Merlin Griffiths: Wiki, Bio, Age, First Dates, Cancer, Pub, Wife, Daughter

Merlin Griffiths: Wiki, Bio, Age, First Dates, Bowel Cancer, Wife, Pub, Partner, Net Worth, Nationality, and Latest Updates: Merlin Griffiths is a television star who got famous through the British television reality program, ‘First Dates’. He began as a barman in the program. Griffiths is considered to be a pub landlord and owns pubs in London. He was appointed to serve drinks and look after the bar which was used for the reality program. Griffiths is also a cancer survivor.

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Merlin Griffiths Early Life and Birth Details

It is said that Griffiths was born in February 1975 and his birth date is still under discussion by the fans. His zodiac sign can be either Aquarius or Pisces. He spent his childhood in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Before joining the show, ‘First Dates’, Griffiths was a bartender at various bars and pubs around the world.

Merlin Griffiths Education

Griffiths got his primary schooling from Pate’s Grammar School. More details about his education are not available. Despite his education, Griffiths has the ability to handle a lot of languages and has the skill of carrying a conversation.

Merlin Griffiths Wife, Family, and Parents

Griffiths is married to Lucile and the couple has a child together. They are married for almost over a decade now. Merlin met Lucile at a cocktail competition. He won the competition and was able to grab the attention of Lucile, which eventually led to their marriage. Details about his parents are scarce. The pub owned by them, ‘The Priory Tavern’ is managed by both Lucile and Merlin.

Merlin Griffiths ‘First Dates’

The contestants that arrived at the show were greeted by Merlin Griffiths. The contestants are first offered a seat at the bar and then Griffiths makes them drinks of their choice. He eases the tense atmosphere by asking the contestants about themselves and also about their choice of dates. Merlin appears as a friendly person in the show and interacts with the contestants. He makes them feel familiar with the restaurant and with the people around them. Some contestants have even complimented him on having a face similar to Rowan Atkinson aka Mr. Bean. Griffiths had been a part of the show since 2013 and has even appeared in the spin-off shows of the primary show.

Merlin Griffiths Career as a Bartender & His Pub

Merlin Griffiths travels a lot and thus, learned about the various drinks in the world and their preparations. It is said that Merlin used to work in India before joining the show. Griffiths became popular as the barman for the popular television reality program, ‘First Dates’. He was assigned the task to serve drinks to the contestants that arrive at the restaurant. Griffiths soon became noticed by the viewers for his elegance in drink-making and for his unique style. Merlin owns a bar and restaurant by himself in London. The bar is named ‘The Priory Tavern’ and is located at Kilburn, North-West England. The bar was founded in 2010 and it serves food and drinks inspired by Canada and America, which are served in a British style. In 2015, the pub won the Regional Cellar Keeper of the Year award.

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Merlin Griffiths Net Worth

Griffiths travels the world and works at several bars and pubs. Besides this, he owns several pubs in and around London city. His long stint at the television show, ‘First Dates and also in its spin-off shows has added considerably to his net worth. Griffiths’s net worth is around $2.5-3 Million USD.

Merlin Griffiths Bowel Cancer

Griffiths was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer in August 2021. Almost a year later, in April 2022, Griffiths underwent a life-saving surgery that saved him from the deadly disease. Taking inspiration from the victory over cancer, Griffiths opened the first ‘No Alcohol Bar’ in 2022. The bar was opened at Royal Ascot along with the collaboration with Harrogate Spring Water. However, 3 months later, in July 2022, Griffiths was again taken to the hospital following the complications of his previous surgery. As per the latest reports, Griffiths is doing fine and is well.

Merlin Griffiths Age, Height, Weight, Physical Appearance

Griffiths is 47 years old. He is always spotted dressing neatly and behind bartender tables. His height is estimated to be around 6ft 02in. Having a lean frame, his weight will be approximately 110kgs. Merlin has light silver eyes. He has short brown hair and is often seen donning a salt-and-pepper look.

Here is the complete bio/wiki of Merlin Griffiths, his name, nickname, gender, profession, height in centimeters, meters, and feet, weight in kilograms and pounds, body measurements, eye, and hair color, date of birth, age, birthplace, zodiac sign, nationality, hometown, school, college, educational qualification, religion, ethnicity, caste, address, hobbies, interests, marital status, affairs, sexuality, parents, siblings, spouse, children, and net worth.

Merlin Griffiths Information Table

Name Merlin Griffiths
Nickname Not Available
Gender Male
Profession Bartender, Mixologist
Height (approx.) in centimeters – 188cm

meters – 1.88m

feet inches – 6ft 2in

Weight (approx.) in kilograms – 110kg

in pounds – 242lbs

Figure Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Light Silver
Hair Color Brown
Date of Birth February 1975
Age (as of 2022) 47 Years
Birth Place London
Zodiac sign/Sun sign Aquarius or Pisces
Nationality British
Hometown Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
School Pate’s Grammar School
College/University Not Available
Educational Qualification Not Available
Religion Christianity
Ethnicity English
Caste Not Available
Address Not Available
Hobbies/Interests Travelling, Cycling
Marital Status Married
Affairs/Boyfriends/Girlfriends Not Available
Sexuality Straight
Parents  Not Available
Siblings  Not Available
 Husband/Wife/Spouse  Lucile
Children One Child
Net Worth $2.5-3 Million USD

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Lesser Known Facts about Merlin Griffiths

  • Griffiths has been a bartender and mixologist for over 20 years.
  • Merlin lived and worked in India before joining the show, ‘First Dates’.
  • Merlin worked as a global brand ambassador for Bombay Sapphire Gin.
  • His face is often complimented as looking similar to that of Mr. Bean.

FAQs

1. Did Merlin Griffiths from ‘First Dates’ get Cancer?

Ans: Merlin Griffiths was diagnosed with stage 3 Bowel Cancer in August 2021.

2. What pub does Merlin Griffiths own?

Ans: Merlin owns a pub called ‘The Priory Tavern’ located at Kilburn, London.

3. Does Merlin have a partner?

Ans: Yes, Merlin is happily married to Lucile and they have a child together.

4. Is Merlin a part of the new season of ‘First Dates’?

Ans: As per the reports, it is said that Merlin will return to the show for its latest season.

5. What is Merlin’s real age?

Ans: Merlin is often seen keeping a salt-and-pepper look which gets people confused about his age. Merlin is            47 years old.

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