Griffins of Kinsale

Was happily surprised by this spot last night. The bartender was super friendly, remembered my name, what I was drinking, and the band that was playing, High Flight, definitely did their thing! Just a great night!

Great Irish family owned establishment! Very busy for the special holiday. Food was yummy! Everybody was easy to talk to and get our orders straightened out. Kevin and his sister were very customer service oriented. Made you feel at home. You can tell they are family!
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Fun and the best of the Irish pubs! I particularly enjoyed the siders that they have that they switch out now and then. well the menu is not lengthy. It is definitely exceptional, especially for pug food! I happen to order a sandwich called, "The Cooley" which was corn beef on sweet bun and potato wedges. It was absolutely delicious and probably the best corn beef sandwich I've ever had.!
Add the Golden State cider I had on tap and it was a lovely little dinner. Locals provided wonderful conversation and I will definitely be back with friends!

The atmosphere was amazing on a Friday night. Drinks and food were good at a reasonable price. And the owners are great people.

Was a nice pleasant place to spend time there with a few friends had a late dinner
Which was really good Id visit this place again soon!! Overall i give this establishment 5 Stars !!!

(Tookout 11/14/22 MO @ 5:00pm and a couple times before): No need for griffins to protect this seemingly small touch of Kinsale in South Pasadena; I saw no harm to befallen this eatery.

I was working in the surrounding area and made a concerted effort to finally "dine" at Griffins Of Kinsale. Of all the times I've been here, I've never tried their food; rather, it was always for beers and cocktails either on a beer crawl or simply to catch a band play. Well, the day finally came for their food to finally get into my belly! Generally speaking, I was a fan of Irish food and its heartier fare. Would I return for more than drinks next time!?

PURCHASE
Guinness Draught 20floz Draft ($8.00): One of my all-time favorite beers, this creamy frothy brew served up at an Irish pub with cooler outside temperatures while Irish fare was being prepared truly filled in all the boxes for a good time and meal ready to be had https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=5E11_Q4nWkTCOj43VBbuzQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw!

8pc Extra Hot Griffin Wings w/Veggie Sticks & Ranch Dip ($17.00): These chicken wings were of decent size, crispy, and tender, but certainly weren't hot nor spicy and rather standard with nothing that particular stood out https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=hCaN2Nlcnk47_FujxjT0Vw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.

Sheperd's Pie ($21.00): Filled with plenty of carrots, corn, gravy, green onions, mashed potatoes, minced meat, and peas, this was a lovely hefty portion that lasted me for another meal. This was comfort food at one of its finest https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=fukkI3Dw_yeXhzW4vqm_RA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.

Corned Beef & Cabbage w/Carrots & Potatoes ($23.00): A thick slab of meat that wasn't as salty as I expected (a plus!) but could've used more peppery seasoning, easily came apart as you cut it with a fork, and succulent throughout, it was a calming and satisfying piece of beef along with the provided creamy horseradish sauce. The plentiful and tender cabbage, carrots, and potatoes rounded out the meal perfectly https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=2oSp8EeXoMlpVQ3AQc_Oag&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.

SERVICE
Greeted by a young man minutes after I entered (I snuck by while he was outside chatting with a patron), I already knew what I wanted and easily placed my order with him. He served up a Guinness while I waited for my order as we chatted with a couple gentlemen who also joined us at the bar. About 20 minutes later and my beer was gone, my food came out all packed up and ready to go. All was perfectly fine and relaxing - slainte!

PARKING (FREE)
I honestly didn't see any designated lot, so I ended up parking on a nearby street about a block away and walked it. Otherwise, I believed there were spots along the main drag of Mission St. and other surrounding streets (make sure to carefully read any/all posted signs).

ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
A roomy floorplan that consisted of several booths, chairs & tables, and barstools inside with a smaller dining area out front on the sidewalk, a long archaic-looking bar was the focal point https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=PheEUnk7SvroTtid7KOfYQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, while a sparse stage area was tucked away in the corner for live entertainment https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=C5WVwRQ0OUBqtRMC82P95Q&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Minimal displays hung on the walls and windows with the expected Irish decorations. Decent natural lighting came through the front large opening and windows while minimal dim ceiling lights filled in the rest. I didn't notice any TVs while there was an eclectic mix of music from classic rock, indie rock, Frank Sinatra, and of course Irish music played in the background.

ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.

OVERALL
I was happy to finally try the food at Griffins Of Kinsale and would consider them again especially on St. Patrick's Day. I liked that it had very much a local mom & pop neighborhood no-frills feel to it (patrons seemed to know each other and the gentleman behind the bar). The available drinks https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=TzjioPKBdSw0m3zrP5r4Uw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw and foods https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=QodA4M4u6wb7Wp7zr9SVww&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw were surprisingly limited which was fine. The food was very good sans the wings, the prices were comparable, and the service was fine; however, parking could be an issue. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $69.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Service is not efficient you have to go to the bar to pick up your food and place an order. The people that work there are nice but they are overworked. The food is just meh! The lagger was very flathead as well. I don't know if they are not experienced in getting a nice head on pouring anyways, if you like a small vibe that you have to get up and manage your service then this is the place for you they can get very crowded with the locals, we didn't stick around for the live music because they were supposed to start at nine but they didn't start till 945. As soon as they started, we walked out the door.

I had a great experience when I came here last Wednesday afternoon around 5:30 p.m.

I wanted an Irish pub/restaurant experience but without the crowds, so opted to go before St. Patrick's day and invited 6-7 coworkers to join me. As soon as I stepped in, the pace slowed down and I felt that everyone was a regular (but me.) A man was reading at a table, and small groups were happily drinking their pints in low tones.

I found an empty table and had an ale and ordered the slider trio (I believe I ordered a beef burger, corned beef, and BLT, but I may not have because I ended up receiving two regular beef burgers and one BLT), but each one was delicious. My friend ordered two corned beef and one BLT, and ended up ordering another plate of the exact same thing because he enjoyed it so much.

The service is great, and we had the waitstaff regularly come by and check on us, as well as being available at the bar. I think I had 2-3 of the Harper Ales, as well as bought an order of what may be called "Irish drops," though formerly known with a more violent name.

I don't believe there's a designated happy hour menu or pricing, but the prices are very reasonable as it is, so it doesn't really matter.

Great food, good prices, and great service. Would recommend.

Good music on Thursdays. Latin jazz with some hot players. Good food and atmosphere.
Great service and lots of beautiful people.

I have always enjoyed coming to this Irish pub for drinks! Tonight we had the sliders and shepherds pie, which both were good!

I was promised that my next visit they will have my favorite Irish whiskey Yellow Spot!

The service was great!