Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Shropshire

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Shropshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Alderford Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (17)

£25 and under

British

Whitchurch

About the restaurant

Step into our inviting restaurant, where the ambiance is as delightful as the dishes we serve. Enjoy your food with the most beautiful of views.

Top review

wendy

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely breakfast, staff very friendly and helpful

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Experience

Afternoon Tea

Experience

Afternoon Tea - Paying with a Voucher

Experience

Festive Afternoon Tea

Jup Jup Thai Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (36)

£25 and under

Thai

Ludlow

About the restaurant

Welcome to our cozy corner on Ludlow's bustling Tower Street, where tradition meets modern flair. While we bid farewell to Ludlow's beloved Chang Thai restaurant after 20 wonderful years, we are delighted to carry on the legacy of its talented chefs! Our restaurant offers a romantic, warm, and inviting atmosphere, with beautifully crafted decor that transports you straight to the heart of Thailand. Savour mouthwatering Thai cuisine paired with stunning, innovative cocktails infused with authentic Thai flavours. Enjoy dining in our intimate downstairs area, or venture upstairs to our lovely conservatory and charming outdoor terrace. Whether you're here for a special occasion or a casual meal, we promise a memorable experience filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and the welcoming spirit of Thai hospitality.

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Sarah

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious food and cocktails at JupJup yesterday. The only disappointment for us was the portion of rice which cost £5 was really small. Starters and main dishes were delicious.

The Cross Keys

4.7

4.7 (277)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Oswestry

About the restaurant

This stunning 14th century pub in the unspoilt village of Kinnerley offers beautifully prepared seasonal fare alongside delicious pub classics. Offering real ales from local breweries and a interesting winelist. If the sun is shining dine or enjoy a drink in the beer garden with its village green charm.

Warwick Kidd started his career as a part time pot washer at Ludlow's Michelin starred La Becasse under Head Chef Will Holland. His natural ability meant it wasn't long before he was starting to cook and his career soon blossomed. He moved away from Ludlow to gather experience which took him to France, where he cooked for 2 Michelin starred Jean-Luc Rabanel.

Zach Hermon's career started at the age of 15. He has worked at some of the country's most prestigious restaurants including Raymond Blanc's 2 Michelin starred 'Le Manoir aux quat saisons' and more recently 2 Michelin starred 'Moor Hall' in Lancashire - Winner of first place at The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards.

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Teresa

Dined 4 days ago

Food was excellent, Abit different to normal pub food, beautifully presented, very tasty. The staff very helpful and friendly. Would definitely go again when we are near there.

The Church Inn

4.6

4.6 (749)

£25 and under

British

Ludlow

About the restaurant

Using Fresh and Locally sourced ingredients, The Church inn provides a menu of down to earth pub classics, perfect for snacking on with drinks or enjoying a hearty meal amongst friends.

Nourishing pies and traditional British desserts are served alongside an extensive selection of wines, beers and Ales for lunch an dinner.

A menu express is available from Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

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Leendert

Dined 4 days ago

The quality of the food is amazing. Good and friendly service. Nice atmosphere.

Ye Olde Punchbowl Inn Country Inn & Gardens

4.6

4.6 (1466)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Bridgnorth

About the restaurant

Ye Olde Punchbowl Inn is certainly Ye Olde, even by the standards of British country pubs. The building has been there for at least 700 years – nobody knows exactly how long it has stood on what is now Ludlow Road – and has been a pub since 1740, serving the traveller, the public of Bridgnorth and all others who entered their doors. The menu now is classically British, with a full AGA carvery, a gastro menu and a full wine list that takes in the best of local ingredients. Reserve a table and gather up your whole crew for a meal that has stood the test of time.

Take a trip down Ludlow Road just outside Bridgnorth – south of Telford and east of Wolverhampton – and experience something that applies new methods to classically British cuisine and the famous AGA Carvery. Proud to be the official first innovator of the AGA carvery. – so book a table now.

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Dined 4 days ago

Excellent value for money carvery is amazing so much choice and all homemade well worth a visit

Hare & Hounds

4.6

4.6 (269)

£25 and under

Pub

Telford

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Oakengates in the borough of Telford, the Hare & Hounds is the perfect place for family get-togethers, delicious pub food and even a relaxing place to catch all the sporting action! We're serving up delicious favourites for all the family to enjoy and we pride ourselves on having the best Sunday roast around!

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Gemma

Dined 1 day ago

Great Sunday roast, will definitely return, don’t eat before you go as meals were very big

The Station Inn

4.6

4.6 (377)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Church Stretton

About the restaurant

Leonard Wilfred Davies, born 19 December 1906, started a butcher's dynasty now four generations old. His butchers typical cheeky sense of humour now lives on through his grandchildren along with his knowledge of butchery.

In 1997 Leonard’s grandson Richard opened The Station Inn, which quickly generated a great reputation for quality steak. With Richard’s son, Ben’s passion and expertise as Head Chef and Butcher, The Station’s dining experience is a true reflection of the families deep passion for serving amazing steak.

20 years on from opening The Station a major upgrade has taken place, which at its core aims to celebrate the families heritage and knowledge of meat. In order to identify your exact preferences the chefs help you choose the best cut of beef to cook for dinner. It makes for an unforgettable ‘butchery and dining’ experience.

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Matt

Dined 3 days ago

A lovely pub with parking outside, the restaurant was packed, so I'm glad we booked in advance. The food was lovely, no wonder there were so many people! Service was really good even with the numbers, and all the food was great! There was a lot of laughter and people enjoying themselves which made the place so much friendlier! Definitely recommend if you're looking for somewhere to eat around Shrewsbury or Ludlow

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4.5

4.5 (897)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Telford

About the restaurant

A superb pub & restaurant in Horton, Telford.
The Queens at Horton offer locally sourced food where available and offer excellent value whilst not compromising on quality.
You won't be disappointed.

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Emma

Dined 1 day ago

Great Sunday lunch at the Queens and very good value

The Lord Combermere

4.5

4.5 (83)

£25 and under

British

Hankelow

About the restaurant

We all know what makes a good pub - decent drinks, good food and lovely people.

We believe that we've taken all of those things and put them in to The Lord Combermere.

Head Chef Tom and team have created a menu to entice!

Visit us and see for yourselves!

You can expect a warm welcome, wonderful wine and fine food.

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Bethany

Dined on Oct 6, 2024

We had not been before, but went today for breakfast as a group, the food was amazing, great service and we'll definitely be coming back soon.

The Lamb Inn - Edgmond

4.3

4.3 (664)

£25 and under

Pub

Newport

About the restaurant

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of Edgmond, a small Shropshire village just outside of Newport, Telford. We're the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy our delicious menu with your favourite drink in hand. We're proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!

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Jacqueline

Dined 3 days ago

We had a lovely meal and evening. One of our guests was very delayed, but the staff went above and beyond to make sure food was available on arrival, even kept the kitchen open an extra hour! Super friendly, lovely food and great atmosphere. Thank you to our lovely waiter.

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