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Royal Oak, Shrewsbury

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Operator: Black Country Ales
Coton Hill, Shrewsbury, SY1 2DZ (View on Google Map)
(01743) 364387
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Brewers Tudor building, the middle of three pubs in close proximity on Coton Hill. Owned by Black Country Ales, several of whose pubs serve a wide range of real ales, this one only has three or four at one time. Three handpumps are given over to Cider (which may not be "real" as defined by CAMRA). The interior is divided into two rooms, one of which has a log fire. TV screens are dotted around the bar. There is a small car park to the rear and B&B is available.

Historic Interest

A former Courage tied house, the 'Courage' sign on the frontage has only recently been removed. However the associated golden cockerel above the pub sign still remains as a relic of those days (2017). One of the 15 pubs in the Branch area appearing in the 1974 Good Beer Guide, the entry was brief but here's what it said! "John Smith. Attractive pub with good beer; cosy and friendly".

Information for this venue is provided by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
Last surveyed
27/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Black Country Inns
Pub ID
SHR/4793
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Black Country - Pig on the Wall TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Country - Pig on the Wall
Black Country - Pig on the Wall Strong Mild • 4.3% Spotted 162 times
Black Country - Pig on the Wall
Black Country - Pig on the Wall

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 162 times. at Royal Oak, Shrewsbury.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Strong Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Black Country - Fireside TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Country - Fireside
Black Country - Fireside Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 7 times
Black Country - Fireside
Black Country - Fireside

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at Royal Oak, Shrewsbury.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Salopian - Lemon Dream TasteMatch Prediction

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Salopian - Lemon Dream
Salopian - Lemon Dream Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.5% Spotted 3 times
Salopian - Lemon Dream
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Salopian - Lemon Dream

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Royal Oak, Shrewsbury.

ABV 4.5%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Black Country (varies) , Sharp's (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky
Live Music Live Music
Monthly
Garden Garden
Some seating at the back by the small carpark, principally a smoking shelter.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Level access from the car park to the bar
Parking Parking
Small car park at rear with difficult access, best tackled from the downhill direction
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
5 rooms
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts
Newspapers Newspapers
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
BlackCountryAles
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Transport
Close to bus routes
501 576
Nearby Station (500m)
Shrewsbury

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