The Griffin

Award-winning restaurant, bar, coworking and events space

A cherished local bolthole

Exquisite food, seasonal cocktails and beautifully designed spaces for working or socialising. The Griffin is a place to eat, meet, work and connect in the heart of Old Amersham.

From relaxed lunches, celebratory dinners, Sunday roasts or simply a quick post-work tipple at the bar — our beautiful restaurant and cocktail bar awaits.

Quiet workspaces, private meeting rooms and armchairs with a view of the Old Town. Corporate options too, with or without a co-working membership.

Private dining, celebrations of life, parties or corporate events. Our spaces are designed to bring people together.

The Griffin dining room and team

About The Griffin

For over 200 years, The Griffin has brought people together — today, through food, drinks, workspaces and events in one cherished local setting.

What’s on

Moments worth making plans for — from Mother’s Day and Valentine’s to Christmas parties and seasonal events.

Mother’s Day at The Griffin

Mother’s Day

A long, unhurried lunch for the person who never gets one — seasonal plates, a glass of something lovely and no washing up.

Valentine’s Day at The Griffin

St. Valentine’s Day

Candlelight, a menu made for lingering and a table for two tucked quietly away from the rest of the room.

Gift experiences at The Griffin

Gift cards and gift vouchers

For overdue catchups, a birthday treat or drinks with someone you love.
A Griffin gift card says ‘I love you. Let’s get together.’ Buy gift cards and gift vouchers online, and let them choose the moment.

Our menus

Driven by the season, inspired by the classics

Sauce poured over a chargrilled beef rib at The Griffin

À La Carte Menu

Carefully curated, seasonal dishes coveted by our chefs and loved by locals.

Creamy seasonal soup with herb oil and crisp garnish

Lunch Menu

Seasonal dishes made for relaxed lunches, leisurely catch-ups and a well-deserved afternoon treat.

Set lunch menu

Set Lunch

An outstanding-value midweek treat — the perfect excuse to go out to eat.

A Sunday roast sharing board of seasonal sides and a Yorkshire pudding at The Griffin

Sunday Roast

Our famous Sunday Roast. Loved by our community for decades.

Indulgent homemade desserts, seasonal favourites and sweet little reasons to stay for one more course.

Bartender garnishing a cocktail

Drinks & Cocktails

From carefully selected wines to refreshing cocktails, there is something for every occasion.

Kids fish, chips and peas on a table by the window at The Griffin

Kids’ Menu

Tasty, familiar favourites made especially for younger guests, with plenty to keep little appetites happy.

Guests sharing small plates around a table at The Griffin

Sharing Menu

Small plates, large plates and something sweet, all built to be passed around. Wednesday evenings only.

A bauble and warm lights on the Christmas tree at The Griffin

Christmas Menu

Five Christmas courses, beautifully prepared with seasonal produce, classic flavours and plenty of cheer.

A tall Christmas tree lit with warm lights in the timber-framed barn room at The Griffin

Christmas Sharing Menu

The same Christmas table, served family-style — tomahawk, bronze turkey and seasonal fish down the middle for everyone to share. For tables of 15 or more.

Our Spaces

Spaces made for connection — from family lunches to team meetings and meaningful celebrations

Assembly Room

Assembly Room

Private dining mezzanine

Private dining mezzanine

Main restaurant

Main restaurant

The Board Room

The Board Room

Garden

Garden

Co-Working Club

Co-Working Club