Pub Food in Shropshire

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The pub, or public house has a long history here in the UK. Although usually thought of as a place to drink and buy alcohol, the average pub now makes more than fifty percent of takings from its food sales! Historically, Shropshire pubs fell into three main categories: Ale Houses, which were all about the beer. Taverns, which were split between beer and hearty food. And finally Inns, which may have offered food, beer and a place to stay. While today's public houses may or may not offer beds for the night, you are hard pressed to find one that does not sell food in some form or other.

While some Shropshire pubs are happy to stick to packets of crisps and maybe the odd sandwich at lunch times, the vast majority have seen how many more people can be attracted to your establishment if you offer not just food, but good food. Employing a good chef who can produce memorable food has helped many of the Shropshire pubs on this page to earn a valuable reputation as places worth seeking out. Add to this the fact that since the smoking ban, the prospect of a meal in the local hostelry has become much more appealing for a lot of people and has certainly played a part in the huge increase in pub food sales.

A large chunk of the pub food market is dominated by chains such as Wetherspoons, who reported earlier this year that almost three quarters of their sales were food rather than beer. Is their food any good? Well there is one thing that they are happy to admit to and that's that the majority of their food is not prepared fresh on the premises. You are more likely to hear the ping of microwaves in a chain pub than the sizzle of pans over gas hobs.

The line between the pub and the restaurant is not always clear and indeed we have added some venues to our restaurants page that could equally fit here on our pub food page. If you run a pub in Shropshire that is serving up good food or if you visit one that does, feel free to let us know about it.

Although you would stuggle to find a pub these days that does not sell food, with a pub on every street, it isn't really practical to list them all. We certainly aren't food snobs and are happy to list a microwave happy Weatherspoons alongside the gastro and fine dining pubs, but we generally take recommendations for pubs and bars that serve good quality food alongside their ales and share with you here the best Shropshire pubs on offer. If they buy in cheap and tasteless pasties and frozen oven chips, or if their menu consists of a few floppy sandwiches that wouldn't look out of place in a motorway service station, then you won't find them on eatShrewsbury. Many of the pubs we list are offering restaurant quality food and employing award winning chefs. These are destination eats!

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Corbet Arms

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Pub serving good food.
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The Armoury

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The town's old armoury was moved brick by brick to its present location. Now in the guise of a pub. Serves great traditional English food. Lovely interior and good value.
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Coach and Horses

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Great pub and restaurant near the town centre. They have themed food nights. At the moment Thursdays are fish day. Check before booking though as this may change.
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The New Inn Baschurch

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Quality home cooked food and real ales
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Cromwells

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Cosy hotel and pub style restaurant with a gorgeous hidden terrace at the rear. The perfect place to spend a Sunday lunch time. Great food too.
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Boat House Inn

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Good pub food served by the river. A lot better since the smoking ban. This is a great place to sit on a Summer's day.
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Peacock Inn

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Pub serving really good food.
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Royal Oak

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Pub serving good homecooked food. Try their famous fidget pie.
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The Dunn Cow

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Steak bar pub serving good food. Head Chef is reputed to have cooked for the queen!
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Old Post Office

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Good pub food served in a very old half timber building. Hidden away off Milk Street this is a good find.
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Inn at Grinshill

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Hotel and restaurant offering fine dining and local produce.
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The Horseshoes

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Gastro Pub with local ale and good food.
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New Inn Hookagate

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Bar and restaurant
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The Beaten Track

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Pub food near the Cineworld complex on Old Potts Way.
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The Three Fishes

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A very nice pub known for serving good local food and award winning beers.
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The White Horse Inn

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A traditional country pub that prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and great location. Ideal for a walk or ride in the Shropshire hills followed by a nice hearty meal.
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The Lime Kiln

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Pub offering fantastic food
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The Abbey

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Pub food with friendly and efficient service.
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The Alb

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Bar, cocktail lounge, restaurant, you get a bit of everything with this great venue in Shrewsbury. They might not like us if we use the word hipster, but they do have an instagram account on their website. Well worth checking out!
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The Fox

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Country pub with a great reputation for its food.
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Travellers Rest Inn

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Pub serving good food and real ale.
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The Pound

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Pub serving good food.
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The Loggerheads

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Burlton Inn

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Pub and restaurant.
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Yockleton Arms

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Restaurant and bar serving traditional British food.
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The Dog and Bull

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Bar and Restaurant
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The Old Bell

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Public house offering a bespoke menu.
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Olive Tree Bistro

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Pub run as a Mediterranean style bistro.
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The Oxon Priory

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Chain pub serving classic pub meals. A well frequented destination for anyone who lives on that side of town. Well worth a visit for their amazing burgers.
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Henry Tudor House

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Describing themselves as a restaurant, bar and venue.
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The Coach House Norbury

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Located in the South Shropshire hills, this coaching house dates back to 1700s and has a reputation for good food, which is served Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
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The New Inn

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Friendly pub serving good food.
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The Bull Inn

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Pub serving traditional food.
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The Feathers at Brockton

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Fantastic venue dates back more than 200 years. The restaurant has won awards and ingredients are sourced locally where possible. Has a fantastic local reputation.
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The Shakespeare Inn

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Runner Up Best Pub and Restaurant of the Year by the Shropshire magazine.
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The Shrewsbury

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Wetherspoon own hotel serving food opposite Welsh Bridge. Always has offer boards outside and good prices on meal deals.
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Striperstones Inn

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Great little pub with an open fire, serving delicious home cooked food for hungry locals and walkers.
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Ego at The Grapes

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Mediterranean pub restaurant chain.
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The New Falcon Inn and Restaurant

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The Falcon Inn offers traditional, local home cooked food including pork belly and steaks, homemade burgers, fish and chips, mushroom risotto, and more.
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