The Griffins Head
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About The Griffins Head
The Griffins Head is a country pub in the village of Mears Ashby, at 28 Wilby Rd, Northampton. Dogs are welcome inside, so guests can bring their dogs in with them while they eat and drink. The bar pours a wide range of cask ales and lagers, along with a wide selection of gins, wines and spirits. On the food side, the kitchen serves a Sunday roast with a choice of beef, lamb, turkey or pork belly, and the Griffin burger comes with home cooked chips. Sticky date pudding is among the desserts. The kitchen accommodates various dietary requirements. The pub is open daily.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, fillet steak, griffin burger and sticky date pudding.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, fillet steak, griffin burger and sticky date pudding.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast is what reviewers return to most, with diners calling it their favourite or one of the best they've had locally. One group tried the beef, lamb, turkey and pork belly roasts and could not fault them, and another praised portions so generous they didn't need to ask for more gravy. Close behind are the Griffin burger, fillet steak and home cooked chips, plus a chicken Kiev with onion rings one diner called the best they had ever eaten. Desserts get named too, including the sticky date pudding, lemon posset and peanut butter delice. Reviewers describe a warm welcome, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere, and say the kitchen handled various dietary requirements for a group of twelve. No recurring complaint appears, and the one lukewarm note is a short visit that left a reviewer unable to judge the food. One party celebrating an 80th birthday was brought out a birthday cake and sent home with a bottle of Prosecco.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast is what reviewers return to most, with diners calling it their favourite or one of the best they've had locally. One group tried the beef, lamb, turkey and pork belly roasts and could not fault them, and another praised portions so generous they didn't need to ask for more gravy. Close behind are the Griffin burger, fillet steak and home cooked chips, plus a chicken Kiev with onion rings one diner called the best they had ever eaten. Desserts get named too, including the sticky date pudding, lemon posset and peanut butter delice. Reviewers describe a warm welcome, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere, and say the kitchen handled various dietary requirements for a group of twelve. No recurring complaint appears, and the one lukewarm note is a short visit that left a reviewer unable to judge the food. One party celebrating an 80th birthday was brought out a birthday cake and sent home with a bottle of Prosecco.
Featured reviews
- Sam Arm
“Nice pub only a quick one so can't really tell how good Nice setting”
- Allison Morris
“The food selection was lovely, service was great and the actual food was amazing especially the lemon posset which was divine. I would definitely recommend this venue and will be returning.”
- Leoni Ferguson
“Lovely pub highly recommended Great staff thank you for the great service”
- JM W
“Twelve of us (and a dog!) had Sunday lunch here whilst on a family weekend away in Hardwick. Mark was very communicative in the booking process. Everyone was very friendly on the day and there was a lovely atmosphere in the whole pub. All the food was excellent and they were very accommodating of various dietary requirements. Would highly recommend!”
- D P
“A very warm welcome and a lovely atmosphere on arrival. Good menu choices and accommodating staff. The food was absolutely delicious, fillet steak perfectly cooked. The Griffin burger was succulent and very tasty and the home cooked chips were perfection. Very attentive staff, delicious food and all served with a smile. Very highly recommended and will certainly be visiting again and telling everyone else to do the same.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“A charming country pub set in the village of Mears Ashby, Northamptonshire, serving a wide range of cask ales, lagers, and a wide selection of Gins, Wines and Spirits.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Griffins Head | 4.5347 | — | — | sunday roast, fillet steak, griffin burger |
| Whyte MelvilleReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5513 | 5.4 mi away | £20–60 | huge yorkshire puddings, roast lamb, smoked duck starter |
| The Old Cherry TreeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6477 | 5.5 mi away | £20–30 | duck, wood pigeon, fish and chips |
| Crown & CushionWheelchair accessible | 4.1471 | 5.5 mi away | — | sunday and friday karaoke, karaoke dj, garden area |
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