Griffin Inn, Swithlandback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Nice country pub. Excellant menu and good beers served in a pub which still has lots of wood panneling, small rooms and good atmosphere. On my last visit in November 2013 beers were the Everards staples of Beacon, Old Original & Tiger, with a Castle Rock Pumpkin porter and some excellant ciders (including a local Farmer fears thirsty farmer, which was one of the best Scrumpy's I have tried. Garden is very nice in summer and the Sunday lunch is one of the best. Definately give it a try if you are in the area.
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Pleasant convivial pub in this small slate-built village, close to the preserved GCR steam railway. It's contemporary whilst retaining a good deal of character, with comfortable rooms primarily set up for dining away from the main bar room, which is more pubby and has a fine real fire. The food looked good although didn't try any, whilst the beer selection was reasonable- Everards Tiger and Original as well as Adnams. Tiger was in excellent form, as would be expected from a GBG regular.
It's not a must visit but if you're passing through there's every reason to drop in. Can be visited as part of the walks advertised on a leaflet issued by the railway.
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Very average indeed and disappointing.
Sausages very overcooked and gravy courtesy of Bisto.
Welcome others reported not found.
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What an amazing place.... On our final day in the UK and just prior to having to return our rental car, we took a final drive and happened upon Swithland and the Griffin Inn. The staff were more than friendly, and took the time to explain the Inn's history, and even showed us the Skittle Alley in the normally locked private dining area. The food was the absolute best we ever had in the UK. If you're looking for a random adventure, definitely keep this place in mind!!!!
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Pretty, unspolit village pub with good 'feel' to it. Hasn't yet been turned into a gastropub like many in the area. Food good and beer always well kept.
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Nice country pub with good food, and a great location.
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Well kept ales, relaxing country pub ambience, does the simple things well.
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Beer well kept, and very pleasant for an early evening relax. Food good. If you're lucky the landlord will regale you with his latest store of jokes.
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