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Shakespeare Inn, Bridgnorth

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West Castle Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AD (View on Google Map)
(01746) 768863
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Following extensive and sympathetic refurbishment in 2018 the pub has now been divided by a central bar serving both sides. The bar area has cosy corners and snugs warmed by a log burner fire. The smaller lounge area has french doors opening onto the courtyard which has a large covered area. Off this courtyard is a function room which has been restored with reclaimed oak panelling. Three of Joule's regular beers and a seasonal ale, also from Joules complement the home cooked food that is served every day through out the Pub.

Bridgnorth Camra Pub of the Season for Spring 2024.

Historic Interest

Originally called the Punch Bowl and first licensed in 1792.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bridgnorth Sub Branch Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
13/03/2025
Last surveyed
25/07/2024
Leasehold owner
Joule's
Freehold owner
Joule's
Pub ID
TEL/3265
Asset of Community Value

Lounge, bar, skittle room and upstairs function room round central courtyard drinking area - on the right at the front is a small room with new quarry tiled room with darts, just two old tables - on the left is a doorway to another small room with a new quarry tiled floor, new brick fireplace, genuine beams - one and half doorway width gap to a bar at the rear right with a bare wood floor, a good old bar counter and old bar back with some carved wood on both, brick fireplace (age ?) with log burner, TV-on, old half panelling - LOUNGE at rear has carpet, possibly 50's bar counter, new bar back, so counter may be new, some oblong cast-base tables, Victorian-style fireplace with coal gas fire - skittle alley across part blue brick part concrete courtyard, but it is only used for functions - outside gents toilet - upstairs using steps from the courtyard is a dining room with a new tiled and marble-effect fireplace, carpet, new bar and back. Only the main bar counter and bar back are old and the pub has been too opened-up to be worth including

Lounge, bar, skittle room and upstairs function room round central courtyard drinking area - on the right at the front is a small room with new quarry tiled room with darts, just two old tables - on the left is a doorway to another small room with a new quarry tiled floor, new brick fireplace, genuine beams - one and half doorway width gap to a bar at the rear right with a bare wood floor, a good old bar counter and old bar back with some carved wood on both, brick fireplace (age ?) with log burner, TV-on, old half panelling - LOUNGE at rear has carpet, possibly 50's bar counter, new bar back, so counter may be new, some oblong cast-base tables, Victorian-style fireplace with coal gas fire - skittle alley across part blue brick part concrete courtyard, but it is only used for functions - outside gents toilet - upstairs using steps from the courtyard is a dining room with a new tiled and marble-effect fireplace, carpet, new bar and back. Only the main bar counter and bar back are old and the pub has been too opened-up to be worth including

General information about historic pub interiors

Restoration

Originally licensed in 1792 and now a Joules house following extensive and sympathetic refurbishment. The central bar serves both sides which have interesting nooks and crannies. Cosy corners and snugs are warmed by a log fire. The function room has been restored with reclaimed oak panelling. There is much rowing memorabilia. A lot of effort has gone into retaining a pubby feel, which impressed enough for it to win the award for outstanding refurbished street-corner local in the 2020 CAMRA Pub Design Awards. There are real ales and cider and meals.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm or later
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Sundays
Garden Garden
Courtyard
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Level access is available via the gate at the side of the pub: Please ask and it will be unlocked.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On lead
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Varies
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LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Nearby Station (500m)
Bridgnorth

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