancing. Thank you for making our New Years so fabulous!

Behind an old facade lies a buzzing bar and restaurant that I had been wanting to visit for some time. The staff were welcoming and attentive and the ambience was just fine but the well cooked food was disappointing. Starters were fine, although the broth was too spicy, but the main course left three of us wishing we had chosen something else. The food combinations are different, the ducks leg was ok, but too big, the monkfish tail was ordinary and the thyme Kiev was not as good as one stuffed with garlic butter. We are back there soon and will choose more carefully. The restaurant deserves to thrive but I think the menu needs some thought.

Firstly the five stars are for the service, food and ambiance once we were sat at our table. The initial impression was sadly lacking. No meet and greet, no welcome .We entered via a small bar which seemed to be the reception. There was a group being served drinks in the corner and another group who said they were waiting. Eventually we were asked whether we had a reservation and were told our table was not quite ready. Not a problem except we were left to just ….wait, we could have been asked if we wanted to order drinks or peruse the menu. We felt it was an inauspicious start. Thank goodness the Sunday lunch was superb and our waitress both friendly and efficient. Please employ an engaging and approachable person to welcome guests it would make a huge difference.

Very disappointed. The starter of Brie in pastry was overcooked. The chicken Kiev was so tough and hard to cut so also overcooked. The dessert was just ok nothing to write home about. I feel the quality here is declining. Such a shame as I used to love eating here

Lovely decor and atmosphere matched by great food and service from friendly efficient staff. Well done the Griffin! We'll be back.

A spectacular Sunday lunch for the family , 4 adults + 2 children. Food Service also first class.

I’ve visited a few times now. Each time the service is very friendly. And the food is utterly delicious and mouth watering. It is always busy, as expected of somewhere of this calibre. I would highly recommend this quality restaurant.

We were a group of friends who had a delicous lunch at this cosy restaurant in Amersham. I can highly recommend the food, friendly staff who are very knowledgeable.

We have been here a couple of times recently - it’s a lovely restaurant and highly recommended. Food is delicious (we like the Asian twist on some of the dishes), and the atmosphere and service is relaxed and welcoming. An excellent addition to Amersham!

Every time we come here we always leave wanting more! The standard of food here is exceptional. The quality of the meat is supreme. The standard of service is amazing, the staff are so friendly and welcoming, and have such high knowledge about the food...

Superb Sunday lunch, great staff, very friendly, helpful , knowledgeable, venue also superb. Will be back

Recently paid a visit to this restaurant and had an excellent experience. It was a busy Friday night when we went but everything was great. The service throughout was first class from being shown to our table to paying the bill. The food was very...

Three course set lunch - £25 fantastic food wonderful flavours and textures; very well presented and great service. The wine list is well priced and 2 x 125ml are a great accompaniment across the 3 courses. Anyone visiting Amersham really should call in. Highly recommended

This review is about the little coffee shop next door which is also part of the Griffin. The focaccia bread (which is made on site) is the best bread I have ever tasted. I had caramelised onion and thyme focaccia. It was remarkable. The textures:...

My wife took me here on a Saturday evening for my birthday. We had drinks at the bar before sitting down for dinner. All the staff were very welcoming and the restaurant decor was brilliant and very clean. The food was amazing, so well presented...

I came for Sunday dinner with my family who live in the local area. I suffer from dairy intolerance and I am often disappointed when restaurants do not substitute parts of a Sunday roast. This was certainly not the case at The Griffin, in fact,...

Warm summer Friday, buzzing but not overcrowded. Simply excellent food and good service. Great surroundings. But ohhh have the Eaton Mess for dessert, so gorgeous.

I took my (grown up ) family to the Griffin for Sunday lunch and thoroughly enjoyed EVERYTHING. The food was a step above the normal Sunday lunches and the whole experience was great. Don’t make the mistake of thinking this serves pub food, it serves...

This was our second visit for a Sunday Roast & we were not disappointed. The food was amazing, we started with the sour dough bread which came with a mouth watering marmite butter, the sides that come with the roast are so delicious & crunchy...

In a world where quality in restaurant’s food and service is sadly lacking, The Griffin goes above and beyond in delivering both to an extremely high standard. The care taken in each dish presented is exceptional. Every time we eat here, we can’t wait to...

Not our first visit and had great time in previous occasions. On this occasion, visited as a couple and felt that, whilst the service was excellent, food was on the disappointing side for the price paid (close to £200 for us 2 for 3 courses,...

Lunch here with a friend. Very much enjoy the style of cooking and the mix of textures and flavours. Previous visit was for dinner and I think overall preferred that, but that doesn’t remove from this experience. Particularly good for me is that you can...

A very nice looking bar and restaurant. We only stopped for a cocktail and were asked to sit at the bar which was very pleasant. However for 4 margaritas which were £14 each we were charged an additional £8 service charge! We were sat right...

Popped in with a friend on Friday lunch time to see what the place is like and look at the menu for a future booking. Although it says available for drinks on trip advisor and google and even though it was practically empty it felt...

Family of four visit. Food was very tasty however no children’s menus. Steak sandwich for lunch was £24 which seemed expensive as it was pretty small. The food is of a good standard and we enjoyed lunch but was £115 for two adults and 2...

What a great place lively food and service not just 10 out of 10 but 100 out of 100 will definitely go again thanks you for making a birthday dinner great

Every time I've wanted to go for Sunday lunch I've left it too late to get a table. More organised, I secured a table for a birthday celebration and everything was first class. A friendly welcome, attentive service from Ella throughout our meal and wonderful...

Was invited for Sunday lunch by my Daughter as a Thank you . She had booked quite a few weeks before , which you need to do . I had a beer ( no bitters ) and we had a bottle of wine ( not...

Fantastic Valentine's Day meal - stunning venue, superb food and friendly service. The coffee and fudge pudding was particularly good!

We hired the mezzanine and must say we were not disappointed. The food was excellent and service exemplary. Lizzie who looked after us was so pleasant and helpful. I would highly recommend a visit to this restaurant.

The Griffin is a very good restaurant. The menu has some interesting dishes, and everything we had was very nicely cooked and presented. The service was efficient and friendly. The restaurant has a rather nondescript frontage but it is deceptively large inside with plenty of...

Do not see why anyone raves about this restaurant it is average no imagination staff are good but the chef needs to up his game but who am I to critiscis

As a family of food lovers - we were very pleased with the restaurant. The food was very good, and after many disappointments in the buck area, we were pleasantly surprised. The waiter was very pleasant, acccommodating and knowledgeable. We also liked the atmosphere. We...

We've just eaten at the Griffin - scallop starter was delicious and so was everything else. We had an early booking due to last minute plans, all the staff were excellent and engaging, it was lovely to meet chef Mikey and we had a great...

We celebrated my birthday at The Griffin as a couple. Everything was absolutely wonderful. From the interior design, the friendly service, the music wasn’t too loud and the food quality and presentation was excellent. We will definitely be back!

As part of a larger wedding party, I had the absolute pleasure of enjoying a wonderful reception at the Griffin. Owner Joe, Head Chef Mikey and their incredible, professional team made the day extra special. The food is possibly the best I have ever had...

Upon arrival and whilst waiting we were ushered to the upstairs room for some pre-dinner drinks, this went down a treat with our group, a great start, little did we know it would only go one way from there....uphill! We all had different starters and...

First class food, first class staff. This is our third visit, They always achieve what service and food should be , absolutely delicious , great standards. The Sunday Roast’s are beyond anything i have ever had the pleasure of eating, and i class myself as...

Sunday roast at £25 per head was excellent. We shared various picky bits to start (asparagus tempura, monkfish cheek and crab salad all good) with drinks but no dessert it came to £123 for 2 adults and a child.

The food was good and clearly cooked by a skilled chef. Ambiance and staff were great . £80 for a special steak to share of old retired dairy cow was just too expensive and needed some side of green vege. Good to try and all...

The food was fabulous and so good to see some very different things on the menu. I do agree with other people in that the service could definitely do with a bit of a shake up however.

Just back from the most fantastic meal here. Against stiff competition probably the best meal I’ve had in Old Amersham. Obviously knowledgeable and passionate staff, a brilliant renovation of an old coaching inn great wine (much of it by the glass). Really hard to see...

There was no one to greet guests at the bar when we arrived so we had to go to the restaurant floor to find someone . The food was delicious, but the service painfully slow.

We came here with little knowledge of this restaurant only to all be totally bowled over by the quality of everything . The service/ the food which was sensational , the interior & not to mention the beautiful courtyard . Not cheap but worth every...

From the welcome to the exit….. what a great experience!! My wife and I walked through the door there were 2 or 3 staff who warmly, yet casually greeted us in. We were shown to our table by the restaurant manager who had pretty much...

spectacular food, setting and service. We’ve been for brunch and supper and were both super impressed with both. Can’t wait to go back

A totally fantastic restaurant. The decor has had no expense spared and yet, offers a warm and welcoming environment that provides a perfect backdrop in which to enjoy food of the highest standard. The staff are, without exception, knowledgeable and keen to provide a high...

First visit to the Griffin, staff could not have been more friendly and helpful from start to finish. Fantastic setting and amazing food. Will definitely be coming back, loved it! Food was great, good sized portions and drinks reasonably priced.

Main course (plaice) was inedible (absurd quantity of salt) , small portions, and waitress was surly, (placing the blame on me). Service was also slow.

Absolutely lovely. Visited here for dinner for the first time after many recommendations and it lived up to them! Service was amazing, we felt so special and cared for. Cocktails were lovely and tasted so good. Food was absolutely amazing, we started with the Baron...

A friend told us about the Griffin so we decided to visit mid week. The place is relaxed, the staff attentive and we were not rushed. The food is fantastic, I had the rib eye braised cheek and it was delicious. The risotto was really...

Amazing breakfast in the sunshine. My daughter had the waffles which she described as the best she’s ever had, and I had the full English which was flawless. Thank you!

The service is wonderful, decor gorgeous and drinks at the bar delightful. Whilst everything was delicious, I did find it over priced....although I appreciate both the quality and the tough times the hospitality industry is having. Even still, I struggled with a £140 bill for...

As always the Griffin does not disappoint. We had a lunch today, but we have had dinners and Sunday roasts in there previously and the food is always exceptional. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the venue and the food. Highly recommend. Plus the...

Everything about the Griffin is just beyond amazing! Great food, atmosphere, decor and staff. This was our first time there, but definitely the first of many. Really enjoyable and a great dining experience. Such a gem of a place!!

Great food. Starters were on the small side, roast was fantastic & lovely dessert. Chilled atmosphere.

Amazing looking place, great staff but such poor value hence 3 stars. To be fair we only went for drinks but £11 for one Bailey’s coffee in a small cup when you include the compulsory service charge is a complete rip off. Shame as the...

We were taken out for a breakfast treat and it was delicious.! Only criticism is the full English breakfast for one of the party had rather hard bacon. Everyone else however found it all great.

Absolutely cannot fault The Griffin! The decor, atmosphere, warm welcome, great service and fantastic food. I arranged a table for 10 of us to celebrate my partners 40th birthday and we were given the private mezzanine area which is simply stunning and such a great...

I am very happy to have found The Griffin, as we had a superb evening. The menu was delightful, and everything we had from starter to dessert was simply excellent. Service was also lovely throughout the evening. This is a high-end restaurant without being pretentious,...

Excellent food. Fine dining with wonderful flavours and presentation. Service superb too . Impressive wine list. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.

Brilliant from start to finish. I don't really get excited about restaurants like I once did, but this place really is worth a visit. Exceptional amuse-bouche, followed by baked brie in a pie as a shared starter alongside panko squid, just brilliant. Steaks with more...

My wife spotted the restaurant last time she was in Amersham and we had a free Saturday lunch time and so booked it. We were absolutely delighted by the friendly welcome, the lovely feel to the restaurant, the wonderful decor and of course the outstanding...

What a treat to have this superb restaurant here in Old Amersham. Everything about it is outstanding, the food, the atmosphere, the decor, especially the Schiele print, and the very helpful waiting staff. The kitchen staff prepare excellent innovative dishes presented in a faultless way....

As much as it pains me to write a review through fear of this incredible restaurant getting too busy to get a table ever again, I have to share that I have yet to experience such an amazing restaurant. The food is of award winning...

We are so lucky to have Joe and his team here in Amersham, delighting us with an imaginative menu, friendly to all dietary needs, presenting beautifully prepared plates in a wonderful , spacious setting. The staff were amazing, helpful but not overly attentive and were...

Four of us managed to get a table for Sunday lunch after waiting a few weeks. It was absolutely delicious with wonderful roast potatoes, veg and duck. I cannot praise it highly enough . The service was charming and the mezzanine room really great

Incredible food and friendly staff! Wow we had a birthday lunch for friends and had the trout and the steak, all delicious. Wine and cocktails lovely and very good choice. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. I can’t wait to return! Thank you

Absolutely excellent meal here. Lovely staff, lovely food. So rare to get both things right but The Griffin has. Heritage carrots as a main was an absolute triumph and would urge any non-vegetarians to try this one. You will not be disappointed. Sweetcorn and harissa...

Having been a fan of Twelve Twenty for a long time, I was so excited to try The Griffin! And boy it did not disappoint! They have the menu, welcoming staff, stunning interior just right! We had a combination of the lamb kofta, fish of...

Loved everything about it. I am so pleased to have another fabulous restaurant option in Old Amersham.

Joined three friends for lunch on Sunday. I had the roast pork, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The meat was melt-in-the-mouth, and accompanied by a superb array of vegetables. I had a large glass of the South Africa Cab Sav, and loved it. Thank you for...

Delicious roast in quirky comfortable surroundings . Loved the croquets ! We also enjoyed generous portions with Great attention to detail and fantastic flavours and presentation The sides tasted and appeared much more thought out and garnished than your average thrown together standard Sunday roast...

We were quite excited to go to this newish restaurant in Amersham. The decor is nicely designed and the staff were friendly and attentive. The place is let down by the food. The taste combinations are odd and it’s hard to see how the sides...

Can’t sing the praises enough for this restaurant! Amazing pre dinner cocktails followed by the most amazing meal. Hayley our Waitress was incredible - described what the dishes were perfectly! Cote de bœuf was WoW! Thank you will return for Sunday roast as discussed with...

We came here for Sunday lunch and we were completely blown away! The venue itself is really beautiful, very atmospheric with exposed original beams and tasteful decor. Ample private parking outside. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our lunch. A really appealing menu...

Went for a Sunday lunch following a recommendation from friends.I’m very glad we listened! The lunch was really good and the vegetables serve red with my roast beef we’re off the scale good. Service was very friendly but professional and this definitely felt a step...

Absolutly perfect, service ambience and food sublime. A wonderful new addition to the old town. Will definalty be a frequent visitor.

5 out of 5!!! Best roast I’ve ever had!!! Fabulous, high end wines by the glass, why don’t all restaurants do this?! The service great and the cocktail bar whilst awaiting your table or after you’ve eaten is just what we all are looking for

FANTASTIC! We have been to the Griffin a few times now for different reasons. Just a drink - the waiter knew exactly what the different wine tasted of, although he did confess he never used to be a wine drinker. The glass i order that...

Absolutely amazing. From the moment we walked through the door we felt welcomed. Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Irish lad was stop on. Mikey is a top chef. Can’t wait to go back

The good news is that this venue adds another restaurant to the Old Town Amersham. The inside is nice and the staff very friendly. However the food prices and portion size I think are extremely disappointing. The skate wings I had, though nicely cooked was...

Lovely brunch this morning to celebrate a friend's belated birthday. Delicious food, lovely setting and fabulous staff. Wishing the Griffin every success, we will be back.

This was our 2nd visit to the Griffin. Our first was for brunch when it first opened. We were so impressed that we immediately booked a Sunday lunch to celebrate our friend's 50th birthday. Our friends are real foodies and we knew they would love...