The Griffin Inn - Swithland
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About The Griffin Inn - Swithland
On Main St in Leicester, The Griffin Inn is a gastropub with exposed beams and stone walls, serving seasonal comfort food across a 12-dish menu. Desserts include sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream, an Eton mess sundae, and coupes "royales." The Sunday roast comes with gluten-free options, and staff circulate with top-ups of roast, potatoes, and Yorkshire puddings. Diners can request a choice of dining area when booking, and the space opens daily on a walk-in basis. Amex is not accepted. An outdoor area allows guests to watch a movie while dining.
Menu & Prices
12 dishes · mains £4–11- Sticky Toffee Pudding, Vanilla Ice Cream£9.50
- Eton Mess Sundae£10.50
- Affogato - Vanilla Ice Cream, Double Espresso£7.00
- Add A Shot Of Baileys, Amaretto Or Mr Black Coffee Liqueur£4.00
- Selection Of Ice Cream & Sorbet£8.00
- Coupes "Royales"£11.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, outdoor seating area, gluten-free options and complimentary chocolate treat.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, outdoor seating area, gluten-free options and complimentary chocolate treat.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws praise, with gluten-free options and staff topping up potatoes and Yorkshire puddings. One diner describes a long wait before food arrived overcooked, a steak sent back for being cremated and chicken slightly undercooked, though staff offered extra chips. Others highlight the refurbished outdoor area, a complimentary anniversary chocolate, and a nice atmosphere overall.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws praise, with gluten-free options and staff topping up potatoes and Yorkshire puddings. One diner describes a long wait before food arrived overcooked, a steak sent back for being cremated and chicken slightly undercooked, though staff offered extra chips. Others highlight the refurbished outdoor area, a complimentary anniversary chocolate, and a nice atmosphere overall.
Featured reviews
- Shivani Chudasama
“First visit to The Griffin Inn yesterday and it did not disappoint! Such a nice place, the atmosphere was great and there’s a super cute outdoor area to watch a movie! …”
- Gastronomía Europa
“Head and shoulders the best Gastro pub restaurant in the area . Both outside areas and inside have been refurbished to the highest standard it is a very comfortable place to eat drink and socialise with friends and family alike. A …”
- Jacqueline Moore
“I paid my first visit to The Griffin this afternoon to celebrate my wedding anniversary. I had heard positive reviews locally from family and friends so I was keen to check it out. Very impressive. Tasty food, excellent service, a choice of dining area when booking and I was even given a complimentary cricket themed chocolate as a little anniversary treat. I’m definitely coming back!”
- Rox P
“Disappointed! We have been to this restaurant before and were pleasantly surprised. Loved it , in fact. Not this time. Waited 55 minutes for our meals, we were not warned, a member of staff apologised, probably after realising how long it had been. Once food arrived, again so disappointing, we asked for a steak rare, when it arrived it was cremated. The staff were kind enough to bring us an additional portion of chips as the food was lacking. The chicken was slightly under cooked. Im really not sure why after the length of time it took to prepare the food, it still was not to a decent standard. We did not make a fuss, ate the food as it was given and got out. I appreciate it was a Sunny Saturday and the place was busy, but surely as an establishment you would prepare for that.”
- Michael Danson
“We had a very nice Sunday roast today. The staff were excellent and very helpful. There is extensive gluten-free options on the Sunday menu and they cater very well for dietries it seems. We liked the fact that they walked around with top-ups of certain things like roast, potatoes and Yorkshire puddings. The serving size of meat could be larger, but overall it was a nice meal. Price point was at the top end too. It's strange that the business doesn't accept Amex, especially considering the location of the pub! A lovely experience with great staff and a nice atmosphere. Will definitely return.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Stylish gastropub with exposed beams & stone walls, plus a menu of thoughtfully sourced, seasonal comfort food.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Griffin Inn - Swithland
- The Terrace3.92315.9 mi away
overcharging for drinks, rude bar staff, live band performances
- The Cradock Arms4.51,6047.6 mi awayReservations
sunday roast, slow service/long waits, dog-friendly garden
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Griffin Inn - Swithland | 4.51,388 | — | sunday roast, outdoor seating area, gluten-free options |
| The Terrace | 3.9231 | 5.9 mi away | overcharging for drinks, rude bar staff, live band performances |
| The Cradock ArmsReservations | 4.51,604 | 7.6 mi away | sunday roast, slow service/long waits, dog-friendly garden |
The 2 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
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