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Wheatsheaf, Shrewsbury (Old Wheatsheaf)

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50 High Street, Town Centre, Shrewsbury, SY1 1ST (View on Google Map)
(01743) 27247
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Not to be confused with the other Wheatsheaf in town (the one in Frankwell), this is a , a comfortable but smallish town centre street corner pub with a view of St Julian's Church.

Three distinct bar areas, for regulars, visitors and shoppers with many pictures/posters of old Shrewsbury adorning the walls. Popular local music venue but please check in advance. In fine weather seating is available out on the pavement. Good range of Belgian Bottled Beers. One of the 15 pubs in the Branch area appearing in the 1974 Good Beer Guide (GBG). It was brief but here's what it said: "Mitchells & Butlers, pleasant old building, but much altered. Very near the Guildhall". In the late 1970s it was run by legendary local licensee Henri Quinn, followed by a period where noted ex-Shrewsbury Town footballer Sammy Irvine was in charge. Has six handpumps, but only three are used serving beers from the Marston's range with Brain's beers also available from time to time.

May close earlier if quiet.

Historic Interest

First recorded in the 18th Century, and known as The Wheatsheaf Hotel for part of its life (until 1971), it has also been referred to as The Old Wheatsheaf, possibly because of the presence of another Wheatsheaf pub nearby on Wyle Cop (later the site of the Sheraz Indian Restaurant). However that establishment soon changed its name to the Royal Vaults, so the subtle name change could also have been a defence against the relative newcomer, the Wheatsheaf in Frankwell, which established itself in the late 19th century. Originally had a Snug, until around 1971, which is now part of the main bar. The upper rendering of the exterior hides a typical black & white tudor appearance, visible until the late 20th Centrury. A John Peacock was the landlord in the early '70s, handing over to Henri Quinn in 1976.

Information for this venue is provided by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
23/10/2024
Last surveyed
09/05/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Marston's
Pub ID
SHR/4842
Asset of Community Value
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Banks's - Amber Ale
Banks's - Amber Ale Session Bitter • 3.4%
Banks's - Amber Ale
Banks's - Amber Ale

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Brains - SA , Ringwood (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
Sunday Live Music - Monday Open Mic
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (650m)
Shrewsbury

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