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The best pubs in Shropshire in 2025 - according to TripAdvisor reviews

With frosty mornings on the hills and evenings drawing in, winter is the perfect time to seek out Shropshire’s cosiest pubs. Think crackling fires, low beams, hearty food and pints enjoyed out of the cold.

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Supporting image for story: A young Rhayader chef is one of four in the Junior Chef of Wales final

A young Rhayader chef is one of four in the Junior Chef of Wales final

Supporting image for story: We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food

We visited a pub in the Wyre Forest countryside which is a true family affair and which prides itself on high quality food

Supporting image for story: 19 Shropshire pubs open on Christmas Day 2025 to grab the perfect festive drink

19 Shropshire pubs open on Christmas Day 2025 to grab the perfect festive drink

Supporting image for story: Meet the Market Drayton baker who set up his own business during lockdown and is now sharing his "love letter to ginger" recipe book

Meet the Market Drayton baker who set up his own business during lockdown and is now sharing his "love letter to ginger" recipe book

Supporting image for story: Christmas turkey auction: More than 250 birds including geese, ducks and chickens to go under the hammer in Shrewsbury

Christmas turkey auction: More than 250 birds including geese, ducks and chickens to go under the hammer in Shrewsbury

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury Christmas Market returns this week: Find out when and where to grab festive goodies and tasty treats

Shrewsbury Christmas Market returns this week: Find out when and where to grab festive goodies and tasty treats

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Supporting image for story: Shropshire chef reveals location of new 'coffee and bakehouse' venture set to open in the new year

Shropshire chef reveals location of new 'coffee and bakehouse' venture set to open in the new year

Supporting image for story: Dubai chocolate: Warning issued over allergy risk from peanuts and sesame

Dubai chocolate: Warning issued over allergy risk from peanuts and sesame

Supporting image for story: 'Our family has run a traditional pork pie shop in Ironbridge for 60 years - now our pies have been recognised in Parliament'

'Our family has run a traditional pork pie shop in Ironbridge for 60 years - now our pies have been recognised in Parliament'

Supporting image for story: We visited a Shropshire countryside pub blessed with a beautiful riverside view and full of good cheer, great beer and filling meals

We visited a Shropshire countryside pub blessed with a beautiful riverside view and full of good cheer, great beer and filling meals

Supporting image for story: Ex-Wolves footballer’s controversial plea to keep his wine bar open later has been rejected - here's why

Ex-Wolves footballer’s controversial plea to keep his wine bar open later has been rejected - here's why

Supporting image for story: 'Pubs should be allowed to open late for World Cup if home nations succeed' - Shropshire CAMRA branch secretary

'Pubs should be allowed to open late for World Cup if home nations succeed' - Shropshire CAMRA branch secretary

Supporting image for story: ‘Every dish to spark surprise’: Glynn Purnell’s new Birmingham restaurant Trillium opens tonight - what to expect from the dining destination with wine expert Phil Innes

‘Every dish to spark surprise’: Glynn Purnell’s new Birmingham restaurant Trillium opens tonight - what to expect from the dining destination with wine expert Phil Innes

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury pub with 'rustic charm' reopens after 18 months - and landlord says customers are 'loving it'

Shrewsbury pub with 'rustic charm' reopens after 18 months - and landlord says customers are 'loving it'

Supporting image for story: ‘One of the UK’s most exciting food destinations’: West Midlands restaurants celebrated as Harden’s Top 100 diners’ poll names five among UK’s best

‘One of the UK’s most exciting food destinations’: West Midlands restaurants celebrated as Harden’s Top 100 diners’ poll names five among UK’s best

Supporting image for story: 14 pictures from Kington’s spectacular festive food and drink festival

14 pictures from Kington’s spectacular festive food and drink festival

UK News

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Households suffer miserable year of across-the-board bill increases

Supporting image for story: Trump and Zelensky to meet in Florida for talks on ending Ukraine war

Trump and Zelensky to meet in Florida for talks on ending Ukraine war

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Firefighters tackle building fire in centre of Glasgow

Supporting image for story: Starmer criticised for celebrating democracy activist’s return from Egypt

Starmer criticised for celebrating democracy activist’s return from Egypt

Supporting image for story: Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day

Prisoner on the run after fleeing on Christmas Day

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Viral News

Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Supporting image for story: Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Charity busk draws hundreds to Dublin city centre

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'

Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer

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More than 1,500 flights cancelled in US due to snow

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Fire tears through historic waterfront in Maine

Supporting image for story: Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

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Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

Supporting image for story: Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end border fighting