Stiperstones Inn, Stiperstones (Stiperstones)

Accredited for beer quality 2022.

A charming and homely pub tucked away under the Stiperstones range. The public bar (to the right of the front entrance) is rather plain, but the little lounge (to the left) has its own charm provided by low beams, log fire, coppers, old photos and some local paintings. The pub has been in the same family for 55 years (2023) and it's good to see that this room has changed little. There are also two separate dining rooms.

Whilst the Stiperstones is very much integrated into the life of this rather isolated Shropshire Hills community, it is also a pub for outdoor folk. There are plenty of attractions close by, the pub is close to walk number 13 in the Walking with Offa series, and the landlady has even identified a couple of walks from the pub. A different sort of "walk" though is the pub's traditional Boxing Day Dash and Dawdle! The area is noted for wild whinberries, hence their appearance as an ingredient in the pies served on the menu, and the jam available for purchase. Unfortunately the cellar is small so two beers may not always be available. On the route of the Shropshire Hills Shuttle bus during the summer months.

The pub has for sale a range of flavoured gins (including the probably unique Whinberry Gin made at the pub) in 25cl bottles.