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Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Rating: rosettes Powis Arms Lydbury North Good Food Alison The food is very good and the landlady certainly works her socks off to produce it, while the landlord likes to entertain guests with little anecdotes of his youth in Glasgow, help the poor girl out for gods sake! Rooms were clean if a little on the chilly side, some hot water would be good. Sneaked a peak at the shower block and it was really good, perhaps a caravan stay would make the best of both worlds. We would go again as countryside is amazing, and the food makes up for any shortfalls. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Rating: rosettes Fosters Arms Bridgnorth Lord hemmington Best mild and bitter in town. Best staff aswell. Great up and coming super talented bar man , Benjamin brown . Can't wait to visit again. Friday, January 01, 2010 Rating: rosettes Punch Bowl Bridgnorth The Best Country Pub in Shropshire John Walters Lovely pub, lovely food and great atmosphere, and the staff are really friendly they couldnt be more helpful as I am in a wheelchair they provided excellent service Tuesday, October 06, 2009 Rating: rosettes Cider House Bridgnorth Anonymous Saturday, August 22, 2009 Rating: rosettes Powis Arms Lydbury North lainy and kenny wow we just arrived back home tonight after staying at the powis arms we were going for 2 days but having so much fun we stayed for 5 . gerry and sandra (the owners) are 2 of the nicest people you could ever meet. Food was the best and rooms superb. Let me also add the local regulars are very friendly and if you go there you are sure going to have a great time .The areas surrounding the powis arms are fantastic with nice long walks and beautiful countryside Thank you so much gerry and sandra for having us and we WILL BE BACK soon .Thank You so much for the best time . Love Lainy and Kenny Monday, August 10, 2009 Rating: rosettes Talbot Inn Market Drayton Correct phone no is 01630 654989 Dave Thursday, February 05, 2009 Rating: rosettes Powis Arms Lydbury North lovely place maria luis zuzarte the powis arms is the best pub in the world.....very vice people....i love sandra and jery and tom....the food is great....the residents are all very good....the beer and the wine very good.....the place is lovely too...love to the powis arms and their owners..xxxx Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Rating: rosettes Powis Arms Lydbury North RE: Pete Hodgkiss Comment Vicki Jackson The caravan park is actually not the responsibility of the Powis Arms its just they take the money sometimes on behalf of Walcot Hall - If you had a problem you should consult them. The pub does not open on most days until 5pm so they have other things to do like prepare food, clean the shower blocks, prepare/clean rooms, cellar stuff, shopping to restock and have 'their own time'. There are certain places allocated for people that is why you would be asked to move. Oh and I know this as I am the landlords daugther. So get your facts straight before leaving negative comments...its sounds like you are a miserable person so it would be your own fault not the pubs if your holiday was ruined! Friday, July 25, 2008 Rating: rosettes Powis Arms Lydbury North Pete Hodgkiss We arived at 11.55 am could'nt find anyone around so followed the instructions on the gate ie set up tent and then notify us later, it took us 90 mins to get settled with rain iminent the landlord told us to move our holiday weekend was ruined would'nt go there again Monday, May 26, 2008 Rating: No rosettes Nelson Inn Ludlow One night at the Nelson Rich Ambling around South Shropshire I stumlbed across a small yet vibrant market town. I asked a group of bewildered locals Were best to quench my thurst With a smile and a nod I set off to an Inn at the North side of town past the Rose and Crown They said To Rocks Green where the Nelson can be found I stayed till Monday - with luck I struck apon this pub mid celebration, tradional ale to toast. A colourful festival of ale, friendship, music and Moharolls..... Tuesday, February 06, 2007 Rating: rosettes Highwayman Oswestry Great Lunch Danny Travelled from Warrington and called in for a bite to eat. The quality of the food was fantastic and very reasonably priced. The staff were very friendly and gave us a warm welcolme. Monday, January 29, 2007 Rating: rosettes Bennetts End Inn Ludlow A wonderful place in all aspects. lawrie smith A wonderful old pub dating from 1640's it is a place of character and charactors! The food is home cooked. very tasty and there is plenty of it (and not expensive at all). The landlords, Pauline and Steve make all,locals and strangers, welcomed. Wednesday, January 24, 2007 Rating: rosettes Masons Arms Shifnal Great Food & Drink P.Preston Fantastic home cooking, great beers and service by poeple who care - highly recommended Monday, September 18, 2006 Rating: No rosettes Powis Arms Lydbury North WONDERFUL PLACE Previous Guest Lovely food and great accommodation. Clean and friendly family run public house within brilliant surroundings...pleasent staff always on hand when you need anything. HIGHLY RECCOMMENDED Friday, September 01, 2006 Rating: rosettes Fosters Arms Bridgnorth A real drinkers paradise fatlouis This place is a real drinkers paradise. Best pint of Banks's in the town by a country mile ! Monday, July 24, 2006 Rating: rosettes Plough Inn Craven Arms No thanks Deena Sunday lunchtime 23/7/06. I had the roast beef, my partner had the steak. My roast beef, broccoli & carrots were lovely, cooked to perfection. The potatoes were overcooked, roasted for so long that they were beyond crispy.. just rock hard. What were new potatoes had turned into roasters too. Great yorkshire pudding but the instant gravy made me chuckle. £7-50... Not overly impressed. My partner had the Prime Shropshire Sirloin at £13-95. Shallow fried! Served with bagged salad and a good huge manly portion of chips. Asked for a well done steak, it was pink in the middle. No onion rings, no mushrooms, no peas,..just the meat, a grabful of salad and the chips. He ate the chips & salad, but left half the steak. First time I've seen him do that in 12 years. They could do with a fly net over the veranda door...diners were besieged by flies. Bar staff were fabulous. Efficient & very willing and friendly. Windows could of done with a clean. 1 pint of Guinness & a glass of dry white was the best bit of our lunch out. Deena Sunday, July 23, 2006 Rating: rosettes Plough Inn Craven Arms Great country pub Don Used to come here and stopped about 2 years ago (beer was poor, food overpriced and owners grumpy). All change now. Beer now excellent, food now proper pub food not that pretentious stuff, staff helpful and smile, prices finally reasonable. Snug bar now a perfect country pub room. Welcome new landlords. I'll be back (I have been back several times) Monday, June 12, 2006 Rating: rosettes Fosters Arms Bridgnorth Top Pub John Simpson Great local pub. A real beer drinkers place Monday, June 12, 2006 Rating: rosettes Plough Inn Craven Arms Recommeded Diane J. Came with a large group having been turned away at another local pub and even though they were full (and it was after the published end of food), they accommodated us. We ate some wonderful food (we'd read about the fish) but the homemade pork pie was something else...yum ! The guys all settled into the beers which they tell me were excellent. After closing, we sat outside and the staff kept checking on us so that we could buy some more drinks. Excellent ! Monday, May 29, 2006 Rating: rosettes Powis Arms Lydbury North powis arms is good lauren stone the powis arms is really to nice to eat ni even though my nan owns it and by the way nan its lauren love you all loads xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sunday, May 28, 2006 Rating: rosettes Punch Bowl Bridgnorth Best place I've eaten at. Cherry Barnes First went on Mothers Day really enjoyed it really good value, nice poeple,great food, the best place I've eaten at so far, the children were welcomed and that's a real plus, I'm going again soon and I know I won't be disapointed. Tuesday, May 23, 2006 Rating: rosettes Willeymoor Lock Tavern Whitchurch Flat lager and some very rude staff Paul What a shame the excellent location and alleged wonderful food is spoilt by some of the rudist staff I have ever encountered in a public house. If you are not a real ale fan and simply enjoy a pint of lager you will be disappointed here, on my visit they served some very flat, tasteless beer. A word of warning though, don't dare to complain or you may incur the wrath of a very arrogant barmaid who refuses to accept your complaint, and a Manager who can't be bothered to come out of the kitchen to speak to you. The food sounds great, a pity we didn't get chance to sample it, after having the audacity to complain about a sub standard pint it was made clear to us that we were no longer welcome in the Pub. Charming. Saturday, April 29, 2006 Rating: No rosettes Willeymoor Lock Tavern Whitchurch canal side traditional country pub Mark Wilson great food + great real ale found here. Some interesting malt whiskies too. Good trad pub grub - no gastro food here. I had the Sirlion steak which was cooked perfectly, the rest of my party had the freshly battered cod[harry ramsden eat your heart ouit], homemade steak pie[looked fanastic]+ willy moor grill [ dinners delight ] good trad PUB!!! Friday, April 28, 2006 Rating: rosettes Plough Inn Craven Arms Recommended Peter T. Barns The new owner really has the beer nailed down (I know the pub and he inherited some real problems with the keeping of the ales - we used to joke about its laxative properties). The beer is 1st class and I recommend you try the fresh cod in a Shropshire Lad batter: a refreshing change from brakes frozen microwavefish things. Monday, April 24, 2006 Rating: rosettes Plough Inn Craven Arms Excellent beers and great food David Brewer I found 4 beers on from the brewery next door all crystal clear (had to sample all 4!!!) and perfectly kept. The food was great -some of us had sunday roast with homemade yorkies and roasts (not aunt bessies) and the gravy...well....Even though they were vey busy, the staff were friendly, attentive and we didn't have to wait long. Had a long chat with the owner who arranged a brewery tour next door for us. Brilliat Monday, April 24, 2006 Rating: rosettes Crown & Anchor Vaults Bishops Castle a momentus expereance Ian lennox A very livley pub with a good mix of young and old. The pub has a pool table and new jukebox to suite the rocker, reggae or dance fan. Bands play most weeks and once a month a host of local dj`s take over. There is some fantastic art work on the walls by the pool table which you dont expect to see. At the bar there is a good selection of largers,strongbow and two real ale`s. Monday, March 20, 2006 Rating: rosettes Six Bells Bishops Castle A really good pub and excellent beer sue cooper Good atmosphere. Fantastic real ale brewed on the premises. Saturday, March 04, 2006 Rating: rosettes Cape Of Good Hope Bridgnorth fab food best steak in shropshire and beyond derick turner contact john or ros addison Friday, February 24, 2006 Rating: rosettes Nelson Inn Ludlow very traditional james Evans old traditional style very pleasant and a wonderfull atmusphere must include the famous traditional chips which are made by hand and are included in CAMRA good beer gudie 04,05,06 friendly bar staff and must say the young gentle man behind the bar, i belive dave was his name was superb. this is a must see place. Thursday, February 02, 2006 Rating: rosettes Fosters Arms Bridgnorth fantastic pint of banks's nikki always the best beer in bridgnorth and the cheapest most pleasant landlord ive ever met very kind and entertaining with lots of time for his customers a proper locals pub Monday, January 23, 2006 Rating: rosettes Beehive Shifnal THE BEST PUB IN SHIFNAL Paynee Don't waste your time in poser pubs, get yourself in the BEEHIVE and strut you funky stuff to Randy on Saturday Night Friday, January 20, 2006 Rating: rosettes George & Dragon Inn Much Wenlock unspoilt by progress Andy Good real ale. Good food Lively chat - no juke box or gambler Friendly landlord Highly recommend this pub Friday, January 13, 2006 Rating: rosettes Cider House Bridgnorth Magnet for crime! Andy Soon as I opened the car door, the smell of cannabis was floating accross the car park - there was more people drinking in their cars (smoking dope etc presumably)than in the pub! No longer any decent ciders available. Not recommended. Friday, January 13, 2006 Rating: No rosettes Green Inn Oswestry Weekend treat Peter Burke We trave 60 miles each way most weekends and one of the reasons is the fabulous food, real ale and extremely friendly staff at The Green Inn. Try the beef with peppercorns in whisky sauce, stuffed chicken breast, venison & red wine pie, local game pie with pheasant, wild boar and venison or fish pie. There is a 'standard' pub menu for the less adventurous. As a diabetic I can only look at the special desserts menu and imagine. Try The Green Inn for yourself. Monday, January 09, 2006 Rating: rosettes Punch Bowl Bridgnorth The Punch Bowl Carvery Sue Stokes What a lovely pub just on the outskirts of Bridgnorth. The best carvey i have ever had!! Would recommend. Wednesday, January 04, 2006 Rating: rosettes Punch Bowl Bridgnorth having tried the plough we tried the punchbowl Daniel webster and as i expected absolutely spot on. Say no more just give them a call on 01746763304 Friday, December 30, 2005 Rating: rosettes Punch Bowl Bridgnorth Englands number 2 Mark giles Mark and louise Giles are very proud of there son and daughter in law and can congratulate them and giving them the title of englands number 2 carvery. Mark always says it how it and gets alot of respect for this not like some other people namely anonomous. Friday, December 30, 2005 Rating: rosettes Punch Bowl Bridgnorth Couldn't be better Mark Cain Had a very enjoyable meal. The service was best ever had and could not fault this place one bit. If this is number 2 carvery in england. I have got to go to number 1. Friday, December 30, 2005 Rating: rosettes Punch Bowl Bridgnorth Best meal ever had kay and antony clarkson Absolutely superb refurbishment, the food compliments this as well, excellent service, friendly staff and cannot beleive the previous comment made by someone annoymous that about says it all. Friday, December 30, 2005 Rating: rosettes Punch Bowl Bridgnorth Englands number 2 carvery! anon The Punch Bowl Inn is run by friendly staff and highly recommended by regular diners, since the refurbishemnt in December 2005 business could not be better with repeated custom. Friday, December 30, 2005 Rating: rosettes Danery Bridgnorth a Nick Smith Excellent food and beer. Well worth a visit. Friday, December 23, 2005 Rating: rosettes Punch Bowl Bridgnorth Run by the rudest man in the trade anon Very poor service, long wait for food, which was then served on cold plates, abusive manager, if you complain (told group of sixty year olds - we don't want your sort in here - don't come again) That attitude does not constitute a good night out Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Rating: No rosettes Highwayman Oswestry Shameful Lunch! Bonnie We were first in the pub at lunch time today, looking forward to a lovely dinner, but no such luck! Peas were like bullets, and the Steak wasn't cooked well, and chips still felt frozen solid. It was taken back three times to give more heat, and each time came back just as cold......Shameful if you ask me! I know many people love your pub, but I am sorry to say you have lost two families of customers now, we won't be coming ever again, it has happened before, and we don't want it to happen again! So, this is also a Goodbye note from us.....Bye all in the Highway man. Thursday, November 24, 2005 Rating: No rosettes Harvest Home Whitchurch Excellant Food N. Worship The Harvest Home, as myself and partner found out on our first visit had recently changed ownership. The food was excellant as was the serice, standards and cleanliness the pub was very busy on the Saturday night that we visited with many locals surrounding the bar. The atmosphere was very welcoming, we can highly recommend! Saturday, October 22, 2005 Rating: rosettes Fosters Arms Bridgnorth Web Site Peter Green check out the web site at www.fostersarms.biz Sunday, September 25, 2005 Rating: rosettes Fosters Arms Bridgnorth Excellent Beer Peter Green This must be the best pint of Banks's bitter in town. Sunday, September 25, 2005 Rating: rosettes Plough Inn Craven Arms Plough Inn Dave Sharnock Contrary to the other 2 reviews, I found a very friendly atmosphere, swift service, and the beer was at a reasonable price. Sunday, August 21, 2005 Rating: rosettes White Lion Market Drayton good place john doe they make good food, i like food Tuesday, June 28, 2005 Rating: rosettes Crown & Raven Inn Bridgnorth Amazing! V. Milken Having spent a long time away from Bridgnorth, it's been wonderful to arrive back and to see The Crown flourishing. The new interior is amazing and the atmosphere of a night time is mind blowing. I was greeted by the door woman with a friendly smile and an even bigger one from the barmaid, who seemed genuinlely happy to be doing her job. Keep up the good work! Monday, June 06, 2005 Rating: rosettes Bennetts End Inn Ludlow Parents' Diamond Anniversary Janet Pulley All the staff gave us all an exceedingly warm welcome and were very attentive to detail without being over intrusive. The choices of meals were varied, well prepared and presented. We didn't feel hurried, as do some restaurants/inns. Sunday, May 22, 2005 Rating: rosettes Davenport Arms Bridgnorth Bland..... Perry Williamson The interior is bland and unimaginitive for its situation and exterior appearance. The range of beers is poor - nothing too outrageous or daring. The food selection is limited and is significantly overpriced. The staff are friendly and courteous and efficient. I think the whole business is resting on a previous reputation and is propped up by regular locals of whom there are enough to keep it just about a financially viable proposition. Friday, May 20, 2005 Rating: rosettes Crown & Raven Inn Bridgnorth thank u kim i think its the best pub in bridgnorth i just moved eya 8 months ago every 1 is so friendly there. i would like to say thank u to minda & max and ben who has now left 4 makin me feel welcome. Monday, May 16, 2005 Rating: rosettes Brooks A F Church Stretton New Management.. Well worth a vist Rob Parle Taken over recently by B & L Kinsella, revamped and waiting to welcome all. Very friendly welcome, cosy surroundings & good beer. Well worth a visit. Sunday, April 10, 2005 Rating: rosettes Combermere Arms Whitchurch good food, good company tom following a major refurbishment the combermere arms must be one of the finest places to eat in the area, well worth a visit highly recommended Thursday, March 24, 2005 Rating: rosettes Crown & Raven Inn Bridgnorth wow V. Impressed Wow congratulations to pathfinder on an excellent makeover. The toilets were extremely popular with the ladies. A bar like this has been a long time coming. And in the evening wow. I spent a weekend there and on friday it was really funky music house and rnb and some old time classics The saturday was a lot more mainstream but it suited the mixed audience. I can't wait to go again. So fancy a change its worth it! Wednesday, March 23, 2005 Rating: rosettes Bulls Head Whitchurch a great place to be!!1 gemma well my mum used to run this pub with much help from myself! Friday, March 18, 2005 Rating: rosettes Red Lion Hotel Oswestry Friendly, cheap, fun mis behaving Good drink offers, lost some of its atmosphere since it's been refurbished though. Still a top place to start your night out or for a game of pool Thursday, February 24, 2005 Rating: rosettes Plough Inn Craven Arms Very disappointing !! Tony Deeley Went with a large group. Not very welcoming. Food very poor and staff not receptive to complaints ! Beer also disappointing and over-priced considering the adjoining brewery. NOT RECOMMENDED ! Thursday, February 17, 2005 Rating: rosettes Green Dragon Church Stretton Welcoming, very good food Sue Smith Lovely welcoming pub, pleasant staff, excellent food. Well worth a visit Wednesday, February 02, 2005 Rating: rosettes Crown & Raven Inn Bridgnorth best pub in bridgnorth P White This pub really is a the best in bridgnorth. it caters for a wide range of people. The food in the day is some of the best ive had, and the entertainment at night is outstanding. The waitresses and bar staff are friendly and polite. Wednesday, January 19, 2005 Rating: rosettes Crown & Raven Inn Bridgnorth Brilliant pub! F.Diamond Brilliant pub! The food was delicious, the waitresses were friendly and obliging and the atmosphere was cosy. There were sofas too! Wednesday, January 19, 2005 Rating: rosettes Fosters Arms Bridgnorth A real beer drinkers pubs Roy Best pint of Banks's Bitter I have had for a long time. Friendly staff also. Tuesday, January 11, 2005 Rating: rosettes Blue Boar Inn Ludlow Great pub with real ale and good food. Poet Dog Jane This pub has recently been taken over and the new owners have quickly made an impact. The pub is lively with a great, friendly atmosphere. If you like ghosts its the place to go! Sunday lunch is highly recommeded and they have live music every few weeks. Definitely worth visiting Thursday, December 23, 2004 Rating: rosettes Old Castle Bridgnorth great billy bob amazing pub, great pool league and player, Super land lady. Tuesday, November 02, 2004 Rating: rosettes Crown & Raven Inn Bridgnorth Great bar, great atmosphere S d'Albuquerque Looks like a pub, but on entering you are greeted with a modern well decorated cafe bar serving great meals during the day and music entertainment in the evening until 1am (the only place open until 1am!) Friday, October 22, 2004 Rating: rosettes Kings Head Bishops Castle brilliant andrew hazel great pub,great people, go and have a drink there Thursday, October 07, 2004 Rating: rosettes Black Lion Inn Bridgnorth Lovely Place ! www w Wednesday, March 21, 2001 Rating: No rosettes Friday, September 03, 2010 YOU ARE IN TYNE & WEAR Whats On List FEATURED Pubs FEATURE SEARCH Bar Food Games Room Restaurant Town/City Pubs