Building has started
Share We’re very excited but we need you!!! Building is finally commencing on our new function suite but we need a little help from you, dear ‘Griffinners’! We need a name for the new venture…! - – - We need your input. Please add your suggestions to the comments section of this blog page or join the conversation on either facebook or twitter! Please leave suggestions… …in the comments below and the one we choose will get a special little ‘thank you’...
Read MoreMaking our perfect summer Pimm’s!
Share Farmers son, James Pimm invented his No. 1 Fruit Cup in way back in 1823. He sold it as a digestion aid for customers to his London Oyster Bar but by 1851 he had to move in to mass production to keep up with demand from the capital! It’s been a staple of British summer time ever since! Enjoy the sunnier side of life this summer with our famous Pimm’s & lemonade at home or at the pub: 7 steps to the perfect Pimms’ and Lemonade If you live too far away from The Griffin, follow...
Read MoreAdnams Shrine pt3
ShareAmazing depiction of what the Griffin would look like should we decide to move to Southwold! This is a follow up to the original Adnams shrine built up by regulars and Adnams’ lovers (AKA, the early doors crowd* ) and the response from Sole Bay brewery when they came across the post! *=they’re always welcoming new additions! Come and say...
Read MoreBaby’s here! Charlie Lucas Harry Cooledge
ShareCharlie Lucas Harry Cooledge, 3.22am, Sat 10th March, 8lbs 14oz Well, he’s finally here! After 9 months and 1 week of waiting, 24 hours of pain for mummy and 20 mins of pushing little Charlie (‘Charlie-bob!’) arrived and don’t we know it! Nothing quite prepares you for the first 72 hours but we’re settling in nicely now and Mummy and Baby (and Daddy) are all fine, if a little tired! Congrats also to fellow ‘Griffin staffer’ Jon ‘JP’ Parsons. Louise Ellen...
Read MoreAdnams Shrine Pt2 – a present from Southwold
ShareThe lovely people at sole bay brewery have see our post about the Adnams Shrine that our regulars have put together and sent us a very kind letter and framed picture signed by their head brewer, along with an invite to go and join them for a little ‘knees up’ at the brewery . . . . . . . . How...
Read MoreWeekend Breakfast!
Share Yes that’s right, we are serving breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am until 11.30am. Come and enjoy locally made sausages in our English Breakfast or choose from some favourites such as Eggs Benedict or Smoked Salmon and Scramled Egg. Put your feet up this weekend and join us for breakfast before you go walking in or around Swithland Woods, Bradgate Park or Beacon Hill! We are ideally situated if you live nearby in Anstey, Mountsorrel, Quorn, Newtown Linford, Woodhouse Eaves, Rothley or...
Read MoreSpecials Board 25th February 2012
ShareHi Folks! Take a look at some fantastic new specials new tonight! The awesome Paella is back by popular demand and we now have a beautiful fresh Swordfish dish served with fresh rocket and parmesan salad with sun-blushed tomato. SimpleViewer requires JavaScript and the Flash Player. Get Flash.
Read MoreBoxing Day 2011
ShareBoxing Day 2011 was a huge success with well over 350 people enjoying Morris Dancing and our fabulous Hog Roast! Leicester Morris Men did us proud… thank you boys! SimpleViewer requires JavaScript and the Flash Player. Get Flash.
Read MoreAdnams’ shrine (sorry Mr Everard!)
Share The Shrine: It seems as though one particular guest beer seems to be in demand over all others . . . Despite having a fantastic choice of local ales a die hard group of early doors-ers keep adding to the ever-growing shrine to Southwold. Here it is in all its glory with the latest addition: A hand drawn sketch by local chap Jeff Kindleysides . . . thank you! The Bitter: For those not in the know The Southwold Bitter (formerly just “The Bitter”) is “a refreshing beer...
Read MoreBOXING DAY: Morrismen & Hog Roast!
Share If you’re looking for things to do this boxing day then look no further. How about a family day out to the country! Come along on Boxing Day and enjoy a great atmosphere! We regularly have around 30 of the Leicester Morris Men here and this year we’re adding a full HOG ROAST! We’ll be serving mulled wine, fresh, homemade soup and pork and stuffing soft baps to the hundreds of people that regularly attend our annual boxing day bash so come along,,,, there is, of course, no charge for...
Read More2012 Function room extension/wedding pack
ShareWe are extremely excited about the forthcoming extension to our function areas! It will be an oak structure with floor to ceiling glass windows looking out onto the fields behind the pub. Ideal for banqueting and weddings for up to 100 guests we expect it will be ready before summer. Also, our new wedding pack is here! Read about our planned extension for next year and the options available if you would like to celebrate your special day here, with us! Click here to download our 2011:12 Wedding...
Read MoreID’d at 92 years old, and still left “whiskyless!”
Share Now, a big part, if not the BIGGEST part of what we do is compliance. The law is king and we wouldn’t be a very responsible operation if we didn’t abide by it to the letter but surely there’s a point when common sense should prevail! The law states that if the age of a buyer of alcohol is in question, they MUST produce a valid form of identification (passport or driving licence are about the only acceptable forms). Obviously you cannot allow any amount of swearing or threatening or...
Read MoreA drop of British pub history . . .
Share Some-one asked me the other day what I knew about the origins of the British pub. All I knew was a little about how the Roman “tabernae” were the precursor to what we now know of as an inn (or tavern), and I wasn’t really too sure about that. It hadn’t occurred to me to look any deeper into it until today, when I came across a bit of history on pub signs…. Well worth a...
Read MoreNew specials – Starters
Share The new specials board has been going down a treat! Personal favourite: Black Pudding and Bacon with an Ale and Honey dressing!
Read MoreNew specials: Main Courses
Share The one hiding in the glare is probably the best: Traditional Lancashire Hot Pot!
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Interesting stuff from the archive:: Exciting Specials Board 14th April http://t.co/zt6g6s1F #leicester #leicestershire #pubs #fb - posted on 18/05/2012 20:04:02- RT @howtorunapub: my pub of the week: Griffin @traditionalinn ... great offering and could do with a few more follows to extend their r ... - posted on 18/05/2012 14:54:36
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- Interesting stuff from the archive:: Adnams' shrine (sorry Mr Everard!) http://t.co/h4aw6uka #leicester #leicestershire #pubs #fb - posted on 17/05/2012 17:52:21
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