The Griffin Inn Swithland in Charnwood

Beautiful place. I didn't get to eat here, just had a drink, but would definitely like to come back for dinner one day.

We popped in for a drink after a walk round Bradgate Park and it's a lovely spot! The staff were all incredibly welcoming and friendly to us non-locals, the pub itself is beautifully decked out. Will be back to try the food soon.

Lovely place to visit for food or a chilled out evening with live music in the garden

Very average quality food and small portions. This pub is very big and the food is all pre heated so sadly it comes out over cooked and lacking in quality and flavour. For the prices charged we expected something much better but it was very disappointing

We visited yesterday to celebrate my brothers birthday. The service and food were incredible! Nothing was too much trouble and every member of staff we dealt with went out of their way. Special mention to Emily on the bar, she provided the warmest welcome, smiley, friendly, attentive! My daughter loved her as she was paying her attention and laughing with her, she got her some cucumber sticks which kept her occupied too! She made sure we had everything we needed and couldn’t be more helpful. She is a credit to your business. We visit for drinks a lot and it is always 10/10 here! Thank you all x

My husband and I have just had the perfect lunch at The Griffin. I had the beef pie that was so tasty (possibly the best pie I have tasted). It was served really nice and hot with fresh tasting vegetables. My husband had the burger that had a really beefy flavour. I had the Tart Tatin for desert and was so engrossed in it I forgot to take a picture 😋 The staff are very friendly and their service and the beautiful surroundings make it a special dining experience. Thanks today to Cole, Edie and Aaron for their wonderful service today.

Excellent Sunday lunch x 4. Service friendly & efficient. Very busy including one large group. Sound level in restaurant made it difficult for anyone who had a loss of hearing.

Have visited a few times now and still loving the renovation. It's much more welcoming that it was before with a lively atmosphere. Food is nice and the pub half of the building is really cosy and allows dogs. Book ahead of time if you are looking to dine.

Last minute decision to go out as a family Had a tidy meal just what we ordered. The only things we would say is that the quality of the meat was let down by the poor wine. Went for the Malbec. Great that trying to sell a sustainable product but it was not served well it was chilled and it was not a significant taste for the price at £35 per bottle I would expect a DOC wine to prove sustainability and authenticity of where the wine is sourced. And for £35 I would definitely except a wine that taste better. Kids meals were poor. Burnt small burger and cold chips. Was eaten out of hunger rather than taste They also need to sort out the lighting

We spent our 2nd anniversary there yesterday. It was an amazing evening. We loved how friendly the staff were and how they congratulated us. I would highly recommend going to the griffin. It's an amazing venue with great food, great staff and an amazing atmosphere. We will back next year to celebrate our 3rd anniversary.

Delicious food for a group meal in December. Friendly staff.

Lovely atmosphere and fantastic service. Food very good and great to see some choice for vegan & gluten free people! Cauliflower starter very tasty. 5 people 3 courses with cocktails 🍸 £260. Just wish they gave the option to pay cash. We will be back 🍽️🍾🥂

Perfect spot for Sunday lunch after a lovely walk and dogs are welcome too!! Had a perfect spot next to the fire to warm us up too. We will be back

Today's visit was our second where we were hoping for a repeat of the great experience first time, and we were not disappointed. Lovely atmosphere, very good food, superb friendly staff, all of them. And there aren't many places that would come around with a plate of Yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes a few minutes after the mains had been served, asking if anyone wanted more. A simple but very effective touch. Very well done The Griffin Inn for serving up a wonderful experience, it's guaranteed we'll be back 👍.

Fab pub/restaurant in beautiful countryside....dogs welcome.

All absolutely excellent - great service including recommendations from the menu, which we went for and were delighted with.

Dined here recently with family. One person behind the not particularly busy bar making coffees. No welcome. My wife had to track down someone else to serve us drinks before we took our table, as we wanted a drink in the bar first. My starter of beetroot and mackerel look and tasted good, could have done with some toast or a cracker and at £9.50 seemed expensive. My fish and chips were awful, both were barely luke warm and the fish very greasy (I assumed the oil wasn’t hot enough) despite someone else paying I had to send it back, if it was just warm I would have eaten it. Ben, who served us was very helpful. The Malbec I had wasn’t good enough for £35. I don’t know where to suggest as an alternative nearby but I would make the effort to go to the Hammer and Pincers at Wymeswold.

Myself and my family visited on Boxing Day and there was a wonderful Morris dancing show on in the courtyard, which was obviously very popular as the place was so busy! Samantha and her team delivered a wonderful service despite how busy it was. So nice to visit somewhere and see the staff smiling even though they are rushed off their feet! Samantha strives to make every customers day special. Can’t wait to revisit.

Lovely Pub recently refurbished to a good level. Great atmosphere. Stand outs were the friendly staff, bar and table service, quality and taste of food for all 4 of us and every course. Extra mile was coming round mid course with tray of extra roast spuds, if required. Good value for money. We will 100% be back...p.s looks to be a great outdoor area for the Spring/Summer. the only minor gripe was drinks to table service a bit slow otherwise 5star.

Thank you to all the team for the great service on Saturday 21st December who catered for our family Christmas get together, we had visited before the take over and were amazed at the transformation in the styling but not surprised after also visiting the Tap & Run

Family get together before Christmas. Great good, great choice of drinks and really dog friendly

Went on the Saturday evening just before Christmas for my daughter’s birthday. FYI if you sign up to their newsletter you get a free bottle of Prosecco on your birthday, result! They also confirmed we could bring in our own birthday cake without any extra charge to us, which was great. The Griffin Inn is beautiful, the decor is spot on and there was a lovely cosy buzz about the place. Owing to the time of year it was very busy, that said the waiting staff were attentive, happy and polite. We got there early and had a drink at the bar, cocktails were spot on, and they do a good draft Madri. They even topped up my coke at not extra charge. We sat at a round table, which I prefer, near the bar. Everything so far was lovely. Unfortunately what let things down was the food, which was not as good as it could or should have been, especially at the price point. I had fish and chips, but they were not very flavoursome, and a little dry. Other members of my family (of 6), felt their choices were also pretty underwhelming. No one choice was great. The venue is outstanding, but our expectations weren’t met food wise at all, had a nice time though.

Just went with a party of 7 of us for my father in laws birthday. Wow, the food was great, service was outstanding. My father in law was made a fuss off. Well done the team at the Griffin. have already booked again

I had not visited this restaurant in quite some time and it was pleasant before, however Saturday we arrived and it was completely transformed and simply amazing!!! Lovely staff, perfect food and amazing customer service & Cocktails... We were so very impressed! Thank you for a lovely afternoon!

Great place to dine. The restaurant is lovely but the outside dining and seating area is a beautiful setting for a nice drink and some food. Would definitely recommend!

A great menu, a lovely lunch and excellent service.

First time venturing out to The Griffin Inn, the venue itself was very nice along with the staff. The food was disappointing, I would recommend not ordering the pumpkin gnocchi, it was not pleasant or edible and had to be sent back, we ordered again but no money reduced off the bill. The atmosphere was a little loud, we could hardly hear our friends talk. Unfortunately we will not be rushing to go back to The Griffin Inn anytime soon

We went to the Griffin as part of a birthday surprise. The atmosphere was fantastic and the soft music playing in the background set it off perfectly. Service was great. The staff were friendly and really attentive. I had the Double smash burger and it did not disappoint. I have had the burger the last three times we’ve been and it really is the best burger I have had. The chocolate Torte has got to be tasted to see how good it is, it really is the best! Thanks again 😊

Perfect location for a family Sunday Lunch. Staff, Food and atmosphere were all brilliant

Great Experience liked the setting and will go back again

We went for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The food and staff were excellent 👍

Overpriced. Service was good. Establishment is good. Food is average and overpriced

I have been coming here for years and was sceptical to return following the new ownership . However I have been here three times since it had its refurbishment and enjoy it more each time. The food has been 10/10 every time and the service is fantastic! The team clearly know what they are doing and I have recommended the Griffin Inn to many of my family and friends. Will be back soon !

Very nice restaurant that has clearly had some money spent on it. The surroundings are pretty fantastic. Service was very attentive and the food was also great. Wish I could have tried some more of the wines whilst I was there to get a proper feeling for the quality and pricing. Outside areas are also very nice. I bet the beer garden is packed in summer!

I booked this property months ago, just to have a rude lady calling today to say that they need to cancel because its been overbooked and the other party booked 3 rooms so they have to cancel my booking. I told her this is not acceptable as we booked for a wedding and its in 11 days her answer to me was that she is not calling to argue with me but just to let me know that they are cancelling and that they were trying to call me many times-not true. I had a message on 21st Oct from them on booking dot com, which I didn't see (i already had an email confirmation so wasn't checking, that the booking was confirmed) stating that they having some essential maintenance not that they over overbooked. So with 11 days to the wedding we are left without accommodation. I would avoid booking this place so you don't have to panic on a last minute like me now.

Great venue, food and drink offering. Not great service when the empty glasses are left on the table and I have to take them to the bar… I was even watched by a member of staff. Not sure serving 3 small pieces of meat for the Cricketers Roast is that acceptable. Not for £25… then charging for all the extras which I had anyway, wanted to try. Nice touch coming round to offer a second yorkies and potatoes. Just not sure the value for money is there. Meats were cooked lovely and the crispy cauliflower starter was awesome. £91 for 2 drinks, 2 starters, 2 roasts and 2 sides.

We visited for a friend’s birthday and what a treat ! Gorgeous surroundings and lovely food. We had a mix of starters and mains including goats cheese tart and garlic and chilli king prawns. It was a busy Friday lunch time but the manager Sammy made sure we were well looked after and helped us to make a great friends birthday a fabulous one. Great food and fab service.

We popped in to book a particular table well in advance. On the night we arrived staff seemed annoyed we requested to sit where we had pre booked. However after being advised service would be slow because of our choice of table it was in fact really good and we had a lovely time. The wait staff were lovely. Food wasn’t fabulous for the price but it wasn't bad either.

The Griffin Inn is a little gem in the most beautiful village. We went for Sunday lunch and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. Firstly, the staff, although very young, were very welcoming, friendly and professional. Now the food - this was one of the best Sunday lunches I have ever had. The food was hot, very tasty and they came round with extra roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings. Extra gravy was brought out with the meal too. We all had roast beef which was cooked to perfection. For dessert we had the roasted peach Eton mess - again very delicious and a good portion. With a glass of wine it worked out at £42pp with a good tip, which I felt was good value for money for the quality of the food. One little criticism, please add roasted parsnips to the meal and it would be absolutely perfect!! A special mention has to go to the lovely staff. We were well looked after and nothing was too much trouble. My friend is disabled and they opened the side door onto the car park so she had easy access to the car. All the young people were very friendly and helpful and they all seemed to be really enjoying their jobs. They were well trained in being attentive but not overly so, opening a bottle of wine properly and great customer service! The ambiance is very modern in an old pub with some nice touches. The toilets were immaculate and beautifully appointed. I would definitely recommend this venue and look forward to returning on my next trip to the Midlands xx

Very poor food. Was surprised how bad it actually was and very poor value for money. The staff were all excellent and efficient but that’s no substitute for terrible food. Would never visit again or recommend to anyone.

Delicious food with lovely portion sizes Friendly staff Would have been 5 stars for atmosphere as amazing guitarist but where we sat was rather noisy. Definitely would visit again! Highly recommend

Great place, great food and great staff. What more could you want.

Lovely breakfast and cocktails, in beautiful surrounds, was a lovely birthday treat for a friend, the bottle of Prosecco was a lovely thought and she was thrilled. Good friend service, we really enjoyed our relaxing morning.

Excellent lunch great friendly staff great food & atmosphere new refurbishment can definitely recommend will be back

Nice setting but a bit cold even though the open fire was great to look at.

The food was just average and overpriced. I won't be returning.

A very pleasant evening for my husbands birthday

Lovely food, great service and easily accessible for wheelchair.

Quite pricey upmarket pub. The restaurant is noisy. Food is good, service very attentive.

My partner and I had a wonderful evening dining out, made truly special by the exceptional service from Sebastian. From the moment we arrived, his warm and friendly nature put us at ease. What stood out the most was the personal touch—Sebastian remembered our lovely greyhound, Harvey, from a previous visit. This small, thoughtful gesture really touched us and made the evening even more memorable. Beyond his warmth, Sebastian was incredibly knowledgeable, guiding us through the menu with expert recommendations that were spot-on. Every dish he suggested was absolutely perfect, reflecting his deep understanding of the cuisine and our preferences. Sebastian’s attentiveness, combined with his genuine friendliness, made the whole experience feel special. He turned a simple evening meal into something truly memorable. We look forward to returning soon, especially to see Sebastian’s familiar, smiling face!

Food and the staff were lovely, the setting is gorgeous too

Fabulous meal, great service. Love it here. Great for a special meal but relaxed and informal.

What a beautiful venue and fabulous service. The food however is lack-lustre abd disappointing. We had 2 smash burgers and 2 fish pies ... the fish pie was the worst I've ever eaten (more onions tvan fish/seafood). Need to get the recipe books out and have a read!

Absolutely lovely. Will be back with friends. The food was so nice and perfectly done.

We came for a meal after a long muddy walk which felt like a mistake given everyone was so dressed up! Nonetheless, the staff were delightful and did not make us feel out of place. The food was ok, but not worth its price point. The olives were rubbish and half the starters were clearly out of a jar. The main courses were nice, but nothing we couldn't cook at home (which makes £20 a main pretty painful). Lovely atmosphere but couldn't justify the price.

We absolutely love 'The Griffin' also so friendly and attentive, food is amazing .. nothing is too much trouble

Booked the Griffin for a celebratory meal for my son's 21st birthday. The menu choice is excellent, lovely atmosphere and the recently renovated dining area is a beautiful setting and everywhere was spotless. What set the Griffin apart for us was the staff - so friendly and helpful and genuinely seemed happy in their work. They even popped a candle in my son's dessert and sang him Happy Birthday! 10/10

A very good meal food was excellent and so was the service and could not be more helpful found a place for the dog as well.

Highly recommend The Griffin for Sunday Lunch! We ate at around 5pm and wow! It was so, so good! All three courses were incredible! Portion sizes were huge, plenty of gravy too!! Essential for our family! The service was great and they really helped accommodate my 11 month old daughter for her first roast dinner! Great atmosphere and beautiful venue!

First visit . The pub has been transformed. It has been refurbished beautifully. The food , service and atmosphere were fantastic. No hesitation in recommending The Griffin .

These folks know what excellent customer service is! So refreshing to deal with people who are warm and friendly. We chose from the lunch menu - everything tasted and looked delicious. Shall revisit soon.

We had a meal at this place this evening. The service was absolutely outstanding! Nothing was too much trouble. I love lots of vegetables with my meal and when I asked the waiter the size of the portion he kindly went the second mile and brought me a second portion of veg free of charge. All the staff were warm and attentive without being intrusive. We had a short local power cut while we were there and there were immediate apologies and battery lanterns bought to the table. We were updated at regular intervals to the situation with the power, even though it was no fault of the restaurant. The food was of a good standard and well presented. The log fire in the restaurant was welcoming and created a lovely ambience which was matched by the courteous staff who could not do enough for us. We ended our meal with 2 coffees, one of which was cold because the machine had not warmed up sufficiently since power cut. This was politely replaced with a steaming hot one immediately. When we drew attention to the fact that there was only one coffee on the bill, we were told that this was because the first one was cold! If you want a lesson in excellent in courteous hospitality then these guys could teach you a lesson or two! Will definitely return there again!

Lovely restaurant and pub, Service was perfect, food was delicious, varied and priced fairly.

Went for Sunday lunch, Beef was well cooked and very tasty. Roast potatoes were not cooked enough unfortunately slightly on the under cooked side and not at all crispy. The dessert was good the crumble served to the table was tasty. Not sure why our bowls were so small compared to others around us on other tables. Seemed expensive for the size of portion given to our table. Table next to us not so much.

Beautifully refurbished and after hearing lots of positive reviews we were very excited to go for a Sunday lunch. The staff were very friendly and great with our young daughter - one thing I would recommend is taking your own plate if you have a little one as food is served on a normal ceramic plate which is not a good idea for a young 1 year old. The Sunday lunch was ok. Staff came around offering additional Yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes which was great, but the roast potatoes were very dry and hard. I had the beef and felt I didn’t get a lot of meat on my plate which was a shame. The desserts were lovely though. If I was to return it wouldn’t be for a Sunday lunch as it’s very expensive an ok dish, maybe I’d give the normal menu a go to see if that’s any better. Edit - we returned to try the normal menu. The selection was quite small, but we all had different items. The appetisers were delicious - would highly recommend the honey chorizo to anyone! The fish and chips was nice, it was served with fries and mushy peas. The desserts again were lovely and the staff again were above and beyond.

Our first visit today. My son lives locally and suggested this for Sunday lunch. First impression was great on entering with a live music entertainer. Class venue with very well trained staff. The food was really top notch and every course was delivered quickly. Can’t recommend this place enough and shall be back on our next trip from Scotland.

Went for a meal with family including 15 month old granddaughter Everyone was so friendly, food and service superb 2nd visit and it won't be the last

Outstanding Celebrating together before we get married everything was perfect the food atmosphere and the staff are amazing

Absolutely lovely venue inside and out recently refurbished to a high standard. Food, service and ambience really nice so good to see such happy staff 🤩

First time visiting the newly refurbished pub and loved it. Lovely atmosphere. Food is delicious (still thinking about those truffle fries!), great variety on the menu. Service by the lovely Shannon was excellent. Will definitely be back!

So... I came, I saw, I tried, and it's a nice place to spend your free time with good coffee and a tasty set of snacks. There is a lot of space and the location is also interesting, plus there is a part by the stream where you can relax. The only downside was the portion of fish and chips I ordered, which looked really poor considering the price was over £17. I'm not a big fan of this dish, but I order it from time to time and it didn't work out here. Apart from that everything was ok.

The food, the service & the atmosphere 10/10. I would highly recommend.

Great meal and excellent service. Alice at the front of house was amazing.

Superb breakfast great food , superb venue first visit we will return Everything was cooked well one minor point it needs a poached egg on the toast

Food was absolutely amazing, service was superb and enjoyable surroundings, the establishment is very pricey and the only other downside was we booked a table but still had to sit outside for 30minutes until it was ready. Overall it is a lovely place, great staff but expensive for the everyday person.

Saturday morning breakfast, sat outside in the sunshine with live music. Great atmosphere, great service, delicious food.

Lovely quality food tried lunch menu this time. Its a bit more expensive however so worth it. Sunday lunch rocks, second Yorkshire pudding was brought round also. Fabulous 👌

Such a lovely venue! The food has been excellent the past couple of times I’ve been and service is always friendly and efficient. The apple tartin is my fave! Bonus points for being dog friendly - thank you ☺️

Absolutely delicious Sunday roast meal recently. Food was superb, staff really excellent and helpful. We went there pre Covid and we are really impressed with the refurbishment by the new owners Stuart and Harry. Was very busy but service was still efficient. Highly recommended but best to book as we did. ☺

Visited on Saturday lunchtime ..decide to sit inside in the big room rather than the courtyard which was busy in the sunshine.Choose the burger with my daughter choosing the chicken thigh burger. Both were delicious as was the fries they were lovely. Although The Tap n Run is our local we decided this time to go to The Griffin..we weren't disappointed as my daughter hadn't been before.

Amazing place to dine, beautiful outdoor seating area. Felt very welcome, the staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Loved the vibes and the watermelon mocktails were Mwah

Great pub and restaurant. has Good selection of dishes, not just the same old stuff you get everywhere else. UPDATE. Went again yesterday and the restaurant really has changed. It's all been updated with a fresh clean and airy feeling. Food is still top notch. They have the old bar in the back so it can still be a pub if you just want a drink. Great job done by the new owners.

Nice setting , you can see money has been spent on the refurb, friendly staff, food ok but only 3 stars as pricey for a pub

Have been back three time since the refurb. Played in the courtyard several times before at various weddings and events ..and always thought it was good before but it is different level now. Sunday lunch with friends was exceptional .. the food and service is of an incredibly high standard and the surrounding are wonderful .. We have also been for brunch a couple of times .. and again the service is impeccable .. and not only that but on both occasions ( and as a musician I do t say this lightly ) the quality of the live music was superb .. My 3 year old grand son loved his Nutella pancake with strawberries and my full English was delicious .. What really makes this place for me though is the service .. As you can tell I’m a fan .. as is the little man !

We did a big walk around Swithland woods and came across this beautiful pub .We got a seat outside and had the mushroom starter which was delicious , my husband had the fish pie that was lovely . The pub has had a big refurb and has a super modern feel to it and we loved having a rose outside . The staff were lovely and Coral was super helpful and answered all our questions we will definitely be back to try the Sunday lunch as that sounds superb . Thanks guys

Lovely place for a meal. Relaxed atmosphere and great menu.

Been a couple of times now and will most definitely be returning! The food is delicious, portion sizes are perfect, atmosphere is amazing and the staff are top tier! The fact that it is dog friendly is a big bonus! Cannot fault the place at all!

Choice of Beers Ales spot on the food Wow The interior and Exterior wow ... Supercool Big recommendations

Stopped for lunch halfway through our 6 mile walk. Delicious food, excellent service, amazing atmosphere. 10 out of 10, couldn’t fault anything.

Having heard different opinions thought to try out the Sunday Lunch, wanted to love the new griffin but sadly was majorly disappointed by the food offering. The Pork roast was a very small portion with little flavour, to have the full roast inc cauliflower cheese and stuffing the bill for the roast would have been £40+ so it’s just not value for money. Left feeling hungry and unsatisfied. Service was better, took a while for drinks so got those when dinner was nearly over. May return for a drink in the courtyard but not for food until it improves.

Had a great Full English breakfast. The large is worth the extra £3.

We had lunch here. Tasty food and a really pleasant environment. The staff were very friendly too.

The food was lovely, and the service was great. I will definitely be coming back soon

A brand new gorgeous breakfast menu has launched and I had the pleasure of trying it out at the weekend! 😍 Here's what we went for 🍽 🖤 Veggie Full English Breakfast smashed avocado, grilled halloumi, fried egg, tomato, hash brown, chestnut mushrooms & sourdough toast 🖤 Eggs Benedict free range bacon, poached eggs & hollandaise (with extra bacon) 🖤 Hot Drinks Tea Flat White 🖤 Breakfast Cocktails Aperol Spritz Strawberry Mimosa *Enjoy 2 of the same cocktails for £14* The breakfast menu is available on Saturdays from 9am - 11am 🍳 We had such a lovely morning! The breakfasts were really nice! 👌 Once we'd finished eating inside, we ventured out with our breakfast cocktails in to the lush outside courtyard where there was live music, it was such a great atmosphere for a Saturday morning... Was great to see so many people enjoying the breakfast menu, and the live music definitely made it feel that extra bit special! Perfect breakfast date with the hubby 🥰

Three of us went for dinner on a Friday night (wife, son 10 and me). We had drinks outside to start which had an excellent atmosphere. The courtyard is perfect. The staff throughout the evening were polite, efficient and welcoming. Our food came in good time, although our drinks did take a very long time to arrive. Out food was very good. The bat at the start was perhaps a little on the small side for the price, but all the elements were very good. My main issue was the noise. We were in the back dining room and it was like being tortured. It was very noisy, to the point where I could not hear my wife opposite me. There were two large tables (10 on each), and all you could hear was them trying to shout to each other. We will go back, but will try and eat in thr front part of the pub next time.

Beautifully refurbished pub, would highly recommend coming for a drink. The decor is gorgeous. Service poor - we sat for 20 minutes before having to flag a waiter over to take our drinks order. Who knows how much longer we’d have been sat there..

And incredible renovation, the Griffin is an incredibly stylish joint. Unfortunately have to agree with many of the reviews here: stunning place and designed exquisitely, but it is let down by its service and food. The ‘bat’s and are overpriced charcuterie boards with meats and cheeses straight out of the packet. Fish & chips were tasty - just pricey for what it was! Staff are friendly but service in the restaurant was slow, had to wait a while for drinks after sitting down. Also slightly unsightly lucozade bottles left on show by waiters… Think we just expected a little more sophistication and flare from this place!

This pub really is excellent! Food, service & atmosphere are all 10/10 We spent our Sunday afternoon here sitting outside in the courtyard area - drinks were fantastic & food backed it up. Cannot fault it at all - will definitely be back. Thanks to Sam & his team today!

Good service and food, portions a little on the small side for price point

Great place for nice meal out Great service, great beer, good food