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Griffin, Swithland

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Cat & Wickets Pub Co
174 Main Street, Swithland, LE12 8TJ (View on Google Map)
(01509) 890535
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Owned by Everards, but managed by former cricketers Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney, this historic village pub underwent a major refurbishment in spring 2024. Across the front are three rooms of traditional style in the oldest part of the pub; these rooms are served by the original bar counter; some panelling and a log fire here. Behind these, the centre of the pub has been opened-out to form a large lounge area with a new servery. Then passing through an area with a display of the pub's wines behind glass cabinets to 'The Old Stables', a large new brightly decorated restaurant with exposed roof beams and a feature central fireplace.

The U-shaped range of buildings surround a delightful enclosed courtyard garden with an old potted olive tree in the centre. At the back is a large field with picnic tables. Set in the heart of Charnwood Forest, there are many walking and cycling routes nearby. Swithland Reservoir, Bradgate Park and the preserved Great Central Railway are also close. Note: card payments only.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Charnwood District (B)
Last updated
29/03/2024
Last surveyed
27/03/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Everards
Pub ID
LEI/218
Asset of Community Value
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (Often Everards' seasonal beers) and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Everards - Old Original
Everards - Old Original Premium Bitter • 5.2%
Everards - Old Original
Everards - Old Original

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Everards - Tiger
Everards - Tiger Session Bitter • 4.2%
Everards - Tiger
Everards - Tiger

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Camping Camping
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Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
Centrebus: 154 (Mon-Sat daytime)

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