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Griffins Head, Nottingham, ENG

Griffins Head

4.3
4.3
378 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for groups
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the quiet wayside pub located in the picturesque village of Papplewick. Here at the Griffins Head, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0115 822 7360
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Nottingham
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Five Course Menu

    £33.50 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Always the most popular day of the year as we take time to say thanks to our dear Mums. Enjoy our five-course set menu to make the day extra special as we take care of the roast this weekend. Please see the Mother's Day menu on our website.
    Mother's Day Five Course Menu Photo

What 378 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nottingham/Nottinghamshire

    Most Booked

  • Nottingham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Griffins Head offers "excellent food" with a wide menu choice and "excellent service." A cozy, traditional village pub with an inviting atmosphere, it boasts "friendly, efficient" staff and ample parking. While some reviews note issues with certain dishes and service, the overall dining experience is praised for its warmth and festive charm.

378 Reviews
  1. Katie

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time visit as staying locally. Great food, well priced and attentive service. Pulled lamb shepherd's pie and steak and ale pies were particularly good. Would recommend.

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  2. Ann

    Nottingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with a wide choice on the menu. Good Service
    Griffins HeadResponded on February 7, 2025
    Dear Ann, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Griffins Head Team

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  3. Kathryn

    Nottingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and excellent service. Requested a certain table in advance and they did it. Waitress was fantastic and owner was brilliant
    Griffins HeadResponded on February 7, 2025
    Dear Kathryn, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. It's great to know that our team, including the waitress and owner, made your visit special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Griffins Head

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  4. vicky

    Derbyshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited for Sunday lunch and booked at relatively short notice. It's a proper traditional, country pub and is cosy inside, it also has ample parking which is a bonus. The food was traditional Sunday roast fayre with a selection of meats as well as a vegetarian option. Everything was well cooked, tasty and came to the table hot. Service was friendly, efficient and quick. Although we wanted to leave a tip they said they couldn't accept tips either via the card machine or in cash and just asked us to leave a review which is unusual. I'm sure we'll be back soon.
    Griffins HeadResponded on February 7, 2025
    Dear Vicky, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your Sunday lunch with us and appreciated our cosy, traditional atmosphere. It's great to know the food and service met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, The Griffins Head Team

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  5. amanda

    Nottingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent. We will definately be going back to eat there again.
    Griffins HeadResponded on February 7, 2025
    Dear Amanda, Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Griffins Head Team

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  6. Margaret

    Leicestershire

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    It was my first visit and I won't be going back again, I ordered the mushroom and Stilton starter and was really disappointed it was si small for how much it cost 7.95, and the mains were bad too my husband ordered the chicken pasta dish it was dry and the chicken looked like it had been boiled , the beef was tough and I only got 2 small pieces, the carrots and parsnips were dry and tough it was hard to cut them and it wasn't very warm either. The staff wasn't very attentive to say it wasn't busy and it cost nearly £50 we also only had 1 drink I didn't even have alcohol so I think it's way over priced. I was a publican for 30 years so I know what I'm talking about I'm not surprised it wasn't busy the staff never even said thanks and goodbye as we were leaving. So that's why we won't be returning.
    Griffins HeadResponded on February 7, 2025
    Dear Margaret, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I'm truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience during your visit. It's concerning to learn that both the food and service did not meet your expectations. Your comments about the portion sizes, quality of the dishes, and the attentiveness of our staff are taken very seriously. We strive to provide a high standard of service and quality, and it’s clear we fell short on this occasion. Your insights are invaluable, and we will address these issues with our team to ensure improvements are made. Thank you again for your feedback. Best regards, The Griffins Head

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  7. Dermot

    Nottingham

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service, very pleasant pub dinner
    Griffins HeadResponded on January 22, 2025
    Dear Dermot, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Griffins Head Team

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  8. David

    Nottingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch for 8. Everyone thought the food was lovely service was faultless. Open fire next to us. Overall can't fault, well worth a visit.
    Griffins HeadResponded on January 22, 2025
    Dear David, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed the food and found the service impeccable. The open fire is indeed a cosy touch, especially this time of year. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Griffins Head Team

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  9. Laura

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place to eat, good selection and food all freshly prepared and warm. Service also lovely, no complaints at all to make. Would definetly reccommend.
    Griffins HeadResponded on January 9, 2025
    Dear Laura, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our freshly prepared food and found our service to your liking. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, The Griffins Head Team

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  10. Rebecca

    Nottingham

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice pub , plenty of parking. Good selection of food and regular check ins from staff. Food was good and reasonably priced. We ordered 2 small desserts with a hot drink and a sundae but had to wait a significant amount of time for desserts and ended up cancelling them as we had finished the drinks to go with them. We were advised that we're short staffed in the kitchen. The ladies toilets were unpleasant which has lowered our overall score.
    Griffins HeadResponded on January 4, 2025
    Dear Rebecca, Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed our food selection and found our prices reasonable. We apologise for the delay with your desserts and the condition of the ladies' toilets. Your comments are valuable, and we'll address these issues to improve our service. Best regards, The Griffins Head

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FAQs

Griffins Head offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0115 822 7360.

Griffins Head is rated 4.3 stars by 378 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Griffins Head

Moor Road, Papplewick, Nottingham, ENG NG15 8EN

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Nottingham
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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