The Griffin in Reading

Today we were served by Seyna and it was excellent service and the food was great.

Great meal, was served by Esra who was very attentive and very kind. Saw her being treated very rudely by some other customers. They shouted at her but she kept calm, very professional. I hope she is alright. Thank you Esra.

Very good food and service!!! Really enjoyed my time at the Griffin. Will definitely go again. Served by Esra. She is a lovely lady and was very sweet to me.Thank you Esra for your lovely service.

Very nice meal. Friendly service. Served by Megan thank you.

Great pub with lovely outside area viewing the river.

Well stored and poured ales. Great service to children.

Lovely food, looked after by Megan - great service

My son booked The Griffin for Mother’s Day, he had been before and said the roast looked good. We were looked after well by our server Robert and our food did not disappoint, lovely atmosphere. Will definitely visit again.

Rather pricey but good quality.

Always a good experience good atmosphere great staff good value for money

Great service from Lucian and the rest of the staff, as always. Along with good value and good food and an excellent atmosphere. Couldn't wish for a better 'local'.

Really lovely Pub with excellent food and great service! Robert was a wonderful host at our table.

I had a mushy peas and fish&chips, which was delicious! Crispy fish and good chips 🙌 Night continued with my favourite IPA Level Head pints 🍻 Service was good and friendly . Thanks Esra !

Really nice food in a great location. The staff was lovely. Perfect pub for a Saturday lunch with the family or friends

Very good birthday meal with the family. Excellent fun,Food and service. Thx Esra

We had an enjoyable lunch the food was well presented and warm which is rear these days

Great food and service, Robert was lovely!

Robert was great! looked after us very well. The food was incredible

As well as the food being absolutely delicious. Bonnie (my server) was very friendly with great customer service. She stuck by us the whole time, and was there (as well as helping others) when needed.

Great food and service by Seyna

Really great atmosphere and time for the Sunday roast. Great variety of delicious plates and roasts. Beef rib is my favorite now on. Very warm and friendly host Lucian. Strongly recommend!

Had a lovely Sunday evening meal .. great food .. served by Megan who was very friendly with excellent customer service

We had a wonderful dinner with a fantastic atmosphere, and Bonnie, who served us, was an absolute star. Will definitely come back again

I recently attended a funeral wake hosted by the Griffin and was so impressed with the service and food. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was absolutely delicious and the portions were of really generous sizes. Every member of staff was polite and professional, they obviously love their jobs which comes across. Special mention and thanks to Lucian who ensured we had everything we needed from start to finish. Superb service which made a difficult and sad day that little bit easier. Thanks again.

They need to sort their automated answering phone not fit for purpose

Very helpful staff. Friendly atmosphere. Good food and comfortable environment.

Lovely Sunday roast with the family. Food is always delicious and service was top tier. Thank you to Lucian for looking after us and providing awesome service!

An emotional family meal following the death of Spud. Husband, father, grandad and local to The Griffin. Our meals were lovely and Bonnie was a brilliant host. Kind, compassionate and provided us with top notch service. Thank you so much. ❤️

My friend and I come to this restaurant every few weeks for a catch-up, and Megan is a big reason we keep coming back. She’s absolutely fantastic—always friendly, attentive, and nothing is ever too much trouble for her. She even remembers the little details about what we like, the wine and cheese!! Megan truly goes above and beyond, and her warm, welcoming attitude makes the dining experience even better. We can’t recommend her enough!

Had some chips and a drink and sat outside in the sunshine. Could see the ducks on the Thames across the car park, very nice

Lucian was an absolutely fantastic waiter for my long overdue catch up with friends. The food, atmosphere and drinks were excellent.

Had a really nice meal. Family occasion. Seyna our waitress was really engaging. 18 of us but food served in good time , hot and very tasty Enjoyed our visit and will come again

We have eaten lunch here several times now and always a good experience, especially the friendly and efficient service (last time from Esra). Tasty food, menu has plenty of choice depending on how hungry you’re feeling and includes vegan and vegetarian, tables aren’t too crowded. Babies are welcome, and dogs in some areas. Toilets are clean at this time of day. The staff are lovely.

We went with a group of 18 for a family party. Seyna was a brilliant host (as usual!) and we all had a great time. Food was excellent and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Would certainly recommend.

It was lovely there. The atmosphere and service just amazing and Seyna was really nice and friendly. We loved all of that.

It’s our first time at Graffin had a Sunday roast, food was delicious!! Serving was brilliant, Esra was amazing who look after us.

I had an amazing experience with Lucian! His service was prompt, professional, and personalized. He truly went above and beyond to meet my needs and ensure my satisfaction. Highly recommend his services!

Great food & Great service from Bonnie

We had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday at The Griffin in Caversham, and I can honestly say it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The food was exceptional—beautifully presented, full of flavour, and cooked to perfection. Every dish we ordered exceeded expectations, from the starters to the desserts, making it a truly memorable meal. A special mention must go to Seyna, who was an absolute star. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and helpful throughout the evening, making sure we had everything we needed without ever being intrusive. Her warm and welcoming nature added to the wonderful atmosphere, and she truly made our evening even more special. Seyna is a credit to the team, and we will absolutely be returning—not just for the great food but also to see her again! Thank you to The Griffin for a fantastic evening. We can’t wait to come back soon! Steve and Nikki

Really nice pub, top notch food & service by Seyna is amazing. Great atmosphere, very attentive certainly will return

This was the last place my father dined at before he died, food ok but along with dealing with his affairs and funeral we have to contend with a hefty parking fine for the time spent dining in the restaurant! appalling :( We have a bank statement showing he spent £65 there

Been here a couple of times now and food is always delicious! Definitely recommend their roast dinners! Both times I’ve been served by Seyna who has been absolutely wonderful and looked after us well

Had a very nice meal here on a Friday evening. Fish pie special was tasty. Great service from our waitress, Esra. The only negative was we found one of the barmen a bit rude/curt when enquiring about a drink we were waiting for.

Just celebrated my birthday with my family for dinner, I had a great evening and we all thoroughly enjoyed the food and drinks and atmosphere. Staff are friendly, service is efficient and overall good value for money. Thank you for making my birthday treat so enjoyable.

Food was lovely and service by Lucian was fantastic. Looking forward to coming back

Took my Mum for birthday lunch, great food and very friendly service at a reasonable price.

Been here twice now and food has always been delicious. Once in the evening and the 2nd time for Sunday lunch. The staff are amazing, always friendly and helpful. Special thanks to the ladies who looked after us each time Bonnie and Seyna.

Came in for a girly catch up lunch. Looked after by the wonderful Lucian. Food was delicious and really good price. Thank you!

Always brilliant service and great food. Its our favorite.

Great all round pub ... where we enjoy a pint after our Underwater Hockey Sessions

Great roast as always, mushroom wellington is a great veggie option, many thanks to Senya for great service.

Megan was absolutely fantastic! The food was delightful and we absolutely love the ambiance

Had a really lovely lunch here having not been for years. Nice food, service was great (Esra was great!) and lovely atmosphere

We visited this nice and cosy pub to meet couple of friends. We came all the way from London. Despite its nice place but food was cold and also the portions were not enough. Moreover, not value for money.

Food was beautiful,staff were really friendly and attentive. Seyna was our waitress and she was brilliant. Would definitely visit again

Afron was amazing. The lamb shank was incredible.

Such a lovely British pub! We went for dinner, had fish and chisp, Seyna looked after us só well , very welcoming ,lovely lady, thank you só much 😊

Used upstairs for meeting. Excellent Good service

Great place, lovely food. And had an amazing service from Robert! Will definitely come back!

Went for a pub meal with family today as we love Griffen. Always lovely service, great welcoming staff, especially Seyna. Great food as well. Keep up the good work!!!

Seyna was an excellent server! Would defo come back for the Sunday Roast!!

Lovely roast meal today. Great service.from our waitress seyna a great experience

Served by Megan today who was lovely. Very accommodating, kind and happy.

The best food which a chef 👨‍🍳 is possible to make it . Thank you Lucian

Went to this pub for a birthday meal... food was lovely, and the server would look at me and nod if I was low on beer for a refill (could read my mind). was fairly busy but food time and service was on point. Great experience.

Best service I received in a while ,love this place food is always great and Lucian is always smiling and amazing worker well done Lucian keep it up

Well I haven't visit this place in a long time but I come back yesterday and I was amazed by the surroundings!Top food and impeccable service!thank you Lucian for serving us and being so kind and cheerful

Lovley location, beautiful pub always felt welcomed and great food everytime we visit ! Our server Lucian is doing an amazing job ,he must love his job always smiling and really caring!!well done Lucian you are a bonus to this company

5 🌟 We always coming here, the service is great always specially when Lucian is working he is so handsome and he has great service skills ,food is always good ,happy customers we will return already booked for Valentine's Day

Love the griffin. Great staff, great location and super cosy inside. Just the menu. Needs better plant based options so it works for all

Good chain food pub. Often crowded.. Lively if you can get a seat. Most tables reserved for diners Good beer choice.All good. Update . 2025 visit. Service attentive, enjoyed the meal.

First time visiting this pub/restaurant, very nice place, very friendly and helpful staff, the food was excellent, unfortunately my meal was cold so had to return it, this was sorted out without any mither, thank you all for making our visit a memorable one.

Great food and fantastic service from our waitress Seyna, she was lovely.

We had the lunch offer - 2 for £20. Lovely fish & chips. Pie was a bit over cooked . Nice plateful. Had the sundae for pudding which was a bit dry. Too much brownie.

Very friendly staff and food is always amazing!!! Highly recommend it

Seyna was our waitress and very friendly. The food was nice and so was the ambience

We had a wonderful experience at this pub! From the moment we walked in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere made us feel right at home. It’s also very child-friendly, which made our visit even more enjoyable. The food was absolutely delicious and arrived quickly, which was great, especially with little ones. A huge thank you to Esra, who was the best waiter—attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this place for families or anyone looking for great food and a lovely setting. We’ll definitely be back!

Esra was great, she was very nice and quick!

Lovely Sunday lunch for a party of 6 humans plus Margot - the wonderful whippet. Food is outstanding. Service was excellent. The place has a lovely vibe. We booked & had a lovely table. Thank you for looking after us Seyna 😊 xxx

We arrived early lunchtime without a booking but got a table. Bonnie was the lady looking after us and she struck just the right balance between attentiveness and not rushing us even when the restaurant started to get busy. The food was enjoyable, the beer excellent and the service outstanding. Thank you for a great lunchtime.

Nice atmosphere, food was pretty decent (beef cheek was nice if a little fatty, and the burger was pretty average), service was excellent. Seyna was a lovely host, props to her!

Great pub, great atmosphere we didn't eat here so unable to comment.

Lovely Sunday roast at the Griffin. Seven hour beef was amazing and the cauliflower cheese side always delicious. Seyna looked after us and was great!

The beef rib Sunday roast was excellent as was the service by our waiter, James.

At the weekend this pub is BUSY! I'd say it's 3 quarters restaurant and a quarter pub, but maybe that's because it's winter and sitting outside, in the cold isn't my thing! Some pluses, a real fire (I've never felt cold in the pub), although busy, bar service is reasonably swift, the food looks amazing but apart from a bowl of chips, I've not tried it (hence no score). Good selection of wines, beers and lagers, including low and no alcohol options, I think there are cocktails and hard alcohol. There is a big car park, which backs onto the river Thames, but at the weekend, it can be full! Age group, mostly 30 upwards, but I've seen families happily enjoying all the pub has to offer! One bugbear is it's card only and although that makes payment swift, it's annoying if you've got a pocket load of cash! Great place for groups, especially if you're down to eat! Overall, I'd say take a visit, weekends for those who like a busy feel and weekdays, if you're after a bit more of a relaxed visit!

Another wonderful Burns night meal at The Griffin. The food here is always exceptional as is the service. It's a great pub whether you're coming for a beer by the fire or a lovely meal. Always welcoming and great quality. Esra looked after us tonight; not for the first time, and was, as always excellent.

Extremely good service and very welcoming waitress called Bonnie

A Caversham favourite. I'm always driving so only drink tomato juice.

We Had our party of 20 people, there was no long waiting for our meals, the food was excellent, the starters was very good, the main meals were a good size, followed by a desert, the menus have a good selection, with good prices something for everyone, very friendly service from all the staff, and a special thank you to Esra who looked after us all, the Griffin is highly recommend, Thank you Crystal steps.

It was a lovely time out with family for a meal. Robert was a great server and the food was excellent as was the atmosphere. Good prices for meals as well.

The food was delicious, and Seyna provided fantastic service. Highly recommend for a classic pub dinner experience.

Food excellent, service 👌 Bonny

was a great place to eat and our waitress seyna was lovely!

I went to the Griffin yesterday with my mum for lunch while we were in caversham. I haven't been there for a few years but It was lovely everything was cooked really well....delicious...we shared 3 starters, the squid, the mushrooms and the baked cheese...all of which were so good we also had a cheeky bottle of rose prosecco all at a very good price and great value....the staff were lovely and accommodated us even though they were busy and we hadn't booked....our waitress was a lady called Esra who was very attentive welcoming friendly and on the ball, we didn't need to ask for anything.very efficient and nice....we really enjoyed it and we will be going back when we are in caversham again in a few weeks time. Thank you

This was a family celebration. Seyna looked after us during our meal. She was really friendly but at the same time professional. Nothing was too much trouble for her and she really made our time there enjoyable. I would highly recommend the Griffin and if you’re really lucky you may get Seyna to look after you!

Great lunch on New Year's Eve! We were attended by Esra who was great! The food was delicious too!

Lovely evening with the perfect waitress Bonnie. Definitely be back

Staff were distracted and hard to get service. When we finally ordered food we opted for fish and chips (reasoning this was the safest option that couldnt be screwed up). The fish arrived and was cooked ok...but the quality was exceptionally mediocre...the batter oily and and tasteless and it was a 2/10 experience. We resolved to avoid the Griffin for food going forward....

Excellent food & service. Seyna, our waitress, was helpful & friendly

Amazing food. Lucian looked after us really well and was lovely!