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Griffins Head, Nottingham, ENG

Griffins Head

4.4
4.4
385 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
23:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Charming
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.

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
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Five Course Menu

    £33.50 per person

    30 Mar 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 385 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Nottingham/Nottinghamshire

    Most Booked

  • Nottingham

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Griffins Head offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with "great food and very friendly staff." Known for "excellent service" and "lovely Sunday lunches," the restaurant provides "delicious homemade pies" and "amazing desserts." While some find the portions small, the "reasonable prices" and "friendly environment" make it a favorite for many.

385 Reviews
  1. Derek

    Nottingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good in all aspects. Food excellent, as always. Wide choice on menu.

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  2. Angela

    Newcastle2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I thought my lasagne from the main menu was a little small, with virtually no pasta, just beef in a tomato sauce with béchamel on top. The garlic bread was nicely toasted and the salad was odd, just half a gem lettuce sprinkled with crispy crumbs of some sort.

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  3. Nicola

    Nottingham1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Table was booked for 4:15pm on a Sunday, there was hardly anything in the menu was available. Service was slow, young waitress really wasn't bothered, we asked if they had tomato juice, she said she didn't know, then asked us if we wanted her to find out. Waited a long time for the drinks and even longer to actually place the food order.

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  4. Aimi

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Went with friends the other Saturday night, thought we’d try the new menu. Arrived and gave our name to be told someone had already sat at our table, we said we had friends joining. A few mins later staff realised our friends were sat at the table. Choose meals off the set menu, ordered them to then be told this menu is Mon-Fri! Perhaps the menus should be removed at a weekend or at least state days/times. Asked 2 times for an ordered glass of wine to come to the table. Waited an hour for our starters 3 of which were wrong. Pub was not busy at all. Starters were totally overpriced, crispy king prawns were tiny only got 4 no side salad but enough mayo for all of us. Main meals were ok definitely not a wow meal and at £144 for 4 people with a couple of drinks totally overpriced, a glass of red wine £9.95 I expect those prices in a top restaurant in a City centre. Very disappointing, staff looked uninterested and bored, stood around twiddling their hair. Asked one of the kitchen staff at the end of the evening for our bill as they were slumped in a chair in the restaurant, the huff and roll of the eyes was totally unprofessional. We will not be visiting again, mediocre food with an expensive price tag. A real shame as the previous menu which was simpler was nicer and reasonably priced.

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  5. Paul

    Nottingham2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All good No problems at all and as usual very good service

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  6. Paul

    Nottingham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal Food very good as always New menu which was delicious
    Griffins HeadResponded on 11 March 2025
    Hi Paul, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the new menu and had a lovely meal. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers, The Griffins Head Team

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  7. Jonathan

    Nottingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely delicious, none of it could be faulted. The wait was minimal, amazing meal. Would recommend to anyone.
    Griffins HeadResponded on 11 March 2025
    Dear Jonathan, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and had a great experience with us. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Best regards, The Griffins Head Team

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  8. Katie

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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.
    Griffins HeadResponded on 11 March 2025
    Dear Katie, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit and our shepherd's pie and steak and ale pies. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon. Best regards, The Griffins Head Team

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  9. Ann

    Nottingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 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 7 February 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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  10. Kathryn

    Nottingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 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 7 February 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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FAQs

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

Griffins Head is rated 4.4 stars by 385 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
23:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Griffins Head

Moor Road, Papplewick, Nottingham, ENG NG15 8EN

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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