The Griffin Inn, Oswestry

An attractive town centre pub with an unusual sculpture of three drinkers above the front door,we were led here by a very positive write up in the 2014 GBG,all about a Black Country landlord sourcing an interesting variety of quality well kept ales.Imagine our shock to find GK American IPA 3.6% and two other low strenght brews as the choice from the three handpumps.Looking around at the Irish bunting,pictures of Wexford and Beamish sign above the bar made us wonder if we had drifted into the wrong pub,but after local research we discovered it is the GBG which is way off the mark. The interior is traditional,in different sections with a library at one end , a lower back room for music events and a side snug at the front,but I wouldn't describe the welcome as particularly friendly.Food is popular but that wasn't my aim.My Monty's Old Jail House was instantly forgettable (£3) despite being clear. A bum steer from the GBG,I'm unlikely to return.