The Griffin Inn in Bath and North East Somerset

Exactly what a neighbourhood pub should be...I wish it was my local!

We arrived from London mid afternoon after a delayed trip from London and as our accommodation was right next door we decided to go in for lunch.

Hands down the best pub in Bath. The environment is unmatched. Couldn’t recommend enough. Alaina is an asset to the business and makes everyone who walks through the door feel like an old friend. 10/10

Perfect little inn and pub. The rooms were really comfortable with nice mattresses and good shower pressure/temp. The staff was super friendly and helpful, they helped us carry our particularly heavy bags up to the second floor, which was much appreciated. The pub was very clean, and had a great vibe. The location is about as perfect as you can get. Just a 5 to 10 minute walk to everything you need to see and there are plenty of restaurants nearby. We would definitely stay again!

Visited for Sunday roast lunch. Good mix of vegetables with meat (I had chicken, my son and wife had roast beef) - reasonable quality but a bit pricey.

Very delicious Food and nice Service in the Restaurant.

The service was amazing .everyone was really helpful and nice and the food was extremely good.will definitely come back next time I'm in bath

Absolutely fabulous little pub. Had the best fish pie I've ever had for lunch. My other half really enjoyed his food too. Friendly staff, clean pub. The ladies loo was a bit odd though

Cozy place with perfectly okay food

Agree with the other reviews saying we felt unwelcome. Walked in as a couple, browsing the menu at the bar (no acknowledgement / hello by the barman) - meanwhile another couple walked in about 5 minutes behind us, were greeted by the barman straightaway and offered a table for two in the dining area. When we then asked for a table for two, we were told there was now only space left for bigger parties in the dining area (?) and they only had space in the corner of the bar for us. Really disappointing and unwelcoming.

Nipped in for lunch and a drink today A cosy feeling pub, friendly staff and the food was wonderful The best fish pie I've ever had!

Went for a pre theatre drink here. What a lovely place. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. The food looked good, and we will definitely be coming back to try it soon.

It Inn was a charming place in a great location. The staff was excellent to deal with. The pub down stairs was warm and friendly. The food was very good. The bartender was knowledgeable and we had some great local beers. Would highly recommend!

We passed by the bar and learnt so much! The owner shares knowledges about drinks and help me to pick up the good drink. Really unique and worth visiting here

We just went for food, their Sunday roast was excellent.

Great pub, good selection of beers, friendly service.

Great place for a pint and a meal. Had live music going. Mon-Weds have 2 for 25£ deal. Had the chicken pies with chicken gravy and fries and was a great portion size and value.

Lovely local pub and Inn in City Bath. We stopped there for a drink, a decent variety of local beers. The staff were friendly, and the service was great! A very clean place and food looked tempting from the next table. They have 'Two Mains for £25'. We will definitely try next time. We were especially looked after by Martha and Alaina, thanks. Would highly recommend Griffin to everyone especially looking for an over night stay in Bath. See you again soon!

My favourite Bath pub, and the only place locally that serves Thatcher’s Dry, which is class (and a real pull)! Staff are / service is always great, lovely atmosphere and highly recommend

convenient location with food and groceries stores around, yet the power supply in the morning could be off occasionally

Lovely place, just off the beaten track.

Lovely olde pub in Bath. Excellent food, lively cocktails, fabulous atmosphere, attentive but not over bearing staff. I will be back xxx

Great service and location in the heart of Bath. The rooms were small but clean. The beds are comfortable. Please be advised that the stairs heading to the rooms are narrow and uneven. Rooms 1 and 2 are also difficult to access when the pub is closed and the doors upfront are locked. No lift. This can be a challenge for older folks. Otherwise, it was a great stay and I would recommend this small inn. Parking is a couple of blocks away and a little pricey.

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