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Griffin
(formerly Scruffy Murphys)
1262 High Road
Whetstone
LONDON
N20 9HH
Social Links
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Visit Griffin on Facebook
Follow @thegriffinn20 on Twitter
Opening Times
| Monday | 11.30 am - Midnight |
| Tuesday | 11.30 am - Midnight |
| Wednesday | 11.30 am - Midnight |
| Thursday | 11.30 am - 1.00 am |
| Friday | 11.30 am - 1.00 am |
| Saturday | 11.30 am - 1.00 am |
| Sunday | 11.30 am - 11.30 pm |
Owner
Star (Heineken UK)
About the Pub
Now run by Laines of Brighton, they often have one of their beers as a guest. Otherwise its the regular 4 beers on offer; their Griffin Ale is Caledonian Edinburgh Castle.
When this famous pub reclaimed its original name (from 'Scruffy Murphys') a few years ago, an effort was made to introduce real ale; they now boast five hand pumps,with an ever-changing range of good ales. Front L shaped bar with plenty of TV screens and quite loud piped music (Friday night). Very large back garden (children welcome) and covered courtyard area with sofas. Quiz Thursdays. Live music Saturdays.
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). While the stone is Grade II listed, the pub is not although Barnet Council approved ACV status in March 2016.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 2 regular beers.
- Adnams Ghost Ship
- St Austell Tribute
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 1 changing beer.
Often Laines from Brighton.
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Cask Marque Accredited
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Heritage Pub
Interior of Some Regional Importance
Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Pub Garden
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Family Friendly
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Live Music
Saturdays.
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Smoking Area
Covered.
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Sports TV
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Griffin
1262 High Road
Whetstone
LONDON
N20 9HH
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR
Nearby Bus Routes (< ½ mile)
34, 125, 234, 251, 263, 300, 000
Closest Station (1100m)
Oakleigh Park
Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (350m)
Totteridge
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