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Castle Hotel, Wem (Castle)

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14 High Street, Wem, SY4 5AA (View on Google Map)
(01939) 236088
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Accredited for beer quality 2022.

Shrewsbury & Wem Brewery which had an estate of over 200 pubs was situated at the rear of the Castle until was closed in 1988 by (the late unlamented) Greenall Whitley

Expansive two bar pub, the public bar is to the right, the lounge / restaurant bit is to the left with a snug at the rear between the two. Quiz nights are held on the first Sunday of the month. There is a TV at the rear of the public bar, but is not obtrusive. The background music is usually just that. Food nights such as a curry and a pint and all you can eat buffets at reasonable prices are held regularly. The popular monthly quiz is usually held on the first Sunday of the month, and "open the box" every Friday at 9pm. Live music is staged occasionally.

Occasional "all you can eat buffets" are held. Food is not served on Monday or Sunday evening.

Fields teams for the local darts and dominoes leagues and are active participants in local community events.

Dogs are permitted in the right hand bar only.

Disabled access is easiest via the back door.

May close at 1am Friday & Saturday if busy enough.

The bell-box at the rear of the public bar is noteworthy.

Information for this venue is provided by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
02/08/2025
Last surveyed
16/04/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Joule's
Pub ID
SHR/5073
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:30pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Joule's - Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Pale Ale
Joule's - Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted once.
Joule's - Pale Ale
Joule's - Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Castle Hotel, Wem.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joule's - Slumbering Monk TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Slumbering Monk
Joule's - Slumbering Monk Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 3 times.
Joule's - Slumbering Monk
Joule's - Slumbering Monk

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Castle Hotel, Wem.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Joule's - Pure Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Pure Blonde
Joule's - Pure Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted 7 times.
Joule's - Pure Blonde
Joule's - Pure Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at Castle Hotel, Wem.

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

Changing beers typically include: Joule's (seasonal)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Not Monday
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Sunday or Monday
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
The outside patio has been developed to provide a substantial outdoor drinking area with the old stable block providing the covered quarters, there is also some seating on a small lawn right at the back of the property.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Easiest via back door. Key to loo kept behind bar.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Right hand bar only
Events Events
Quiz, usually 1st Sun of month, open the box,
Function Room Function Room
Private meeting room, 10-15 people
Games Games
Darts, dominoes
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Covered patio at rear
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes
511
Nearby Station (400m)
Wem

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