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3,60

Based on 1.790 opinions finded in 3 websites

3.1Ambience3.6Cuisine3.1Price3.6Service
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The staff were great, good craigh in the pub and outside. Food was mediocre, sadly.

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Dick Harris . 2024-09-07

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Called in for a one off tea, wasn't the best but not the worst. Somewhere in the middle would be a fair review.

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David John Duckworth . 2024-09-04

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Fabulous food this afternoon, Roast dinners very tasty. Staff very plesent. Very clean pub with a high standard throughout the pub aswell. Definitely come again. Plus Definitely recommend it. Thank you.

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barbara jones . 2024-09-01

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Good food good service well done friendly staff as well

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Mark Vincent . 2024-09-01

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Manager and staff showing how customer service should be done. Food was superb, well priced and plentiful

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Gjc . 2024-08-31

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From the moment we walked into the Griffin of Heald Green wow it looked amazing everywhere looked spotless even smelt fresh no stail smells when we order food it was amazing delicious well done for turning it around keep the great work up Joyce, Barbara, and family

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Joyce Hodgkiss . 2024-08-27

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Beautiful pub and lovely customer service and made very welcome by the landlord and landlady. Will defo be returning again

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Andrea B . 2024-08-25

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The most shocking and rude, obnoxious, threatening behaviour from the new Landlord tonight. We arrived at 8.35pm and ordered drinks, asked was they still serving pizza and was told “yes” we ordered at 8.45pm and was told it piled be 15 minutes wait. No problem we said and thanked the staff for sorting out our food, we were very grateful. At 9.25pm a :ember I’d staff came over to inform us that they didn’t have any flat mushrooms left, did we want some other mushrooms on our pizza, we said no thanks, we would just like to get a refu; as it has been passed 40 minutes now since we ordered. My husband went over to the bar to get a refund on his card, the landlord came over, became extremely rude to my husband, got in his face and was showing aggressive body language to my husband, I immediately got up and went over to ask why he was behaving aggressively towards my husband…wow oh wow, he became aggressive and began shouting at us both. The landlord took himself outside . Once he had returned to the pub we asked the landlady for an explanation for his aggressive behaviour towards us, she was just as rude!!!!, DEFINATELY DO NOT SUPPORT THIS COUPLE OF NEW LANDLORDS!!!!! We only called in for a quick pint and a pizza and came away feeling completely shocked at how locals/returning customers have been treated at our local pub.

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Lisa I . 2024-08-24

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I parked in the pub car park and had a very average dinner here. We ate something roughly approximating to pizza. Several weeks later I received a £100 parking fine for using the pub car park.

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John W . 2024-08-24

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Absolutely FANTASTIC food and service. 5 stars in ALL respects.

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Phil Bayman . 2024-08-22

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Lovely food, lovely friendly staff

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Jonathan Pye . 2024-08-21

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Would like to say thank you for a lovely meal and the service was lovely. I would also like to say that the landlady was very professional when having to deal with a rude customer at the bar while we were eating our lunch. The staff and management were lovely would recommend going there to our friends and family.

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Janine W . 2024-08-20

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Food is not as good as it used to be, not sure if the chef has changed. Items wanted by party members were not available. Plenty of staff behind the bar, friendly but appeared distracted.

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emma higginson . 2024-08-16

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Large, welcoming pub serving a great selection of beers. Plenty of seating inside and out. Friendly, efficient staff.

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Ian D . 2024-08-11

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Absolutely fantastic, thanks Karen 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

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John Bunkell . 2024-08-11

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Went for my mums 70th birthday. 13 of us. I phoned the order through to Zoe who was absolutely lovely and so helpful. The food was brilliant as usual. The staff are just the best. They literally couldn’t do enough for us. Constantly checking on us. Nothing was too much trouble Really good value for money. Thank you everyone there for making it such a special evening x

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Suzannejackson . 2024-08-09

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Had a few afternoon drinks with the wife. Sat outside in the well kept outdoor area. Nice choice of lagers

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Kevin O'Sullivan . 2024-08-05

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Felt VERY uncomfortable ordering at the bar as the staff started whispering, sniggering and laughing under their breath! Felt that uncomfortable only had the 1 drink with a 3 course meal! Pity! A real shame as our server was a delight, attentive, quick and very well mannered. Bar staff should take a leaf out of his book! Will be using a different chain in the future! Shame as the food and prices were pretty decent and we would have returned if not made to feel this way! It was like a ghost town when we showed up! But I think I see why 🙃

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Jessica Smith . 2024-08-02

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Those small plates of food they do are amazing !!! 🥲

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Vicky Lawler . 2024-07-31

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This food was below my expectations. Obviously the curry sauce came from a jar because I have tasted a similar taste from a jar. Another person who wasn’t even serving me said just to let you know last order for food is at 8.30 The time was around 8.15 . Two curry’s two drinks £54.00 expensive bland food food .

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Marc Chadwick . 2024-07-26

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Barman does not listen to your actual order, fish was fried in oil that was too cold therefore very greasy

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Rodger JOHN . 2024-07-22

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Called in for lunch, delicious, will be going soon for a main meal

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Alan Seddon . 2024-07-14

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Lunch with my friend. Staff recommended the lasagne, and I have to say it was up there in my top 3. It was gorgeous 😍. I didn't finish it all, but believe me, I tried! It came with salad, which was very fresh and lovely. Pub was rather quiet, but the staff were fantastic, very friendly, chatty, and cheerful.

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Louise Williams . 2024-07-13

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Lovely place to and have drinks and food and the staff there are just wonderful I deffo will be going back to it

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angel Rees . 2024-07-11

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It has only Strongbow on tap and the rest were brewery beers that they couldn't tell us what each one is similar to I can wholeheartedly say I will not be coming back

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DDOS BOSS . 2024-07-09

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Amazing people and amazing food ! Visiting from canada and went in for my first English pub experience and they did not disappoint! Amazing food and very welcoming staff can't wait to go back to watch a football match !

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James Fletcher . 2024-07-04

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Really nice place. Some great Holt beers on draught and a specialised pizza oven too! Next time we're in Heald Green we'll be back.

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James Ellis . 2024-07-04

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Great night and atmosphere great landlord and landlady very welcoming also a brilliant Dj on a Saturday night

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Gary Doyle . 2024-07-04

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Super food! Best lasagne ever! Food is lovely and nice people. Don't need to say anymore!

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Anthony G (TGZ) . 2024-07-03

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Beer 🍺 Holt's was kept great, went down well, food service good, bar and food service staff friendly, toilet's were very clean, will happily return to the Griffin

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M Smith . 2024-07-01

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A late dinner tonight.. very good service and the food was served promptly and the young lad who gave us it was so polite and courteous Thank you.

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Annonymous Bald . 2024-06-28

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Having read reviews chose this for a biryhday lunch with my sister. None of us are from the area. Really warm welcome, hot delicious food. Thanks to all the staff - can't praise them enough

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Isobel Todd . 2024-06-25

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Great service by staff, and the food is really nice. Mon-Fri they have special offers

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Craig Thompson (Frankendog) . 2024-06-20

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Can't fault this pub/restaurant.

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Tim O'Malley . 2024-06-19

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A lovely surprise how good this was. The food was excellent beautifully presented tasty and good size portions. Friendly helpful service and a lovely clean pub environment. Great beers. Will definitely be going again. Really enjoyed it

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Dave “Incredible” W . 2024-06-18

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Called in for a meal after the nearby Beefeater wouldn’t give us a table despite it being practically empty Really glad because the atmosphere,staff service and food was excellent

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Iain Scott . 2024-06-17

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Went for a meal with my niece and my mum who has dementia, from the minute we walked in we were treated with such kindness, the bar staff were so lovely, customer service was 2nd to none, well done guys, food well absolutely 💯 perfect, will definitely be back, thanks so much for looking after us so well 😀 👍

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Jackie Sumner . 2024-06-12

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Very pleasant eating place. Food very nice. Downside.. i wanted a pint of blackcurrant with water but they was only able to serve half a pint...disappointing along with the wait for the main course. So if I want a pint of water with my food, I can't have it? Manager not interested. I don't think it's an unreasonable request.

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Barry Hughes . 2024-05-24

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Lovely food and great atmosphere

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Chelle Burke (Chelle) . 2024-05-18

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Had an excellent meal here (Morrocan Halloumi Skewer) which was scrumptious mafe all the better by waiter who served us. What a hard working customer focused chap 5 star

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I L TZOZEO . 2024-05-09

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The food was delicious & the service excellent, despite us being a large group of 16. Would definitely visit here again!

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tracey biggs . 2024-05-04

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Great pint of real ale if a bit pricey.Never ever again will I : pop in :again for a pint. Complete and utterly robbing drivers .to park .£60 quid a time. Most expensive pint I've ever had. Never been charged to park at a pub before in all my entire life 70+ yrs. Disgusting con .

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Barrie Allen . 2024-04-30

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No wonder its always empty, rip off parking scam designed to catch you out and result in a large fine..management do not care and are not interesd......avoid

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Duncan G . 2024-04-25

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A pub worth visiting very nice fish and chips

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Stephen Hutchins . 2024-04-24

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Menu improved and food plentiful. A little quiet.

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Janet Vaughan . 2024-04-07

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Had my dads Birthday in the function area 42 people , all the staff and food where excellent I would recommend no problem, there was loads more food than we needed and nothing was a trouble for the staff well on done

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Peter Hanson . 2024-04-07

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Good little pub. But, nearly £6 for an old mout cider. A bit on the steep side

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Ben Simpson . 2024-03-30

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We had a birthday dinner and it was lovely there was thirty of us.

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Flo Dawson . 2024-03-28

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Always friendly, lovely clean establishment, wheelchair accessible, pets are welcome....

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Shirley Ashworth . 2024-03-21

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Your mad if you visit this pub you get fined for parking on the car park. It's truly not worth it. Never again will I darken its door. Joseph Holts need to change a few thing here.

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Mark R . 2024-03-17

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We came here for Mothers Day, there were 11 of us in the party, It was very busy but the service was brilliant as was the food. Definitely go again.

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Leslie Bell . 2024-03-12

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Love this place, we visit it for food on a regular basis. Young lad who serves the food is lovely and friendly. Very polite

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Debbie Debbie . 2024-03-10

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Fish and chips was not good would not recommend this dish !!

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angela Holland . 2024-03-10

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Had breakfast it was OK but if you get toast it doesn't come with butter you have to pay for it?? I would not have breakfast here again

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mark Langridge . 2024-02-26

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Lovely pub and nice comfortable seating area, the food was nice, the only criticism was, there are alot of dogs coming in, and the bar staff are stroking and petting the dogs, and then serving drinks & food without washing their hands, myself and my Sister witnessed this 3 times in the 40 minutes we were there. I also asked what the fish was, as it wasn't stated in the menu, apparently after a few discussions with other staff who didn't know, it's HAKE, NOT COD OR HADDOCK, at the price fish chips are on menu, you shouldn't cheat the customers out of not giving them either COD OR HADDOCK. Thank you for reading my review.

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Melc Melc . 2024-02-26

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Love the griffin, I am a regular in here and am always happy with the service and all the staff are quite friendly

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Matthew Barwell . 2024-02-21

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Lovely food. Good atmosphere. Burger and chips tasted really lovely. Chocolate fudge cake and custard was a good portion of food. Good time.

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chloehQ9506GV . 2024-02-11

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Basic pub food and "take it or leave it" service 😕

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Andrew Yates . 2024-01-23

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Food wasn't good No ground black pepper Not hot Didn't get what I asked for Wouldn't take anyone in there for food We won't go in again

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Karen T . 2024-01-15

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I asked for a Flat base crispy Garlic Cheese Pizza I got a Cold thick soggy one I couldn't eat 👎👎 I asked for a Liqour Coffee and is it Double cream or spray cream ( aside wouldn't order one with spray crea) the Lad said double cream so I ordered 2 What we got wasn't a Liqour coffee it was a coffee with spirit in a cup and cold 👎👎👎👎 Wouldn't eat hear again ,, Family ordered Sunday roast Roast potatoes terrible Very disappointed

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Karen T . 2024-01-14

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Decent meal for the price but nothing exceptional. We were pestered by 2 well inebriated men who thought they were funny while trying to have a private, deep conversation

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Catherine Taylor . 2024-01-02

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Meal was excellent unfortunately got a £60 fine in your car park entered all my registration details in your pub but still got fined. Sorry won’t be eating here again

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Belinda B . 2023-12-29

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Visited on 27 November 2023 for my sister's birthday. Pub was not busy, one other party in pub. Staff never mentioned that we needed to book car in, nor did I see signs in the pub. Received on 27 December parking ticket for £60. I will never visit this pub again.

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SallyFriday . 2023-12-28

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1st class staff, great atmosphere, fantastic Christmas day, lovely meal thank you

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ken ellis . 2023-12-26

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Food is tasty and nice staff 👍🏻

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Bulldog . 2023-12-09

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Used to visit this place regularly the food was always 1st class. Being back in the area it was the first place we thought but oh how the times change. The food was nothing special and whilst one of the party ate another was still waiting for theirs. Certainly shall not rush back. Oh and to it all I got a £100 fine for. It registering my car my bad as I was dealing with an unsteady 87 year old who refused her wheelchair, my appeal was rejected so ended up paying a reduced £60 fine so an hour expensive day for something so run of the mill.

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Julieandmommabear . 2023-12-04

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Didn't eat my 1 drink if as over priced for what I got. I used to go all the time but this time something was different

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nicola jopson . 2023-12-04

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Great food and pleasant atmosphere well done 👍

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Irene Burke . 2023-12-01

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Been here a few times and the food has always been good. I had braised steak with mash and green beans. My partner had fish and chips which is always very nice.my daughter had the fresh pizza and chips followed by ice cream. We was served by liam who I've been served by before, he always goes above and beyond and is very friendly. He is a credit to the pub.

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jessica scott . 2023-11-19

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Nicely decorated pub decent pub grub and friendly atmosphere. Clean toilets too

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Gary Shaw . 2023-11-09

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We visited the Griffin for lunch myself my sister and my Nan age 91 yrs old . My Nan absolutely loved the decor the Lights the open fire it was all perfect . The food was delicious the staff were so nice and attentive. We would 💯 visit again and would definitely recommend to friends and family .

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Y5804FXvictoriaf . 2023-11-07

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Good range of Brewery's own beers...lovely glass of Blush 😊

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kaye rogers . 2023-11-01

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The Griffin used to be a decent little pub-restaurant. These days, it's one to avoid. I visited last night for the last time. Four teenage staff chatting away behind the bar, oblivious of me waiting to order our food. I counted almost two minutes before I was acknowledged. They took my order which had a few customisations. They asked me if I'd like any drinks. Halfway through making the drinks, they asked me to remind them what I'd ordered, and they still got it wrong. Keep in mind that I'd only ordered two drinks. They were all chatting throughout and not really paying any attention to customers. When the food came, which was pretty quick to be fair, of course it was wrong. Couldn't be bothered to complain anymore. The food was, at best, average. Won't be returning anytime soon.

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Matthew Hartley . 2023-10-27

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I visited here with my team during my business trip to Manchester, we ordered Chicken Tikka along with brewery, ambiance was great & so was the food

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Rohan Kapoor . 2023-10-23

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We have never been here before but what a lovely place friendly and the food was nice .

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Gail Doyle . 2023-10-20

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I got food poisoning and poor service

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Rich Carrington . 2023-10-06

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Just eaten here and need to say how wonderful the staff are especially Nathan/Nethan what a lovely and helpful man

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Helen Hugo . 2023-10-02

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Lovely pub, good service, very clean and welcoming with a nice selection of food.

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Tim Hayward . 2023-09-30

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Didn't arrive until after 8pm, so too late to sample the food, but the bar is well stocked with plenty of choice. Staff were really friendly and the environment warm and comfortable. Would definitely visit again.

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Lenny_G833 . 2023-09-25

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Food nice ,staff friendly especially Liam such a great guy who couldn't do enough for you definitely a credit to the place. 100% we'll be going back x5 people and all Happy with the food

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Dawn Atkinson . 2023-09-24

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Ordered a pizza it arrived with no cutlery or serviets .when i asked for them i was told "well that deserves a great tip" Not the first time staff argueing over tips !!!

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Beauty Foundation . 2023-09-22

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The nicest cheese an onion pie I've had

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Susan Norris . 2023-09-19

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Nice food, nice beers, lovely staff - just the job.

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Steve Hatfield . 2023-09-18

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brilliant food brilliant staff because we have learning disabilities thay looked after us cheep prices for drinks

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Louise W . 2023-09-05

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I don’t normally write reviews but just wanted to thank Tracey and her team for the excellent customer service. Every member of your team treat customers with respect and kindness. Lovely Liam was waiting on our table, he is so pleasant and nothing was too much trouble. The food was lovely, thanks to the team behind the scenes, it wouldn’t work without you.

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Melanie M . 2023-09-03

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Great service as always from Harley. A little superstar always smiling. Kyle the new assistant manager is also a great credit to the griffin team..well done lads

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A4752UElisad . 2023-08-22

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Function room all to party for my 70ty birthday no extra cost ferfect

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Marie Kukalowicz . 2023-08-20

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Decent food and quick service, seemed popular for a lunch time.

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Mark Jarvis . 2023-08-16

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Staff wasn't helpful, food not what I asked for.

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Diane Carter . 2023-08-08

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The manageress and her staff are friendly and helpful, I've only had food once but it was very nice. I'd like to see more vegan options on the menu.

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Gaynor Swindlehurst . 2023-08-06

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Had a spicy beef pizza that was not what it says got up this morning and been 🤢🤮as a dog and had diarrhea feeling hot and cold turns out got food poisoning ruined my day with the wife 🤬🤬

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mark limb . 2023-07-29

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Visited here this evening for an evening meal with my partner & 2 children hadn’t booked but was found a table promptly. Our server Liam was a bubbly individual extremely polite & very friendly & above all very attentive making sure we had all we needed, I work in hospitality myself & know how demanding the role can be despite this Liam had a smile throughout despite being fairly busy. Top marks for that 👍🏼 The food was beautiful & good value for money all 4 of us cleared our plates including my fussy eating daughter which is rare. Overall experience was 5* and we will definitely be back!!!

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claire Nadin . 2023-07-28

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Great family pub ... recommend the pizzas 🍕 👌

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Robert French . 2023-07-22

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Can't rate the food or drink because my partner was waiting for 20 minutes to be served. While he was at the bar waiting several other people, who came afterwards, were served before him. When he was eventually served the staff were rude and and seemed 'put out'. They didn't have what I wanted so he popped back to the table to ask if I wanted something else. When he went back to the same person they continued to ignore him and serve other customers. We have never experienced anything like this before. Needless to say we left without food or a drink. My partner is 6ft 2 so not hard to see. He also happens to be black, which I don't think is a coincidence in this situation. On the way home our 11 year old daughter said "I know why this happened, it's because they are racist". It breaks my heart to hear this from her as she has never said anything like this before or witnessed anything like this. I will be taking this further. I will not have this for my family or anyone else's family.

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sarah ratcliffe . 2023-07-21

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Waited 20mins for an ice cream pudding

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Bren Gil . 2023-07-17

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It was so quiet for a Saturday night. Nice place cant understand why it was almost empty.🤔

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Anne McCurrie . 2023-07-10

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What I can say… Liam you’re amazing. Working your socks off with a smile, compliments and checking in on us. Absolute credit to the business.

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Michelle L . 2023-07-08

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Go to the griffin atleast every two weeks. Food never disappoints, Liam always recognises regulars and is sure to comment on seeing you again since last time, easily the best member of staff ever encountered in any establishment, polite, funny and goes out of his way for you. Never see him stood about chatting, always rushing about to make sure everyone in the place is having a good time. Food is always great and such a nice and welcoming atmosphere.

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James M . 2023-07-08

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Good variety of food. Great Holts beers. Friendly efficient service.

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Joan Cassin . 2023-07-07

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Our visit to The Griffin was nothing short of amazing, such a lovely, friendly welcoming atmosphere, The young man Liam made the visit even better with his happy, upbeat positive vibes he was such a gem for this place, The bar staff were lovely also and the food was really nice especially the small plates sharer, thank you for having us.

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Laura L . 2023-07-03

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