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Anchor, Shrewsbury

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137 Frankwell, Frankwell, Shrewsbury, SY3 8JX (View on Google Map)
(01743) 537169
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Once owned by Wem Brewery, also by Wrekin Brewery of Wellington, the Anchor is a traditional one roomed pub conveniently placed opposite Theatre Severn. The pleasant front area has a mixture of exposed brickwork and wood panelling. At the other end of the bar is a small lounge area with comfy seating and a darts area. There are several TVs showing music/sport dotted around the pub. Has four handpumps, but often only three are in use. Guest beers are not always available.

Historic Interest

Openein 1780 as The Anchor, by 1856 reffered to as the Old Anchor. The Anchor was in danger of going out of business at the turn of the century following repeated flooding of the nearby River Severn. However, the erection of flood barriers in 2003 has alleviated the situation, and trade would have gained a boost thanks to the Theatre, which opened in 2009.

Information for this venue is provided by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Old Anchor
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
Last surveyed
06/09/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
SHR/4543
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
3:00pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 7:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 7:30pm
Friday
Noon - 7:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 7:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Wye Valley - Butty Bach TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 11 times
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wye Valley - Butty Bach

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Anchor, Shrewsbury.

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

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 7 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

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

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

Wye Valley - HPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - HPA
Wye Valley - HPA Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 19 times
Wye Valley - HPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wye Valley - HPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 19 times. at Anchor, Shrewsbury.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Small enclosed boarded area at rear.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Limited Disabled Access but no Disabled Toilets
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Darts & dominos
Smoking Smoking
A small but secluded smoking area is available to the rear, and because of the limited disabled access, a ramp can be provided by request.
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
1 12 70 553 540 576 74
Nearby Station (600m)
Shrewsbury

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