21 of the best places for a Sunday roast in Shropshire according to locals - including The Down Inn

With nearly 100 responses, it's clear that there's no shortage of brilliant pubs, restaurant or even garden centres that serve the beloved British dish in Shropshire. 

Here are our readers' top picks. How many places have you visited and where are you heading to this weekend?

The Down Inn

Sarah Underhill was one of many Shropshire Star readers who said The Down Inn in Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth, is the best place for Sunday roast in the county. 

The Crown Inn

Shropshire Star reader Sara Conde said The Crown Inn in Wentnor, Bishop's Castle, boasts the best Sunday roasts in Shropshire. Sara said it was “just perfect”. 

Battlefield 1403

Shropshire Star reader Simon Jones said farm shop and cafe Battlefield 1403, in Upper Battlefield, Shrewsbury, is the best place for a Sunday roast in the county. Simon said their offering is “delicious”. 

Lamb Inn

Shropshire Star reader Jane Bailey Banks said the Lamb Inn, Shrewsbury Road, Edgmond, near Newport, offers the best Sunday roasts in Shropshire.

The Castle Inn

Sue Ellison recommended The Castle Inn in Bletchley, near Market Drayton. Sue said their offering is “lovely”. 

Coachhouse 

Reader Patricia Griffiths said Coachhouse in Bailey Head, Oswestry, is the best place for a Sunday roast in the county. Patricia said they offer “superb fresh veg”. 

The Kings Head Inn 

Shropshire Star reader Lainey Bradley mentioned The Kings Head Inn, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton. Lainey said it was a “great carvery”.

The Hundred House 

Derek Wheatley was one of many Shropshire Star readers who shouted out four-star hotel The Hundred House in Bridgnorth Road, Norton. Derek complimented their locally-sourced ingredients.

Windmill Inn

Shropshire Star reader Lesley Jones said Windmill Inn in Halfway House, Rowton, is the best place for a Sunday roast in the county.

The New Inn

Sue Davies was one of many Shropshire Star readers who said top-rated British restaurant The New Inn, Church Road, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, is the best place for a Sunday roast in the county.

The Corbet Arms 

Shropshire Star reader Dawn Phillips recommended three-star hotel The Corbet Arms in Church Road, Uffington, Shrewsbury.

The Croft 

Shropshire Star reader Karen Powell said The Croft at Beaconsfield in Astley Lane, Shrewsbury, boasts the best roasts in the county.

Embers Cafe

Shropshire Star reader Tracey Bennett said people should head down to fire-cooked kitchen Embers Cafe, Station Road, Coalbrookdale, for a quality Sunday roast that is “a bit different”. 

Red Barn 

Shropshire Star reader Cath Davies-Jones said Red Barn, Longden Road, Shrewsbury, is the best place for a Sunday roast in the county.

The Fox and Hound 

Kerry Lewendon said The Fox and Hound, Wytheford Rd, Shawbury, Shrewsbury, is the best for roasts.

The Red House

Shropshire Star reader Val Sarin said the top-rated restaurant The Red House, Wellington Road, Lilleshall, is the best place for a Sunday roast in the county.

The Ugly Duckling

Shropshire Star reader Grace Howlett shouted out The Ugly Duckling, Long Lane, Telford.

Christopher's 

Charlotte Jordan said top-rated restaurant Christopher's, Market Place, Shifnal, is the best place for a Sunday roast in the county. 

The Anchor Inn

Shropshire Star reader Kathleen Lord recommended The Anchor Inn, Frankwell, Shrewsbury.

Albion Inn 

Shropshire Star reader Samantha Daly said top-rated pub Albion Inn, Station Hill, St George's, Telford, is the best place for a Sunday roast in the county.

The Astbury Golf & Lodge Resort 

And Ian Handley said he thinks The Astbury Golf & Lodge Resort at Chelmarsh, Bridgnorth, boasts the best roasts.

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