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28 Abbey Foregate, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6BT (View on Google Map)
(01743) 632341
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Accredited for beer quality 2022.

This large terrace pub in the shadow of Shrewsbury Abbey is in a listed building, dating from 1725. The pub has undergone a recent sympathetic refurbishment and update. There are two distinct halves to the pub. The lounge side is more food oriented, the bar side contains the dart board. It was an entry in the early days of the Good Beer guide in 1975, though all it said at the time was "Bass Worthington Bitter and Mild, and M&B Mild"! For those with longer memories, it was also judged the 'Perfect Pub' in Shropshire in 1967, in the Shropshire Star competition of that year. Three changing beers are offered, from the Heineken list. The pub is licensed until 1am at the weekend. Dogs are welcome in the refurbished garden and the bar. On-street parking is available immediately opposite.

Historic Interest

The imposing Abbey just a few feet from the front door was founded in 1083 by Roger de Montgomerie, a close relative/friend of William the Conqueror, and who was buried in the Abbey. Initially the pub was sited directly on the main London to Holyhead highway, however in 1836 Thomas Telford oversaw the construction of the new road through the Abbey grounds, which had been deteriorating ever since the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th Century. Fortunately for the pub, the growth of the town meant that it was not completely cut-off from passing trade.

Information for this venue is provided by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
Last surveyed
13/08/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
SHR/4632
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
9:00am - Midnight
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:30am & Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 11:30am & Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 4 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Crown, Shrewsbury.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wye Valley - Butty Bach TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 6 times
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wye Valley - Butty Bach

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Crown, Shrewsbury.

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

Dark Star - Hophead TasteMatch Prediction

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Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead Session Golden Ale • 3.4% Spotted 3 times
Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Crown, Shrewsbury.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Timothy Taylor (varies)

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Facilities
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Sky Sports / TNT Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Every weekend
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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Smoking Smoking
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
8 23 81 436 501 540
Nearby Station (600m)
Shrewsbury
Directions
Right by the Abbey Church, south-east of town

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