The Griffin, Caversham - pub details
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Address: 10/12 Church Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7AD [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 12001) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Reading (0.7 miles), Reading West (1 mile), Tilehurst (2.4 miles)
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> Current user rating: 6.2/10 (rated by 47 users)
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| Beer quality has improved; but food portions are obviously set by accountants. The thing that struck me, though, was the mood of the staff: you might as well be in a MuckDonalds. They looked as though they'd all been beaten by the boss (who looked like he was in a bad enough mood to have done it.) theeternalwheel - 20 Apr 2012 09:22 |
| Although the Griffin is part of the Chef and Brewer chain it does offer its own menu as well as the standard fare of the group. There are now usually 5 beers on tap with 2 regularly changing guest ales (the latest being a German-style beer from Marstons). Brains SA and Adnams Broadside appear to be favourites alongside the Courage beers. It is ofcourse mainly a restaurant but there is enough room for diners and drinkers to mix happily which they do. Large car park at the rear with a garden area which leads down to the Thames by Caversham bridge. There's also a covered smoking/drinking area outside the back door which is very pleasant on a nice day. Yes it is part of a nationwide chain but it's not bad at all. mcroyal - 5 Apr 2012 21:57 |
| Oh dear, this pub is not half as good as it used to be. Food is mass produced rubbish. Brains IPA not very well kept. rossroad1 - 1 Apr 2012 18:37 |
| After a muddy walk from Pangbourne the Ramble Then Lunch team searched for a lunch stop in Caversham and settled on The Griffin. And a pretty good choice it was too. 3 days before Christmas the pub was understandably busy but we found a table and settled down. 5 real ales;- Greene King IPA, Howells Frosty Bells, Courage Directors, Adnams Broadside and Christmas Cheer. We tried a fair selection and they were all fine. The Griffin is a Chef and Brewer so food forms a major part of their offer. Menu is extensive, service was very good and the food itself was absolutely fine. We had Gourmet Burger, Boar Burger and CTM and we had nothing left on the plates. The only complaint was that the pub is quite full of tables and where we were sitting we constantly had to keep moving to let pushchairs and babyseats to go passed. Probably not so much of a problem away from Christmas. The Griffin is well worth a visit. ramblethenlunch - 23 Dec 2011 15:54 |
| Visited for Christmas lunch with a party of >30. Exceptionally efficient and friendly service. Good beer too. micksimm - 11 Dec 2011 17:43 |
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