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Lantern's Protection, Shrewsbury

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10 Mardol Head, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HD (View on Google Map)
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Small pub at the foot of Pride Hill (Shrewsbury's main shopping street) near the market hall. The downstairs room is part carpeted and has seating by the front window and a couple of other tables to the rear. Upstairs is another small room with bare floorboards housing the toilets, a pool table and dartboard. The name relates to an obscure local legend that a lamplighter in days of yore saved a girl from drowning in the nearby River Severn and in so doing lost his lantern. He then acquired another which never went out and it guided people home in the darkness. Under new ownership from late November 2025. It is hoped to re-introduce real ale in the furture.

Information for this venue is provided by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Sophies Creperie
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
Last surveyed
30/01/2026
Leasehold owner
The Ward's Firm
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SHR/16839
Asset of Community Value
Monday
1:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
1:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
1:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
1:00pm - Midnight
Friday
1:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
1:00pm - Midnight
Sunday
1:00pm - Midnight
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Facilities
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children allowed until 7pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Pool, darts (upstairs)
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (30m)
Nearby Station (600m)
Shrewsbury
Directions
Foot of Pride Hiill, near market hall

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