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The Griffin, Shoreditch, EC2
EC2
EC2A 4RD
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Reviews of The Griffin (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Griffin
A good sized pub located just off Shoreditch High Street, it was pretty much full to capacity on our recent Friday evening visit and really very noisy, not helped by the harsh acoustics. We just managed to grab a small table by the door as someone was leaving, but if it weren’t for that it would have been quite an uncomfortable drinking experience.
It’s all one large, open plan room, with cream painted wood panelling on the ceiling, old wooden boards on the floor and very dark paintwork on the walls. Large windows all up one side but make for a light and airy feel in daylight hours. To the right behind the large bar counter was some green paintwork along with some attractive gold relief in the cornicework at the top, marble style pillars and a number of etched brewery mirrors together with a large selection of beer mats. I did spot a projector on the ceiling, although no sign of a screen, so presumably major sporting events are shown.
The solitary beer on tap was Rebellion IPA whilst a second pump appears unused. Other reviewers have mentioned a large craft selection, although I did not spot this. The solitary cider meanwhile was Orchard Thieves.
On 17th February 2023
- rating: 6
[User has posted 1947 recommendations about 1860 pubs]
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Griffin
A very attractive external appearance,with Charrington's brown glazed tiles and Meaux branded etched glass windows,the many doors to this street corner pub hint at an original multi room interior which must have been opened out at some stage.There are cast iron pillars,fine cornising above the long bar with an interesting mirrored back,and more etched glass.
The floor is wooden throughout and away from the bar much wood panelling remains while all external doors are traditional.Pew seating ,brittania tables,small and bar stools make up the furniture,the overall effect is pleasing.
The handpumps are unused ,this is a keg only establishment but certainly in the craft style.17 options on my trip,some national brands,sparkling cider,German lagers but also output from respected brewers such as Wylam,Thornbridge,Magic Rock and Brew York.My Burning Sky Saison Ete was very good,but keg pricing is high here with pint pricing between £5.60 to £7.80.Cocktails and wines were also on the drinks menu and there was no sign of food.Cool muzak.
I enjoyed my visit ,the very decent range of craft keg marks this pub out in the area,so it's worth a visit.
On 31st August 2022
- rating: 7
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Tris C left this review about The Griffin
After a substantial refurbishment, just completed, the reviews below no longer apply. Gone is the Ind Coope sign but thankfully the Meux's glazed tiling and 'horseshoe' picture windows remain. A first in here, so I don't know what it was like before or how much original detail has been retained or reinstated.
There's very ornate glass to the bar back and rear wall with ornate green and gilt fibrous plasterwork at top. Also displayed are ornate columns; the bar top is metal and displays some rather fine vertical Art Deco uplighters. Also of Art Deco appearance are the sconce lights to the walls which are panelled and painted dark grey or black and there's a panelled ceiling painted pale grey; the floor is rough bare boarded.
Furniture is conventional with black leatherette banquettes to the perimeter, though sadly there are some rather naff tea lights on the tables in red glass containers. Music was far too loud and what appears not to have changed is the impossibly gloomy lighting; too dark to read a newspaper. The pub's best lighting is reserved for the modern retro lavatories.
Unsurprisingly the crowd is young and hipster.
Ales: there's a huge keg selection, thereafter just Harbour Brewing's India Brown Ale and Rooster's Highway Fifty-One at a fairly reasonable £4.20 a pint. Unfortunately it was a bit soapy.
A larger selection of ales and with improved quality along with some more light would get at least an extra point from me. I'd certainly come again, but the above needs to be addressed.
On 16th October 2016
- rating: 7
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Shoreditch High Street, 0.38 miles, 7 min walk (show)
London Liverpool Street, 0.59 miles, 11 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : No last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Car Park : No last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Function Room : Yes - From review - last updated 10 March 2010 by Dave McNally
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Jukebox : No last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Karaoke : No last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Live Music : No last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Pool Table : No last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- Real Cider : No last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
- WiFi : Yes last updated 07 May 2022 by Tris C
