One of Glasgow’s oldest pubs, The Griffin, is perfect for all occasions. With three separate rooms you can choose what kind of night you are going to have. The very first room is a typical pub, with a bar in the centre and booths in an almost circle around the edge of the room, it is always crammed full of people and is better if you are out strictly for some cocktails. The second room, also known as the Gin Palace, is much quieter however it does still have a bar. Perfect for a bite to eat and a refreshing gin cocktail. The third room at the very back of the pub is ideal for large parties and events, with long tables that seat up to twelve people and twinkling fairy lights draped along the ceiling.
The food is exceptional, it is clear that everything is freshly made and home-cooked in the kitchen. The Griffin are famous for their chicken goujons, if this is your dish of choice you can pick step-by-step what crumb you would prefer, side and a dip. The portion sizes are decent, and they definitely don’t scrimp or save when plating up their delicious creations. The crumb on the chicken was crispy and golden, and, the chicken itself was perfectly cooked, the garlic mayo was full of flavour and unless you are a massive garlic fan, you may find it too strong.
The Cajun sweet potato fries are the perfect combination of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, you really don’t need a dip with these the seasoning is more than enough, however they do have dips you can choose from. The macaroni was drowning in cheese sauce, and a side portion is perfect for a light bite. Again if you aren’t a massive fan of cheese, you may find this macaroni just too cheesy.
With the pub having the Gin Palace, the majority of their cocktails are of course gin based. However, even if you are unsure when it comes to trying gin the amount of variety they have on the menu there will definitely be a flavour for everyone. They can also give you recommendations of beverages if you tell the bartender what flavour you normally enjoy, i.e. sweet, citrus, mint etc.
Because this pub is directly across the road from the King’s Theatre, it is ideal for a pre-theatre bite to eat and or drink. If you visit their website they also host events that they advertise and sell tickets for: http://thegriffinglasgow.co.uk
