Stay at The Griffin in Toddington, offering free Wi-Fi, breakfast, free parking, bar, and restaurant. Near Whipsnade Zoo and Bletchley Park, ideal for visitors.
Recent guests highlight excellent food quality, attentive and welcoming staff, and a warm, local atmosphere ideal for family and social evenings.
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Located in the village of Toddington near Dunstable, The Griffin offers a combination of hotel accommodation alongside a bar, restaurant, pub, and function room facilities. It is well-suited for guests looking for a casual and friendly environment with free parking and Wi-Fi available. Check-in is from 14:30, with checkout by 10:00, making it appropriate for both short stays and day visitors.
The style of The Griffin reflects a traditional village pub atmosphere, recently refurbished to provide a comfortable and welcoming space. Guests have praised the attentive and friendly service, as well as the quality of the food, including popular options like Sunday lunch and mixed grills. While the property does not offer air conditioning, a pool, or fitness center, its smoke-free and kid-friendly environment adds to its appeal for families and groups.
Situated within reach of popular local attractions such as Whipsnade Zoo, Bletchley Park, and Woburn Safari Park, the location offers practical access for sightseeing and recreation. Nearby airports include Heathrow and London Gatwick, though travel to the property by transit may take over two hours. The Griffin is often described as a valued village asset with a good atmosphere, though it is somewhat modest in terms of facilities compared to larger hotels in the area.
Guest reviews highlight a relaxed setting with well-kept beers and excellent food, particularly the steaks and Sunday roasts. The friendly landlord and staff are noted for their welcoming attitude, including their understanding of families with children. While the property may show some signs of age, overall it maintains a tidy appearance and provides a dependable option for visitors seeking a straightforward stay with onsite dining and social spaces.
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Very pleasant. Had a nice few pints and a few games of pool. Didn't eat, so can't comment on the food but the landlord was very friendly and kind; when my friend's young toddler kicked up a fuss, rather than grumbling, the landlord brought a little toy truck over for him to play with and settled him straight away! Made the atmosphere feel very friendly and welcoming.
Had a very pleasant family evening with a meal at The Griffin yesterday. Would recommend the mixed grill - excellent value. The publican/chef is very attentive and couldn't be more helpful. We rounded off the evening with a game of pool and darts. Its nice to see the village pub in good hands!
We had a table of 10 booked for Sunday lunch. We all agreed food was delicious! Attentive service and nothing was too much trouble. The pub and restaurant have been refurbished and is an asset to the village. I would definitely recommend you give it a try.
I had Sunday lunch at the newly refurbished Griffin pub and the well restaurant, the food was fantastic and the service was great. We have also had a takeaway Sunday lunch from there and what a treat this was. The new look bar has a great selection of gins for the gin lover it’s great that the village now has a much needed restaurant and for only being open for a few weeks are doing a great job so far and deserve all the support they can get from the village. Try it! we love it
Friendly staff and a good atmosphere. Sunday lunch is amazing and a very reasonable price. Craig the Chef, Owner, Barman, decorator, cellar man and all round comedian cooks the best steak. I’m extremely particular about how steak should melt in your mouth and Craig’s steak does exactly that.
The staff was so helpful helping me taste each ale they had to offer prior to choosing my option. It has a nice atmosphere with plenty of locals enjoying it.
The food here is amazing!!! Beer great too, nice little village, has a few shops, hair dressers and a couple of other pubs. But this one serves lovely food, great prices. I had the chicken burger, I’d say the best I’ve ever had, chips amazing too. My children had pizza and that was lovely. Only downside I’d say is maybe have a tidy up of the back yard. Pub itself is clean and tidy, a little dated but understand it costs thousands to update things. Nice traditional pub. Thanks
Friendly and welcoming place with very well kept beers
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