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Great place! Food is excellent and the staff are very friendly and attentive. I think this place is really good value. The ambience is great as well, love the decor.

The outside seating was great! Food was amazing too. Really friendly and helpful staff couldn't have asked for more

Friendly service, but the only vegan option was pretty poor, the tagine was good, the broccoli too although that was a little cold. It was the couscous, no flavour and it’s simply awful, fortunately I mixed most of it with the tagine which had a nice flavour. The white sauce on the side was a bit of a nothing slightly coconut tasting sauce, added nothing. Had some chips on the side and these were good. There was no vegan desert option, well there was that frozen fruit nonsense but how is that a desert? went to Flora Lounge for chocolate and raspberry torte, they had two vegan desert options. The website which we looked at in the morning boasted of a proper main and desert, none were available as it was a Sunday and their Web had not updated. A meat eating friend had a hair in it, which was dealt with ok, it was odd that the guy asked “do you want me to get you a fresh one” which is off phrasing when dealing with a customer complaint, but the older chap came over and apologised profusely, so not bad customer service on that. But it’s the lack of vegan options which is why we won’t be coming back for food, do yourself a favour, bin the couscous. May come back for drinks though as it’s a nice enough place otherwise.

Excellent as Always, one of the reason's we keep on coming back! There was a group of 4 of us and we had a fab meal last night, with prompt service, Excellent food, all served by a lovely, friendly, pleasant young waitress. There's always a great atmosphere here too.

We had booked a table for two on a Friday night. It was busy when we arrived at 8pm but seated promptly. No problem catering for lactose intolerance. Delighted with our lovely server who was very attentive despite a full restaurant. The food was exceptional. I had the crispy beef salad. My daughter had a mushroom, red pepper and haloumi burger. We had desserts and a bottle of wine. At £80 I thought it was good value.

A lovely location overlooking the river. The cauliflower & blue cheese soup was delish!

Was not very impressed with the quality and quantity of the children chicken goujons. Since when has a child's meal consisted of just 2 tiny goujons? It was pitiful for an upmarket pub/restaurant. The fish was over cooked and chips were lukewarm. Dessert was very small. Clearly a business making cutbacks at the expense of the customer! Very disappointing Brunning Price. You need to up your game to win us back.

Pretty restaurant with great food with a beautiful water view. It was quite busy on Sunday around noon. Didn't get the roast or the burger but both looked delicious! Bangers and mash 👌🏽

We were visiting Shrewsbury and looking for a restaurant with view of the river. This was highly rated. There was limited parking and we parked in the city center & walked across the Port Hill Suspension Bridge. The ambiance inside and outside the restaurant was lovely. The staff were very nice. We enjoyed the food and drinks.

The boathouse is located on the river severn, opposite the Quarry Park in Shrewsbury town centre and not far away to Porthill. The food was great, I had the Honey Roasted ham and cheddar bap with skin on fries, and it was amazing. The service was good, and the staff greeted me with a friendly smile, and the price for my order wasn't that bad for the amount of food I got. If no one has been here before, give this place a try and have a taste for yourself.

Lovely riverside pub with great service and a good selection of beers and food. We went a on a lovely sunny day and spent a few hours sipping drinks and watching the boats and rowers go up and down the river. Very nice and well worth a visit.

Went here on bank holiday with my partner and his family, beautiful place and nice atmosphere, the staffs were lovely and nice but the experience left me embarrassed! I had placed an order with my partner’s mom for food for 4 people. My partner and his parents food came first and for more than 10mins mine didn’t even when the order was placed at same time. Everyone was waiting for my food so we could all eat together but we kept looking but no sign of my food. My partner mom had to go ask only to find out they’ve forgotten about me. The food finally came and it looked and tasted like leftovers. I had order spaghetti with prawns as it’s was my favorite meal but that day I regretted making that order, it was so soft (overcooked or reheated for too long) it didn’t taste fresh or good. I sat there swallowing the food until I couldn’t handle it anymore. Left there hungry and angry but decided to keep my cool.

Disappointing experience. The waiting staff were doing their best but the prices did not match the quality of the food we had...6 of our 8 meals were not what they should have been...dry, overcooked, poor presentation, lacking in flavour, etc...(Eg. Shepherds pie devoid of gravy/moisture, dry/overcooked chicken Kiev, pasta sauce that wouldn't have been out of place on a supermarket shelf, etc). We stayed for desserts that were unremarkable but adequate.

Up dated review, no idea what happened with the last one !

Had a lovely time here on a Saturday- they were able to fit us in despite it being very jam packed and the food and drinks were lovely- service took a while, but they seemed very understaffed and the staff that were working were very good- I think they could have done with more people to lighten the load

I went here yesterday with my family and from start to finish it was exceptional. The staff are lovely, the food was even nicer. It is an absolute gem in Shrewsbury and we'll definitely be back. We had a fabulous time.

It may sell fine wines but when the wines are mostly £35+ a bottle they need to be good but had just had better across the road in Tanners for a cheaper price. Service was patchy, had to stop people as they walked past to get things. One wine on special was on the last bottle by 6pm on a Saturday and still worked out at £13.50 for a large glass. Don’t think we’ll be back.

We were staying at the lion and pheasant next door and popped here for a quick drinks before heading out for the night. We were greated by a very lovely member of staff. The service was exceptional, her product knowledge was fantastic i really enjoyed my wine. The atmosphere was great, very rustic but modern too. We will be coming back when we visit shrewbury again.

Myself and my family went yesterday for bottomless brunch. We are in Shrewsbury for the weekend and it was the highlight of our weekend. The food was amazing. Staff were so lovely and the outdoor area was such a cosy atmosphere. Will 100% be returning!

Lovely tapas selection... really tasty food and great for sharing

Had a pre-dinner drink here with a charcuterie plate. Refreshingly cold and tasty IPA and Prosecco and a generous plate of Coppa, with great music and friendly staff, would thoroughly recommend.

Absolutely beautiful pub in an amazing location. Plenty of parking too. Really delicious Roast Beef and trimmings. Very friendly Staff, Grace was our Server and she was great! There's a lot of tables but its very well organised, we were served very professionally and efficiently. If you want a table with a view (of the gorgeous bridge and river) then you will definitely have to book. Dog friendly with a great doggy water station outside. Toilets very clean. Only loses a slight point due to the Roast Chicken being a tad bland but apart from that, everything was great!

Beautiful location overlooking the river. We went for Easter Sunday lunch and it did not disappoint. The food and service was spot on and the service was excellent. Very friendly and helpful staff. Only reason I did not give this a five star is because of the toilet facilities. They need to be improved.

Wonderful food, well done to the chef, perfect views, and all of the staff were so polite and friendly. I highly recommend the smoked salmon sandwich and chocolate brownie pudding! This place is also dog friendly.

Although a very beautiful place, we were disappointed with the food and service. We had to place our drinks order at the bar each time as the waitress who looked after us was never there. When she came to take a drinks order, we had done it a while ago at the bar. I ordered a steak that was average. Would not recommend it. Very slow service. As I said, it's a stunning place, and I am sure you would enjoy a drink or two.

I want to go back when it’s not summer to see if I have a better experience but my day there was honestly unbearable due to the amount wasps and hornets landing on us which was slightly terrifying (mainly when the hornets appeared) this isn’t really the pubs fault but something people need to be prepared for if they’re dining outside. There aren’t any humane kind of wasps and hornet traps, we ended up leaving after less than an hour of being there and not finishing our meal because of it. The staff are amazing, service was great, the place is absolutely beautiful. Vegetarian roast was pretty terrible (extremely dry) but my partners pork and beef roast was really nice. I’d happily go and eat inside and try the weekday menu though.

We really enjoyed our leisurely lunch at the Woodbridge Inn today. Nestled right by the river, offering spectacular views. A good, varied menu, I highly recommend the steak, ale and potato pie. The servers were friendly and attentive. A lovely experience.

Beautiful country pub with a gorgeous setting. Just annoyed that we have only just found it having lived in the area for 3 years. Staff were friendly, very helpful and the food was brilliant. We had been for a walk down the Severn and popped in for some lite bites.....we will be back....most likely again and again.

We were met with a warm welcome at The Haughmond when visiting for an evening meal. The people serving us were lovely with our young children. We enjoyed drinks in the garden before going inside to enjoy delicious and beautifully cooked food. I had a the cod which was very enjoyable. The children meals were well received, we all especially enjoyed the chunky chips. Welcoming, pleasant surroundings, great food and beautiful location. We look forward to visiting again.

Popped into The Haughmond on a whim for Sunday lunch and was so glad I did! The beef roast was tender and melted in the mouth, with seasonal veg cooked to perfection and generous portions. Lovely countryside setting, great value, and Amanda and the team were friendly and attentive. Easily one of the best Sunday roasts I’ve had near Shrewsbury – highly recommend!

The food is a touch expensive, but it's definitely reflected in the quality of the food. Amanda, Mike and especially Poppy are all incredible hosts at The Haughmond and I cannot recommend booking a room high enough! The views are incredible, it's peaceful and in the countryside, and it's a tranquil area to go for a peaceful walk. Also, it's dog friendly which always gets 5* from me. P.S. - get the cheeseboard.

Fabulous country hotel with wonderful views. Accommodation was comfortable and quiet and everything worked. The breakfasts were indeed outstanding and the John Dory I had was perfect. My partner’s pie he did say the meat was however was tough and dry. During our 2 night stay the only reason I couldn’t give 5 stars was mainly due to the constant sewage smell up the stairs and the corridors to the accommodation and secondly the mojito cocktail, this drink should not have been served if Ingredients were not in stock such as sparkling water, lime, and mint. I just got tap water and lime cordial for £7.50.

Stopped here for a quick drink and bowl of chips half way on a walk we were doing. Sat in the garden and enjoyed a lovely beer with our quick snack. Barman was lovely and attentive. Service to garden table.

We were at The Haughmond for Sunday Lunch. Superb find as its in a great location, very pretty surroundings and good roads to get there. We enjoyed the Asparagus foam starter and Venison starter followed by the John Dory fish fillets and I had the Sunday Roast Beef. All delicious but especially my Roast Beef dinner, the vegetables were the best I've tasted in a long time and the roast beef was cooked just on rare, which was perfect. We had the (deconstructed) cheesecake for desert, which was beautiful. We shall certainly be back. The only slight issue I had was that the female Cyclists who were using the cafe next door (part of The Haughmond) were clip clopping their way through the restaurant in their lycra to use the toilet. As a cyclist myself and someone who likes to enjoy a meal out on a Sunday, a separate toilet needs to be provided on the cafe side, then it would feel like fine dining.

Visited for an anniversary meal and we weren’t disappointed. Truly fantastic meal. Would definitely recommend!

Sunday Lunch. Nut roast was excellent. A really lovely plate of food. Very happy campers with a pint of Ludlow brewery ale. Sat upstairs with nice view of church and houses. A really well run place. Clean and the gents are well worth a visit just to see the urinals and instructions.

I didn't stay here. I came to the restaurant and had dinner on a Sunday night. The food and wines were excellent. I really enjoyed my starter of Chicken liver parfait, and I was bowled over by my mains of roast pork, with five wonderfully prepared vegetables crowned by a huge yorkshire pudding. I have to say that it has been a long time since I have savoured British food this good. Most impressed. Recommend highly!

We normally love to come here to sit in the church beer garden under old trees. Lovely venue. We've never used it as hotel and cannot comment on the rooms. We have also not tried the food. It's great for drinks usually but this was a busy weekend with performances at the castle and a lot of visitors. Most places were prepared for it and so they should be. They knew what to expect. Unfortunately bar staff were slow and not very efficient. A lot of time wasted to queue for drinks so we only stayed for one. The queue was so long and annoyingly, people kept dropping in from the street, ignoring the queue and ordered directly at the bar. Staff didn't react or direct them to the queue which was really annoying so we had to say something. Poorly managed. Otherwise nice place.

Why it wasn't 5 for location was because of being next to big church with bells going off from 7am in morning. But if you're a heavy sleeper no problem. Great rooms, so tidy! Would definitely stay there again if I went back to Ludlow.

Didn’t stay here, just had an evening meal, which was…..genuinely, one of the best meals I’ve ever had. The starters were amazing and the mains were amazing. Could not fault this food at all. It was well presented and tasted phenomenal. There were 3 of us in total. We had starters of: slow roasted belly draught bites, cheese soufflé and fish cakes in a Thai Red curry sauce. They were all so tasty, words cannot describe how good the cheese soufflé was For mains, we had: Steak and ale pie, chicken cordon bleu Caesar salad and chips and pumpkin with squash tortellini, all of which were to die for

Staff managed to find the two of us a table to eat - we hadn’t booked ahead - thank you. It was mussels night and I thoroughly enjoyed them - my wife had the pea ravioli and it was lovely. Beer was nice and the staff made time to interact with us during our meal and drinks ordering. A great find and we were glad we walked through their doors!!!!

What a very nice place to visit, staff all very good and helpful. Lack of parking here at this Inn, but there is a carpark about 400 yards away where you can leave your car, it is very safe also. All in all a very good experience with our stay in The Church.

Time to have a drink after a walk and our first stop is awesome because of serving great selection of ales and superb atmosphere. It was full packed so use outdoor seating which wasn't bad. Had great time and laugh there. Service was good.

Spent a very pleasant afternoon here Saturday 5th October. The staff were great and the beer ( I opted for Salopian Oracle) was excellent and reasonably priced. Great selection of beers to choose from too but the Oracle was so good I stuck with Didn't try any food so can't comment on that. Definitely recommended if you're looking for somewhere to enjoy a nice relaxing pint.

Two real including Oracle - in good fettle - on offer. Lively rock music being played, not too oppressive. Plenty of seating in busy area near English bridgecand on St. Julian Friars. Handy for Masala Indian restaurant if you need to slake your thirst after a curry.

Great bar, great vibe, just disappointed in the fact they no longer sell beef jerky 😂 Price really depends on how much you like to drink

Just drank but great beer selection and lively busy bar. sit in or out, a cool atmosphere 🍻

Excellent drinks, really tasty food, great service, and the perfect atmosphere. Have I mentioned the really delicious drinks? You really must try the Singapore Sling, wowza!

Great pub with really good choice of beers, always pop in here when we visit shrewsbury

Great bar and atmosphere. Well worth a visit with good beers and cocktails and friendly staff. Restaurant across the road is connected to this bar but I would recommend there for pizza. Stay her and enjoy the vibe.

Always love visiting here, and it shows as this place is guaranteed to be busy most weekends and weekdays. They do the most gorgeous cocktails 🍹 and you can order pizza to here from there partners Dough & oil, pizzas look amazing, but yet to try them.. Staff very reasonable and accommodating. Playing lovely music in background, my favourite is downstairs the decor is lush, they have music nights most weekends also.

By far, the best bar around. With your dads CD collection of classic rock-n-roll and blues; a well-oiled staff always serving with an obvious enjoyment in their job; and the best sourdough pizza that is to die for. There will always be a place for the Oil basement in my heart, and come-what-may, I will always make a beeline for this bar when I come to town. A fresh selection of beers, a classic list of cocktails (as well as their own creative solutions), and a nice collection of soft drinks. Oil is a place for every generation, from the freshest faces discovering Jimmy Hendrix to the old timer re-inventing retirement! Every person should add Oil to their list of stops when parading the town, taking in the sites! It's also a great stop off for those needing a break from walking up the hill!

Great venue, music, DJs, Bands, bring your own instruments and join in, Art sessions - Oil has it all….plus amazing food from the restaurant across the road, which can be brought over to the bar! …..plus brilliant and entertaining bar staff, friendly door staff, you’ll spend your time looking at all of the amazing decor! I did!! Great age range of people, relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend. Something different going on every day - all genres of music.

We had such a great night at oil!!!! Lovely cocktails me and my and my hubby loved so much ❤️❤️❤️😜 our server Carys was excellent!!! Lovely girl will deffo come back just for her!! Give her a pay rise!!!

Cool bar, nice decor and arcade machine and atmosphere, no table service but nice cocktails and shots.

Wow!!!! I was BLOWN away by the amazing service! Shout out to the little blonde girl xxxxx Best cosmos in Shrewsbury!!! #cocktail #bar #thebreadwasamazing. Cary’s is the best waitress I’ve ever met!

The worst hungry horse I've ever been in, it's dusty, dirty and in need of some TLC , carpets are thread bare, tables need to be refurbished , lamp shades etc dusty, knifes and forks dirty and there for all to grab , hopefully people wash there hands, table was also dirty and sticky. music really loud and more like a late night pub with large groups out on the party bus using bad language necking shots etc rather then the useal famiely feel. Food luke warm but we where so hungry and waited about 25mins we just ate it pretty basic bacon dry , not a lot of cheese and sauce wasn't it's best, no-one asked if everything ok and only 2 staff visable at bar but busy doing drink orders. Kids machines also dirty couldn't get photo as other children about. Out the front was a little run down too post sign door flapping about and glass windows and door filthy. Won't return here

It was ok but food wasn't lackluster I'd say stick to the basics really, don't order anything exotic . It could have been better and the tables need get some work done on them. There's a bit of room for improvement

Lovely welcome on arrival, clean and tidy. A fantastic menu with a great array of choices of food, with plenty of excellent deals. A very good drinks menu, with lovely choices of cocktails and much more. The food was superb, excellent value for money. Kelly was so helpful with the food order, incredibly polite and friendly ;-) Excellent Service. Child friendly, great children’s menu. There are booths with Children’s TV’s programmes on. Happy families! Wheelchair friendly. Situated next to Telford Park, with fantastic facilities for families. We visited again, the service was excellent and attentive. Food was delicious, The Ultimate Big Candymania. My two tackled this, spoons at the ready and failed! This pudding would feed three little ones or two adults easily. Heaps of ice cream and cream and sprinkles…delicious! The Strawberry Dream Chocolate Frappe was thoroughly enjoyed by my daughter. It is a hot chocolate with ice, very tasty and fantastic price at £2.99. Once again a lovely and delightful evening. Thank you ;-)

Food amazing, great service especially server name Dylan. He did his job very well and in very polite and respectful manner.

We visited The Wrekin Giant for the first time this evening, and fairly enjoyed our visit. It was fairly nice, clean and tidy, but the only couple of downsides there were, was a couple of the forks weren't as clean as they should be. Also, even though there was a good variety of food on the menu, I only ended up with a bowl of chips, as there wasn't really any food of my interest on the menu. If only Banger's and Mash for both Adults and kids was on the menu, I would've gone for that. I had a lovely Apple and Berry Crumble for dessert, which was really nice. Don't get me wrong, the Dessert Menu was lovely! It's just ashame the Main Menu itself didn't have more interesting food listed on it. Apart from those couple of downsides, we had a good evening. The staff seemed Friendly, helpful and a little rushed off their feet due to busy times, but they did everything they could well. I'm sure we'll be returning again sometime in the future. Overall, I give The Wrekin Giant a 4/5 Star Rating. 😀

Food and service were excellent. Busy lunchtime but James and the team did a great job. Polite and helpful. Very efficient. The pub is clean and tidy and very well run. Good choice of meals and drinks. A very inclusive place with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

It's okay. The food is alright, you won't catch any illnesses which is a positive? But it was barely warm. Somehow it was burnt and cold at the same time. It was a Beyond Burger with a small handful of chips. But when the Mrs and I ordered food, she got a main and I only wanted a dessert, there was no option for it to all be brought out at once. The server came past once whilst we both had our mouths full of food / drinks, not giving a chance to ask her to bring out the dessert at the same time as the main, and that was the only time we saw her for the night. She was polite though, so that's something? When the drinks had arrived, the glasses were coated in lipstick still, blatantly obvious, and not just a small speck that could've been missed. The barstaff still thought it was okay to serve drinks in this instead of just wiping it quickly. The 330ml Coke Zero is £3.40 which is a bit steep for a can of coke. Probably won't be returning as the place had slowly begun to go downhill and hasn't had any signs of improvement in the last few months, but what else would you expect from Telford?

Not just a place to eat on Shrewsbury, but a destination on it's own right. Absolutely gorgeous food, super attentive service and fabulous atmosphere. Not the cheapest, but well worth it. And don't be fooled by them describing it as tapas. Portions are super generous. We defiyover ordered!

We were on the lookout for a spontaneous dinner and drinks spot and were pleased to stumble upon The House of the Rising Sun. From the moment we arrived, the customer service stood out—they made sure we were accommodated even though we didn’t have a reservation. Since it was a last-minute night out, we ended up seated at the high chairs, which were a bit uncomfortable, especially if you’re dressed up (like in a tight shirt dress). The interior design is impressive—stylish and atmospheric, though a little too dim for dining. It feels more like a place that’s tailored for drinks and conversation. One standout feature is the bar with its aquarium-style backsplash—absolutely eye-catching. We tried the Teriyaki Beef and Chicken Katsu. The katsu was excellent—crispy, flavorful, and definitely best enjoyed with rice. The beef, on the other hand, was slightly chewy and not as tender as expected. For drinks, we had the classic Mojito and their signature cocktail, Land of Smiles. The latter was a highlight—refreshing with a unique spicy kick that really elevated the experience. Overall, The House of the Rising Sun is a lovely spot for a date night, especially if you’re after a cozy ambiance and creative cocktails. We’d definitely go back—hopefully with a reservation next time!

My husband and I had a fantastic meal today. We ordered The Wave—appetizer, starter, main, and dessert—and everything was delicious. The service was perfect, and our waiter was polite and friendly. We’ll definitely recommend this place!

My partner and i ate here this weekend and it was exceptional. We have no complaints about the food or service. Johnny was very attentive and had amazing attention to detail. Best place we have eaten in a while.

My partner and I visited this evening for dinner after not being too sure where to eat as vegetarians. From the moment we entered, we felt very welcome and we're seated straight away. All of the hosts who saw us throughout our were incredibly attentive and accommodating, and this really stood out until the moment we left the door. We are from the "Earth" section of the menu as vegetarians, and we thoroughly enjoyed every dish. Very hard to pick a favourite, but if I had to it would be the Tofu Katsu. Portion sizes are generous as tapas goes, and we left feeling comfortably full and nourished. Overall, we were both extremely impressed with all aspects of our visit and will be returning when we are next in the area. Thank you guys!

Just the best eating experience around … We were served by possibly the best waiter I have ever encountered - Jonathan. He was so attentive, courteous, interesting and professional. This restaurant is so very lucky to have a member of staff of this calibre. As usual the good was top notch too!

As always, amazing food, fantastic cocktails, and such friendly staff. Love coming here for our special treat nights. The staff really make this place, always really kind and friendly and go above and beyond, Not much I can say about the food other than it's bloody amazing, our favourite place to eat in Shrewsbury.

Our lunch for 10 today was superb. The young lady who is maitre’d or manager not sure which is so welcoming and attended to our every need. Excellent menu - good hot food or cold. Staff are so smiling, kind and efficient. Because I am disabled - I have to use many such facilities. This one is the best in Shropshire. I thoroughly recommend The Huntsman as a good, comfortable, beautifully furnished establishment but above all excellent food and caring staff. Maureen Bond Church Stretton

Rooms 3 stars cause there's only 3 of them so book far ahead if you want to stay here. Rooms are nice tough. No complaints. Food is very nice. Pub style and continental. Desert is a must. We.got told the chef likes to experiment and menu changes often because of that. Staff is very friendly and in for a chat.

First time for a while. Had a wonderful meal with a couple of my ex-workmates. Food was delicious, service excellent and staff were very friendly. Perfect location too. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

We went as a group for a meal on a Sunday. The roast dinner was exceptional. Very tasty fantastic vegetables and meat full of flavour. I can't wait to have it again. The staff were very attentive, helpful and friendly. I can not recommend the Huntsman highly enough.

Absolutely beautiful food and friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful location and i really like that you can order from the main menu in the beer garden as most places don’t let you! I’ll definitely be back soon and would recommend to anyone!

Are family recently held my fathers wake at The Huntsman, Karen and her team gave us outstanding service with one member of staff coming in on their day off. The kindness that our family was shown really made a difficult day a little easier. The food was superb and I hope many of our friends who attended have discovered a gem in the Huntsman.

Popped in after a trek up the Wrekin on a cold & very wet day! Was hoping the real fire would be lit to warm & dry but unfortunately it wasn't as it appears not everyone is as crazy as us getting soaked through and needing it!! However still a lovely pub with a cosy & friendly feel about it. Not stayed in the accommodation so can't comment on the rooms and not actually eaten here either YET - the food we saw coming out looked amazing so will have to factor time in for that too next time!

We were looked after by a fantastic guy called Antonio – genuinely warm, friendly, and full of energy. He was incredibly helpful and made us feel right at home, an absolute credit to the Riverbank Bar & Kitchen. The food was excellent, and we loved sitting by the river, soaking up the view as the world drifted by.

We had Dinner at the Riverbank early on Saturday evening and it was excellent. The service was exceptional the vibe was great and the food was very good with decent portion sizes. Recommend the Beef Stiffado with buttered greens and goats cheese salad.

My friend and I met up for lunch here. I'd booked it some weeks ago as it looked lovely on their website. The food was delicious, and the service was second to none. We had a table overlooking the river, which was beautiful. We didn't feel rushed in any way, so all in all, it was a totally relaxing, enjoyable visit. Highly recommended.

On holiday and looked for restaurants in the area, and very happy with the choice. Absolutely beautiful food. Highly recommend the calamari starter, it was perfectly cooked, light and crispy, well seasoned, and a generous helping. The chicken and mushroom pasta in white wine sauce was particularly delicious, both rich yet still light. And the king prawn linguine was divine. Restaurant is warm and welcoming. Staff were all lovely, and very accommodating to a couple of additional needs. Definitely worth booking a table as it gets very busy in the evening. Saying that the service was still excellent, and orders were taken and food came out quickly. Cocktail menu is great and no issue with my request for an ingredient change. Gets a little noisier as the night goes on but its a popular riverfront spot on a Friday night so thats expected. Slightly more expensive than the average weeknight meal out, but worth every penny for the food and atmosphere in my opinion. Would be a great date-night. Planning on going back before we go home.

Very nice riverside bar / restaurant. Food was very nice with good service too, lovely riverside location with a nice view, well worth a visit to eat, drink and watch the world and the boats go by.

Absolutely amazing. After another local business failed us on our wedding day, The owner saved my day ❤️ We originally came for drinks before our planned meal elsewhere, and the service was amazing. We shared champagne with our close friends then left. After being told to be quiet in the other establishment (high spirits and laughter) we quickly decided we shall not be putting our money there. We returned to the riverbank, staff called the owner to let them know we had returned and if we could be accommodated, which we was and our magical day was resumed. There was nothing that was to greater for the owner and his full staff, from the minute we entered we felt welcomed. We now attend regular, along side the sister restaurants, Food at all is perfect, Staff incredible and the service is just faultless. Mrs & Mr Catterson ❤️

Came here for a birthday meal on the 10th of this month and I must say the food was absolutely amazing. Couldn’t complain about that. However, we came for my birthday and this was not acknowledged at all even was put into the booking information. No happy birthday comments or nothing which did ruin the night for me unfortunately.

Wow just wow food great the politeness of the bar staff was superb. Dogs welcome in the bar area. Boy did our dog get spoiled the locals were lovely. Clean tables with a old feel to the place and yes would go back if ever on our holidays here again.

Went here today, 03/10/25. Unfortunately, last day of holiday. Wished we had found this earlier in the week. All I can say is, food amazing, staff lovely and welcoming, and the bonus of being dog friendly. Keep up the good work guys, you deserve all the credit.

Up there with one of the best pub Sunday roasts we have eaten . We stayed in Ludlow last night, stayed at the Downton lodge where the food was exceptional . I’m only saying this as I wanted to share how good this pub food was . We had the mixed meat roast each and have to say it was delicious. Also my partner is very fond of bloody Mary’s , apparently one of the best she’s had also . The manager/ owner Jane was absolutely lovely , very professional and attentive to every need , the staff were also attentive , Thankyou Sue for helping us . We had a lovely chilled afternoon and definately will return to Ludlow and the queens .

I didn’t stay the night here but I ate dinner in the pub. I don’t normally leave reviews but it was so nice that I had to comment. I only had one course, the pan fried sea bass with the sides but it all had such a nice flavour and was so carefully done that I really had to write this. I didn’t try any other dishes as I was quite full by the end but I’d fully recommend that.

Just had a most delicious Sunday lunch. A plateful of tender, lean, roast beef cooked to perfection. Superb cooked vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and wonderful gravy. Excellent service and great value.

We were staying In Ludlow for a week and ate here twice. The food was excellent and the staff very friendly and helpful. Would certainly recommend a visit if you are in the area.

We came to the area for a few days from Wales and found this lovely pub in Ludlow. The Sunday dinner was superb, best one we've had in a good while (Cobblestones in Dunster is the best!) We brought out spaniel who also was welcomed and enjoyed. Great choice of local beers and ales to boot!

Popped in for lunch on a long journey home. Wow wow. Rarely do I find excellent food in England. The staff the scenery and the food outstanding. Fish soup yum yum. Loved the free sparkling water. Great team great food. Thank you ! And the dog allowed in too

Great location, overhanging the river in Ludlow, a fantastic old historic town. Food was wonderful, and our whole party of 8 had both dinner and breakfast here on a directors away trip. Owners very much involved and have done a great job of rebuilding this lovely old hotel, restaurant and pub.

We had a lovely stay at The Charlton Arms Hotel after a day at the races. The food was absolutely superb, definitely 5 stars without a doubt. We were a large party and shared a good selection of the starter and main menu. It was all fantastic. The highlight for me was a chicken and duck wellington which I'm still day dreaming about. Breakfast was also excellent and our whole party agreed it's somewhere we will try and meet at again. Hopefully next year. There was a slight misunderstanding with our bill, which was quickly sorted by the friendly staff, but that is the reasoning behind 4 not 5 stars on service. It's a lovely old building with lots of nice nooks and crannies to explore. My room was relatively small for a twin bed room, but the decor was nice and everything worked well. This place is definitely worth a visit, the spot on the river in what is a lovely market town is beautiful. The food (& this is my second visit almost ten years apart) is fantastic.

Loved this place , sitting in the restaurant next to the river within 10 mins we saw a dipper , kingfisher. Water rail , mergansers , the food was fantastic we had duck wellington, honey glazed carrots with delphinoir potatoes and a bottle red wine , the food was amazing seriously good , loads of parking spaces breakfast was really good , my only gripe would be check in 3pm checking out 10.30am it needs to be 11 min but i will definitely be going back 100% stopped here 11/10/2025

Dined for friends’ birthdays at lunchtime. Booked based on location and reviews but hadn’t eaten here before. What a joy, attentive service, lovely food beyond the norm, convivial surroundings, relaxed and relaxing with great views of the river. Worth every penny. Will definitely be back, probably to stay in their well appointed rooms and to enjoy the excellent dining experience again.

Great location for a meal or just a drink, overlooking the river Teme. Good size car park at the rear. Nice walks along the river heading North towards the castle. When we visited recently the service was not brilliant and coffees also below par. I have been before however and service was fine, so perhaps just inconsistent.

SEE MY RESPONE TO MANAGEMENT'S REPLY BELOW: My wife, daughter and I visited the Charlton Arms yesterday for the first (and definitely the last) time. The pub has a lovely setting, but the way we were treated by the staff was nothing short of disgraceful. We ordered drinks and asked politely if there were any tables for dinner. One member of staff said she’d check, only for another to cut across and insist they were “fully booked.” Even though when walking through almost the entire pub and restaurant it was clear it was empty bar two or three tables. Fair enough though, we thought, if they tell us they are booked we can take our drinks to enjoy the view instead. From then on it was a shambles. We tried the terrace (full), then a downstairs room by the river, only to be barked at across the room that we couldn’t sit there because it was “the restaurant.” We then moved again to a large table in the pub area, which another staff member had told us was fine. Ten minutes later, we overheard them taking a phone booking for 8pm that very evening. So clearly, they weren’t “fully booked” as we’d been told but nobody had bothered to offer us that option. At this point, my wife went to complain to the bar staff while I dealt with the constant interruptions at our table. One staff member came to tell me we had to move as the table was “reserved.” I explained we would finish our drinks first. Barely 30 seconds later, another arrived to repeat the same demand, harassing us to move yet again. I asked to speak to the manager. Of course, none was available. By now we had been pushed from one table to the next, lied to about availability, and treated with rudeness throughout. Only when I demanded a refund for our drinks did they begrudgingly hand back the money and only then muttered a half-hearted “sorry.” The two bar staff stood there staring at us, making it abundantly clear from their expressions that they saw us as “difficult,” when in fact it was their behaviour that was completely unacceptable. We left feeling we weren’t wanted there at all. Was it because we’re not locals? Because my wife and daughter are Brazilian? I can’t say for certain but the dismissive, almost hostile treatment certainly suggested something more than simple incompetence!! For a pub trading on its reputation and setting, the Charlton Arms should be absolutely ashamed of the way its staff behaved. Rude, dishonest, and unwelcoming. I strongly urge the manager to take responsibility, reply to this review, and overhaul their staff’s attitude - because right now, this place is a textbook example of how to drive customers away! EDIT – IN RESPONSE TO MANAGEMENT'S REPLY: Management claim they were “fully booked,” yet we clearly overheard and they confirmed they took a phone booking for 8pm that same evening. We arrived at 6.30pm hoping to eat and should have been told that a later table was available, giving us the option to wait with drinks. Instead, we were dismissed outright. The suggestion of “confusion” is misleading. There were no reserved signs, no apology, and no clear guidance the staff simply barked at us and repeatedly harassed us to move, despite seeing us settle at the table. Their approach was rude and entirely avoidable. To be clear the refund was not offered; I had to demand it twice before it was grudgingly agreed to. To present this as goodwill is untrue and insulting, especially given the humiliating way we were treated in front of our young daughter. Finally, my wife was treated with noticeably less courtesy than I was when she questioned the booking contradiction. Management’s blanket denial of discrimination does not reflect our experience at all. That kind of unequal treatment is not something you can brush aside by simply “rejecting” the suggestion. The bottom line: the experience was appalling, the response from Management here is very disingenuous, and I stand by every word of my original review!

Attended for a birthday meal recently. The starters were really nice and the bread&butter exceptional, but sadly the mains and desserts let the experience down badly. We ordered 2 steaks and one was fine (although the salad was plain rocket - rather than a medley of leaves and pickles - so entirely not as advertised), but one was very chewy and we had to leave most of it (it was medium-rare).Very poor quality control, and it took 1.5 hours to arrive so we were in too deep to return/swap. The restaurant did remove from the bill given the leftovers, but still disappointing for a birthday meal. Given the wait times were so long, we asked for desert to please hurry (2 hours now), and unfortunately the rhubarb trifle was almost all sponge, and the sticky toffee pudding was cold (tepid at absolute best). On the bright side, the brownie was nice. At this point we asked for the bill and left. I’ve been twice for meals previously which were better, but sadly this experience means I won’t risk it again, particularly given the cost. For premium money you expect a premium experience, and while the service was good the wait times and poor food let it down. Maybe take a chance and it might be good, but I’ve had much greater experiences in Shrewsbury for less money. Real shame as we’d be very excited for my dads 60th here.

A last minute break in Shrewsbury on a sunny weekend. The hotel is located just off the English Bridge in Wyle Cop. Rooms are well appointed in the quirky building, the staff are superb,there's a great breakfast, and there's a great section of whisky in the bar. We didn't try the restaurant. The hotel is modern but retains its market town feel. Upstairs rooms off winding corridors could be a challenge if you have mobility issues. There's no lift. If you drive there, get there early as parking can be a bit tight, and watch out for the narrow entrance passage. We'd definitely go back there.

Really great. Stayed for 3 nights and it was fab. The room was great (one star off as the shower was slightly broken and could have been fixed with a new hose in 5 mins) We ate there and the food was super. Staff all fantastic, they were really brilliant. Would stay again.

I hosted a dinner in the upstairs restaurant and also stayed overnight. The staff here are brilliant and make it a great experience. They were responsive and communicative while I was making the plans and friendly and helpful when we arrived. The food is excellent and the rooms are clean and comfortable.

Celebrated our 25th Wedding Anniversary here. The staff are amazing and so is the food! Excellent evening meal and an equally delicious breakfast. Highly recommend.

When we arrived to check in we were greeted by Fay she vary good at job and a credit to the Hotel. This hotel has private limited parking. The room that we stayed in was a superior room 14 this room has a industrial extractor unit from the kitchen right outside of the window. The room has some of it originall features, like exposed beams. The walls were painted white whith grey doors and skirtings It would have been nice to see some photos of bygone days of Shrewsbury and a touch of colour on the walls, and textiles. The food was very good in the restaurants and the bar. The restaurant and bar manager Patrick is at the top of his game and is skilled in dealing with the guests. You can see that this hotels management team are good and make the experience of staying or visiting their a good one.

A quaint old building yet well appointed modern and comfortable rooms. Very good dining and breakfast. A varied menu and some interesting tasty choices on the breakfast menu. Friendly, welcoming, and helpful staff.

Ludow Brewing Company is well worth a visit if you're in the area. The bar is well designed and they offer tours also which I didn't personally experience so can't rate that, but the bar is very busy and offers quality beer as you might expect. It doesn't have the best views if you sit outside as the view is basically an ALDI car park but inside the bar is well designed and a good space.

The best of local breweries - inside an old railway goods shed, with the brewery itself on display alongside plentiful seating. Excellent beers to drink there and to take away.

My colleagues and I visited the brewery for lunch and a tour and had a fantastic time. The food was great quality, the beer was excellent (you have to try "Silent Night", it's a standout), and the tour was genuinely fascinating. Bob was an excellent guide and storyteller, and we were all completely engaged throughout. We’ll definitely be back!

Fantastic tap room with cask and keg beer available. Plenty of seating, dog and kid friendly. The beer of course was well kept and I like the fact its a slice of brewing history. Def worth a visit if you are in the area,

We did the tour. Highly recommend. Margaret was fantastic. Very knowledgable and engaging. Loved hearing the history of why food and drink is so important to Ludlow. Great to see behind the scenes and try a selection of their drinks. Stairway is the standout!

Fab talk & tour…. Took well over an hour. Small brewery but great story. Great talk and history of the brewery and all the intricacies of brewing ales, beers, lagers and stout. I thought I knew the difference but not really !! Lovely beer sampling… Shame i was driving. Bill was a great tour guide and resident expert. Informative, informal, funny and genuine. Great guy - a real asset to the company. Would definitely recommend for an afternoon - but get a taxi and enjoy a few beers in the bar area / balcony & outside.

My daughter Zoe and I had a great Brewery tour yesterday while visiting the Oktoberfest event. Amana was a great guide with good knowledge of the beers and the brewing process and the samples were excellent. We left with an increased appreciation of the brewery, beers and care taken in the brewing process. Afterwards we enjoyed a few beers in the bar with friends and family

We stopped in for lunch and a drink on a Saturday. The start serving food at 12 and almost all the tables were gone by 12.15 so they are very popular! Nice to drink a local pint of Ludlow Bitter. My wife really liked the tomato soup.

I loved it, the beef and Yorkshire pudding was a really excellent meal, the beer was absolutely wonderful

Had the tavern ultimate burger. Best burger I've tasted. Misses had the chicken burger and she said the same. Really, really nice. You can tell that it's locally sourced ingredients. Would definitely come back here. Thank you

Everywhere else in Ludlow had stopped serving/ run out of food on a Sunday afternoon! So glad they had because the Bull Ring food was amazing. They were very busy but the service was excellent and the food arrived promptly.

Food was delicious and plentiful at reasonable prices. Pleasant relaxing atmosphere. Great friendly and helpful staff.

Walked in off the street, not booked. Met by a lovely lady who asked if we were there for food.. I really liked this , puts you at ease . Food was good, not great, but just good.. There are a lot of places that can't even manage that.

Called in for a late lunch with Mr P after exploring Ludlow. The female member of staff was very friendly. The menu was varied and the prices what you would expect for the area. I had fish pie and it was very, very good. Lots of filling, nice sauce and great mash topping. Mr P had fish and chips. We both enjoyed our food. Definitely somewhere we would return, maybe on a Saturday night when they have live music. Beautiful old building too.

This pub is a personal favourite. Delicious food with great service in a character full setting . It has a good local vibe in the bar with more seating to the rear. A welcoming and fun place full of history and the occasional film crew!

Loved this great old pub. Limited space to sit..but we hung around for a bit with a drink and managed to get a seat after a short time. Love the history of these old pubs and its just nice to sit with a g&t( in my case!)and soak up the country atmosphere. We had a meal booked for 9 so had to leave...but wish we could have stayed for another drink!

This typical English pub is friendly and authentic, with a great atmosphere.

Stopped in with my partner for dinner on the first night of a getaway. After a long journey, the George and Dragon was the perfect place for a quiet meal. The pub is cosy, inviting, and warm, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We were lucky enough to stop in on pasta and pizza night, and had a great lasagne and tortellini as well as a decadent syrup sponge for dessert. The pizza selection was surprisingly good for a pub and there's definitely something for everyone! As a real ale lover, the beer selection is great as well and they even managed to find some pear cider for my partner. Would highly recommend for dinner and we will definitely be back when we come back to the area.

I LOVED this pub, food was amazing and really quickly served, especially as I was in a group of 39 people!!! Thank you so much to all the kitchen staff as well as the bar and waiting crew. You’ve all outdone yourselves, especially in this heat. Well done guys!

Gorgeous little pub with a wonderful team who were so flexible and willing to help us with a booking of 40 people! Lovely food and service, couldn’t recommend more.

The property is small inside with a max of 35 people seated or 50 standing. However, the staff are friendly and welcoming, the food is delicious with perfect portion sizes. Reccommend booking a table to eat to prevent dissapointment.

Absolutely furious. Went to see the band livewire... They were absolutely great. Loved them... But the venue seemed to exceed capacity. No room to move... Drunken idiots forcing their way past to the bars that were supposed to be closed. I ended up leaving because of people constantly pushing us around to get past. Absolute joke. I can honestly say I will NEVER return!

Great theatre. Large car park next to it. 3 levels of seating and excellent vies from each level. Good facilities for drinks and snacks. Nodern toilets and food for disabled. 2 lifts

Nice clean theatre (main and studio type spaces) and relatively modern. Decent seats and well organised. Same as all theatres in that there are big queues for toilet (ladies) and bar/snacks. Didn't help having 2 shows one night with same start and interval times.

Wednesday 16th October. John Barrowman was on the stage tonight and after all his trial by media was outstanding. His loyal fans were in for a treat at this wonderful theatre. Singing dancing and comedy his talents are endless. I for one cannot wait to see him again Friday 21st April My first visit to this theatre and must say I am very impressed by it . A lovely auditorium set on three floors with comfy seating and plenty of leg room. A well equipped bar if you fancy a tipple and a great view from the balcony. The staff were pleasant which always helps . Tpau were performing and were amazing, Carol Decker was brilliant chatting with the sell out crowd and singing from the heart . A good time was had by all .

Brilliant venue. friendly and helpful full staff . With a big bar area, good size seats and comfy ,with great views The sound and stage are top class.there are alot of toilets plus disabled toilets .lifts to all floors so accessible to all .ample parking close by .

Absolutely brilliant Christmas Pantomime! Fabulous venue Great cast flipping marvellous. People from all over the world 🌎 enjoying some laughter, happiness with family and friends, just a pity the whole world can't feel the same. For just a small moment in time.

This is a relatively modern theatre, but the atmosphere is still there much like the older theatres. The views from the restaurant are stunning overlooking the River Severn and the surrounding parts of the town. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

Our taxi dropped us on the riverside but the entrance is on the other side just a ls a pointer for others. This place has come on since we visited the earlier much smaller venue. Excellent restaurant area which has a quality feel and they are certainly holding their own on the food. We came with our 2 daughters on a Saturday for the tasting menu. We had a great table looking over the river. Service by the young staff was efficient and friendly. Our daughters loved the Japanese milk bread as everyone seems to mention.. all the courses were lovely with favorites being the Mushrooms and also the sole. Slightly disappointed on the duck but that is being very critical.. overall very happy with the experience.

We had a fabulous meal, we had the taster menu and I can’t fault anything. The fish was my partners favourite and mine was the pasta but it really was all delicious. The service team were also brilliant just the right amount of attention. We would definitely recommend and return if in the area.

Amazing from start to finish. We used a voucher for the tasting menu that we’d been given as a wedding gift having never been before and were blown away. The service is great, not too overbearing but informative and attentive. The food was 10 out of 10, every single course! The bread…out of this world. So good we had to take a loaf home! Highly recommend. We can’t wait to come back again. Thanks all!

We had an amazing 5 course tasting menu at the bar for New Years Eve. Every course was excellent, and the festive cocktails we had were lovely. They also catered well for our dietary requirements.

Not many places in Shrewsbury offer a taster menu, but @thewalrusrestaurant has built a reputation for its culinary creativity in recent years. With a chic bar area for cocktails and an intimate restaurant space, diners are treated to a cozy atmosphere, with some tables overlooking the river. ⭐️4.5/5 Recommended👍🏻 Price 💸💸/💸 The meal began with delightful amuse-bouches designed to tantalize our taste buds. The light crispy pastry encasing smoky, soft beef tartare was a standout! Bold, flavourful, and utterly captivating. It certainly set the tone for the feast ahead. Next came the pumpkin bread with a pillowy-soft center beneath a perfectly baked crust served with miso-infused butter. **Starters** Porcetta: The first starter featured thinly sliced herbed Porcetta, capers, and a hint of citrus, combining to create a refreshing and harmonious dish. This dish divided opinion with one of us raving about the flavour combinations and the other left unsure. Mushroom: The second starter showcased the earthy taste delightful texture of mushrooms and potato in a rich, indulgent sauce. The exquisite morels added depth and elegance to this satisfying course. **Mains** Sole: The first main course was a medley of bold flavors and textures. Grilled lemon sole, English asparagus cooked to perfection paired beautifully with brown shrimp and the crunch of toasted hazelnuts. The hollandaise sauce provided richness, but a lemony curd like accompaniment felt unnecessary and the whole dish slightly over-salted for our taste. Dry Aged Duck: The second main brought duck served two ways complemented by tamarillo. Tamarillo, something you don’t often see and reminiscent of sweet peach plus butternut squash, parsnip, beetroot, and carrot slivers. While the duck had the desired layer of fat this could have benefited from more rendering, the flavours however were intriguing and enjoyable. **Desserts** Rhubarb & Custard: For those less inclined towards sweet deserts, this offered a perfect balance: vibrant orange cream, fresh tart rhubarb pieces, rhubarb sorbet, and meringue tiles. Carrot & white chocolate: Delicious!

The fine dining experience done well. 5* service and hospitality. Delicious cocktails at the bar before we were led to our table. Very chilled atmosphere and decor, spotless. We had the 3 course meal; each dish a splendid explosion of well balanced delicate flavours. A reasonable price and I would say worth every penny. A luxurious treat!

We booked here after our small intimate wedding with our friends, having our table not ready on arrival - On time, that was our first issue. Our wine flight didn’t come out with the course - and we waited for our ordered drinks also, another issue. When my dear friend asked for wine - she was rudely told we need to “be quiet and quickly” We had been laughing and high spirits - I had just got a final cancer clear and it was our wedding day. We hadn’t raised voices, swore or anything to affect the customers or staff. We left, we went around to another local business over looking …the riverside 🙂 and nothing was an issue - The owner gave us champagne and treated us how we should of been. Avoid.

Cracking Thai restaurant, great atmosphere, laid back and easy going. We had the belly pork starter to share, forgot to get a photo, but was melt in the mouth amazing Sue had the garlic chicken and I had crispy beef Babimbos. When the waiter says”Good choice” you know you’ve got it right! Truly great food, something totally different from our norm. Loved it.

It was my first to come here. I didn't even know it's there until i passed through town. Lovely place with a calm atmosphere. The food was delicious and very nicely presented. The staff who served us was very friendly and recommended good food.

First time in Shrewsbury, food was delicious. The staff friendliness made my night! Service from Tom was excellent! And the bar tenders Roscoe and Grace were very helpful! Thanks guys!

First time at Bombos after which we sat there saying "why have we never been here before....that was superb!" Firstly the team of staff are brilliant. Personable, knowledgeable about the food and nice people. The food is beautiful!! Fresh, perfectly plated, the right amount, flavours, textures , I could go on ! So so good! Can not recommend this place enough and can't wait to go back!

A fantastic meal. The menu is very good, loads of choices. The bao dishes were especially good. Fantastic service. Will definitely be back.

Ordered one Katsu chicken, one crispy chilli chicken.....now considering it's wednesday night...two other couples in the premises..the food took along time considering it's chicken and rice dishes....sauce was lacking to cover ample rice. The food overall taste average...beer as expected, expensive along with final bill for what we had .Unlikely to go again...sorry but our opinion.

Our first time visit here and we weren't disappointed. Very relaxed, unusual drinks and themed glasses made it feel very different to the other bars in town. We saw some food coming out that smelled delicious, so we are definitely coming back for a Witch Doctor and food

Cute!!! The stalls, people, vibe - perfect. Go if you're in the area! Special mention to the lady who runs the cookware stall - bought some cute bits and asked her about food. Straight away she emphatically told me to try the Thai place. I went straight there and it was amazing and so cheap!!! The bookstore on the top floor is quaint and a really lovely woman runs it. She showed me an amazing 2nd edition copy of Lord of the rings. Overall, charming, friendly, good food, great stalls. 👍

The best market in Britain? That's their proud boast and do you know what? I don't disagree. The range of small independent market stalls had something for everyone. I had a wonderful time wandering around wondering if I could bring potential purchases home.

Great indoor market with brilliant selection of stalls, food, arts & craft, records, antiques etc. Lots of individual places to grab a coffee of a full meal Definitely worth visiting

So many things to see inside and many food options! Defo recommend taking some time to stroll around and go to the top as well to read about the history of the building (I personally think the 60s architecture was horrific, but inside it’s very nice)

So many small businesses in a great place. Lovely to see such a unique collective of services, produce and dining. Particularly loved the wine bar.

Nice selection of regular stalls. Good quality food, little cafés and handy toilets.

After reading rave reviews we decided to take a trip to Shrewsbury Market Hall. Honestly, I was severely underwhelmed. I expected more stalls and a wider range of products, if I am honest. This market is comparable to most local markets, selling fruit and veg, meat, bakery items etc on its lower ground. Upstairs you find more of the stalls I was hoping to find, but in such small numbers that it really wasn’t worth the trip. We bought a few Pokemon cards from a friendly card vendor, and then left. If you’re in the area, do pop by….but don’t drive an hour and a half out of your way for this market like I did.

CAMRA’s current national pub of the year ~ a real varied mix of cask ales on sale at competitive prices which is always good to find. Look out for the Tap Take Overs which will be advertised on the Untappd beer app.

Marvellous pub on the square offering more ale and cider than you can shake a stick at. It’s recently won CAMRA pub of the year so you can’t get a better endorsement than that. It’s the champions league/academy award for pubs isnt it, so well in on the accolade. Its also getting the thumbs up from me and I’ve been to a pub or two in my time. Definitely stop off at this one when in the town and probably worth making the stop off alone for. It’s nice inside and the building is a gudun. Decent prices too..Recommended 🍻

CAMRA pub of the year!! Excellent range of beers!! Plenty on dark/Porter tyres at very high strengths...thus only sold as halves!! Really great discussion with local about home Brewing....he sounded almost like a professional. But note opening times....some days at 3pm. So I had time to burn for two hours! Great place.

Well we went there cus we had to go thro oswestry on way back home and we knew it had been voted camra pub of the year 2024. Beer choice was great and pub was great but toilets were small dirty and mouldy, toilet seat broken. Ive been to lots of much better pubs TBH so bit surprised this pub got the best pub award ..

Happened upon this great spot when we were searching the local pubs for craft beer. Wee weren't disappointed. Plus there was live music on. Dog friendly too.

A CAMRA award winning pub on numerous occasions over the years, not to mention many other local recommendations. This small community pub has been flying the "real & craft" ale flags consistantly for years. It hosts the best selection of beers for miles around, with great staff & service to boot. We've been visiting this pub for the last 10+ years and its consistancy is second to none. If you're ever up this way it is certainly worth a visit & highly recommended. Duncan & Grace the owners are lovely people & great hosts. Highly recommended. Note: Food is no longer available, but the eating of food inside the pub, but purchased outside is usually acceptable. (There is an Indian takeaway next door) Updated: 9/6/24

National CAMRA Pub of the Year. Cracking boozer. Would have given it 5 stars but it lost a mark due to a staff hygiene issue - two members of staff petted dogs and did not wash their hands afterwards, even though the dogs licked their hands! Something management may like to address perhaps? Otherwise great🙂

As always great place to dine. In our opinion best Sunday roast locally. Nanny had a child’s portion bless her and so much meat our furry boy had a treat a slice of beef when we got home! I had belly pork - delicious & Nick mixed meats - no room for desserts Think that says it all! Thank you see you again soon x

Had s stunning Sunday lunch. The service was excellent. The portion sizes were very generous and the food tasted delicious. The soup and prawn starters were both excellent. The 3 roast Sunday lunch tasted wonderful with a special shout out to the generous meat portions, amazing gravy and cauliflour cheese. The sticky toffee pudding was my wifes favourite with a large portion that we shared due to being so full. A special shout out to the management who were really friendly and professional. This is now our new local for Sunday lunch.

Our usual line dancing venue was double booked so we danced in the courtyard. Very pretty outside with tables, lights and a lovely vibe. Inside looked good too! Worth a second look.

Personally I would expect a £15 burger to come wirh fries, salad and coleslaw. The fries were extra and it was served just on a board no salad. At £19 it was more expensive than the sea bass, which I wish I had gone for. Food and service were good, great ambience.

Attended a wedding party here over the weekend of the 6th september 25, had a blast, the food was amazing, the beer was good, the service was good considering it was fairly busy all night. All in all it was a 5 from us. I have only given the room a four star, because we didn't stay there.

Popped in today 5th Sept for a spot of lunch. Autumn menu had launched today. Lite bites for lunch and evening meals. Opted for Ham, egg & chips (chunky) cooked to perfection. And Steak ciabatta with fries again cooked to perfection. Rude not to have the deal (£17 for meal & pudding) of Pudding option. So we had Chocolate Brownie & lemon Tart. Omg they were naughty. £50 2 mains, 2 puddings, 2 pints, tonic water & lemonade. Value I’d say. No photos food didn’t last long enough to take them.

Great place, really good beer and ale, nice interior and exterior, friendly staff, will deffo be returning

I loved this place, both food and drinks are excellent. Lovely outdoor space too, plenty of tables..

A wonderful find, we had become lost and stumbled upon this stunning setting. A fantastic Distillery alongside a beautiful place to have food/drink. A fabulous Menu offering a range of different and delicious foods. We chose pizzas all round, the best pizza I’ve had in a very long time, seafood selection of prawns, tuna and smoke salmon…yum! The Drinks sell themselves, pale ales to a stunning range of Gins, of which my 19 year old son thoroughly enjoyed! A lovely, friendly and warm welcome by Joe (hope name correct) he definitely suited the vibe with his Bandana and my Son choosing Shark Beach Ale… It really is a beautiful setting with a great range of indoor/outdoor seating. The Owner was also welcoming and very friendly. Definitely visit again!

The staff were particularly helpful and friendly. The venue has a pleasant yet rustic quality to the wooden structure. The menu caters for British and European style cuisine plus the obligatory burgers. There is a range of beers on sale all made on site, plus a cider, several gins and a malt whisky matured in a red wine cask. My battered Hake and three times fried chips were some of the best I’ve ever tasted and I would recommend the dish to all who enjoy good ol’ fish and chips. The Margarita pizza had a lovely crisp yet easy to eat base with a good range of roasted vegetable toppings.

What looks like a detached house is in reality a brewery and moke house. Great pints, good BBQ and great vibes. But the cherry on top is the train that takes you directly from the pub to town.

Food and drink are really nice! And portions are very Generous. We have loved it here for a while now but we went today and found the prices have been increased to what I now believe is unreasonable. It cost me £55 for 2x burgers and 2x drinks. Which I think is too much 🤷‍♂️. It's now in the price of somewhere you might go on a special occasion rather than a quick bite with the family. It was the quietest I have ever seen it, perhaps for that reason. Another note, (/ rant) might be petty but they put an automatic 8% tip on the meal.... It's a burger and chips... You hardly did anything to earn more than the already too expensive cost you are charging!! Imagine any other industry where they automatically put a tip on!! Don't be like America!!! We are better than that!!

We recently enjoyed a visit as a family group of seven adults, and we enjoyed dining indoors. The young staff were friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. The food was well presented and pleasant. After our meal, we decided to move outside to the spacious orchard, which had plenty of seating and a nice atmosphere. It was clear that this place is quite popular! Just a little note — I noticed that food prices have doubled over the last two years when I looked at some old menus in past reviews. I ordered the Ned Kelly, which was a double hamburger with fries and onion rings, priced at £21.95 (up from £10.95 two years ago). Overall, our group of seven spent around £200, which included one pudding and soft drinks for everyone. It was an enjoyable experience.

Popped in for a drink & chips while we waited for the train back to Oswestry Saturday afternoon & all the staff were lovely! I was asked if I needed a table inside (they were all reserved for dinner) and I replied yes and mentioned in passing that our son is autistic because he had interrupted our conversation and the lady (I didn't get her name unfortunately but she had a dark long bob) was so understanding and said nothing is too much trouble and put us on a table that was reserved as we were only staying for long enough for a drink and said to ask if we needed anything for him. We would've loved to have stayed for dinner, but we were visiting friends who had made other arrangements for us. We are planning a return trip at some time to include the Stonehouse Brewery for lunch or dinner as the food looked incredible! There is a small play area by the railway, but not enclosed so not safe to leave kids unattended and too far to take your food & drinks. Great place & we recommended it to our friends that live nearby! It was a highlight of our short trip.

Good things first, great selection of beer, tables for dinning and a lovely garden with loads of seats outside. Beer was reasonably priced. My biggest gripe was I was queueing and it was my turn to be served, bar tender already saw me YET he jumped on to serve the next person who was not queued. Good thing a lady staff saw me and jumped in. Really hate it when that happens and yoy have waited to be served. Place was not even that packed. Just bad service, discriminated? Being the only asian who was in the pub, i don't know. Update: as a reply to what they claim; no, i have been to a lot of pubs as it is my hobby to do so when I go to a new place. It was so clear as the bar staff was taking the order that I was not "with" the person he was talking to, infact he has seen me behind that person the whole time he was ordering and not even conversing to anyone. The female staff also saw me the whole time snd yet when this other guy jumped the queue, he just served him first as I kept on giving the male bar staff the look. And as I said, the female staff realized that,despite her being busy also, as I have been standing there for a few minutes and jumped in to serve me. In other pubs, bar staff are quite attentive and most of times ask who else hasn't been served yet. (And yes, racial issue does exist, as a non white who enters pubs, I get stared down at times.)

Had a fabulous lunch here today. Food was excellent and so was the selection of real ales. We will definitely be back to Shrewsbury and when we do, will look to staying here. The owner was friendly and informative, clearly passionate about sourcing local wherever possible.

As I live locally, I've never had reason to stay overnight. So, can't rate the accommodation, but the food and service are top notch. 👌🏻 A small rear two tier beer garden is an added bonus, especially on a sunny afternoon 😀

The room we were allocated (No 3) is not on their listing page. Does the 4-poster bedroom actually exist. The bathroom is so small you can't dry yourself in it. You can hear everything in the next room from the bathroom. There is no chair, table etc in the room so you are confined to the bed. Road noise ensures you are woken very early. Staff great, food good and good choice of real ale. The room is not worth the cost if you are staying more than one night. Response to Cromwells. The public are allowed to post honest reviews of their experience. This is one way in which businesses can improve their service. What I highlighted was that the room we stayed in (no 3) is not honestly featured in your Expedia listing under Double room. What we saw when we booked were rooms of a reasonable size with reasonably sized bathrooms. Do you offer a smaller room than No 3? If not, then please appreciate our disappointment at your offering. I did highlight to your staff that we have never stayed in a smaller room.

We were here on a CAMRA pub visit with a group. My family of 4 people decided to have some food as well here. OMG, what a great decision to do that. I had the chicken tenders burger, served with skin on fries and salad. My husband & father in law had steak burgers with skin on fries and salad too. My mother in law had falafel in a Pitta with the same sides. We thoroughly enjoyed our food and the service was excellent as well. We sat in the beer garden which was quite deceptive from the outside. Great atmosphere and friendly atmosphere too, will definitely go back.

First time trying this pub, amazing service,great choice of ale and cider on the bar, cocktail was really nice and the beef burger is in the top 3 i have ever had, will be returning next time in shrewsbury

Lovely place to stay. Food was delicious and staff are all very good. Only drawback was the music was noisy in the bedroom at night.

Really cool place with plenty of wines to try. I had amazing desert wine there and really good cheese platter. Chutney were so nice and thick and sweet with cheese and wine is absolute gorgeous! Also can buy there a wine at retail price. Nice little cute place and gets busy super quickly!

Lovely little wine bar, very relaxed and pleasant. On the expensive side, but it was nice to have a good choice of wine. The only thing that disappointed me was the service charge on the bill. I was told the total at the front desk, and I duly paid by phone before being given the receipt, which had a discretionary tip line on it. I wasn't in the mood to cause a fuss but it just felt a bit sneaky to me.

Glou Glou is my favourite wine bar! The service is brilliant and always happy to talk me through what wines to try and the staff are so helpful. I saw the Oyster Night advertised and I was worried I’d missed the chance to book in as they’d already sent off the orders. A lovely assistant Ashleigh went above and beyond and was able to book us in, and even sorted our table out for us too! Made my day. A massive thank you to her and I’m looking forward to it!

Had a wonderful Saturday with friends, enjoying cheese and wine. Excellent staff. RIP Newport smoked, it was delicious!

Popped in for a late afternoon tipple and ordered the flight of 5 wine to taste. Joe, the barman/sommelier, came over, and gave us a knowledgeable talk about each wine as he served us, and really made the experience of wine in the early evening a great one. The wine was a great diverse selection too! Top Marks for Joe!

We recently visited for the unicorn flight wine tasting!! Top tier wine!! Absolutely enjoyed the whole experience start to finish this was my birthday treat from my partner. The owner explained very well each story of the 5 wines he served. Definitely recommend AA+ wine tasting Food delicious too

This was a lovely find! Would highly recommend the wine flight! The host was knowledgeable and relaxed, a lovely afternoon wine tasting and the wrekin blue cheese was amazing!

A cool and unique looking bar with a relaxing ambience. We visited during lunch time so it was quiet. The staff were friendly. There was a good selection of food choices with vegetarian and vegan options. The prices are reasonable and everyone enjoyed there choices. However, the oreo milkshake was a disappointment and far too watery, even with staff trying to rectify it. We ended up replacing it with a sundae which was delicious. It's worth another visit to try the rest of the menu.

Only 3 stars, sorry. And it's only for staff, they were great even though only 4 of them during quite busy period and they were running around the place with no time off. We've been there on Sunday after lunch time. We've been told it's an hour waiting for food but we agreed to that as we've seen other portions and decided it looks very tasty. And also restaurant on its own looks great, very unique, done with great taste. Anyway, lady told us it's an hour waiting time for food. And my question is - why only 4 people on shift during such a busy time? It was sunny Sunday, day before bank holiday and half term. I think some more people should be on shift as by the time we were finishing food not many people left there as tbh who wants to wait for so long for food. Also, cleanliness should become more priority as floor was sticky, especially in toilets. Also I asked for baby changing unit and I was given keys to disabled toilet with no baby changing unit available? Anyway, food was very good, portions quite big as well. So well done to staff for handling such a situation today as I believe it was very tough day for them. And restaurant is fog friendly as well

Second maybe third time here.... Thursday night before Easter bank holiday. A strange bunch of customers gathered by the fire thing.... like star wars cantina bar. The 'DJ' couldn't finish playing a record for more than 50% of the record... or at the right speed. Drinks okay... but they don't keep Jack Daniels ? We were 2 of the 10 customers in there. Dismal

Absolutely amazing night out! Live music was incredible followed by a good DJ. Massive shout out to Duncan and Amy who work there. Duncan helped my friend and I feel safe and he really looked after us. Amy somehow remembered our drink order despite a hugely busy night and was so lovely despite all the silly questions. Thank you all and we will definitely return!

Review is purely for the nightclub. Security was comparable to an airport. Saw a woman refused entry without ID who was clearly in her 40's at least. They scanned my ID and the scan of it appeared on a big TV for everyone in the queue to see? Later they made us queue to go out into the smoking area, which was enclosed and not full. We couldn't take our drinks out there. Considering they are so concerned about our safety, you'd think they wouldn't want us to leave our drinks behind and open to potential spiking. Later on a girl was being sick in the toilets and security wouldn't let me go in there to pee before I went home "for my own safety". I've never been anywhere else so strict on security in my life and I'll unfortunately not be returning as a result. Telford nightlife is already almost non-existent and this is not helping. The DJs were great though. I'll go to the Shrewsbury shed to see them instead.

Very cool bar, great food and big selection of beers! Would love to revisit at night and see it busy, as we went during lunch and it was very quiet. Great music and ambience, bar staff very pleasant and friendly. Loved it!

Annoyed as I got approached by a drunk man who was randomly accusing me of spiking people, which obviously I wasn’t, then when I was explaining to security what happened and to please search me - as I don’t want anyone to think that of me - they wouldn’t. I then proceeded to say to the person accusing me of it that I’m sorry that he’s got the wrong idea of me, then he threatened me and I somehow get kicked out for “agitating the situation” even though I was being calm and polite and a grown man was threatening to “smash my head in”

Popped in for one drink ended up staying till close meet friends quite busy but good service with a smile.

Really good local pub. Made to feel extremely welcome. Didn't eat so can't comment on the food

Old fashioned local with sky sports. Cribs dominoes pool and darts and the landlady keeps the beers in great condition.

Fabulous atmosphere and great screens for watching the rugby yesterday. It was the only place in town with Prime - thank you for showing the matches!!

Great local pub with a great atmosphere.

Excellent pub, more of a local than most the pubs in town and the staff and locals are really friendly

Real nice proper pub. Pool table, jukebox, good Beer, friendly staff

A regular CAMRA Good Beer Guide entry. Has been massively extended over the years. A good Sky Sports type pub. Five real ales. Set on the banks of tge river. Huge beer garden.

By always finding good ale for their customers to try means these chaps have always made the Good Beer Guide and well deserved too. They tick all our boxes….location, ale, great staff, live music, and they know how to put on a party, every week. One of the best pubs in Shrewsbury you must visit.

Had a nice time at this pub. Big bonus is you can order fireaway pizza and they deliver it directly to your table and have special offers/ prices specifically to the pub. Guinness was bit of a letdown however at this place. Not poured properly and didn't settle that well.

My last stop in Shrewsbury because have a lot of good memories in this pub. Visiting this beautiful pub after 7 years. Good service, lovely atmosphere and nice selection of beers. Pin point location next to river.

The salopian bar is a great traditional street corner pub. The staff are friendly and welcoming. There is a variety of beers, lager and cider, including five hand-pulled cask conditioned real ales. The ales we had were in excellent condition. The pub is a popular sport bar with lots of football memorabilia. There are TVs showing the games. There was an excellent live group playing when we visited on a saturday night.

Good place to watch the football, I particularly liked the fact they have a wide selection of alcohol free, including cider

Always a great lineup of cask ale in this friendly Sports Bar. I’m starting with the Buxton SPA Pale Ale 👍🏻. Lunchtime ⚽️ match being screened on the monitors.

Came for a few day drinks with the mother, guys at the bar were great with their service and very prompt, very chatty and friendly, drinks were fab and prices were good. Music to make a comfortable atmosphere and the place was very clean. Would recommend.

Incredible place, went for a quick afternoon cocktail and snacks, amazing atmosphere, great place to sit and people watch.

A lovely relaxing atmosphere with very attentive staff. They have an amazing twist on traditional cocktails. The 'Lemon Meringue Pie' was absolutley out of this world, never had anything like it, just wow! I will 100% be back when I next have my business trip!

Amazing experience! I booked here for my hen do and we had such an amazing time. The two guys that took the class were fantastic and I could not recommend them enough. They absolutely made the experience and were highly entertaining. Thankyou for a great night.

In the city for a congress and popped in after having some food else where. Hospitality was amazing from the start with Beast! Such a friendly and lovely man. He did everything to make my friend and I feel safe in the establishment. Inside drinks and service were also great. (We ordered 'spectrum', 'charred caramel' and 'rainbow ice teas' - and all were very tasy and visually pleasing). I wish I lived closer so I could visit again and try the whole menu!

I really like the Liquor Lab. Very modern inside with a friendly and trendy vibe. When you are inside it doesn't feel like you are in Telford but in the middle of the city like Birmingham or London. They have 241 offers and the cocktails taste great. This place is usually busy in the evenings and the comfy chairs tend to be taken, But we usually come here for a few drinks before going for a meal.

Friendly staff who are attentive and take allergies very seriously, tasty cocktails and nice environment. Highly recommended.

A terrific pub with a great range of real ales, ciders and Belgian bottled beers. We had a lovely evening sitting outside in their garden area. He said his beer was excellent - and my cider was delicious! We'll definitely come back next time we are in Shrewsbury.

Excellent range of real ales & ciders. A mix of age groups. Background music but not overwhelming. Pleasant outdoor area. Limited food menu.

Propper hidden jem, if the sun is out you need to be here in the beer garden. Good selection of ales, excellent pint of Three Tuns.

What a great pub, visited on Sunday afternoon. The knowledgeable bar staff were superb and they made time to discuss beer options ( there were plenty to choose from). It was just a quick visit as we were only in the town for a few days and there are loads of pubs to try. A lovely little beer garden, a great choice of Belgian beers and a good selection on the tap. This place is well worth a visit.

Really good ale house in Shrewsbury serving a wide range of real ale and ciders. Large sheltered outside seating . Quite a quirky set up. Nice pub. Highly recommended for a couple of pints 🍻

Nice relaxed job with lots of books and crannies, separate rooms and outdoor yard. I had a great guest ale, and there were plenty of local options on the taps. Shame that dogs aren’t allowed inside, though. Fine for when I visited as the weather was nice but looks like I won’t be visiting in rain/winter.

One of my favourite spots in Shrewsbury. The beer garden is a hidden gem, particularly during the summer months. A fantastic range of ales is available for the real ale fan.

Great selection of cocktails, well made and with good measures! Fantastic staff who are very attentive and deliver speedy table service and popcorn to keep you thirsty. Music, lighting and atmosphere were all spot on. Recommended!

Was out for drink with some long time friends last night , the music was questionable and the service was good but the drink garnish fell off as my glass was set down and it had to be remade , it wasn’t busy and this was a Saturday night. only stayed for one drink as £12 per drink is extortionate for a lack luster drink with a garnish that ruined the drink. The bar snacks listed on the menu weren’t even available even tho it stated that they were available come July. So sad this place has gone so downhill since its opening , not worth my time anymore.

Fabulous fabulous fabulous. The venue is fantastic despite covid amendments, the service was great since for once we've spoken to people that know what they are talking about, the cocktails were fab, definitely recommended the godfather mistress. We'll soon be back.

Me and my partner came for the first time one a weekday evening after dinner. It was a lovely set up and the board games were scattered across tables. The drinks menu was so long there is something for everyone and we wanted to try them all. They are great quality hence the pricing. The theme is consistent and builds a great atmosphere. We spent a good couple of hours chatting and playing games. Only criticism is that it was a bit too dark for some of the games.

Shout out to the brunette bartender who looked like she was running it by herself, 10/10. Also made the BEST margs everrrrr (licking that salt). Luke, whose first shift it was, was the loveliest waiter in the world and couldn’t do enough. And to the other waitress (sorry didn’t get your name!) who studied law in Manchester, amazing service, couldn’t do enough. LOVE xxxxx

Lovely bar. The lady on the bar abd watress were both lovely (can't remember her name but we were there Monday 25th july). They make a great margarita

Izzy 10/10 what a star!! Thank you so much Also shout out to Luke and Meg who were equally as great.

Decent selection of cask and keg small brewery ales. Conveniently in centre of Ironbridge, close to the bridge. It is quite small, but it is a micropub

Cracking micro pub with a great selection of beers! Only a strong imp stout missing! This would be my local if I lived here!

Fantastic place to try different ales. The locals are helpful with beer choices if you are not sure what to try. The beer flight is a brilliant way to try 3 different beers. They are also able to put a beer you like into a can whilst you wait, that's right, they can a beer while waiting. What a fantastic idea. We will definitely be going back to try some more beer. A highly recommended Micropub.

Some amazing beers available here. They also have a good range of spirits. I tried the IPA and the chairman’s reserve spiced rum and they were both amazing. Staff very friendly and helpful

Cozy friendly little micro pub. A great selection of specialist beers

A great pub, wide selection of beers & ales. The barman couldn't offer food but they did do a complementary cheese board. Definitely worth another visit.

Great micro pub with expansive range of cask beer. Boardgames to play. Friendly atmosphere. Views of the Ironbridge from back window. Would recommend!

A great cafe for a Sunday cuppa and piece of cake after a walk round the park. Or, have a cocktail, awesome milkshakes, and many more. The Pour House was a great surprise with great staff and service, an ambiance perfect for Sunday afternoons and music that blended in to the environment perfectly. My Gingerbread Latte had great flavour and the 'Gin & Tonic' botanical flavour cake was sensational. Great for yourself, bring your loved ones. I'm told in the evening it becomes a different place, live music and a great way to start and end any night out.

I really liked the vegan options on their menu They had run out of their normal meat substitute (harissa oatmeal something) but adapted it with Jackfruit which was appreciated. I'd definitely go back to try it again with the oat stuff, but also enjoyed the jackfruit. Also I don't normally eat/like quacamole but theirs was really tasty. Really nicely presented and prepared. Very friendly staff

Love the revamp from Pour House days. Works better as a bar. The best service anywhere right now, chilled live music evenings, fab afternoon milkshakes and cocktails to die for. My local and I’m glad of it (pups welcome too!)

Waited 40 minutes for drinks as the only customers in the bar, 3 milkshakes a draught pint and a diet coke. We were then told the soda pumps were broke - 35 minutes after we ordered it. Ordered some fried chicken, pictures are worth more than words so is this an £8 portion. They also then told us they can't refund us but will knock 20% off the drinks, after continuing to complain we got a refund and went elsewhere. Absolutely shocking, luckily we had a laugh about what a joke this place is.

Interesting cafe, during the day services milkshake and hot drinks then at night it's a cocktail bar, interesting decor gives a grunge chic look. Drinks are fantastic with unusual concoctions/ flavours. Staff very friendly.

#ThePourHouse .... well what to say ... love this place, good to pop in for a coffee or get naughty with an #amazing #Milkshake or even #Cakeshake , prices are reasonable but .. Only 4 Stars because as no real food menu.

Great vibes friendly atmosphere. Loved the live music from the local talents BRIDIE LEWIS BATES AND STARBOI SENSHI

Always passed by this place when walking around and every night that I wanted to drop by it's packed. So went in earlier and enjoyed it. The beer was as expected, thry had different choices from ipa, stout, pale ale and etc and it was really good beer. Priced a bit high than usual but it was really goodbeer. Good ambiance and vibe but a bit cramped and can get crowded.

What a find! Slap bang in the middle of this lovely town, this bar has all your favourite craft beers and more. Super knowledgeable and friendly staff who gave advice and tasters to help me choose the best ipa for my appetite! Nice friendly atmosphere with a mixed crowd, some young, some a bit older like me. I felt relaxed and happy here. Definitely one to revisit when I next come to Shrewsbury! Thank you Tap & Can, you're awesome.

Spotted this micro bar close to the station when we arrived. Came back after 5pm opening with Albrecht. The bar is at the end of a long rectangular room. The four handpumps on our visit were from a micro brewery in Lower Peover ( honest..a real small village, we have s lovely walk starting here.) So Weekend Project brewery..I had the 3.4% Dinner Party...ok but for F sake, unfined cloudy soup is not nice, despite being a CAMRA 2024 Good Beer Guide pub. Clear the beer please.

Superb bar with a great cosmopolitan feel. Friendly knowledgeable staff enjoy sharing their experience and information in a down to earth unpretentious way. Whether it is their regular upmarket clientele or you've just walked straight in from the adjacent train station you are guaranteed a warm welcome. Excellent bespoke plates of food are prepared nearby and delivered from their sister establishment piping hot and delicious. Highly recommended

Excellent find. Great selection of ales, really busy, staff so welcoming. Would really recommend this cracking craft ale bar. Super dog friendly too, our girl Jett was so spoiled by the staff and customers alike. We need more bars like this.

The perfect bar to finish a day in town where you can drink your last pint then buy your 🚂 beers for the journey home. The Paradise Valley NEIPA was quality, the cans to drink in or take away with a 15% discount and plastic glass provided are at the top end of craft ales. A bar to drink in where you hope your 🚂 will be delayed❗️

The best bar in Shrewsbury, I am a huge fan of Hazy strong IPA, also DIPA and the Tap and Can always as a great selection. The staff are excellent, knowledgeable, friendly and look after Scooby our dog.

Awful customer service, my friend and I sat at an empty bar with plenty of seats and were asked to move so two young guys who had gone out to smoke could have our seats! Despite other seats being available, our seats were not reserved! If you leave your seat or table which is not reserved then it's Available! We left and spent our money in loopy shew instead. Can highly recommend the customer service and the cocktails!

Excellent service and cocktails. Highly recommend The Cheshire Cat!

Some great cocktails on offer here, generally interesting quirky versions of classics. On the whole, maybe a touch sweet but certainly enjoyable Try and stick to the menu, if you ask for some off menu cocktails they aren't quite at the same level. Nice enough, you certainly wouldn't complain but you may not order another The building is fab, it was long overdue a serious makeover and the owners certainly did that. Great to see real investment in an old Shrewsbury building

Had a lovely afternoon tea here for a birthday, it was lovely! Service on cocktails was fast and drinks were great.

GREAT booze, great staff, can't recommend more!!!!

Good and tasty range of inventive cocktails all fitting the theme. Personal favourite was the Cheshire cat but all were good. Staff also very friendly and good at making suggestions!

Amazing came for afternoon tea I love Alice in wonderland and this place did not dissapoint food amazing, the drinks were fantastic and the staff just amazing will definitely be back

Great pub, very accommodating, cannot fault it.

One day this pub will serve me a rubbish pint of beer. After visiting every week since I moved into the area 18 months ago I’m still waiting! Great hand pulled ales and lovely welcoming staff. Recommended for anyone with a four legged friend too.

Nice local pub, went in to meet some friends.

Great night with bowls, darts and dominoes teams drinking and eating sandwiches

Fantastic drinkers pub, plenty of TVs for sports and the landlord also pays for At The Races and Racing UK for all the horse racing enthusiasts. It has great selection of beers and a nice cozy atmosphere, great pool table and two dartboards, jukebox, one armed bandit and quiz machine all the things you would expect in a good honest drinking pub. They have live music on certain nights, the only criticism is no outside seating area but you can get Freddo's from behind the bar which almost makes up for it.

Looks small from the outside but really spacious inside. Nice friendly staff and always really clean. Good range of beers. If you like sport definitely a great pub as they have multiple televisions with various different sports on each.

Friendly welcoming pub, staff are great.. and they do their best to serve your drinks in the correct glasses! Highly recommend

I attended one of the Tanners Historic Guided Tours of their Cellars on Wednesday 17th September. The tour lasted around 2 hours, with a glass of fizz on arrival (which was regularly topped up!) and a bottle each to take away at the end. A very relaxed, informative and interesting evening. Plenty of free parking onsite. Highly recommended.

Tanners are a great local wine merchant with an excellent choice of all ranges of wine and some spirits. We are particularly drawn to their red collection with some beautiful malbecs, merlots, syrahs and riojas. All to suit any pocket or spend. The staff are fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly and always willing to help. We will always support our local merchant and never again glance an eye at a corporate subscription based cold service.

Aiden helped us source the Champagne for our wedding party and we couldn't have been happier with the quality and reliability of service. Our guests were raving at how delicious the Michel Arnould was. Would highly recommend!

Visited several time now each time the wine selection is beyond compare. The staff are all super knowledgeable and helpful. Most recent visit was to explore some red sparkling wines and buy some English-sparkling wine. Walked away happy and more than egar to return in the future. I regret not getting the nam of the gentleman who helped me today but will edit post if find out!

A fantastic little bar and garden at the back of Tanner's, never knew it existed. Fabulous wine at a reasonable price and nibbles...the best olives ever! Lovely, friendly staff. Definitely recommend for a Saturday afternoon treat. Dog friendly too ☺️

Recently registered for Wine in Time deliveries. Most impressed so far and very much looking forward to our second batch which is due next week. Quality wines, fair prices, first class service and delightful people to deal with.

What a fabulous shop with outstanding service! The help Luke offered us demonstrates why you should always use quality, local businesses! We called on the off chance they would deliver locally for a birthday present we wanted to send and they couldn't have been more helpful! Luke suggested a wine, gift box and offered to drop it off. Perfect!

We were a party of 8.we had gone for Sunday lunch. What a disappointment throughout. To start one of the beers was off, they offered to replace it but it never came, eventually our friend got up and asked for it. We were left sometime to decide what we wanted, we finally ordered, then 10 mins later were told one of the items was not on offer. Finally the main meal turned up the plates and meat was cold but the vegetables arrived in separate dishes and were extremely hot! When we mentioned the meat was cold the waitress said she would get some grave to warm it up!! Now to dessert one couple ordered the same pudding but when it came they were different. Some of us ordered the Lemon Curd Meringue, when it came there was no lemon curd, so they went in the kitchen and bought out small paper cups with some lemon curd in to address the problem ourselves. This was the most appalling meal we have ever had there was a £30 service charge added which were quick to get removed and because I complained they removed the cost of the puddings. Good gesture but quite frankly too late. None of our party will be going back or recommending. Such a shame, used to be a great place to eat.

Came today with family as we had a gift voucher to use. We have never visited before. The decor was nice and bright and a very clean dining area. The food was lovely, good portion size (the pavlova is huge!) and went down well. The staff were delightful and polite the whole visit. However, the space within the dining area was quite cramped. A couple of members had to shuffle their seats to let people past, and if you have a pram or walking device with you, you may struggle to get through. Also, service was very slow. We waited quite a while to get served and to recieve our food, even with the restaurant not being particularly busy. We had a great time with our party and enjoyed the food, but it wouldn't be first choice to revisit unfortunately.

We had an amazing dinner on a busy Saturday night. I had the belly pork which was outstanding. The service was great, all the staff were very attentive and personable, our food was served very quickly and we had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Just great!

Eaten and drank here a few times recently and it was a brilliant experience every time. Food is amazing and the menu always has something for everyone. Staff are beyond lovely, attentive and extremely efficient. Top-level ambiance. Excellent taps of beer, and great alcohol free choices (alcohol free cava, beer, mocktails - you name it and they probably have an option for you.) Everything is reasonably priced, from the food to the cocktails.

What a restaurant! We ate here on Monday and it was some of the best food we’ve had in a while. Usually we don’t get our hopes up for a new recommendation, but this place exceeded expectations through the roof! The service was incredible, Molly sorted us right out. Making sure we had our drinks when we wanted them, and the other lady on the bar made fabulous cocktails! Molly attended to us with care - favourite server ever! And to top it all off, Daniel who greeted us and took us to our table was a great help. The choices on Loopy Shrew’s menu were initiative and flavoursome, holding to their expectations. Extra credit for the different choices on a the plant based menu compared to the standard ‘five bean chilli’ option. We would highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a sophisticated night out :)

Stopped off here for a drink and the loo, nice seating out front in the sun. Staff were very nice, our drinks were spot on too. Nice to just chill in the sun and watching folks pass by. Yes they have toilets. This was the first coffee shop we’d spotted where we could sit outside with our dogs as we walked from the beautiful St Chads church (which is worth a quick visit) and the park (wow the Dingle garden !) Give the Loopy Shrew a visit - good service counts for everything.

Booked this as part of a river cruise and afternoon tea deal through Sabrina River Cruises. If I’m honest, the service wasn’t the best and rather slow. The bread was dry and quite hard consistent with the sandwiches being made some hours before and not being covered. Atmosphere was good but neither myself or my wife were impressed with the food and wouldn’t return

We recently visited The Hole in the Wall in central Shrewsbury and opted for two vegetarian breakfasts. The pub itself is in a fantastic location, right in the heart of town, and it really stands out with its charming interior and a hidden underground area that gives it a unique twist. The food is excellent value for money — portion sizes are generous, especially for the price. That said, the quality of the food could be improved slightly. Unfortunately, our order wasn’t quite right when it first arrived: one breakfast came out with bacon, and the other had a few items missing. This was actually the second time I’ve had an issue with an incorrect order here. However, I have to give credit where it’s due — the staff were quick to put things right and handled the situation with politeness and professionalism. Mistakes happen, and it’s good to see them addressed promptly. All in all, The Hole in the Wall is a quirky, well-situated spot with lots of character and decent value food. Just be sure to double-check your order when it arrives.

Food was ok beer was great. Nice chilled atmosphere apart from a scream 2 yo on another table but not the pubs fault.

I was brought here by my friends on Saturday as a surprise for my birthday. We had the bottomless brunch and it was amazing! The food was delicious and the drinks certainly kept flowing. Nothing was too much trouble for Morgan who was looking after us. An unexpected masterclass on how to make our own cocktail was a lovely addition too, along with the props and use of the Photo Booth. We will be back 😀

Found this place after trawling the interweb for a town centre pub/restaurant that offered quality and affordability. Was very surprised at the value the menu offered and the positive reviews on Google. So let me add mine to the list. From the outside I was under the impression that the premises would be compact and more than likely cramped on a Sunday afternoon. We had booked a table , so weren't worried about getting seating. When entering I was very surprised at the size of the place. It's like a Tardis!!! Plenty of room and seating. And that was even with the Vault having a private function on. So we couldn't go down the dungeon unfortunately. We were served by Poppy and Scott, and they were very polite and professional. Their service was everything we could ask for, and we did ask for more. More sauces, more plates, more drinks (This was not us being awkward by the way, I'll explain) The food was very nice. We ordered the Chicken wing sharing platter with three dips and a few sides. Here is my first very small gripe. The food was served nicely, but it would have been nice to have been asked if we would like an extra plate each to share our meal on. Most restaurants do. Hence we had to request them. Maybe something your staff could ask when serving platters? The wings were not the scrawny thin ones you need a microscope to find any meat on. No these were Meaty buggers indeed.... every one of them. Here comes my second gripe. The dips, in the tiny little tins and only half filled, was seriously not enough to use for all the wings and all that meat. (Maybe just a little more dip in the tins please chef?) So then we had to call for Poppy's assistance once more. More sauce to dip the final wings. One plate of wings and two of us... we left here absolutely stuffed and fulfilled indeed. Overall a very pleasant experience in a nice town centre establishment that has good quality food at very respectable prices. Commendable service from all the staff on the day, so a big thank you to Poppy, Scott and the Bearded gentleman that serve our food. We shall certainly be returning in the near future. Many thanks.

Very affordable Menu with an incredible taste. The food came fairly quick and the staff was very forthcoming. If i'd live i would be a regular, really recommend it.

Had such a great time at the bottomless brunch! The food was delicious and came out quickly, and the service really made the experience. Emma was brilliant – so friendly and helpful throughout – and Jack was fantastic too, always making sure our drinks were topped up. Couldn’t have asked for better service. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Bottomless Brunch for Caroline’s 50th birthday 🎂 Fantastic afternoon. Prosecco on arrival. Seated immediately. Great choice of drinks and food.Great atmosphere, friendly helpful staff. Drinks were continually flowing. Pizza was delicious. Shout out to Morgan! Thanks for the demonstration on making a cocktail 🍸and letting us all have a turn making one🥳 Would definitely recommend The Hole in the Wall bottomless brunch⭐️

Popped in for some pre film food, decent selection choices with plenty of variety on the menu. Food and drinks came quickly and was very tasty. Dropped 1 star for the food as I would have liked a little more chicken on the main. Just to note, you cannot book in advance for parties of less than 6 people, this was not an issue for us at 6pm on a Thursday but by the time we left the restaurant was almost full.

Visited for a quick coffee and the service was excellent, polite and friendly staff. Decided to visit again for dinner, the children (18 & 13 years old) and I had a lovely time. Easy to order via app, helpful and polite staff, they’re always busy yet have time to ensure every table is settled and happy with everything. The food is delicious and drinks great, I must admit the coffee is delightful and I’m fussy! A calm and chilled atmosphere despite being busy. Wheelchair access. Ideal for children and families. Situation next to other restaurants and great shopping facilities. A fantastic park (Telford) a couple of minutes walk, which offers fabulous family friendly activities and much more… Overall - Excellent.

We had a wonderful family meal here and as a group of over 10+ people, I was very impressed with the food and how quickly it came. The tables were put together so we could be together which was nice. Our meals were very tasty and they were good sized portions. All the servers were very friendly, and tried to be as helpful as possible. The only disappointment was unfortunately a drink that was knocked over by a member of the team which subsequently ended in the contents swimming around in my handbag and my phone having some damage to the speaker. Accidents do happen, I understand we're only human. But it would have been nice for us to have received a voucher or similar for the inconvenience and damage to my items.

We went to try the Tuesday tapas special offer and were glad that we did. The food actually arrived quite quickly and all together which was good. We both had the 3 tapas dishes with a drink option, so in all had 6 dishes to share and 2 drinks which we felt was good value. The food was very good as was the service. Will definitely return.

A very pleasant place with great food and friendly staff. The dishes are served very quickly!

I come here every so often and it's always a pleasant experience. Today really impressed me though. We dropped by at the height of lunch and it was completely packed. We needed a table for thee but only a table for two was available. She asked us if we'd be happy sitting at a small (2 person) table with an extra chair (flexibility). While she wasn't the only person to serve us and they were all good, throughout our meal she seemed to be like a Tazmanian devil. She was the one that greeted us, she collected our used crockery but she cleaned three of the tables near us, she was brushing & sweeping the next minute and then she was delivering food the next. I'm an Army (British) veteran and I notice things like this. If I'd had ready cash on me I would have tipped, she's what I would term as a "grafter". I don't know who she was (they don't wear name tags) but she wore a mustard coloured dress & had tattoos on both her ankles. I tend to notice people who work hard or provide a good service. In an environment of great staff and great service, she shone.

Once again, another positive experience visiting the Lounge brand. We had good food, mocktails and pleasant service. the staff are very welcoming to children with additional needs. definitely recommend!

A 2024 CAMRA Good Beer Guide pub. Albrecht found a footbridge across the Severn that led close to the one room pub. ( plus rear beer garden.) Had a great pint of Hereford Pale Ale. Albrecht enjoyed playing Captain Bligh on the reproduction of HMS Bounty.

We booked Teresa and The Anchor to provide a buffet for 60 (yes, sixty 😄) for the Shrewsbury Masters Christmas Party. Wow! It was incredible. Everyone at the party complimented the wonderful spread, how dull this sort of buffet can be and how WONDERFUL this one was. Bang bang noodles, red spicy rice, potato salad, Greek salads, cheese boards, alongside amazing meats and satay sticks, quiche, sausage rolls, vegan options … the list goes on and on. Every mouthful enjoyable and so much of it too. Thank you all. Ps sorry for rubbish picture but forgot to take one when we first set everything out 😆

My wife and I popped in for lunch recently on the strength of the good reviews here. Our lunch was super yummy; the fish and chips were excellent and the burger particularly tasty. The side order of onion rings were spot on – super crunchy with a light batter and piping hot. And they serve Timothy Taylor Landlord bitter – so all is well with the world. Recommended.

One of the best fish and chips I've ever had and let me tell you, I am serious about fish and chips. It was cooked to perfection! We also shared a side of onion rings which were excellent too and it was such a generous portion! The guy serving was very friendly and helpful, overall I thoroughly recommend.

Lovely traditional pub, great food, friendly staff, reasonably priced, cosy and welcoming,

The food here was excellent. I really wanted the pie but was told it would take 45 minutes so went for fish & chips which were great. Excellent chunky chips. Crispy on the outside & fluffy in the middle. The fish pie was awesome X

Loved it ! We finished our canoe trip and arrived later than most places would like but the staff and chef were very accommodating and understanding. They even forgave my diet requirements. Nothing but praise 👏

Very generous portions at good prices, considering the location. Staff were kind and the pub is dog friendly in certain areas. Plenty of parking and lots of walking routes nearby.

Waited more than 30 minutes for our food which was overcooked, overpriced and underflavoured . The burger was of poor quality and came on a tiny plate we had to get changed to a grown up size. The duck sizzler was mostly green peppers, not much meat, no garlic or authentic ingredients. We won't be returning, for the price charged the meals should be top quality and made from the very best local ingredients. Plenty of other places to eat locally with better value.

Pub is lovely and service was good. Food was okay however I would have enjoyed more meat on my meal. The chilli was mostly rice

This was a excellent find, great value for money, a lovely place to stay, a world away from the hustle of city life, a 2mile beautiful walk to stunning Ironbridge, will definitely return. Be aware the Shakespeare does not serve breakfast but there's plenty of little boutique cafes and eateries around.

Beautiful, family friendly. Been here a couple of times before. Food has always been great. Friendly, helpful staff.

Used as a base for a nearby wedding venue. Good, friendly customer service, good food and a lovely room. Highly recommend 👌

Food okay but not amazing service good . Location fantastic