Name: The Griffin
Address: 12 The Broadway, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0HP, Amersham, GB
Telephone: 01494 326820

The story

The Griffin in Amersham brings Modern European comfort to a historic coaching inn

The kitchen and its evolution

Recognised in the latest Good Food Guide for its consistent standards, The Griffin sits on Amersham’s main street as a dependable destination for Modern European cooking within a restored coaching inn. Recent shifts in the kitchen have preserved the restaurant’s familiar pub-style foundation while introducing a dedicated on-site bakery called Ourdough. Fresh loaves arrive warm at the table alongside house-made spreads, including a distinct chipotle and maple butter. This steady approach keeps regular patrons returning for both weekday lunches and weekend meals.

Standout plates and seasonal menus

Readers consistently highlight the Sunday roasts, particularly the suckling pig served with chorizo, which regularly clears tables by afternoon. Midweek offerings lean into precise bistro techniques, starting with delicate pig’s cheek croquettes paired with celeriac rémoulade and black garlic ketchup. The Modern European menu also features a dense chocolate and coconut crémeux that balances richness without heaviness. A classic Baron Bigod pie now appears as a starter, anchoring the repertoire with familiar comfort.

The coaching inn interior

Wooden floorboards and ancient ceiling beams frame the rambling layout, which divides into several distinct dining spaces. Green velvet armchairs sit beside abundant potted foliage near the bar, creating a relaxed setting that overlooks a small terrace garden. Locals frequent these rooms throughout the week, drawn by the steady rhythm of real ales, curated wines, and straightforward service. This Modern European kitchen operates without pretence, allowing the food and conversation to take centre stage.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026

The Good Food Guide

Good

Details

At a glance

The Good Food Guide 2026 — Good

Cuisines Modern European

History

On the record

2026

The Good Food Guide — Good

Amersham’s handsome main street isn’t short of plush hostelries and restaurants, so the fact that many locals – from work colleagues to young mums with babies – dine at this grand old coaching inn even on a midweek lunchtime says a great deal. Readers’ comments have been especially positive about the ‘simply beautiful’ Sunday roasts, where the likes of suckling pig with chorizo lead to ‘clean plates all round’. The rambling interior is split into various dining areas, with wooden floorboards and ancient beams juxtaposed with green-velvet chairs and a preponderance of fake greenery in the bar area, which looks out on to a little terrace garden. Despite changes in the kitchen, the menu has retained its modern pub-food feel – plus at least one old favourite, a Baron Bigod pie (now a starter). Expect a broadly similar repertoire for lunch and dinner, with minor seasonal adjustments. Lunch might commence with a delicate little pig’s cheek croquette, fresh from the pan, full of tender meat and served with celeriac rémoulade and rather sweet black-garlic ketchup. To follow, tuna steak was a tad overcooked on our visit, though the accompanying potato salad was abundant and creamy. Luckily, dessert made amends: a rich, dark and dense chocolate and coconut crémeux. Bread is a highlight here, warm and fresh from the Griffin's new on-site bakery named ‘Ourdough’, but whether the accompanying sweet butter (chipotle and maple) makes a good pairing is questionable. The venue's line-up of drinks (from local real ales to fine wines and cocktails) has been praised, so too the waiting staff – though forgetfulness isn’t unknown.

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Established

Location

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12 The Broadway, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0HP
Amersham, United Kingdom
01494 326820