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Lion & Pheasant, Shrewsbury

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Operator: Independent
49-50 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, SY1 1XJ (View on Google Map)

The hotel was once extensively used by carriers who made it their Shrewsbury terminus. In 1961 it closed and did not reopen until 1984 after a great deal of renovation. After being substantially remodelled and re-furnished at the end of 2010, it is now a smart "boutique" hotel with 22 rooms, rated AA 3 star.

The Wyle Cop bar area has a cafe-style atmosphere, and almost a Scandinavian feel, with its oak floors, slatted benches and loose upholstery. There is an ownership overlap with the Boathouse further upriver, so visitors from that part of town will probably recognise the decor & style. The nearby Inglenook bar has a flagstone floor and a large open fire, and upstairs is the Star Bar, next to the private dining room and conference area. In keeping with this "feel", there is no chintz and no clutter. There is a terrace garden area with a prominent lion (but no obvious sign of a pheasant).

In 2019 the right hand ground floor, formerly another commercial property, was renovated and opened as Ernest & Co. a fine wine, cheese and charcuterie bar. It is operating as a separate business but shares toilet facilities and the garden with the pub. A small seating area connects the two bars. It is open 6 - 11 on a Thursday, 3 - 11 on a Friday and 12 - 11 on a Saturday. It does not serve cask beer.

Historic Interest

The name of Lion & Pheasant is considered to be a very rare combination of the two animals. Why they came together has never been explained! The last cock-fight in Shrewsbury is said to have taken place here (in 1857).

Information for this venue is provided by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
12/06/2024
Last surveyed
11/06/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SHR/4708
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 9:30am & Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 9:30am & Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 9:30am & Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 9:30am & Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
7:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Monday
7:00am - 9:30am & Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Ludlow - Gold
Ludlow - Gold

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Enville - Ale , Ludlow (varies) , Wye Valley - Butty Bach


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Pleasant terrace garden at back of hotel next to car park
Family Friendly Family Friendly
No under 5's in the bar area
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Accessible WC at the rear of the main bar
Parking Parking
Priority given to residents due to limited capacity
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In the garden area
Accommodation Accommodation
26 rooms
Function Room Function Room
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Garden area at back
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Long Mynd
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
outside hotel
Nearby Station (700m)
Shrewsbury
Directions
From South or East, 50 metres from River Severn just over English Bridge on left. From North or West, follow one-way system through town. Hotel on right at bottom of Cop.

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