No ingredients taste better than those just picked.  So, in 2004 we commissioned a kitchen garden within the Griffin’s grounds, under the auspices of Joe Hand.

Our garden team takes the concept beyond what we could have hoped for, turning our food miles into food paces.

The best strawberries we’ve tasted.  Red, white and blackcurrants, raspberries, apples, pears and medlas.  And sticks of pink rhubarb.

Peas, broad beans and salads.  Leeks, onions, red and white cabbages and rows of garlic.  And the ingredients for the picallilli and chutneys that we sell in our little shop.

The pub’s ethos – the simple things in life done well – says it all.

A welcoming country pub, restaurant and rooms, the emphasis here is on good beer and excellent food. The multi-roomed layout allows for discrete areas for drinking and dining.

The huge fireplace between the bar and the main dining area dominates during winter, while an Aga lurks in a side room, providing warmth throughout the building.

The large garden affords superb views of the surrounding Mountains. Beers are sourced mainly from local breweries.