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The Griffin makes going to the pub worthwhile
03 December 2007
People might feel sorry for this pub because it looks so run down, standing on the corner of a largely barren plot in an otherwise built-up area. We love it for this: its a good antidote against other nearby pubs and bars which are slowly being refurbished and sanitised, formularising the heart and soul out of the pub-going experience.
For us, it's eccentric places like the Griffin that make going to the pub worthwhile. We hope it stays that way and given its popularity with a mix of regulars and Hoxtonites, we can't see any good reason to change it.
Indeed, it goes to show you don't need to strip a pub out to attract a young, lively crowd. The range of drinks on offer is usual pub fare - a couple of ales (sometimes on, sometimes off) and the usual lagers. Service can be brusque at busy times, but we forgive them. Decent jukebox, too - when there isn't a DJ on, at least.
CLIENTELE: locals, Hoxtonites
NEAREST STATION: Old Street station
PHONE NUMBER: 020 7739 6719
FEATURES: DJ, live music, outdoor seating, pool table, TV
The Griffin
93 Leonard Street, EC2A 4RD
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