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Submitted on Wednesday, 13th November 2024
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The Griffin, Glasgow
Glasgow
G2 4JP
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Reviews of The Griffin (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Strongers . left this review about The Griffin
The etched and frosted windows of the Griffin allow passers by to have a glimpse in, but not too much to reveal what is going on inside where there’s a tiled floor and central U-shaped serving counter. High tables stretch across the front and dark red banqueted booths run up the left. There’s more banquette seating on the right wall towards the front before a beer shelf that runs up the right-hand wall opposite the stool lined counter. A couple of steps at the rear ascend to a dining area that was closed during a recent midweek evening visit. This is a Sky brewing pub so the four hand pumps were drawing their Skye Black, Skye Red, Skye YP and Skye Gold, the latter being a bit bland. There are a couple of televisions that were showing an advert for the pub and also a Channel 4 program while some niche background music played. This place is certainly worth a look, if only for one.
On 11th December 2024
- rating: 7
[User has posted 5965 recommendations about 5931 pubs]
Will Larter left this review about The Griffin
Four hand pumps, split between two parts of the bar, with all beers from Skye Brewery (see photos). My second photo involved asking two bar hangers if they wouldn't mind moving, and the rest of my visit was taken up with explaining to these two contract workers from Nottingham why keg beers like Neck Oil are cold and fizzy, and what Camra is for and why this pub has a heritage interior, and what a snug is. Nice guys! My half of Skye Gold was fine, if a little unexciting, but I know the brewery and this was probably another NBSS 3.5. I almost got my two new friends onto this for their next drink, but they compromised with the Skye IPA 5% on keg. Maybe next time.
On 13th November 2024
- rating: 7
[User has posted 4273 recommendations about 3935 pubs]
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Griffin
A very fine exterior and interior,this pub was closed for quite a while during Covid but has reopened under the ownership of Isle of Skye Brewery .The etched glass windows are set at a jaunty angle ,while the interior has a long central bar serving two sides,with seating booths in red leather on one side,more vertical drinking on the other.The carved woodwork around the front is noteable and mosaics feature.There is also a large rear room but more modern in styling. There are regular comody evenings,it's a lively place popular with the young but attractive enough to warrant close inspection.
There were 4 IoS brews on during my trip their Red,Black,Gold and Tarasgeir (a peat flavoured speciality NBSS 3.5).
A great new addition to the City Centre drinking scene,this is the place to sample IoS brews and it's such an attractive pub.Now a must visit,great double header with nearby State Bar.
On 25th March 2023
- rating: 8
[User has posted 2936 recommendations about 2936 pubs]
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Anderston, 0.47 miles, 9 min walk (show)
Glasgow Central, 0.93 miles, 17 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Child Friendly : Yes - With meals, until 8pm - last updated 13 November 2024 by Will Larter
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 13 November 2024 by Will Larter
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 26 August 2011 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 26 August 2011 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 13 November 2024 by Will Larter
- WiFi : Yes last updated 13 November 2024 by Will Larter
