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About The Griffin
The Griffin is a food pub on Wilmslow Rd in Cheadle, set in Heald Green on the corner of the main road from Cheadle. An allocated dog area gives walkers with dogs a place to sit, and a high-ceiling sun room runs along the side of the building. The refurbished interior has snugs, booths, low tables and higher casual tables. The kitchen serves pizza with chips, fish and chips, and braised steak with mash and green beans. Waiters bring food to the table, and bar staff serve drinks. Walk-in tables are available without a booking. Parking is free, with the car registration entered into a unit inside the pub. Manchester Airport is five minutes away.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh pizza, fish and chips, braised steak with mash and free parking.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh pizza, fish and chips, braised steak with mash and free parking.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, polite table service is what most reviewers return to, with servers described as attentive and full of energy. One waiter patiently handled a family party of carnivores, vegans and vegetarians, including someone with an allergy. The food earns steady praise, from braised steak with mash and green beans to fish and chips and fresh pizza and chips. Diners call the prices reasonable, and one family said all four plates were cleared, including a fussy eater's. A two course lunch with a drink also drew a good word. The criticisms are fewer and specific. One diner found the jacket potato skin tough and the plate bland looking, and another felt portions were not huge. One reviewer had a clearly poor visit at the bar, saying a staff member answered a request for tap water in a low, unclear manner and then seemed to avoid serving further drinks. Two birthday parties ended on a personal touch, a card from a waiter and a drink from the bar staff.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, polite table service is what most reviewers return to, with servers described as attentive and full of energy. One waiter patiently handled a family party of carnivores, vegans and vegetarians, including someone with an allergy. The food earns steady praise, from braised steak with mash and green beans to fish and chips and fresh pizza and chips. Diners call the prices reasonable, and one family said all four plates were cleared, including a fussy eater's. A two course lunch with a drink also drew a good word. The criticisms are fewer and specific. One diner found the jacket potato skin tough and the plate bland looking, and another felt portions were not huge. One reviewer had a clearly poor visit at the bar, saying a staff member answered a request for tap water in a low, unclear manner and then seemed to avoid serving further drinks. Two birthday parties ended on a personal touch, a card from a waiter and a drink from the bar staff.
Featured reviews
- Claire Gervin
“Great local pub with a friendly atmosphere, welcoming staff, and a good selection of drinks. The food is always tasty and reasonably priced, making The Griffin a great place to relax with family or friends. Definitely worth a visit!”
- DrBiology
“Visited The Griffin for a family birthday. Service was excellent - our waiter bought us a birthday card too!! We had a range of ages, carnivores, vegans and vegetarians, including someone with an allergy. The waiter was patient and made sure we were all sorted out with our various requirements. Very relaxed environment and plenty of parking. Food was a good quality - not huge in quantity but all cooked and prepared well. I'm not reviewing related to cost because ALL restaurants and pubs are struggling at the moment. Yes, to me it was quite a lot, but 7 people had a lovely time and enjoyed being in the pub. So, to conclude, for a family birthday it was perfect. Well done then the staff for making our visit so enjoyable. 😁👍”
- Diane
“Staff extremely polite and efficient. There's an allocated doggie area for those out walking their pooch which was very welcoming. Food looked 'bland' but enjoyed by all though the skin on the jacket potato was tough, perhaps could serve jackets and steak with a small side salad to make it more colourful and appetizing. Overall good choices of food at reasonable prices and staff excellent.”
- Wendy Toner
“Just been here for my birthday with the family! There was 12 of us and 2 children! Every one of us enjoyed the food it was lovely! The bar staff were lovely and polite the person who waited on our table was great made sure we had everything we need highly recommend thank you!! Because it was my birthday the bar staff bought me a drink which was so nice 😁”
- Tom Edward
“I visited Griffin Bar yesterday during a very difficult time in my life. I had just received the heartbreaking news that two of my friends had passed away in India. I’m new to Manchester and have recently started a new job, so I was already feeling very stressed and emotional. I came to the bar hoping to have a quiet drink and calm myself. Unfortunately, my experience made things worse. The staff member behind the bar (tall, wearing glasses) was quite rude. The bar was not busy, and when I politely asked for tap water, he responded in a very low and unclear manner. I couldn’t understand him, and another customer nearby laughed, which made me feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. After serving me a couple of drinks, he also seemed to avoid serving me further, which added to the negative experience. As a BA (Hons) Hospitality Management student and I am working as an F&B manager in a big hotel, I understand how stressful this job can be. However, professionalism, basic courtesy, and empathy are essential in hospitality, especially when a guest may be going through a difficult time. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as small acts of kindness can make a big difference. 🙏”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“The Griffin is a warm and welcoming food pub in Heald Green. You’ll find it ideally located on the corner of the main road from Cheadle and just five minutes from Manchester Airport. The Griffin is fresh, modern and spacious pub – a great place for dining out with family or just as good for a casual drink with friends. Inside there’s plenty of dining space with snugs, booths, low tables and more casual higher tables. There’s a high-ceiling sun room to the side of the pub, which is a fantastic space for enjoying a meal.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Parking· 5
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Griffin
- The Hesketh4.41,2481 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast beef, yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes
- Tatton Arms, Moss Nook4.41,4731.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
fish and chips, roast dinners, aircraft views from terrace
- Pointing Dog4.01,2981.3 mi£15–30
sunday roast dinner, large outdoor garden, brewery tower burger
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The GriffinReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.11,380 | — | £10–20 | fresh pizza, fish and chips, braised steak with mash |
| The HeskethReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,248 | 1 mi | £10–20 | sunday roast beef, yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes |
| Tatton Arms, Moss NookReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,473 | 1.2 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, roast dinners, aircraft views from terrace |
| Pointing Dog | 4.01,298 | 1.3 mi | £15–30 | sunday roast dinner, large outdoor garden, brewery tower burger |
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