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Henry Tudor Inn, Shrewsbury

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Operator: Joule's
Barracks Passage, Shrewsbury, SY1 1XA (View on Google Map)
(01743) 361666
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Formerly the Old Lion Tap, this is a significant Grade 1 Listed building. Built in the 15th century, it was first recorded as an inn in 1868 though it had previously functioned as a brew house. It closed as a pub in 1925 before re-emerging in 1990 as the Lion & Tap. A substantial restoration in Oct 2012 led to its current luxurious state. Spot the celebrity likenesses in the paintings!

The interior is labyrinthine, with several rooms and discreet areas. A grand spiral staircase leads to a restaurant area, and a large function room.

The pub was extended to the right in 2021 to include a room on Wyle Cop.

Taken over by Joule's June 2022 with a major renovation taking place over the summer of 2023. The pub signage states that it was established in 1429 which was 56 yeas before Henry Tudor ascended the throne. The date relates to the age of an internal beam dated by dendrochronology.

Historic Interest

Famously Henry VII (Henry Tudor) and his troops stayed in the building on the way to the battle of Bosworth. Reputedly the only bar in town in a Grade 1 listed public house.

Information for this venue is provided by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Henry Tudor House; Old Lion Tap; Trotting Horse
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
08/09/2025
Last surveyed
06/09/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SHR/4742
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 - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Joule's - Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Pale Ale
Joule's - Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted 13 times.
Joule's - Pale Ale
Joule's - Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 13 times. at Henry Tudor Inn, Shrewsbury.

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

Joule's - Slumbering Monk TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Slumbering Monk
Joule's - Slumbering Monk Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 12 times.
Joule's - Slumbering Monk
Joule's - Slumbering Monk

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. at Henry Tudor Inn, Shrewsbury.

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

Joule's - Pure Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Joule's - Pure Blonde
Joule's - Pure Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.8% Spotted 4 times.
Joule's - Pure Blonde
Joule's - Pure Blonde

Spotted 4 times. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Henry Tudor Inn, Shrewsbury.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Pavement setting on Barrack Passage
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Unitl 9pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Bar Area Only
Function Room Function Room
Hosts live music & stand-up comedy events
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Restaurant Restaurant
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (650m)
Shrewsbury
Directions
Next door to Lion Hotel, down a passageway off Wyle Cop.

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