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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 Feathers Hotel, Ludlow

picture of The Feathers Hotel, Ludlow

Address: The Bull Ring, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AA
Phone: 01584 875261
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Nearest train station: Ludlow (0.2 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Now I'd say one of the best places in Ludlow for a pint. Ales from the Ludlow brewery and Hobsons available. Well kept and in very good condition. Lovely pale ale from Hobsons called Old Prickly. Nice relaxing surroundings, good service.

Here and the Ludlow Brewery are becoming the two places in town for real ale.
17 Feb 2015 19:25
We found the Feathers great. Nice bar with a great open log fire!

Three beers (proudly promoted as all local) and really good. We tried the Hobsons Old Prickly first, and would say it was the best we'd had in Ludlow. We decided to also try the Ludlow Boiling Well, and again were impressed. Really well kept beer.

Service was friendly and it appears someone here is making an effort with the beer.
26 Jan 2015 20:32
By far the best beer we found in Ludlow.

Bar is clean, tidy and comfortable. Service the evening was good - friendly and informative.

Three ales tried - Ludlow Best, Ludlow Boiling Well and Hobsons Old Prickly. ALL served at good temp, excellent clarity, and in good condition.

Very impressed. Definitely recommend.
16 Nov 2014 00:22

The Church Inn, Ludlow

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Address: Buttercross, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AW
Phone: 01584 872174
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Nearest train station: Ludlow (0.3 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Hadn't been in the Church for a while, and had a shock last night.

I have to agree with others here, the pub has definitely taken a turn for the worst. The place is a mess, and looking run down (the toilets are terrible!).

As for beer, a poor imitation of what used to be here. Wye Valley, Ludlow and Hobsons all very average.

Service was poor, with staff blind to some customers over others. Furthermore, some of whom would not have been served in better establishments in there intoxicated state!

Doubt I'll visit here again in a rush.
22 Feb 2015 06:22
Not having visited for a while, I wasn't expecting much having read the last few reviews but I have to say that the service last night was pretty good considering how busy it was (clearly there are still many people who think the Church is worth patronising). And the Three Tuns Clerics Cure was good too.
15 Feb 2015 17:36
What's going on here?

The Church Inn used to be such a pleasant place to visit, with good beer, surroundings and service.

Now you find what's becoming a grotty back street pub, looking very worn and in need of some serious TLC.

I sadly have to agree with others here and locally, the Church is going down the pan. Service is very indifferent, sometimes poor, with little if no management.

Groups of very drunk raucous individuals who appeared incapable of even getting to the bar spoit our last visit, as did the very average pint of Ludlow Boiling Well and Hobsons Town Crier.

Afraid we wouldn't recommend anymore, and will be looking elsewhere in Ludlow.

14 Feb 2015 11:14

The Three Tuns, Bishops Castle

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Address: Salop Street, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5BW
Phone: 01588 638797
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Reviews by BITE users:

A truly historic pub. The pub, together with the adjoining Three Tuns Brewery, has been on this site since the 1640’s. The brewery is now under separate ownership, but it still supplies all the pub's beer. Good pint of 1642 and XXX sampled.

Pub is split into four rooms. On one side is the "dining" lounge on the other, the ever popular front bar leading to the central characterful snug and the extended timber framed glass sided dining room.

Decent service. Also doggy friendly!
13 Mar 2015 12:24
Well worth a visit. Great beer from the adjoining brewery. Especially liked 1642 and XXX. Nice bar area that seems to attract local and passing trade. Food was very good.
7 Sep 2014 05:11
Agree with the review below in that this seems to be more of a food than beer place these days, but I do love the little bar area that you get to from the right hand door from the road and we always end up in there instead. The beers were all on good form this last weekend with the stout, mild, Clerics Cure and 1462 all tried and all enjoyed. Couldn't get in for food on this occasion, but will be back again soon.
9 Jun 2014 14:12

The Three Fishes, Shrewsbury

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


Reviews by BITE users:

15th century pub, small and low beamed single roomed affair. Proved to be a little haven for good ale, range of up to six beers including Sharp's Doom Bar, Stonehouse Station Bitter, Three Tuns Stout and Timothy Taylor Landlord. Good condition. Friendly service.
14 Mar 2015 01:03
15th century pub, small and low beamed single roomed affair. Proved to be a little haven for good ale, range of up to six beers including Sharp's Doom Bar, Stonehouse Station Bitter, Three Tuns Stout and Timothy Taylor Landlord. Good condition. Friendly service.
14 Mar 2015 01:02
15th century pub, small and low beamed single roomed affair. Proved to be a little haven for good ale, range of up to six beers including Sharp's Doom Bar, Stonehouse Station Bitter, Three Tuns Stout and Timothy Taylor Landlord. Good condition. Friendly service.
14 Mar 2015 01:02

The Queens, Ludlow

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Address: 113 Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1RU
Phone: 01584879177
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Nearest train station: Ludlow (0.3 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Decent pub/restaurant. Enjoyable pint of Hobsons and Wye Valley.

Clean tidy and comfortable. Service OK.
16 Oct 2014 05:30
Nice pint of Hobsons Best, medium-bodied and hoppy. pleasant enough pub/restaurant (feels more restaurant), but lacking a bit of soul. Service good.
7 Sep 2014 08:58
Group of us visited Ludlow for the first time. Decent ales, with a good pint of Hobsons Best (3.8%). Service OK (to much chatting to friends/texting etc by bar staff). Place does seem more bar attached to large restaurant/eating area. Worth including in a visit.
26 Jul 2014 06:33

The Oddfellows Arms, Wellington

Address: 65 High Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1JT
Phone: 01952 249153
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Nearest train stations: Wellington (0.2 miles), Oakengates (2.9 miles), Telford Central (3.5 miles)


Reviews by BITE users:

Known locally as Oddies. Great selection of ales - Slaters Top Totty and Smoked Stout, Hobsons Town Crier, Ludlow Gold, and Salopian The Bends.
8 Mar 2015 14:40
Re-opening on August 7th and about to become one of the best real ale and music pubs in Wellington. Watch this space.
28 Jul 2014 17:19
Still the 2 same beers on , good crack with locals and owners , a good pub .
18 Jul 2009 22:19

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