When a trio of meat is on offer – there is no decision to be
made.
The Griffin does very good food so I was particular hopeful
and expectant of a cracking roast, sat in the very pleasant early Spring
sunshine, beer on table, in their sizeable garden area.
It arrived in good time and there was a decent portion for
the £10.50 paid for the roast. A
reasonable sum in Berkshire.
There were many other options, ranging from £7.99 to £13.99 - the menu is here.
Starting with the vegetables – carrots, broccoli and
cauliflower. All decent, but nothing
exciting.
The potatoes were rather on the soft and soggy side – they looked
good but didn’t quite meet hopes, no crispy edges.
The Yorkshire pudding was a decent size and there was unlimited gravy on offer – none of this poncey thin runny stuff but not too thick to scare your average southerner either.
Finally, the meat.
Beef, pork and turkey (if I recall correctly!). The pork was disappointing – it was just
slices of cooked pork. The beef and
turkey were standardly average. There
was enough meat but it was crying out to be a little more special – just the
odd herb perhaps?!
There wasn’t anything bad about the roast but I have eaten
at the Griffin several times and their food is normally very, very good – the roast
was only ok.
I wouldn’t recommend the roast – stick to the other meals as
they are far nicer.
6 out of 10 – distinctly average.
I expect I will return and would definitely consider the Sunday Best as they look rather more interesting.
The quest for the perfect Sunday roast in Reading continues…if you want to join me or have a recommendation then please post below.
