Guidebook for Shrewsbury
Food Scene
Consistently provides the best food in a wonderful atmosphere with great service. The Golden Cross is reputed to be the oldest licensed Public House in Shrewsbury and records show that it was used as an inn as far back as 1428, some years before the introduction of formal licensing.
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The Golden Cross Hotel
Consistently provides the best food in a wonderful atmosphere with great service. The Golden Cross is reputed to be the oldest licensed Public House in Shrewsbury and records show that it was used as an inn as far back as 1428, some years before the introduction of formal licensing.
The lion + pheasant's food is simply delicious, full of flavour and from the heart. Harri Alun Williams, and his brigade, cook with innovation using the finest produce from Shropshire and beyond.
The restaurant's à la carte menu offers the opportunity to enjoy beautiful seasonal flavours using the many skills of the team. The à la carte menu is complimented with a comprehensive wine list, showcasing wines from all over the world. This, with the friendly service are the ingredients of many memorable dining experiences at the lion + pheasant restaurant.
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Lion and Pheasant
49-50 Wyle CopThe lion + pheasant's food is simply delicious, full of flavour and from the heart. Harri Alun Williams, and his brigade, cook with innovation using the finest produce from Shropshire and beyond.
The restaurant's à la carte menu offers the opportunity to enjoy beautiful seasonal flavours using the many skills of the team. The à la carte menu is complimented with a comprehensive wine list, showcasing wines from all over the world. This, with the friendly service are the ingredients of many memorable dining experiences at the lion + pheasant restaurant.
Modern Australian cuisine combines Pacific Rim flavours, underpinned by European cooking tradition. A blend of Indonesian, South East Asian influences and Australia's strong ties with Japan also help determine the taste and style.
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House of the Rising Sun
18 Butcher RowModern Australian cuisine combines Pacific Rim flavours, underpinned by European cooking tradition. A blend of Indonesian, South East Asian influences and Australia's strong ties with Japan also help determine the taste and style.
Take one of the oldest, most historic half-timbered buildings in Shrewsbury. Give it a beautiful zinc bar bathed in ever changing colours and add a conservatory with elegant chandeliers, framed by stunning iron birdcages. Then combine it with an exquisite oak framed restaurant and a luxurious private dining room. Finally, top it off with a big vaulted function room with some of the best acoustics in town, playing some of the best acts around…
Whether meeting with friends for a drink or joining with work colleagues for lunch. Bringing family and friends together for a celebration or being part of a special occasion: Welcome to Henry Tudor House!
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Henry Tudor House
Wyle CopTake one of the oldest, most historic half-timbered buildings in Shrewsbury. Give it a beautiful zinc bar bathed in ever changing colours and add a conservatory with elegant chandeliers, framed by stunning iron birdcages. Then combine it with an exquisite oak framed restaurant and a luxurious private dining room. Finally, top it off with a big vaulted function room with some of the best acoustics in town, playing some of the best acts around…
Whether meeting with friends for a drink or joining with work colleagues for lunch. Bringing family and friends together for a celebration or being part of a special occasion: Welcome to Henry Tudor House!
The Loopy Shrew
15/17 BellstoneThe Boathouse is one of Shrewsbury's most loved historic pubs. Its stunning location on the banks of the River Severn allows it magnificent views of the river and the Quarry park.
Renowned for its sun drenched terrace and extensive beer garden, it's the perfect place to watch the boats and ducks go by. In the winter the log fire is always lit and hearty grills, roasts and delicious desserts and puddings are served in the oak beamed interiors.
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The Boathouse
New StreetThe Boathouse is one of Shrewsbury's most loved historic pubs. Its stunning location on the banks of the River Severn allows it magnificent views of the river and the Quarry park.
Renowned for its sun drenched terrace and extensive beer garden, it's the perfect place to watch the boats and ducks go by. In the winter the log fire is always lit and hearty grills, roasts and delicious desserts and puddings are served in the oak beamed interiors.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktails and craft beer in a moody setting. Why not try a Bathtub Gin whilst sat in a bathtub?
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Blind Tiger
17A Hill's LnCocktails and craft beer in a moody setting. Why not try a Bathtub Gin whilst sat in a bathtub?
The Pour House is an independent coffee house and cocktail bar in the heart of Frankwell, directly over the Welsh Bridge.
By day you can watch the world go by through the glass front whilst enjoying a coffee, loose leaf tea or calorific killer milkshake. We pride ourselves with being fully family friendly until 6pm. By night, The Pour House entices with quality cocktails, attentive personal service and a vibrant and varied live music programme.
The Pour House
128 FrankwellThe Pour House is an independent coffee house and cocktail bar in the heart of Frankwell, directly over the Welsh Bridge.
By day you can watch the world go by through the glass front whilst enjoying a coffee, loose leaf tea or calorific killer milkshake. We pride ourselves with being fully family friendly until 6pm. By night, The Pour House entices with quality cocktails, attentive personal service and a vibrant and varied live music programme.
Parks & Nature
Shrewsbury is fortunate to have its own 29-acre parkland known as The Quarry. Throughout the year you’ll find a host events taking place at The Quarry Park, including The Carnival, Shrewsbury Regatta and Dragon Boat Racing to name just a few.
At its centre lies The Dingle, a formal floral masterpiece created by world renowned gardener Percy Thrower of Blue Peter fame - during his 28 years here as our Parks Superintendent. It’s a beautiful sunken garden landscaped with alpine borders, colourful bedding plants, shrubbery and water features.
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La Cantera
Shrewsbury is fortunate to have its own 29-acre parkland known as The Quarry. Throughout the year you’ll find a host events taking place at The Quarry Park, including The Carnival, Shrewsbury Regatta and Dragon Boat Racing to name just a few.
At its centre lies The Dingle, a formal floral masterpiece created by world renowned gardener Percy Thrower of Blue Peter fame - during his 28 years here as our Parks Superintendent. It’s a beautiful sunken garden landscaped with alpine borders, colourful bedding plants, shrubbery and water features.
Arts & Culture
Shrewsbury's entertainment venue, boasting a beautiful riverside setting, offers an attractive and diverse programme of entertainment, including West End hits, highly-acclaimed dance works and a host of one-nighters by some of the UK"s best-loved celebrities and performers. The venue features a 650-seat Main Auditorium, complete with air-conditioning and full technical facilities, and a 250-seat Studio Theatre, which hosts a more experimental programme and provides space for amateur and community-based groups to perform their work.
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Theatre Severn
Frankwell QuayShrewsbury's entertainment venue, boasting a beautiful riverside setting, offers an attractive and diverse programme of entertainment, including West End hits, highly-acclaimed dance works and a host of one-nighters by some of the UK"s best-loved celebrities and performers. The venue features a 650-seat Main Auditorium, complete with air-conditioning and full technical facilities, and a 250-seat Studio Theatre, which hosts a more experimental programme and provides space for amateur and community-based groups to perform their work.
Sightseeing
Sabrina is a triple deck, modern passenger boat capable of carrying 60 passengers in comfort with retractable roof and sides on the top deck. We are an independent business, with local management on board, the focus is to provide a first class service to both day and evening passengers. Whether you are interested in a relaxing boat trip during the day or you are embarking on an evening cruise, you are sure to receive a great welcome from the moment you step on board and will enjoy an exemplary level of attention from the crew throughout your journey.
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Sabrina Boat
Welsh BridgeSabrina is a triple deck, modern passenger boat capable of carrying 60 passengers in comfort with retractable roof and sides on the top deck. We are an independent business, with local management on board, the focus is to provide a first class service to both day and evening passengers. Whether you are interested in a relaxing boat trip during the day or you are embarking on an evening cruise, you are sure to receive a great welcome from the moment you step on board and will enjoy an exemplary level of attention from the crew throughout your journey.