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Bull's Head, Shrewsbury

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Opens at 10:00am
14 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AB (View on Google Map)
(01743) 244244
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Close to the railway station, this pub was extensively refurbished in 2019.

Opening and food hours are correct as of June 2024. Other details may have changed. A visit and survey by the local CAMRA branch is pending.,

From the outside take a look at the upstairs window on the right. Its oddly angled position is believed to be caused by the subsidence arising from the pub being built over the town's defensive ditch.

Historic Interest

The pub actually predates the station, it opened to service the 19th century coaching trade (specifically routes from Shrewsbury to northern parts of the county). The coming of the railway in 1848 attracted the attention of pub-owners from afar looking to expand, the Bulls Head being an early example. Within a few years it was owned by the now defunct Yates Brewery of Birkenhead. Since then it has changed hands a few times, starting with Butlers of Wolverhampton and ending up with Marstons (via M&B (Springfield) and Bankss). Despite the range of beers available in the Marstons portfolio, the locals here seem determined to stay loyal to their Wolverhampton brew (though regional beers from the Marston's portfolio are also being seen in here these days.

Information for this venue is provided by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
19/06/2024
Last surveyed
18/06/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Marston's
Pub ID
SHR/4592
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 6:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 6:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 6:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 6:00pm
Friday
Noon - 6:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 6:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Wainwright - Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted 4 times.
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Bull's Head, Shrewsbury.

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

Wainwright - Amber TasteMatch Prediction

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Wainwright - Amber
Wainwright - Amber Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice.
Wainwright - Amber
Wainwright - Amber

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Bull's Head, Shrewsbury.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Nearby Station (150m)
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