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Britannia, Shrewsbury

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Operator: Independent
76 Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2EJ (View on Google Map)
(01743) 362408
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

Formerly the Engine & Tender, though it has been known as the Britannia since 1856. It was a Good Beer Guide entry for 6 consecutive years in the 1980s. In more recent times the pub was owned by Punch Taverns, but was sold to new private ownership in October 2011.

Major alterations over the years have left a single long bar in what is a basic but comfortable small pub close to the railway station. The pub is available for hire if required. Boxing pictures now adorn the walls, reflecting the existence of a gym/boxing club based behind the pub.

History of the pub is written on the wall adjacent to the bar.

Historic Interest

The pub was once owned by the Circus Brewery located in Shrewsbury near the Welsh Bridge. In the 1890s this brewery amalgamated with the Wem Brewery to form Shrewsbury & Wem Breweries, who also assumed ownership of their pubs including the Britannia.

Information for this venue is provided by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Engine & Tender
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
16/04/2023
Last surveyed
26/01/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SHR/4583
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Salopian - Shropshire Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Salopian - Shropshire Gold
Salopian - Shropshire Gold Session Golden Ale • 3.8%
Salopian - Shropshire Gold
Salopian - Shropshire Gold

This beer is served regularly at Britannia, Shrewsbury.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Every Saturday night
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (200m)
Shrewsbury

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