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Boathouse, Shrewsbury

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Opens at 11:00am
New Street, Shrewsbury, SY3 8JQ (View on Google Map)
(01743) 231658
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Now describing itself as a 'Riverbar & Grill', this is a pleasant pub on the River Severn at the foot of Porthill footbridge makiing it a pleasant walk through parkland from the town centre. The building is several centuries old and has a long narrow, comfortably furnished interior. It has a riverside garden which is very popular in fine weather.

Up to six real ales are served, most of which will be from Shropshire breweries. This is a sister pub to the Lion & Pheasant in the town centre.

Was previously noted as being a bit pricy for beers, this is now not the case with the price of a pint of real ale being about average for Shrewsbury.

Historic Interest

A little known fact (perhaps) is that, at the time of the Plague, the cellars had a more grisly function. They were used as a charnel house, storing the corpses of Shrewsbury's plague victims.

Information for this venue is provided by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
01/08/2025
Last surveyed
26/04/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
SHR/4570
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 8:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Salopian - Lemon Dream
Salopian - Lemon Dream Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.5% Spotted twice
Salopian - Lemon Dream
Salopian - Lemon Dream

Flavoured Speciality Beers

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago
Hobsons - Old Prickly
Hobsons - Old Prickly Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted once
Hobsons - Old Prickly
Hobsons - Old Prickly

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Hobsons - Town Crier
Hobsons - Town Crier Premium Golden Ale • 4.5% Spotted twice
Hobsons - Town Crier
Hobsons - Town Crier

Premium Golden Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Changing

Six handpumps, usually at least five in use

Changing beers typically include: Adnams - Ghost Ship , Hobsons - Town Crier , Wye Valley - HPA

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
A particular attraction is the large garden terrace overlooking the River Severn and the town's Quarry Park. Obviously the steps down to the terrace are not suitable for wheelchairs, but to gain access, a phone number is provided on the rear door.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Outside only
Function Room Function Room
The Boatshed - private party room for 30-35 people
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
1 12 20 70 74 540 552 553 558 X75
Closest station (1050m)
Shrewsbury

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