The Griffin Inn, Oswestry

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Welcoming town-centre pub with a curious, colourful artwork addition to the façade. The main bar (with another opened-out room to the back) is to the left of the entrance, with a separate snug on the right-hand side; all with a traditional look and feel. Old Golden Hen, Posh Rat from Rat Brewery (£3.60) and Rosie's Pig cider available from the three handpumps.

A town centre grade 2 listed building that is a 3 roomed traditional and friendly local.On entry there is a large bookcase facing you and to the right of this is the bar. Past the bar to the right is a small room and beyond the bar down a few steps is a larger room with 2 dart boards and occasionally has live music There was 4 cask beers to choose from on my Thursday lunchtime and quite enjoyed my short stay here. Outside of the pub surrounding the pub sign is work done by a local artist called "Three skinny drinkers" Don't know what that is all about.

A three roomed pub with a decent selection of beers. Has 3 figures, which look like they're made from chicken wire and lots of sellotape, hanging outside.

My word this was a crushing disappointment compared to the interesting selection of 8 real ales promised by the (just released) 2014 GBG. The pub has been turned into an Irish themed affair with 3 handpumps offering: Monty's Old Jailhouse, GK Festival Ale and Stonehouse Station Bitter. All 4% or below and each one served with an unfriendly scowl. I realise that my slightly negative view has been tainted by expectations being too high but I won't be tempted to return.