The Griffin Pub

Last night we had a lovely dinner at The Griffin. It was so quaint. All the furnishings were different antique tables and mis-matched chairs including several Windsor settees (which I really liked). The place immediately reminded me of the pub scene in the Lord of the Rings, only with a woman's touch! Lots of china and dried flowers, dark wood wainscoting (like our church sanctuary), low ceiling with dark wood beams, unlit but beautifully decorated fireplaces in several rooms.

I ordered ham and was asked if I wanted 'chips and egg' with it and felt dropped into the movie 'Shirley Valentine'! (I was tempted to talk to the wall while drinking my wine.) Of course I said 'yes'. One cannot go to England and not have chips and egg! We had the 'crumble of the day' with the most delicious warm custard -- I could have eaten the custard by itself. We'll probably eat here again and I will try to take some photos.

The guys here say 'Cheers' or 'Cheers mate' instead of 'Thank You'. ~Gina