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The Griffin Inn, Oswestry
Oswestry
SY11 1QA
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about The Griffin Inn
On my way to the Bailey Head just around the corner I had been intrigued by the crazy sculptures arranged Father Christmas style on the front wall of this pub. Later, I just had time for a swift half before going for my bus, so popped in. I went randomly in by the door on the right and found myself in a snug with a small serving hatch. The lad who popped his head in told me there was a choice of Pedigree and Salopian Oracle, so I had the Pedigree and it was very good (NBSS 3.5, £3.90/pint). (There's also a cider available, with added raspberries.) There was some kind of Royal Navy thing about the decor of the snug (see photo) but I didn't have time to investigate with my bus due any minute.
On 20th September 2025
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Griffin Inn
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.
On 25th March 2024
- rating: 7
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peter ashworth left this review about The Griffin Inn
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.
On 28th November 2015
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Al Bundy left this review about The Griffin Inn
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.
On 13th September 2015
- rating: 7
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Thuck Phat left this review about The Griffin Inn
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.
On 25th September 2013
- rating: 5
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Griffin Inn
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.
On 15th September 2013
- rating: 6
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