The Griffin Inn at Eccleston in St. Helens

The food was nice but the service was abysmal also the beer on draft was as flat as my ex’s chest and the silicone scousers from Rainhill in the booth next to us had more plastic between them than Baywatch

Came yesterday with my Fiancé and opted for the 2course for £18. Place busy, service great, choices aplenty, meal superb, lager very nice. All in all, very nice afternoon.

Visited here today. Not been for many years. Very nice pub , lovely decor. Food was very nice and hot. Lunch time menu so good value for money. Will defo come back and recommend.

Celebrated a birthday with a family meal. The food was excellent and well presented, hot and served by very pleasant and helpful staff. It was clean and nicely decorated. Well done to you all

Family gathering of 20 after our fathers funeral, opted for the hot buffet of hotpot with crusty bread, pickles, beetroot and red cabbage, we were crammed into a small room were we could not move, the hot pot was one approx 12” x 18” tray with what I would describe as a load of frozen veg potatoes and meat covered in a watery gravy, I was charged £199 for this, rip off without a doubt and even if they had charged me £50 it would have been too much. Also staff were not too helpful either. My family all commented on how bad it was which left me feeling embarrassed as I had booked it. I most definitely will not recommend the griffin to anyone.

Come here with friends and family to watch the champions league final food was lovely very nice beer garden the staff are very friendly and carnt do enough for you. Even though the place was very busy you dont wait long to be served. Been here a few times now and would defiantly recommend this place and will defiantly be coming back.

On first appearance of The Griffin Inn, I wasn't hopeful! However, once we'd settled into our rooms and found somewhere and something to drink and eat, it turned out to be a very pleasant stop. Young, friendly staff looked after us very well and although the food wasn't terribly exciting, it was good! Very helpful staff and we were well looked after.

Nice food but slow service and wrong orders. Mains came out before starters, took empty glasses but didn't take our plates. Food was lovely just need better service.

Really would recommend the Griffin-we came for an evening meal and was not dissapointed!Staff where very friendly and attentive and our food was amazing.We had the fish and chips and it was beautifully fresh,hot and delicious!Will be definitely visiting again .

Came here Monday evening with my Fiancé for a couple of drinks followed by a 2 course meal.

Celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary here in December. From start to finish everything was perfect. The food was well prepared and served professionally and promptly. A feat in itself as we were a party of 31 dining on one of the busiest Fridays of the year. The service was second to none and all our guests have commented very favourably on the quality of the food and service. Thanks to Colin, Michelle and all the team for a lovely evening.

What can I say!! Staff lovely ambiance wonderful, food fantastic, we had a set menu for a couple with bottle of wine £45.00 per couple, offer do change though so check first. Will definitely be going back.

We attended the Griffin for an early evening meal. My husband had mixed grill. The steak should have been medium it wad like shoe leather. The gammon was far too salty and the pork wad like rubber. We told the staff and they took the price of my nachos off the Bill????

Upon arriving the bar area was full due to a football match on T V . However, we soon had a drink then were escorted to the dining area to our allocated table.Although the area was relatively small there was plenty of space between each table which made it relaxing. The waitress named Michelle soon arrived with the menu and helped us to choose our meal, it did take about 20 minutes for it to arrive but was worth it. We only had the nain course because they were generous, well cooked and tasty. We enjoyed everything about the place and the staff were very helpful.. not too expensive. Would revisit. Was a little noisy

Visited end of July for 50th birthday lunch. The room where we ate was beautiful. Looked like it had been recently decorated. Most of our party had a carvery which was very good. We all enjoyed the food

We came here as a group of 8 today & had a lovely late lunch. We were celebrating & the atmosphere was lovely and relaxed. We had table service & were very well looked after and attended to. Very child friendly too. The eldest loved the outdoor play area too. Lovely place

Went the Griffin this evening, there was a very long waiting time but the staff was very friendly and efficient. One staff member stood out in particular - couldn't do enough for you. I noticed from his badge his name was Matty! Very professional and very good at his job!

The Griffin is a place where you can eat really good food, and expect fantastic service. When most other places now have poor bar service and untrained staff the Griffin is excellent. I lost count of the number of times the attentive staff asked if I needed anything. At the bar, at the table, the service was excellent. The food was if anything better, the Lamb was about the best I've seen, it looked beautiful.

Well. What can I say. Booked in for 1 night and was very pleased with everything. The room was clean and tidy and the staff very helpful. The bar was well stocked with a variety of different beers. The food was great, but the breakfast was just sublime.

Bar was very busy but good atmosphere. Drinks were also on the expensive side but a very good choice.

After visit here on a previous visit when the meal was outstanding we visited here on the 14th April for a 40th Birthday where the majority of the party was very disappointed. Firstly we were told that the soup of the day was broccoli and stilton when pre booking a week before only to be served tomato soup which some of the party couldnt eat due to not liking tomato soup. The steaks that were ordered medium to well done were served very well done. The sirloin steak which was ordered medium was served very well done. The eggs on the mixed grill were very well done and seemed to be kept warm for some time.When 2 of the startes were served 2 of the paty were mis advised on what they were being served and where given the wrong starter. One of the party had to wait 10 mins after everbody had their main meal due to their meal not being prepared due to lack of communication. The chips on all meals were under cooked. The sticky toffee puddings were advertised as having the ice cream but when the waiter served them he was unaware that ice cream was being served he then brought out the ice cream after the puddings were consumed.

Had the fish chips and peas, THE WORST FISH EVER, very very greasy, chips appeared to be warm ups. Even overcharged by £40

Stayed over night on the 10th Feb 18, room 9, plenty of parking front and back clean and presentable outside on arrival.

We visit the Griffin on regular basis and always enjoy the food. However the last few times weve had a sunday roast it has been ruined by the poor quality roast potatoes. Tonight they were so hard we couldnt eat them. They tasted like they had been cooked early and left all day. This will put us off visiting again for roast dinners in the future.

Went for lunch with a friend and had the lighter bites. We had Cottage pie and lasagne. Both were lovely and tasty. Service was excellent. Would recommend.

Popped in here with my Mum for lunch as she lives close by. Its a very tastefully decorated pub and the staff are extremely attentive and friendly.

Welcoming staff lovely food ,highly recommend.fresh home cooked food lovely deco will be visiting again very soon

Well we're do I start? Family of 19 booked in at half 6 including adults small children and teenagers. Considering we were asked to book all three courses from a set menu only at 19.95 per head and children's at 6.00 per head we gave them the choices 3 days before and it was 7.55 pm before starters were brought out! They even got them wrong some people weren't having starters so give them their due they did knock off 3.00 per head however, the main courses came out at 8.55pm again they were wrong steaks not cooked to how people asked for and the peppercorn sauce should have really been on the side.. was all over the steak desserts especially the cheesecake was obv just rustled up as the base was still warm and the filling hadn't set! Asked for different desserts they were just as bad! When we walked In a round of drinks was purchased around 22.00 paid for by cash yet they put this on the bill after making them aware that they were already paid for! We left the restaurant at around 10.00 pm. My opinion is that they cannot cope with large parties and check your bill! Seeing as though these were the only two menus on all day, and having 3 days notice of menu choice I have to admit was extremely disappointed

Lovely food, we tend to eat from the bar menu. Food is always good, lovely staff too. The meals are quite big so unless you have a large appetite, I wouldn't order a starter unless to share.

Disappointed at the quality of the food presented for this birthday meal. I thought it was bland and watery. Having ordered in advance there were still errors in the meals delivered. I also think the drink prices are extortionate and I will avoid drinking there in the future...

Went here with the family. Five adults two young kids. The whole place, staff and food were excellent. This place has a great team. Very attentive, great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

We booked a room here for a reception after a funeral the the nearby crematorium, and the staff were very helpful, and the food good and plentiful - more people than expected turned up, and we had food left over. We used the dining room, and it was a perfect size for about 30 people, and separate from the rest of the pub, though with easy access to the bar.

We booked with booking.com online to stay overnight and were pleased with the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. Our room was #4 on the ground floor. The rooms are boutique in style and wouldn't be out of place in London.

I have been to this hotel before for training in September, and the food during the training is great - large portions and good variety. But as you walk into the hotel it has a bad "foisty" smell and the ladies toilets had a horrible urine smell over all 3 days, very off putting!!!

always a friendly welcome and good food in the bar or restaurant. Can get busy when there's a game on TV but always a laugh as Liverpool never win when I watch there!!

Visited here today again for lunch and once again the food was first class. It really is a dining experience combined with real ale and welcoming staff. A real top pub which is well worth a visit. Highly recommended.

You would have to try hard to find a warmer welcome and nicer rooms at £60 per night. If you have to stay somewhere in the area then this is a gem. And the added extra is great beer (Martsons) and really satisfying pub grub.

I am biased as I eat here regularly, however I was with a party of 8 for the Christmas Menu in December. The food was wonderful and the service great as usual. Comments from members of the party - "the best steak I have ever had" and from someone who had not eaten here before "I will definitely come back here".

Visited here and ate in the bar area. Ordered braised beef and sausages for our meals. All I can say is that the braised beef (which was served with mash and fresh veg) was divine! My Boyfriend also really enjoyed his sausages served with mash, peas and gravy. Service with a smile and reasonable prices. We will be returning and recommending!

Had a lovely family get together with lunch at the Griffin today. Never disappointed . Meals were beautiful , well presented tasty with desserts to die for . Lovely friendly service and not in the least bit rushed . Couldn't fault it at all . Really lovely atmosphere

Friendly staff. Nice food. Will return gets busy at the weekend. Large beer garden. Lovely in summer

Play area great for kids.. kids meals chicken goujons chip large !!! but extremely greasy.. terrible... also ordered salt & pepper chicken wings.. dry over cooked and tasteless.. would nt eat here again but nice for a beer while the kids play that's about it

Visited The Griffin today for a meal. The food was generous in portion and freshly made and cooked. Excellent value for money. We all opted for the Beef Burgers and wow we were not disappointed. They were served on boards with homemade burgers served with chunky chips. The best burgers we have had. My 6 year old enjoyed her meal. The decor of the pub is lovely and cosy and staff are cleaning up constantly. All the staff were friendly and really helpful.

Outdoor area with playground is ideal for families and very safe. Great in the sun when it shows up. Inside the pub is immaculate and service to match.

I had dinner with my daughter and husband, I had the Mediterranean salad which came initial without the olives, I had to ask for the olives, I think the they forgotten to add them.Mistaken quick rectified and the salad was lovely in the end, lots and lots of feta cheese perhaps too much. I personally would drop the price of the salad and add less cheese beacause I had to give some to my husband and daughter otherwise would be wasted.My daughter had a child meal, sausages and mash, she didn't eat the mash, it was very bland,like the middle of a jacket potato.Saying that I love visiting this place.

I had supper with a friend at The Griffin Inn last evening 10th June.. I was amazed at the value. The special offer of a 3 course meal for 2 + a bottle of wine for £42 was fantastic! And the food was home cooked and delicious. We were served very well by the delightful Ashley Griffin who like all the staff was extremely attentive and hospitable. And there was no musak too! We dined in the restaurant which is superbly furnished. The Inn has a pub with a number of bars and also has bedrooms. I cannot recommend The Griffin Inn highly enough! Very well worth a visit.

We recently stayed at the Griffin overnight when guest at the rugby. There was a issue with the room when we arrived but they were really helpful and moved us to a nice room at the front. The room was to a decent standard with a large en suite. There was a good choice for breakfast. We didn't eat in the restaurant but there seemed to be plenty of choice at reasonable prices

I eat here regularly with both friends and as a couple. You have an option of bar meals which are all freshly prepared or dining in the restaurant. Excellent 3 courses offers with wine and the menu is varied weekly. Good quality and always assured of great service and fine dining.

1st visit very enjoyable experience food homemade and large portions. Staff very welcoming. Will be back again. Thank you

We have been coming here for the last three years and we couldn't ask for better service. The staff are super friendly and accommodating. The food is excellent. After a long day out at the races, we always look forward to our evening meals. We had a spacious double room, with everything you would need. We would highly recommend the place. Thanks for a lovely stay. See you next year!

This place is a gem we have stayed many times when watching the rugby the staff could not be more helpful they are incredible people. The food is stunning also the breakfasts are amazing as are the lunches. It's not five star accommodation but it's very comfortable and for the price it's a no brainer don't bother with the chain hotels in the centre this is the place to stay

It was our first time coming here and I'm pleased we did! The food was really lovely. Good quality and homemade, portions were very good. The staff were very pleasant and helpful and the general atmosphere of the pub was nice. They have an outdoor area which is very big and a play area for children. Can't wait to have more visits here especially in the Summer

party of 6 friends going out for a Saturday night meal , we all went for the 'Meal for 2 offer " - 3 course meal and bottle of wine for £39.

We dined at the Griffin on New Years eve, the meals were really lovely, we had the 3 courses for £47 each ,my partner had the scotch broth to start, I had the goats cheese tart very nicely presented and tasty, we both had the lamb chump for main and the jus was perfect ! For dessert they serves a sharing platter, little chocolate desserts, great idea to finish off with. The wine selection is also good and stored at just the right temperature. The service was excellent also. I would highly recommend the Griffin to others and cant wait to go back !

Enjoyed another very good meal at The Griffin with friends this evening. Menu offered good choice at a reasonable price, complemented by an extensive wine list. Very attentive and friendly staff. Thank you. We will be back!

lovely food, bit pricier than usual pub food and that's because its proper home cooked food not microwaved rubbish, beer battered onion rings to die for, home made pie, proper chips lovely ambience, staff that bend over backwards to vacate you and are soooo friendly definitely a must

I am sooooo lucky to have this place as my local and I am quite sure that house prices in this area are positively affected by this fact as well as the quality of local schools. Colin and his staff run this place really well and locals and visitors alike are given a warm welcome. I have to say that I am puzzled as to why it hasn't got a full 5 star rating but perhaps this can be explained by the fact that it seems to have three entries... one for the pub, one for the restaurant and one for the hotel.!!! Come on Tripadvisor, play fair.

My mother and I come here all the time during rugby season, on a Saturday afternoon. The staff are always very helpful and friendly, and the food is always delicious. I highly recommend coming here.

The food was delicious and the choice was excellent. I came here for my boyfriends graduation meal and wasnt disappointed. Staff were friendly and assisted well when needed. The food was really tasty. It is a bit out the way for me but would certainly come here again!

Had a lovely meal here on Wednesday. It was packed so must be a good pub. The food we ordered was delicious and came within good time especially considering it was so busy. The beer garden at the back looked lovely nice big play area for kids and prob very nice to sit in when the summer evenings are warm enough to do so.

We had a lovely meal here in the restaurant on Sunday afternoon. The place was busy and the staff were friendly and efficient. My friend had the chicken and I had the Sunday roast and they were both cooked beautifully and were hot on hot plates (quite unusual these days) we did mention to the manageress that we had noticed that things had changed in the last 6 months (for the better) and she told me her and her husband were now in charge. Keep up the good work I say as you can definitely see a difference in this place!!

After writing a review at the end of May about a fantastic lunch time experience I must update it . We visited tonight for a family birthday . We booked at table for 5pm as we had young children with us . At 5.30 our table still wasn't ready as their was still people sat at it . After complaining the girl went over and asked them to move into the car as there was people waiting . This should of been done much earlier . At 5.45 the table still wasn't ready to sit on we found ourselves a table and the girl agreed we could sit there . But a group of girls that hadn't booked sat them selves there and nothing was said . So after complaint again they were asked to move ! They got the kids meal completely wrong so had to waiting ages for that . The main meals weren't worth the wait! The Sunday roast was so over cooked you couldn't get a knife through it .the only plus was the bar man was fantastic . Very efficient . Unfortunately I can't say the same about The girl running the restaurant .

Since before moving to Eccleston I have been visiting the Griffin Inn whenever I am at home. I have been to most of the pubs in the area and have found the Griffin to be much better with hospitality, good staff, service, a relaxed atmosphere and good sports viewing. I used to live here many years ago and have spent lots of time visiting friends and family here.

Went here for farther's day with my wife and family food was great and service was even better been here a couple of times as we live local its all ways nice atmosphere in side and food has all ways been great also nice play area outside for kids and a beer garden for adults

Lovely surroundings and great food , what more could you ask for . Slightly pricer than standard places around St. Helens but more than worth the extra few ££ . Fantastic outside area too

Not been for a while and wasn't disappointed! loads of beers on including one from Preston which was particularly good. The management are very hands on and staff pleasant. The place was packed out and I can see why. the fajitas I ordered was delicious and my friends oversized club sandwich looked the real deal. We have just booked in for Easter Sunday in the restaurant side for a family treat. Looking forward to it keep up the good work!! The only negative is the toilets which are not to the same standard as the rest of the pub however one of the girls were telling us they are next for a refurb

I entered through the front door meaning I had to carry luggage etc through the bar and dining area and I felt a bit silly. I later realised there is another car park at the back and I should have entered via the back door which has the check in desk right there.

Our family dined recently at The Griffin Inn and the service along with excellent food made us return again quickly. We were not disappointed.

As someone who has dined at the Griffin many times over the years I always look forward to going, so I was pleased when myself and my friends chose to dine there for a belated Xmas catch up, I had heard that there was a new Manager and also a new Head Chef from some friends who had dined over the Xmas period and they raved over the changes that had been made, when we arrived we were greeted by a very polite gentleman called jack who is apparently yet another new member of the team (assistant Manager) he showed us through to the restaurant and took our drinks order and gave us the menus, are drinks arrived promptly and we were asked if we had decided what we would like or would we like a little longer to decide, we all needed a little extra time as the menu was packed with so many delights, I decided on the Hot Cheese board as my starter, something ice never seen before and god knows why as it was amazing, cooked beautifully and presented as if it should be hung in a gallery not served to a table, for my main I chose the confit of belly pork with roasted tomato garlic and chilli jam, once again the taste and presentation was out of this world, to finish even though I was already stuffed I chose the ice cream trio, now to many people ice cream is just thrown in a bowl and enjoyed quite simple, but not from this kitchen, if it thought the starters and mains were all beautiful then the best really was still to come, served with crushed biscuits meringue a duo of coulis marble chocolate berries and some of the craziest yet amazing chocolate work I've ever seen, all in all the place truly is amazing, don't know we're this new Manager and Chef double act came from, but I do hope they stay, I'll definitely be back very very soon

Visiting home I always take the chance to enjoy some good British pub food.

This was our annual reunion Xmas meal. We come every year and the friendly hospitality never changes. Always nice to arrive at 12pm for a quick drink before we sit down for a meal at 12:30pm.

Went for dinner with my partner and the in-laws.

We came here for my mums birthday meal. The food was lovely with a wide choice! There is a deal on for 3 courses for 2 people with a. Bottle of wine for £39 (amazing offer). The restaurant is lovely, and the staff are always friendly and polite!

Following a wedding at St Helens Town Hall, we travelled a relatively short distance to the Griffin Inn for the wedding breakfast. I must say that the food, service & function room was all absolutely first class - It was a busy day/eve for these guys but they handled our event without issue. My family & friends took 7 rooms at the hotel. Rooms & facilities good & accommodation price was very competitive. The English/Continental breakfast were great. This is a privately owned & run business & you can tell - All the staff, particularly the manager, couldn't have done more to attend to all of our requirements. An excellent establishment in picturesque Eccleston....

Friendly staff, great efficient service, excellent food...! Can't fault anything, plus excellent value for money: thank you, will be coming back X

since we last ate here a few month ago, things have defo improved, the guy who served us was very friendly. and they seemed to have improved the decor.

Upon arrival the bedroom carpet hadn't been vacuumed, the bathroom floor was not clean, the bathroom bin was full of rubbish from the previous occupants, the room was so cold that the sheets felt damp. After a day out we returned to a cold room and no hot water. We had to ask for the heating to be turned on again. When we went for breakfast there was no menu, the server just asked what we wanted. I asked for sausages and beans for each of my 3 children, they received 1 sausage each. The restaurant has a good reputation but the bedrooms appear to be neglected. Overall poor value for money.