Historic pubs · North West England
The Griffin
In or near Carlisle.
The Griffin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Griffin is a historic pub in the Scottish Lowlands — listed in heritage records for its surviving fabric, fittings or trading history. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area CA1.
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Official information
The Griffin is a local pub located in Carlisle, known for its friendly service and community atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy a variety of food and drink options, as well as live sports events and pub quizzes.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
A griffin is a mythical creature, with the body of a lion and head and wings of an eagle. Griffin(s) or The Griffin(s) may also refer to:
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.8914, -2.9325
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cumberland, unparished area
- Postcode
- CA1 1QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.greeneking.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n929451121 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Griffin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Griffin?
- The Griffin is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA1 1QX), in the parish of Cumberland, unparished area.
- What is The Griffin?
- The Griffin — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
- How do I get to The Griffin?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA1 1QX.
- Is The Griffin a protected site?
- Yes — The Griffin is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Griffin free to visit?
- Yes, The Griffin is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Griffin?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA1 1QX.