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The Griffin, Ventnor

High Street
Godshill
Postal town: Ventnor
PO38 3JD
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Griffin

Impressive stone pub at end of tourist village, handy for the public car park. Primarily a dining pub, and laid up with many tables accordingly, however it does retain a good traditional pub feel. Large garden at rear, also laid up for eating. Draught ales at time of visit were Yates Islander, Doom Bar and Bombardier, with several ciders also. Food served in generous portions on proper plates, rather than planks or tiles!

On 28th June 2018 - rating: 7
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Griffin

A detached stone build in Jacobean style - E shaped, with slightly projecting wings and nice chiney stacks. Has a beer garden with children's play area.

The interior is open plan and a foody/carvery set-up, which looked good value, though we didn't eat. The decor is a mustard colour and white, with a stone fireplace. The walls had old photos of the area, prints of paintings and worryingly, some 19th century indentures mounted on the walls - slowly decaying. There was a pool table and the music was mixed and at a decent level. The service was fine, the clientele small, but family based.

Beer; tap stuff with Spekky Hen and an ok Goddard's Bitter on handpull

It is a functional family place and it does the job - ps, spot which photo is of the pub in the model village!

On 20th April 2010 - no rating submitted
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Colin Gooch left this review about The Griffin

Large stone built pub in the picture postcard village of Godshill. The Griffin not only welcomes families it entertains them with a large outdoor play area as well as mini football pitch and its own private maze in the shape of what else a griffin.
Ales and lagers well kept and the food menu is extensive. Steak & Ale Pie, Salad & Chips at getting on for a tenner doesnt sound cheap but the portions are huge and the food delicious

On 16th July 2008 - rating: 10
[User has posted 60 recommendations about 57 pubs]

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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Jonathan Wilde
Shanklin, 3.65 miles, 1 hr 10 min walk (show)
Lake (Isle of Wight), 4.53 miles, 1 hr 27 min walk (show)
Sandown, 5.18 miles, 1 hr 40 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Griffin, Godshill
14th Jun 2023, 15:07
Request to mark pub as open by ROB Camra approved
 
14th Jun 2023, 15:07
Request to mark pub as open submitted by ROB Camra, with included notes: Reopened under new management

Pub Details

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Darts : No last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Jukebox : No last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Karaoke : No last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Live Music : Yes - Summer only - last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Micropub : No last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Pinball : No last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Pool Table : No last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Real Cider : No last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 14 June 2023 by ROB Camra
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