BRIDGNORTH.

This is a former coaching inn situated in High Town just past the arched gate into the main street past the courthouse in the middle of the road. At present the signage is down but should be up by the time any of you go. An unimposing house from the outside, inside there is a wide entrance hall to the bars, though no signs as to which bar is which (lounge is on the right). A single central bar (with flock wallpaper) serves the two rooms. Cottage style beams inside the lounge bar are low but stylistic additions. Old pictures of Bridgnorth adorn the walls. The wooden bar has 5 hand pumps - all working. On at the time were: Bathams Best, Greene King Abbott, Theakston's XB. Seating is on wooden tables and chairs(with arms) and tapestry cushions, some pews also. Heating is via electric storage/wall heaters. The toilets are out back in an extension and are clean and white. Food is served here at lunchtimes only (not sun). It is exceptionally good values and quality. They do gourmet evenings (Thursdays, though call to check) though it's best to book. Disabled access is good, though there is a step to the toilets from the pub. A beer garden out back is walled and pleasant in the summer sun. Accommodation is available from £45. Camping is available nearby. Open at different times during the week so ring to check first.

Not far from the Seven Valley Railway's heritage track, this is a long thin pub also not far from the river - subject to flooding on rare occasions. This classic old English pub has won a CAMRA award or two in its time. The two bars can have up to three guest ales on, though one of these is usually from Bank's. The house bitter is from a micro brewer. The bar is thin oak panelled as are the walls in the lounge bar to the right on entry. The low beamed ceiling adds to its charm as does the deep red carpet and dark wood tables and chairs. Piped music can get annoying, though you can sit at the bar to avoid it on the stools provided. The Black horse serves plenty of wines and fruit wine too plus cocktails and special coffees. Food is served in the restaurant daily during the summer months only. The public bar is less well furnished, being bare floored with a dartboard, though no less welcoming. Outside there is a beer 'garden' of sorts. The atmosphere in general is friendly, though the CCTV makes you wonder. Access is good for the disabled and there is accommodation. You get to the SVR via an old incline railway dating back to the last century.

This pub is in a really nice place, on a hill connecting the "high" and "low" towns. Its right in the middle of a residential area, and has a really good "house" feel, but wheelchair users might have some trouble due to how small it is. There are two rooms around one bar, and also a back yard with great views of the river Severn. There is a dart board and a fruit machine that keeps on giving it seems. The landlord is (or was) the youngest in Shropshire, at 25 years, and there's always a warm welcome. The clientele is nice, never any rowdiness, average age 40 I suppose, but popular with young, old, and lager drinkers alike. Jazz festival venue, a clue to the warmth of this great pub, also including a real fire when it gets cold. The real ale is very well kept. The beer was always pulled properly, no need to ask for top-ups. As a relative real ale novice I have to say the beer always tastes good and rich. No food here I'm afraid but the warmth of the fire and clientele, and the general good quality of the beer on offer makes up for it. The worst is that you have to walk up the hill again if you live in High town. (Review: Max Worrall, 2004)

Set just outside Bridgnorth and close to Ironbridge and Ludlow in pleasant countryside - this is the perfect place for a stopover to enjoy fine generous food and drink. An unpretentious 17th century panelled country pub. At the The Punch Bowl you will find a warm welcome and your host will ensure your time here is memorable. The Punch Bowl has been sympathetically restored, and retains much period character. Great care has been taken to ensure guests comfort. The beer tends to be Marston's Pedigree, but it's well kept. They particularly cater for weddings, large parties and groups and you can bring coaches as well. Piped music, but the views of Shropshire aregreat. No accommodation here but see above and below.

A traditional inn with quality ales, good pub food and accommodation. The White Lion in Bridgnorth has a classic no-smoking dining room in an old English pub where you can sample the best of real ales in congenial company. This delightful inn situated in the centre of historic Bridgnorth and provides traditional real ales and scrumpy along with great pub food. All the family are welcome where you can sit in one of two bars and enjoy your pint, or sample the delights of their traditional carvery and homemade pies which you can linger over in the no-smoking dining room. In the evening, why not try one of their hot roast pork baps which are served from the carvery whilst you sample the different real ales which are available. You will be assured of not only good food here, but also a truly excellent pint as the owner and management team have 5 Pub of The Year Awards from CAMRA and 1 Merit Award for the consistency of their Real Ale. If you would like to stay awhile, The White Lion offers a choice of comfortable accommodation in 6 comfortable bedrooms (2 singles, 2 twins and 2 doubles). B&B is £20 per person per night. (Sister pub is The Black Horse).
 

Also Try:

Railwaymans Arms, Bridgenorth railway station. Bathams Mild, Bathams Bitter, Hobsons Best plus guests.

Jewel in the Crown, High Street. A Wetherspoon with guest ales.