Shrewsbury pubs

[lostwolf]

I know there was another identical thread some time ago but I've gone back 6 pages and can't find it. If anyone can merge threads please do.

I wasn't planning on going to this game but now I can, travelling up from Essex and meeting family. I've been to Shrewsbury a few times but never for the footie, at Gay Meadow or the lego ground. Where are the good ale pubs and the rowdy, away friendly drinking holes? Is there anywhere decent on the ground side of the town? Is there anywhere to avoid?

 

[WasStefan]

The brooklands

 

[Calufur]

The Brooklands is close to the ground for sure. Ale is dire though

 

[1312]

Hole in the Wall is a decent boozer and opens at 9am, so the ideal place to start.

 

[Peszkywolf]

What are the pubs like on the way from the town centre? Probably nip into the Albion Vaults next to the train station first.

 

[Deleted member 4309]

Hole in the Wall is a decent boozer and opens at 9am, so the ideal place to start.

If I started drinking at 9 in the morning I would be good for nothing by 12.

 

[Deleted member 4594]

If I started drinking at 9 in the morning I would be good for nothing by 12.

Big girl

 

[Deleted member 4309]

Big girl

Mate I turn into Bruce Lee when I start drinking that early. ****ing nightmare I am.

 

[Deleted member 4594]

Mate I turn into Bruce Lee when I start drinking that early. ****ing nightmare I am.

 

[Peszkywolf]

That was me at both Bristol and Newcastle away last year. Drinking from 11 til 1am isn't clever but is funny!

 

[WolfLing]

I've worked in Shrewsbury for a while.

There's loads of nice places in the town centre, but less choice the further you get out to the football ground.

It's just over 2 miles walk from the station to the New Meadow.

I can't make it Saturday, but if it were me, I'd be doing the following.....

• Have a couple by the Station. There's 2 choices, The Albion Vaults or The Bulls Head. It surely has to be the Bulls Head!!
• Walk up Castle Street, past the library and left down St Mary's Street
• Pop into Cromwells - nice place, no riff-raff!
• Down the hill and left onto the Wyle Cop
• A few in the Nags Head
• Turn right at The Cornhouse restaurant and into the Hop & Friar
• Carry on over the river via the footbridge and down Greyfriars Road onto Belle Vue Road
• Pop in the Masonic Arms
• Walk down Belle Vue Road towards Meole Brace
• Have one in the Belle Vue Tavern on the way
• Get to Meole Brace and go to McDonalds!!
• Pop into the Brooklands for a few
• Make my way to the ground

I have no idea if any of the above are 'friendly' or 'no go' for away fans. But it's Shrewsbury, so heavy tutting is about as bad as it will probably get.

For those going, enjoy!

 

[Sedgers]

I've worked in Shrewsbury for a while.

There's loads of nice places in the town centre, but less choice the further you get out to the football ground.

It's just over 2 miles walk from the station to the New Meadow.

I can't make it Saturday, but if it were me, I'd be doing the following.....

• Have a couple by the Station. There's 2 choices, The Albion Vaults or The Bulls Head. It surely has to be the Bulls Head!!
• Walk up Castle Street, past the library and left down St Mary's Street
• Pop into Cromwells - nice place, no riff-raff!
• Down the hill and left onto the Wyle Cop
• A few in the Nags Head
• Turn right at The Cornhouse restaurant and into the Hop & Friar
• Carry on over the river via the footbridge and down Greyfriars Road onto Belle Vue Road
• Pop in the Masonic Arms
• Walk down Belle Vue Road towards Meole Brace
• Have one in the Belle Vue Tavern on the way
• Get to Meole Brace and go to McDonalds!!
• Pop into the Brooklands for a few
• Make my way to the ground

I have no idea if any of the above are 'friendly' or 'no go' for away fans. But it's Shrewsbury, so heavy tutting is about as bad as it will probably get.

For those going, enjoy!

Only a dozen pints before KO? Girl.

 

[Big George]

If I started drinking at 9 in the morning I would be good for nothing by 12.

Is it even an away day if you're not in the Tap at 7am?

 

[ShropshireLad]

There's The Albion Vaults outside of the railway station. It used to be decked out in their green and yellow stripy away colours.

 

[Deleted member 4382]

Mate I turn into Bruce Lee when I start drinking that early. ****ing nightmare I am.

Bruce Lee?
I don't remember seeing a film with him slumped into a half eaten Kebab, slagging off the referee!!!

 

[Deleted member 4309]

Bruce Lee?
I don't remember seeing a film with him slumped into a half eaten Kebab, slagging off the referee!!!

No kebab and it was the linesman. Your dementia is kicking in.

 

[Tefal]

I can't make it Saturday, but if it were me, I'd be doing the following.....

• Have a couple by the Station. There's 2 choices, The Albion Vaults or The Bulls Head. It surely has to be the Bulls Head!!
• Walk up Castle Street, past the library and left down St Mary's Street
• Pop into Cromwells - nice place, no riff-raff!
• Down the hill and left onto the Wyle Cop
• A few in the Nags Head
• Turn right at The Cornhouse restaurant and into the Hop & Friar
• Carry on over the river via the footbridge and down Greyfriars Road onto Belle Vue Road
• Pop in the Masonic Arms
• Walk down Belle Vue Road towards Meole Brace
• Have one in the Belle Vue Tavern on the way
• Get to Meole Brace and go to McDonalds!!
• Pop into the Brooklands for a few
• Make my way to the ground

Few updates on the above
Albion Vaults by the bus station is called "The Alb" and is now quite decent
If Cromwells is too posh, just before it on the right - The Loggerheads - olde world real ale!
Cornhouse isn't there any more, so if you've gone over the English Bridge you've gone the wrong way. Look for Hop and Friar
After the footbridge, Crown is on the right before heading up to the Masonic.
If you're desperate - The Grove - "beware - six fingers"
The Brooklands is now called "The Wild Pig"
I'm sure you'll all find your way.
If not doing the two mile crawl, stay in town and get the shuttle bus from the bus station. Not sure 2500 fans will fit on two double deckers though.

 

[Mark Rankines Lovechild]

I've worked in Shrewsbury for a while.

There's loads of nice places in the town centre, but less choice the further you get out to the football ground.

It's just over 2 miles walk from the station to the New Meadow.

I can't make it Saturday, but if it were me, I'd be doing the following.....

• Have a couple by the Station. There's 2 choices, The Albion Vaults or The Bulls Head. It surely has to be the Bulls Head!!
• Walk up Castle Street, past the library and left down St Mary's Street
• Pop into Cromwells - nice place, no riff-raff!
• Down the hill and left onto the Wyle Cop
• A few in the Nags Head
• Turn right at The Cornhouse restaurant and into the Hop & Friar
• Carry on over the river via the footbridge and down Greyfriars Road onto Belle Vue Road
• Pop in the Masonic Arms
• Walk down Belle Vue Road towards Meole Brace
• Have one in the Belle Vue Tavern on the way
• Get to Meole Brace and go to McDonalds!!
• Pop into the Brooklands for a few
• Make my way to the ground

I have no idea if any of the above are 'friendly' or 'no go' for away fans. But it's Shrewsbury, so heavy tutting is about as bad as it will probably get.

For those going, enjoy!

I think you omitted the final step....the one where you get a lift in a van with flashing lights, to a big white building and have your stomach pumped.

 

[The_Blade]

Nags head is a great little pub !

 

[Dudleywolf]

Was in Shrewsbury last month with the wife on a recce (she called it shopping) , anyone been in the salopian by the river not far from the wetherspoons, it looked impressive and the beer would be by definition !

 

[WolfLing]

Few updates on the above
Albion Vaults by the bus station is called "The Alb" and is now quite decent
If Cromwells is too posh, just before it on the right - The Loggerheads - olde world real ale!
Cornhouse isn't there any more, so if you've gone over the English Bridge you've gone the wrong way. Look for Hop and Friar
After the footbridge, Crown is on the right before heading up to the Masonic.
If you're desperate - The Grove - "beware - six fingers"
The Brooklands is now called "The Wild Pig"
I'm sure you'll all find your way.
If not doing the two mile crawl, stay in town and get the shuttle bus from the bus station. Not sure 2500 fans will fit on two double deckers though.

When did the Cornhouse shut down? I've walked that way recently and didn't notice!!