Shropshire pub and bar guide
Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of Shropshire - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.
The Three Fishes, Shrewsbury

Address: 4 Fish Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1UR
Phone: 01743 344793
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Nearest train station: Shrewsbury (0.3 miles)
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The Church Inn, Ludlow

Address: Buttercross, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AW
Phone: 01584 872174
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Nearest train station: Ludlow (0.3 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
I have just returned from my third annual pilgrimage to the Church at Ludlow.
Nothing seems to have changed much since my last visit 18 months ago. It is as good as ever. It was market day so it was busy. The Hobson’s Town Crier was once again tip-top as was my speciality Ludlow sausage sandwich. It was worth the 150 mile round trip from the East Midlands for that alone. My wife opted for the pork and smoky bacon pie which she said was absolutely delicious.
I know from previous reviews that the performance of the staff sometimes perhaps leaves a bit to be desired. On Wednesday lunchtime the mature guy behind the bar was definitely on the ball, but the girl serving the food does seem to be in need of a little more ‘welcome approach’ training.
But overall, if more pubs were like the Church, the depressing number of pub closures would immediately be reversed.
It’s hidden beside the building with columns that stands in the middle of the road (near the church – obviously).
Alexandra Inn, Oakengates

Address: 10 Slaney Street, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6ET
Phone: 01952613804
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Nearest train stations: Oakengates (0.4 miles), Telford Central (1.3 miles), Wellington (3 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
What a cracking little pub !
Excellent choice of Beers ... an equally excellent 'Landlord' (manager) ... and a great community atmosphere there.
My only wish is that 'Black Country Ales' will give the Landlord a free rein to do what he's got planned - (some great ideas !) - then this place will really take off.
We'll be back ... and soon !
Dave - The Sec-RAT-ary,
Real Ale Tasting Society - R.A.T.S. ®,
Llantrisant,
Mid Glamorgan
Salopian Bar, Shrewsbury

Address: Smithfield Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1PW
Phone: 01743 351505
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Nearest train station: Shrewsbury (0.3 miles)
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Our main reason for calling in here - the Real Ales - are always in superb condition, and they have an excellent varied choice on !
One *NOT* to walk past when in Shrewsbury ... well done guys !
The Loggerheads, Shrewsbury

Address: 1 Church Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1UG
Phone: 01743 355457
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Nearest train station: Shrewsbury (0.3 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
This was a shame because I had a nice pint of Bass, and there were another 4 or 5 beers from the Marstons range (including Banks Bitter and Jennings Cumberland Ale). The pump clips can only be seen from the front snug, but there are lists of beers chalked up on the serving hatches at either side. Lunchtime meals were advertised, but I’ve never eaten there.
6/10 – must improve
Lion Hotel, Leintwardine
Address: Leintwardine, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 0JZ
Phone: 01547 540203
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Nearest train stations: Hopton Heath (2.9 miles), Bucknell (3.6 miles)
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Dark Star - 'Sussex Extra Stout'
Oakham - 'Bishop's Farewell'
Sharps - 'Doom Bar'
and the absolutely gorgeous ... Thornbridge - 'Kipling',
and all kept in perfect condition.
Cracking little pub !
Would have scored it a '9', but for the fact that you have to ask each and every time for a 'top-up'.