Griffins Head

Name: Griffins Head
Address: Moor Road Papplewick, Nottingham, ENG, United Kingdom, NG15 8EN
Telephone: 0115 822 7360
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (391)

£25 and under

Pub

Moor Road, Papplewick, Nottingham, ENG NG15 8EN

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Dog-friendly
Neighborhood gem
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.

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
Website
https://www.griffinsheadnottingham.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Moor Road, Papplewick, Nottingham, ENG NG15 8EN
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

What 391 people are saying

Griffins Head reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Nottingham/Nottinghamshire
Most Booked
Nottingham
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Griffins Head offers a rustic charm with "friendly and welcoming" staff, making it ideal for family outings. Diners rave about the "absolutely wonderful" food with a "wide choice on the menu." While some mention occasional service hiccups, the cozy atmosphere and "traditional, country pub" vibe keep visitors coming back.

391 Reviews

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Beth
Nottingham/Nottinghamshire1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly staff & excellent meal! Great value for money
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Samantha
Devon2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
our grand baby of 6 days came to see and appraise what the best of life offers in a pub so what better to munch hot pies for our lunch with pints to knock back with the grub! she loved all the petting in a rustic setting our dog ran around all the paddock, a pretty walk in the pram for our little madam as we ate up our chips and haddock!
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Ben
Nottingham/Nottinghamshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Food wasn’t over priced and tasted wonderful. Definitely visit again! Also the Guinness was perfect!
Griffins HeadResponded on May 19, 2025
Hi Ben, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and found our staff welcoming. It's great to know the Guinness hit the mark too. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Cheers, The Griffins Head Team
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Nicole
Derbyshire1 review
4.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Generally a nice meal, the star of the show is definitely the cookie dough! It was mothers day so perhaps the following was due to the busy time period. Firstly we had to wait 15 minutes for our pre-booked table to be ready, we then only received one portion of the bread/olives as part of the 2 mothers day meals we ordered. We had to go and ask someone for the additional portion. No complaints regarding the starters except you only receive one chicken skewer which makes it quite over-priced. Moving on to the mains, I was given a beef when I ordered chicken. Two people ordered the same burger with different alterations which was mixed up and they didn't notice until half way through their meal. Someone upgraded to salt & pepper chips but was given normal. The portion of the Sunday dinner was average (2 carrots and a handful of greens). They were pretty forthcoming when people wanted to order last minute pigs in blankets & cauliflower cheese but this was luke warm. The desserts overall were probably the best, chocolate brownie was lovely and the cookie dough was amazing. However, someone had a dessert with custard and was given a measly portion which was lumpy. Told they had just used the last bit of custard so couldn't have any more. The vibe did seem generally unwelcoming and staff didn't seem to go out of their way, but again this could have been down to a busy day. The outside area is nice.
Griffins HeadResponded on April 7, 2025
Dear Nicole, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the cookie dough and desserts, and that you found our outside area pleasant. We apologise for the wait for your pre-booked table and any mix-ups with your order. Your feedback about the portion sizes and service is invaluable, especially on a busy day like Mother's Day. We'll certainly look into these issues to ensure improvements are made. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience. Best regards, The Griffins Head Team
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Joyce
Nottingham/Nottinghamshire1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was quick and friendly - food was really nice and reasonably priced.
Griffins HeadResponded on April 3, 2025
Dear Joyce, Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our quick and friendly service, as well as the food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Griffins Head Team
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Helen
Nottingham/Nottinghamshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely wonderful. 3 of us all chose different meals and all were outstanding. Lovely portion sizes, piping hot and oh the gravy! Full of flavour and thick but not too thick! Staff were attentive, intuitive but not overbearing. Could not fault it.
Griffins HeadResponded on April 3, 2025
Dear Helen, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your meals and appreciated the portion sizes and gravy. It's wonderful to know our staff made a positive impression as well. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Griffins Head Team
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Derek
Nottingham/Nottinghamshire1 review
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
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.
Griffins HeadResponded on April 3, 2025
Hi Derek, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and our menu selection. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers, The Griffins Head Team
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Angela
Newcastle and Northumberland2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
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.
Griffins HeadResponded on April 7, 2025
Dear Angela, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the garlic bread. We appreciate your comments on the lasagne and salad, and will certainly take them into consideration to improve our dishes. We hope to welcome you back soon. Best regards, The Griffins Head
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Nicola
Nottingham/Nottinghamshire1 review
3.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
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.
Griffins HeadResponded on April 3, 2025
Dear Angela, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the garlic bread. We appreciate your comments on the lasagne and salad, and will certainly take them into consideration to improve our dishes. We hope to welcome you back soon. Best regards, The Griffins Head
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Aimi
London1 review
1.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
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.
Griffins HeadResponded on April 3, 2025
Dear Aimi, We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with us. It’s clear we fell short in several areas during your visit, and for that, we apologise. We appreciate your comments regarding the menu availability and will certainly look into making the days and times clearer to avoid future confusion. Your feedback on the food quality and pricing is also noted, and we will review this with our kitchen team to ensure we are providing value for money. We regret that the service you received was not up to our usual standards. Your comments about the staff's professionalism will be addressed to ensure better training and attentiveness. Thank you again for your feedback. We hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Best regards, The Griffins Head Team
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Griffins Head offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0115 822 7360.

Griffins Head is rated 4.3 stars by 391 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

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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

Website
https://www.griffinsheadnottingham.co.uk/
Phone number
0115 822 7360

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