The Griffin Inn in Bath and North East Somerset

Service was extraordinary if your looking for an awesome classic British pub experience this is the place coming from Australia rigroft the bar tender was awesome sorry if I spent that wrong he gave us a very good run down on what was on tap and the food was absolutely exceptional my brother had chicken burger said it was the best he’d ever had and I got mozzarella sticks they can not be beaten. Also the music is very very good playlist

Lovely local pub with warmth and great service

Good restaurant in Bath, which has the option to reserve with the fork, it is not in the center, but it is not far. Very friendly staff. We ate some very good hamburgers.

Just visited for lunch. Great food, good service and comfortable, stylish surroundings.

Stopped in for a pint. Bartender was friendly. Did not eat here. Atmosphere nice pub vibe.

A pre theatre meal at The Griffin,first time visit .The pub gas been made really attractive and the booking system is efficient,Service is prompt and a small but well chosen wine list plus decent range of beers at the bar. The fish soup is excellent and a first class chicken salad with free range chicken .Efficient service from friendly staff. Roger Payne,the owner has recently opened a third restaurant in Bath so off to try that next time

Lovely inn. I came here for two nights to attend a conference and had planned to experience some of the restaurants in Bath but ended up eating here both nights as the food and atmosphere was lovely. Nice selection of craft ales and very friendly and attentive staff. The single room was nice, comfortable and clean. Highly recommended!

Great hidden gem and lovely to get away from the busy streets of bath, I'm so glad I found this beautiful pub. Very friendly and welcoming staff and a great variety of food and drink on offer. I found the pub by mistake while wandering unknowingly away from shops but so glad I did as it was much quieter than the city itself and was just the break I needed in my day. It's actually only a few minutes walk from the centre but so peaceful.

We love sampling new restaurants and booked The Griffin Inn as we saw they do a roast on a Sunday. However upon arrival, it became clear that the only roast available was Beef. The menu is pretty extensive however I've never been anywhere that only offers one type of roast on a Sunday. We spoke to the chap behind the bar who was very helpful and did us a vegan burger with one of the roasts we ordered. The food however took a long time to come and when it did appear, it was very average. I've had much nicer meals out in Bath. The ambience in there is calming and the decor is lovely but I don't think we'll be returning.

Stopped for a Friday evening drink - G&T £12.50!! Ok, it was a double, but still. Nice atmosphere, but I don’t think we’ll be back.

This a lovely friendly little pub I had the beef bourguignon for lunch today - it was exceptional The pub has some history nearly 300 years old so worth a look

Amazing location and restaurant. The service and kindness of the staff have been overwhelming. The atmosphere inside the location is absolutely warm and welcoming with a nice and romantic window view on old Bath streets. The food was delicious and we felt welcomed and attended amazingly since the moment we step in. Amazing experience, thank you!!!

Lovely venue & staff however the food is rubbish! So overpriced! Lamb shank was overcooked & my cod paella didn’t appear they served me chicken pie & mash 🤦‍♀️ waited another 10 minutes to cook my cod and it came with prawns & chilies or hot peppers it was so spicy, I couldn’t eat most of it very disappointing… the menu should’ve been clearer to state it came with prawns which I’m not a fan of and it was spicy dish because I don’t like spice!

Stayed for 2 nights, hotel is a great location in the centre of the city. Rooms are above the pub. We stayed in room 1. Room was clean amd nicely decorated. There was complimentary toiletries in the ensuite. On the down side there was a coffee machine and coffee pods but no kettle or tea. We felt for £160 room this should be a basic requirement. Nor was anything replenished for the 2nd night. Staff in the bar didn't seem to know how to help when we asked for extra milk but they did find some sachets to give us. TV reception poor as well. Again should be a basic requirement for the price. TV didn't really bother us but may other guests. Overall nice rooms but some of basics need sorting

Excelente servís and very tasty food! We will be glad to come back and try more places. Thank you for everything

Stayed here for one night while travelling. Booked two rooms and they were both lovely. Very clean with nice little touches- cushions, throws, radio. The decor was well done and obviously well thought out. Although the pub was busy when we arrived, the staff member on duty gave us a very warm greeting and showed us to our rooms. We had a drink in the bar later in the evening and the service from another staff member was also exemplary. We learned a bit of history about Bath which was a nice extra. They were happy to store our luggage for us after check out to allow us to do some sightseeing. My only regret is that we didn’t stay here for the entirety of our Bath trip but our booking for another place was already made. We would definitely return here.

In a town with plenty of pricey pubs, The Griffin hold the crown for THE most expensive. Drinks are farcically expensive (£6 for Thatchers Dry), but I thought I'd try their food. £9 for mushroom soup is absolutely as much as they could charge, but it was obviously homemade and very nice. £16 for chicken pie (with "Korev" - never thought lager was really a cooking ingredient) also pricey, though the pie was homemade and decent. Chips were not homemade, though a lot of them. Would be better with mash. Overall, a tasty dinner but the cost left a nasty aftertaste. There were other diners complaining.

I just popped in for a pint and was met with a very warm welcome. And I had a cracking pint of Hicks. Nice pub and great location.

I have been twice since the pub reopened. On both occasions, at a peak time, the one flustered person behind the bar was not coping , trying to mix cocktails while pouring pints I waited 20 minutes to get served.. Thee manager was said to be out ne switched off. When he finally aeare appeared he said,on both occasions, he had been in the cellar. I am encouraged by friends to give this pub up. But it used to be good and I am reluctant. It needs a manager who knows when to make sure the bar service is adequate and when it is the right time to be "in the cellar".

The Griffin is under new ownership - had the crab risotto and greens accompanied by Prosecco. Excellent meal. Finished off with a lovely cup of tea - best pub tea I’ve had in a while.

Revisited the pub after it closed over Xmas, was surprised to pay nearly £10 for a pint of Gem and half of lager. I had just come from another pub in Bath which is known to be a bit pricey and they charged around £7...

What a over priced pub the most expensive in Bath avoid !! I have been a regular of the pub for years . This is the 3rd owners in 5 years . However after closing at Xmas and now reopening I went for a quiet...

In november bezocht voor een drankje en een hapje, maar een hapje kon nog niet. Het interieur ziet er gezellig...

What an absolute find!! A fab little pub in the heart of Bath. Gorgeous decor, terrific staff and an awesome selection of gin! I wish it was my local!

we were staying close by and looked on TA, thought it looked ok. But a few things mean we wont go back. The bar itself looked fine and nice enough, plus decent drinks . But the real ale was average and drinks were a bit...

This is one of the most welcoming, relaxed and cosy pubs I’ve been to in Bath snd beyond. Yes it’s true no food at the moment as they are undergoing a kitchen refurb. But if you’re after a quiet, relaxed drink away from the hubbub...

Went for lunch with a group of friends and was very impressed. Food quality is superb and cannot recommend this place enough.

Booked lunch last week but got a call a day before to say the kitchen was closed. it has been a comedy of errors since current owners took over about 15 months ago and really need to sort out the food offer - understand restricted...

Fine for a drink, but not for food. Pie was stodgy, dry and heavy, and served with a miniscule portion of mash. Steaks were fatty, and served with packet/frozen chips which were completely tasteless. Staff were pleasant. We had some paper banknotes, which the bar...

convenient and a good breakfast but for a pub room it was expensive and not that comfortable. i didn't try the restaurant side so maybe the food compensates. it is central and an easy walk from station

A year on from our last meal at the Griffin (been in a few times since for drinks and still like the new interior) so booked early lunch before Saturday afternoon rugby. The bar staff are friendly and work hard and the menu has a...

my wife and I had a great few drink in the pub, the staff were friendly and the pub very comfortable, they had a good selection of drinks, the pub was very clean ideal for a drink with friend where you can have a chat.

Went to the griffin inn for Sunday roast and were very disappointed. We had had several Sunday roasts there over last couple of years when it was very good, but this time it was very poor. Seemed that the style of the food had changed....

We called in to the Griffin for a drink after a long morning visiting the sights in Bath. We just happened across it, but it a happy discovery. Good local beer, friendly staff, and a great ambience. It had clearly been recently renovated, but the...

We have gone through a lot of different bars in Bath, but this one stands out in a positive way... cozy atmosphere good prices, and very helpful and friendly staff. Away from the busy streets. Highly recommended.

Stopped off in Bath en route home from Cornwall and wanted somewhere to eat on a Saturday evening. Strolling around in the late afternoon we stumbled on The Griffin and the menu looked good. We managed to book a table for later that night and arrived as scheduled. The staff are all very welcoming and friendly, with a particular shout out to Kate, who chattily served us with a smile. The place has good background music and a great atmosphere. My original choice of starter (devilled kidneys) had proved so popular it had run out, so I had to pick an alternative - I opted for one of their snack plates - a trio of mini scotch eggs. OMG they were delicious - especially the beetroot one (yes, really!). My wife had a goat's cheese salad and was very impressed. We both had the Steak and Ale 'Pie of the Day' which was just as you would hope it to be. A couple of pints of Doom Bar and I left a happy and full boy. Definitely a place worth seeking out.

My wife and myself enjoyed a very nice meal and couple of drinks in the atmospheric ambience of the Griffin Bath. Staff friendly and accommodating. Food good and mussels exceptionally fresh. Thank you.

A few minutes round the corner from the chaos and hubbub of SawClose, the Griffin is calm, quiet and a perfect escape. We arrived to find an recently vacated table, which was immediately cleared and set for us. Menus and wine list appeared straight away, plus glasses of iced water. The food was excellent, and the service perfect...the waiting staff seemed genuinely interested and helpful instead of just doing their job.

Went here for dinner with my partner, and we was not disappointed!

Pues la noche anterior tomamos una pinta aquí ya que se encuentra enfrente del apartamento que alquilamos y siempre se ve muy animado el local. Cierra a las 23:00 el sábado, buen ambiente. Al día siguiente decidimos desayunar allí mismo. Tienen desayuno para sus clientes de alojamiento y otro a la carta con cuatro opciones para los de fuera. Buen cafe, los sanwiches buenos y el desayuno completo vegano muy rico. Son muy cálidos y agradables. Os lo recomiendo.

This was the second time I have been to the griffin with a group of friends. Food was lovely, I had the Darcy pie which was delicious. Such a great atmosphere and really caring staff for whom nothing was any trouble. Really recommended

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing food. Would recommend a visit and will be returning for another long leisurely lunch soon.

We just went for a drink, but I'm going back. Great atmosphere; friendly staff and the food looked delicious so will be going back to try it!

popped in the griffin just for a couple of drinks and ended up having a a meal called boboties, This was very tasty and consisted of rice mince and spices, recommended it to a couple who were looking at the menu hope they enjoyed it as much as we did, The Griffin also done bed and breakfast, very friendly and helpful staff highly recommendable.

Absolutely loved this place. The food was excellent and the wine list was brilliant. We had a good couple of hours before our show and these were not wasted in the griffin. It’s a bit of fave for theatre goers I think.

A perfect little pub between our B&B; and the City Centre. Good atmosphere and selection of drinks. Busy pub and would be a great local.

Went for a drink and really enjoyed The Griffin. A good mixture of different people enjoying drinks. Didn't try the food so can't comment on that but certainly enjoyed the pub

My partner and I stumbled upon this place while staying in the abbey hotel. Staff friendly. Quick service. Nice atmosphere in the afternoon. Nothing fancy, just a pub.

We stopped in for a quick drink before moving onto a scheduled activity. We were most impressed with the vast selections of gins. The decor is lovely and has a really homely comforting feel to it. The staff were polite and attentive. A real gem.

Fabulous new face-lift. Lovely ambience and lighting giving a cosy homely feel. Tastefully decorated with a feeling of decadence. Excellent quality food and wine with South African twist including a robust South African red. Friendly, very attentive staff. Chef most accommodating on a veggie variation of a side dish. Wish you could sell your homemade seeded bread and choc prune tart! Fabulous, booking our next table.

My husband and I visited here on Saturday for lunch pre-rugby with friends. We got a very friendly welcome and a lovely table in the cosy upstairs part of the restaurant/bar. We all chose different dishes and all thoroughly enjoyed them. The ‘Cape Malay’ starter was a highlight and the lady who served us was very knowledgable about all of the dishes as some are lesser known but her enthusiasm for them convinced us to try a variety. It’s freshly cooked and a cut above your standard pub food. Great cocktails and a good selection of beers on tap. If you like gin or tequila, then the shelves are full of different ones to try. Reasonably priced house wines too. Would highly recommend it for both the food and the atmosphere - nice to try somewhere that serves restaurant-quality food in a comfortable pub setting.

My friends and I had a fantastic lunch yesterday, we all had 3 tasty starters, main and desert. The steak was to die for! Great beers too.

Really cosy little pub and if the Sunday lunch is anything to go by a great place for food. We had the beef and the portions were very generous with lots of lovely veg, would definitely go back.

This newly refurbished Pub with rooms offers something for everyone. Cornish beers a vast selection of gins and freshly cooked food. The cooked breakfast offered on Friday and Saturday is beautifully cooked and good value at £10.00.

Have regularly visited the Griffin over several years and always had 5* experiences.

Lovely pub and go in often. Staff quite frosty. Arrived at 11.30 for breakfast to be told they have stopped serving as it was a busy morning. Board outside says until noon. Many others arrived and enquired about food but we're told only crisps available. Seems mad to be turning paying customers away. Surely they could knock up some toast etc? Whilst a lovely warm pub, there is no welcome as such, despite frequenting often. Such a shame.

My wife and I called into The Griffin for a light lunch to find that they were offering ‘Small plates’. The choice looked good and we went for Hot Smoked Salmon, horseradish and pickled beetroot on rye.

Friendly staff when looked in to enquire. Menus are small plate style, a good range and freshly cooked. Bar serves s wide range of local and Cornish beers as well as gins and whisky. Slightly out of city centre but popular and worth seeking out.

Visited friends in Bath and too in a few place whilst we were there, the Griffin being one of them. Great selection of drinks, really nice interior (recently refurbished I believe..), and a pleasant laid back atmosphere. We did not stay in the hotel, visited the bar for drinks, I would definitely recommend a visit!

... but only so it doesn’t get too busy. Really great small plate menu, friendly staff and a good choice of beer, wine and spirits. Slightly off the tourist trail so not packed. But an wonderful place for a bite to eat.

Came across this as a place to stay, whilst searching for a suitable and good value for money room for a friend and I to base ourselves for a night's stay in Bath. Apart from the nightmare parking in the recommended hotel car park, Manvers Street, which requires the downloading of an app, if you want an overnight stay and being awake at 8am the next morning to pay for more parking, I could not fault the pub hotel. The decor of the pub and of the bedroom we stayed in is fresh and modern and the twin bedroom we stayed in was comfortable and cosy. Very clean and modern. The continental breakfast was also very ample and a lovely addition to a very enjoyable stay.

Went in a couple of weeks ago to find that they were now only offrering a choice of a few beers when before there was a vast choice. There was no food as the chef had left and not been replaced.

We stayed here for our bdays... you can’t fault the location. Breakfast was ok (not big on choices but enough) ,rooms are bit tired but clean and comfy. Place is quirky and cosy. Would stay again as we felt at home.staff is friendly and very approachable.

Liten sjarmerende hotell med til sammen 8 rom. Enkeltrommene er små, det knirker i gulv og vegger, men sengen er bra! Badet er lite og ikke nyoppusset, men fungerer.

Had a great pint. Went in there with my friends, and the staff was extremely nice to us. We wondered in from the street and ended up spending quite a bit of time in there. If you have a chance definitely visit them for a drink or food.

We often meet friends at The Griffin before rugby for a drink and/or eats and have found the standards of food and hospitality consistently good.

A group of 13 had our Christmas Lunch here yesterday and it was fab! The food was excellent, even down to a flaming Christmas pud! The staff were really friendly and I can only compliment the quality and presentation of the food and great value too. I think we have found our annual Christmas lunch venue for ever! Thanks to all at the Griffin

After trudging around Bath this was a welcome stop for a lunchtime drink. Busy (as it was just before Christmas) and no food for unreserved clients as they had a Christmas Party booking. Nevertheless, good range of beers and ciders and reasonable prices. Just around the block from the Theatre Royal, Bath.

We booked at short notice and pre ordered from a good menu - sounded solid and good value. From the booking to the end of the night the service was superb, dealing with a table of twelve could be challenging but the Griffin staff totally took it in their stride.

Bath is a wonderful place, with very friendly people. However, the Griffin Inn is the exception to this rule. Allow me to expand....

Stopped off after a walking tour of bath for a couple of drinks in the Griffin Inn in Bath.

We frequent the Griffin Inn a few times every year during the rugby season and find it consistently good for a relaxing beer and bite to eat before the match - and occasional snifter afterwards.

Did not eat here, but if you want a pint or two, stop in. Populated when we stopped in, but this is also a hotel so likely a nice mix. Beer selection was good, happy to provide a sample so you can find the one you like. Staff and customers friendly and happy to dive into conversation.

Late visit just got in before kitchen shut so a lot of menu unavailable but had a delicious burger and chips.

A great town pub in the center of Bath but much to dear for drinks both beers and Wine.No one in at Lunch time on a Tues.Hot summer day.

My friend and I spent time at The Griffin Inn this past weekend and we had a wonderful time. The bartenders were so friendly and knowledgable about the brews. Being from New Orleans, we were very interested in trying different types of beer. We liked the experience so much we came back the next day for more! Great place to pub crawl.

Popped in for one on the way home. Nice place with nice décor and friendly staff. Lots of space and a pleasant atmosphere

Popped in for a drink and were welcomed. Good seating and very accommodating. Served by friendly staff and a good selection of drinks.

We had a party of 15 booked for evening meal, food was fantastic and we were well looked after. No hesitation in recommending this pub to others, great find and for Bath very good value!

Food did not match menu! Asked questions regarding menu, waiter (well I don't think he was a waiter he was a bar man) didn't have any knowledge of menu. Asked what fish was in fish and chips and had reply "well it's fish, like you get in fish and chips" not a great answer! Never found out wether it was cod, haddock, plaice etc.

Together with a friend we start at one of about 6 different pubs on a Sunday and this is one of them. Since undergoing changes in the past this has moved into the Real/Craft ale side of beer. There are always a very good selection and one or more change every week so your choice can change.I often try a new one every visit and the staff are always very friendly and offer a taster if you want one of any new beer. The prices are however at the top end of the scale(For Bath).

Standard menu without surprises offering a good hamburger and real craft Ale beers We stayed in the hotel one night and we decided to have lunch after the check in

Un posto semplice ed accogliente. Camerieri simpatici. Abbiamo chiesto la zuppa del giorno (buona pero un po burrosa), una tavola con vari assaggi (niente di speciale) e un sunday roast davvero delizioso

It was Valentine's day and my friend and I wanted dinner before a movie. So thinking it was a pub we thought this would be not so romantic. We were quite wrong but very pleasantly surprised. It was a fixed "Valentines" menu but we could choose different mains if we wanted to for an extra £5. We both went for the pork belly which was very delicious. So for £35 for the two of us we got a main and a dessert each plus a bottle of house red. It was such fantastic value for money. Plus the waitress was very friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend this hidden away gem and look forward to visiting again.

When we visited at about 8pm on a Saturday night, the place looked tired and though there were plenty of staff, the tables weren't clear of the last diners or drinkers. All in all the ambience wasn't right and i think mainly that was due to the staff. Have eaten here before and food was good.

Our first pub was not open so went to The Griffin instead. lad we did, welcomed with a grin and cheeky chit chat which was great.

Nice decor but retaining old work feel. The Gents is worth a visit for a trip back in time. Lovely barmaid who was able to recommend a good ale from Bristol and who was the right side of cheeky to the customers. Well worth a visit.

Our original booking was for 2 nights at the Griffin Inn. My husband was unwell and unable to travel on the day as planned. I called the Inn explained the situation to them and said that we would be there for the 2nd night as booked. The lady handling the bookings was very nice about it all. When we did arrive we were shown to our room which was lovely and offered a free drink at the bar which we had. The bar staff were very friendly and chatty, gave us information on the area and advised us the best place to park. Breakfast the next morning was very nice, checking in and out was simple. Getting up the narrow stairs with suitcases was difficult so my advise would be to take an overnight bag with you. We had planned to leave our big cases in the car but as the Inn does not have a car park and the nearest long stay car park was a good 10 minutes walk away we decided not to leave our luggage in the car. I would stay here again.

I just wanted to write a quick review to say thank you to the staff and chef at the Griffin. We met two friends and their 9 month old for Sunday lunch and we couldn't fault it. A great high chair was waiting for us on our arrival, the service was second to none and the Sunday lunch cooked to perfection. The quality of the beef was fantastic and the trimmings delicious. The landlady and staff were very welcoming and attentive and little one to a real shine to them! Thank you, I think we've found a new regular spot for a roast!

We visited with 7 family and friends on a cold day in Bath. The pub is well positioned just away from the centre of Bath but still with lots of character. It advertises lots of ales, although many were not local, which seemed a pity. The food was good although when we visited, half the menu was off. The staff were very pleasant

We love staying here. This is our second year running we have stayed at the Griffin when coming to enjoy the Christmas market and spa. Service is fab, food is really lovely, rooms are clean, beds are comfy, what more could you want?? Great location and a wide variety of ales and other drinks available. Wouldn't stay anywhere else when we come to Bath. Thanks again everyone for making our stay lovely See you next year

Wet cold day in Bath, needing a warm lunch in a cheerful environment, and struck lucky finding this bar with small restaurant attached. Service was friendly, and food excellent - servings generous and quality good. I had the vegetarian tagliatelle and my friend chose the ham egg and chips. The wine was good too, and our bill very reasonable. I'd go there again - it's well worth a short detour from the main shopping street.

We stayed in Bath from the 5 to the 9 October, we found the Griffin pub on our first day and it became our local. The minute you enter the pub/inn you will find the décor and the atmosphere welcoming. This is reinforced by the friendly and welcoming staff including Kate the manager and Nick the chef. We didn't eat any of the pub snacks but witnessed them being served, they looked fresh and delicious. We did book for Sunday lunch and what a treat that was, the food was again fresh, well presented and tasted as good as it looks. The short rib of beef for the Sunday roast was absolutely amazing, after a short wait (our choice) we were ready to eat a pudding so we shared a treacle tart OMG I can still taste it yet.If you are in Bath this place is a must visit but remember book for Sunday lunch.

Stumbled across this gastro pub for lunch. Great beer, service and food. Try the scotch eggs with triple cooked chips - LUSH!

We only had sandwiches but they were first class and well presented on wooden boards with pickles, small salad and crisps. thoroughly good value

We were recommended this pub by our son. We whiled away an hour or so drinking and very nice it was too!

Stayed here a couple of nights about a year ago. Very clean and comfortable rooms. The place is very very old, so it comes with the expected caveats. Nice breakfast and the bar is nice too. Very friendly to tourists.

Very nice place, with an atmosphere reflecting both traditional and modern components. Great food, attention to details, clean and fresh. Burgers (and fries) recommended!

The Griffin Inn’s restaurant and pub are quintessentially English, and we enjoyed our first real meal in England here. The food was excellent, if a little slow coming out, and the service was great. It is on a quiet street a ways from the touristy area of Bath, so we mostly saw what looked like locals having a pint here. And the craft beer is excellent, so I can understand why. My family highly recommends it to anyone.