Pub in Whetstone
Griffin
1262 High Road, Whetstone, N20 9HHClosest station: Totteridge & Whetstone, about 6 min walk4.2out of 5 on Google, from 828 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Griffin
Sprawling pub with 6 screens for sports, pub grub, outside bars, large garden and covered terrace.
Now offering two regular ales plus one guest; often Landlord or Tribute. Hophead will sometimes be available during the summer months.
Front L shaped bar with two large bay windows; a lovely place to sit especially when the sun is shining! An atrium brings light to the rear of the bar area.
Move into the garden and its like a Tardis!! Many different areas, some with TV screens for all sports events leading to a very large back garden and covered courtyard area with sofas.
When the kitchen is closed, you can bring in your own food,
Quiz night every Wednesday.
A chunk of the whetstone, which is thought to give the area its name, is located on the pavement outside. Legend has it that soldiers sharpened their swords on it before the Battle of Barnet (1471).
Some say Whetstone got its name as a corruption of 'West Town' and the stone was a mounting block in the days of horse drawn vehicles on the road to Scotland.
While the stone is Grade II listed, the pub is not although Barnet Council approved ACV status in March 2016.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Sports TV
- Family Friendly: Until 8pm, unless eating.
- Games
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Roasts on a Sunday
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Real Heritage Pub
- Disabled Access: Large gates to side of pub need to be opened, then a ramp is needed.
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking: Covered
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Dallas Pub Company
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8445 1110
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.2out of 5 on Google, from 828 ratings
4 out of 5Shauna Harronon Google, April 2024
Was in here on Friday, lunch time. It looks quite small from the outside but once inside it has lots of areas to go. It’s like a tardis. There was no accessible toilet but it does have toilets outside that are a single room, which would work as they are quite spacious. Although not sure a wheelchair would fit in. It was quite quiet when I visited which was great at the time. The staff were amazingly helpful and accommodating. I get the impression it comes to life in the evenings and at weekends, which I would love to see.
4 out of 5Alfie Coateson Google, July 2024
I usually come here when the weather is good due to the brilliant pub garden (definitely the highlight of the place). Tends to be busy with a good atmosphere on weekends, especially if sports are on. When it comes to a quiet indoor sit-down, however, I prefer the Three Horseshoes just up the road due to the number of fruit flies in The Griffin. I would change this review and probably go more often if they were able to get a handle on the situation, as the flies are a nuisance even in the Winter months. The food is fine, the service is better. Staff are great and generally very friendly. The…
4 out of 5Julian Coburn-Houghon Google, March 2024
Here in Whetstone for a few nights and I was glad to stumble on this traditional pub Variety of beers, a bit disappointed in the lack of malts but, hey….that’s me. Very friendly, mixed clientele - a proper local pub. Food was great too.
5 out of 5Ketan Chauhanon Google, June 2024
Waited 2hrs for food to be served, bar staff kept saying it was coming next but it never materialised. When the food did arrive it was missing key ingredients and sides mentioned from the menu. Not impressed. Great place for drinks and/or to watch football however, can't go wrong. Great beer garden too.
1 out of 5Marita Iyayion Google, June 2024
Visited on a Sunday as a group of 11 Was supposed to be for my Birthday lunch. When we got there we overheard there are no chips but we could deal as we wanted roast dinners only to be told there was no roast on the menu that day. Settled to order burgers etc, after 3 hours we enquired where our food was and got told it would be another hour or so. We got refunds and left. Shame as it could be a nice place, beautiful garden but didn't get to enjoy it.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.