The Griffin Belle

The Griffin Belle brings together British stalwarts and global comforts on a single, unfussy menu. From crisp, golden beginnings to saucy, satisfying mains, it trades in familiar flavours dialled up with a few savvy twists.

Opening gambits move from crispy katsu chicken brightened with pickled ginger to homemade crispy onion rings with a throwback cocktail sauce, bringing crunch, tang and nostalgia in equal measure.

The grill has form, whether in the Big Belle, a double-pattied crowd pleaser with grilled bacon and melted cheese, or the Mississippi Blue Belle where stuffed mushrooms meet blue cheese and bacon. Quick-fire minute steaks keep things classic, from the straightforward cut with fries to a Burgundy steak topped with herbs, grilled bacon and more cheese. Elsewhere, homemade katsu curry and a BBQ half chicken speak to hearty appetites, while traditional fish and chips sit alongside a jaunty fish slider. Lighter moods are answered by a crispy prawn and chorizo salad or a clean-cut Greek salad, and Sundays bring roasts with Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes.

To close, think Lotus Biscuit cheesecake with vanilla ice cream or a warm slice of chocolate fudge cake, plus a line-up of wines, beers and ciders to match the moment. Make a plan, bring an appetite, and let The Griffin Belle do the heavy lifting, easy does it.