The Griffin in Elmbridge

Good old fashioned local pub offering a reasonably priced menu suitable for everyone. Cosy atmosphere. Friendly helpful staff.

Nice locals boozer. Went there as part of a 3-pub crawl around the town. Beer in good condition. Doorway to other bar has 'mind your head' sign on one side, but not the other. Be warned! My mate completely forgot about it and banged his head returning!

Absolutely wonderful little pub set very much in suburbia. The outdoor seating in the front as we entered was being well used with TVs up for football etc. The barman was very friendly as were the locals inside. And when the sign above the door says 'Mind your head', mind your bloody head!! It hurts!! Anyway, the Guinness was superb as was the Surrey Hills brewery Ranmore.

It’s just a really solid classic English pub. Lots of screens playing the football, including outside. Good atmosphere, dog-friendly, interesting layout with the saloon bar. Dart board too. Drinks are reasonable (4.90 for a pint of ale), at least compared to what you’d be paying down the road at The Foley or Hare and Hounds. Friendly vibe from bar tenders and customers alike. Never eaten here so can’t comment on the food, wouldn’t expect its anything to write home about but prices look reasonable. Need more of these pubs.

Lovey character pub something that’s missing now days great food and lovely friendly bar staff will visit again soon and tell our friends and family what a lovely pub

Best pub in the area by far. Great beers, food, and welcome.

Popular village pub, great selection of beer's and food. Fantastic Sunday Roast, well worth a visit👍

Lovely pub,well arranged.Friendly ,helpful staff. Thank to Lucian for taking care of us,he is amazing and he really made us feel welcomed!great food too ,we will be back

Great Pub as always. Just a lazy afternoon drink.

Enjoyed some good ale with friends. Bar staff friendly and would happily visit here again.

Really friendly & welcoming atmosphere-definitely going back

Since the beginning of my long weekend (retirement) I've visited lots of pubs on a fairly random basis. I visited the Griffin for a couple of hours on Wednesday. I can't remember the last time I've been in a pub with a saloon bar and a public bar. I was in the saloon bar, but would like to believe (though without confidence) that prices in the public bar were cheaper. Went in as the lunchtime food was finishing and it quickly went from being packed to being empty, though the public bar remained lively. Overall, service was good, beer was very good. First impression, a good pub.

Standard British pub. Not bad, not good. A step back un time

The proper pub in Claygate! The village would be lost without it. The other pubs in the village need to up their game.

Lovely proper pub! Very accomodating! Great food, lovely friendly atmosphere.

The Sunday roast was mediocre. At £17 I would have expected better quality so a disappointing meal. The Surrey Hills ale was good.

Sunday roast is wonderful. Atmosphere traditional. The kind of pub that pubs used to be. Quite intimate. Loved it.

Nice local pub one of the best in Claygate. Free parking on the back yard . Plenty of table in the garden. Nice pud Toilet was clean Recommended place

Brilliant place to eat and drink

Nice traditional friendly pub. Attentive staff.

I brought my son 13 and my parents here on a Sunday. The food was excellent and the venue was comfortable and very clean. The other customers seemed friendly. This was a lovely relaxing environment and the food and service received made it a definite venue to return to.

I recently visited and was thoroughly impressed with my experience. The pub had a welcoming atmosphere, with friendly staff who provided excellent service. The food was delicious with great value and with a good selection of drinks. The griffin's has a warm and relaxing environment, it also has a boxer dog which was very lovely and affectionate. A perfect place to enjoy with good company. Would definitely reccomend this pub in claygate.

Nice atmosphere for the pub, watched the football there and not overly packed.

Great beer great food great staff great pub. If you find yourself in Claygate then this is the best pub. The greatest pub in the world. Still the best pub

Wanted to get out of London For a afternoon lunch Googled many pubs in the Esher/claygate area, And my friend and i decided to visit the Griffin, Best decision ever, both of our lunches were so fresh and well presented, will definitely be back in the near future, And would also like to thank Rhianna for being so friendly and making us feel very welcomed Lovely member of staff, See you Guys soon.

Had a fabulous lunch here, mind you the food is always good and the added entertainment of the the dog is top notch, she's gorgeous

Family run pub with great food, relaxing atmosphere, comfortable outdoor and indoor seating and most importantly of all perfectly pulled Guinness delivered from St. James Dublin.

Lovely little pub with a nice atmosphere

Good beer and food at reasonable prices. Good atmosphere and friendly bar staff. Still has a public and saloon bar.

Good pint good food friendly service.

Could be nice pub but the people running it are not nice and rude, thinking than everyone else are wrong but them. Service is very poor. Do not recommend it to anyone

Truely local pub, wholesome food, dog friendly too

New local! Everybody is very friendly including the staff and locals. Proper boozer

Just popped in for an afternoon pint. It was friendly, attentive service with exceptionally comfortable outside seating at the front of pub. Decent beer also. Would recommend.

A really cute little pub tucked away in a side road in Claygate, had I not gone there with someone I would never have known it existed. They had a band playing that night in the car park, sounds strange I know but it worked. The pub was really busy and all the seating at the front of the pub was taken but there was extra seating in the car park as the band where playing so we found somewhere to perch. Service at the bar was quick and the staff where very friendly. A little pub with a big atmosphere. They had a bbq outside and I had a halloumi burger which was bursting with flavour and really tasty. We didn't have any kids with us but I did notice there was a small play area for kids at the rear of the pub. All in all a good evening and if I was in the area I would visit again.

Very enjoyable lunch there today.

It's an English pub. They need saving. It offers good value food, a good selection of drinks and great company. What more could you ask for

A. Great pub for all tipes a great atmosphere and well worth a visit if you're in the Claygate area

Small friendly pub, we didn't eat there but wow the food did look amazing and smelt delish. Definitely going to go back and try some

Relaxed place to have a drink .

Great pub, everyone is friendly and chatty

Amazing in one word! Excellent drinks and the food was fantastic. Will be going back there again.

Nice back street pub. Couldn't sit inside because of covid. But nice out door seating arrangements with heaters. Went in to use washroom. Nice interior will visit when there is indoor drinking.

Visited for lunch with my mum today. Pleasantly surprised by a FULL menu and all items available to order. Social distancing measures in place with friendly service and tasty starters. Outside area extremely comfy and well kept. Will definitely be back.

The customer is not always right here Very bad management

Drinks & a meal after my daughter's wedding

Nice traditional pub but a bit shabby

Went here for lunch. First thing that hit me as we walked in was the smell of bleach -a bit like a swimming pool . It's nice to know that the place is kept clean but a bit off putting when having a meal. My overwhelming impression was of a place that looks a bit tired and not very cosy and inviting. The carpet looked faded, the menus were slightly grubby and nobody greeted us as we came in the door. As a vegetarian I didn't feel very inspired by the menu as the only options I could see were sandwiches or baked potatoes. I opted for a baked potato which was very nice but it would have been good if there had been some options for vegans or veggies amongst the main meals. On the plus side the lady who served us was very friendly and it's nice to see a local pub still thriving a Claygate.

Wonderful, old style, urban pub (Even if it is in the village of Claygate). Sort of pub that is disappearing. Let's hope and pray it continues to thrive and prosper. A proper old pub

This lovely local is so close to my son’s I had to pay it a visit. Saloon bar very comfortable, staff attentive locals very friendly. Great place to get involves and watch sports on TV, traditional English Local, wonderful. Prices very reasonable, food offered but didn’t indulge. If you have a Dog, bring it along, very Dog Friendly.

A compact bar area inside with fire with a larger area which is well loved by locals. Small children's area in the back needs abit of maintenance as does some of the inside but ale is kept well and service is friendly.

This is a pub well worth a visit, the food was excellent and the service and friendly staff excellent , excellent.

Ordered a whiskey and coke, something I drink most nights. Tasted strongly of chemicals. Owner flatly refused my polite request to swap it for something else only having sipped it. A friend I was with said he had a similar thing with a food order on fathers day. Owner wouldn't agree and it escalated. Would not recommend this place at all. Funny thing is though, I just moved to Claygate and was trying The Griffin as a local

Dated interior and a bit dark but good cliental, very friendly pub well supported by the locals.

From the outset I'm biased. Having said that I love back street pubs and discovering them. This one of my favourites, even better I'm local to it. Tom great landlord of the old school. Great cellar, for maybe only a few real ales but never had a bad one. Food at reasonable rates, excellent quality. The building is very welcoming l, split between public and saloon with a real Victorian craved screen. Fabulous out door drinking in expensive comfortable seating and your bound to find a conversation from one of the clientele or at least a lick from one of the nicest pub dogs iv ever met (canine) haha. M

Nice small village pub with great food and nice outdoor seating area.

Went in large party. All food well cooked and arrived at right time all served together

Was taken here one evening. We sat outside, the space was great. There are plenty of tables out the front, this is along side the road. Out the back is another garden/children’s play area, with a couple of picnic tables. We ordered our food at the bar. All the cutlery and condiments were brought outside to our table. As was the food when it was ready. Our meals were tasty and hot, reasonably priced too. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Friendly staff, dogs allowed, warm atmosphere, good food

A good friendly place just like a pub should be

I was in the area with friends, so we re-visited the Griffin where we'd eaten before. On our last visit, we ate outside as it was a warm sunny day, but today the rain was bucketing down, so we ate inside. The food and drink were both very good and we were made to feel very welcome, but the place wasn't exactly packed out - perhaps because it's in the middle of a residential area and not on a main road. Nevertheless, it was very enjoyable and we will be returning when next in Claygate.

This pub is not on the main street in Claygate but it was very popular. It was also well maintained with lovely flower posies on the tables. The menu was varied with reasonable prices too. There is a large amouont of outdoor seating.

Only went for a drink and that's what this place is all about. Good selection of drinks. Busy and loud like a pub should be. Wouldn't go here for a romantic evening but certainly would for a night out drinking. Plenty of room in the garden if you want it a bit quieter.

Nice little cosy pub with comfy outdoor area with Greenery, great in sun, cool bar and general selection of drinks, average price for Claygate and Esher pubs; absolutely fkn sikk bartender served me my Pussy-O Coors Light though, don't remember his a, name but skinny and black/brown haired. Absolute Sick and Dope Brother that guy.

Very local old fashioned pub found in the heart of rural Claygate.Good friendly swift service,not the cheapest for drinks but certainly not the most expensive either.Found the people friendly here and i felt quite relaxed outside the front.They have Sky tv for football,sporting events etc Two bar areas inside,one mainly for dining,the other to socialize.One of the first bars i go to when we visit Claygate,perfect place in the summer,highly recommend.

Food below average, good for drinks and kids. It has a nice quiet playground at the back.

Friendly staff and clientel. ..good food and beers

Most friendly pub I've ever been too

Very good service and lovely food. Friendly staff.

Nice little country pub with a friendly dog.

Very dissatisfied with my dish. Fish and chips were tasteless and the fish was a bit soggy in parts. The tartare sauce had a plastic packaging in it. The starters looked good but i did not order one. Not keen to return.

Very good fish and chips. It was very quiet on New Year's Day so music might have helped the atmosphere. Good playground kept the kids entertained.

Charming traditional pub with a real fire, friendly doggies and great food. The people who run it seem lovely as well. Off the beaten track but definitely worth seeking out.

Busy pub. 2 distinct bars, sports on TV.

Best pub in the area, if your looking for a beer or a nice drink in a nice glass this is the pub! good food. sunday roast is to die for. I just had one. loads of meat. one of the areas last proper pubs full of nice people.

Traditional family pub. Great food, pleasant staff.

Great selection of beer, quaint, nice small pub. Friendly staff.

Really good food, welcoming to families and made effort to accommodate our large group.

The barmaid was very beautiful and I wouldn't say no but she did

A village pub atmosphere with excellently kept beers and ciders, and great honest grub, cant go wrong.

Lovely pub, with a great atmosphere and tasty food!

Great place to enjoy a relaxing drink with friends and family

I had Sunday lunch for Mothers day and my sister's birthday. I recommend trying here!

Haven't been here to eat for a few years as it went a bit downhill after "The Swan "debacle. Popped in for a drink today and stayed for lunch and it was fantastic!! The waitress was lovely and helpful, the atmosphere as always welcoming and the food delicious and reasonably priced. Will definitely be coming back - The Griffin, I'm glad you're back on my list, I missed you!!!

Proper pub! Friendly good food and beer.

Great atmosphere, cosy and very friendly staff and excellent service - Sunday roast is delicious too.

Delicious roast dinner! Very cosy and friendly staff

Nice food and a good selection of real ales. Comfortable village atmosphere. Would recommend. Nice seated area out front with fence to keep kids safe. Whilst we were there a couple of riders and horses stopped by.

Fabulous tempura prawns and pate too. Just popped for snack on recommendation from others.

A fantastic village pub,great beer and a proper traditional pub.

Terrible service but a traditional bozzer layout. Great, just don't try to get served in the saloon bar. Amazing WiFi. Works outside.

The cleanest cutlery I have seen in any pub! An excellent ploughmans with a qwerky onion as a pickle pot. Recommend a visit.

Great little pub. Very friendly and welcoming.

Fuimos a este pub unas cuantas veces, mi anciana pariente vive cerca y es muy práctico para ir andando. El pub está bien. Servicio normalmente bastante lento, tanto para comida y bebidas. La comida está bien pero no todo el tiempo. Un poco inconsistente. Tienes que hacer cola en el bar para bebidas, incluso si son de comer, los camareros son muy raros.

He estado yendo a este local por muchos años... viendo su descenso lento. Lamentablemente si quieres una pinta y un sandwich ir a otro lugar. Incluso el almuerzo los comensales tienen desierta regulat. £5.95 por dos rebanadas de pan de corte más media sasuage y algunas grasientas cebollas frío... y una ensalada pequeña media token con tomate. Una estafa... Y también cobraron en el lager. Triste... pero ahora mejor ve a otro lado.

Had fantastic Sunday roast at the Griffin, all home made food and great value, we'll be back next week!

visited The Griffin today and had Sunday roast, the best roast dinner we have eaten out. Its under new management food was amazing will be coming back again.

Great local to have a pint and watch the football. Foods good and very friendly owners.

Un encantador pub, muchas personas estaban bebiendo en el bar, y mi marido y yo éramos la única pareja sentarse a cenar. El servicio era bueno, y Isabel era muy dulce, encantador y atento. Pedimos el plato de queso Camembert fundido para compartir como entrante, que era delicioso!

Un gran pub, buena comida y un personal muy acogedor.