50 best pubs in Shropshire to enjoy an alfresco pint

The Shropshire Star's Love Your Local series has helped to shine a light on different types of pubs across Shropshire, from traditional boozers to more specialist bars to micropubs bringing life back to buildings left to decay.

Since the series launched three years ago, we have visited more than 150 pubs, taking in the architecture, the community feeling, the warm welcome of the staff and customers and, above all, what the pubs sells for people to drink.

As a celebration of the series, we have picked out 50 of the best pubs for enjoying a pint outdoors, using Google Reviews and information from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) website to pick out the pubs which people love to sit outside and enjoy a drink.

This list is in no particular order, so please let us know in the comments below what your favourite is from the list.

The Swan Inn, Newport

The Swan Inn, in Newport, is centuries old, but today the family that runs the business has a purpose to make it a venue where families can come and enjoy themselves. 

The pub is a very traditional looking pub both in the exterior and interior, with classic open fires inside that the customers enjoy, as it gives a warm, cosy feeling. 

The tiny snug, now partly opened up to the public bar, is by far the best area and the half-panelling is, in parts, very old and attractively patterned.

Three Tuns, Bishops Castle

The Three Tuns is a landmark part of Bishop's Castle and has been referred to as the "beating heart" of the town on Salop Street since 1642, both independently and alongside the brewery.

The Three Tuns Inn and Brewery were established in 1642, with the brewery being possibly the oldest in the country, and records showing that King Charles 1st issued the first brewing licences in that year to raise funds to pay for his army fighting the civil war.

The traditional feeling of the pub can be felt on walking into it, as it has a wooden beamed roof, a public bar, a snug bar, a lounge bar and also the addition of a classy oak-framed, glass-sided dining room, with three open fireplaces situated around the pub.

The Lamb Inn, Edgmond 

Set inside the small village of Edgmond is a pub which has become a central community hub and a foodies' paradise all in one, which has operated on the site on Shrewsbury Road since the 19th century.

The Lamb Inn has become well-known in the area as a farming pub, with a farm behind the pub which held farming and livestock auctions, while also spending time as a pub and hotel.

Owned by Punch Pubs & Co, the Lamb underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2023, which included a full internal redecoration with a newly installed double-sided log burner in the dining area and new seating and lighting enhancing the traditional elements of the pub.

Ship Inn, Highley

The Ship Inn was first built in 1770 for a local river bargeman and has sat in a prominent place on the banks of the Severn since then.

It has proved to be a superb location for fishing, walking, bird watching, as well as being within walking distance of Highley station on the Severn Valley Railway.

In 2024, the pub completed a major refurbishment following a fire and has remained a popular spot for those who know it and those who have discovered it for the first time.

White Horse, Clun

Nestled on a corner of the A488 Bishop's Castle Road in Clun town centre, the White Horse is a pub that provides that warm welcome to customers from near and afar.

The pub is actually relatively new for the area, having only been built around 500 years ago as part of the town, which received the Market Charter in 1204 from King John and is a featured part of the Clun Valley which runs towards the Welsh border.

The White Horse stands in the old market square and is an unassuming site from the outside, set in white with the pub sign the only real identifying factor to what lays inside.

Coleham Tap, Shrewsbury

The Coleham Tap was known as the Crown when it was taken over by Luke Jenkins and Simon Perks in 2020 and given a full refurbishment.

Set alongside the River Severn, the pub has an idyllic location and blends in with its tiled walls and modern features which open it up to the river, as well as being in a setting where the sun will shine on the gardens throughout the day.

It is part of the Marston's chain and, as a result, has the likes of Banks's beer and Wainwrights on tap, as well as the popular beer, Reverend James.

Six Bells, Bishops Castle

One pub which has worked hard to make itself a true ale house is the Six Bells on Church Street, a pub with a lot of history and heritage in Bishop's Castle.

The pub was one of fifteen pubs in the CAMRA Branch area which appeared in the first Good Beer Guide in 1974 when it was owned by the Shrewsbury & Wem Brewery, having originally started life as a farm.

Set in a striking colour of orange and dark green, the Grade II Listed pub has a traditional two-roomed layout, with a public bar and lounge, with the bar being a rural retreat with exposed stone walls, low beams, copperwork, wood burner, inglenook and settles.

The Cock Hotel, Wellington

The Cock Hotel was once one of the most famous coaching inns of the 18th and 19th centuries, situated on the busy Holyhead Road in the historic market town of Wellington. 

Taken over in 2018 by Joules, who owned the pub in the last century, this 250 year old building has been sympathetically restored and extended with a large restaurant and outside area, including undercover converted stables.

The four beers are all from the Joule's range and the original bar has been retained and high seating installed around the windows.

Honeysuckle Inn, Newport

Head down Beaumaris Road in Newport and you will happen upon the Honeysuckle Inn, a pub which was built in the 16th century and which still carries reminders of that time, bedecked in a white-and-black framed Tudor effect and carrying a Banks's-style sign easily visible to people heading down the road. 

The pub has become a social hub, with a football team as well as darts and dominoes leagues, and also puts on a good pint, with Marston's classics such as Wainwrights, Banks's Amber and Wychwood Hobgoblin always on the hand pulls.

The drink deals see a pint of Banks's Amber as low as £2.70 on Tuesdays for Ale night, while the average price at other times is £4.20, whereas Carling and Carlsberg are £3 a pint from Monday to Thursday and £3.60 at other times, and a deal on Birra Moretti of two for £7 on Fridays and other deals see a large bottle of Prosecco on Fridays for £13.49 and a gin and tonic for £5.  

The Bridges, Ratlinghope

The Bridges in Ratlinghope is a place which has become the centre of the community, nestling on the western edge of the Long Mynd and very popular with visitors by car and on foot. 

The pub has been in the hamlet for a couple of hundred years and, over time, has been a shop and a blacksmiths, but has been most famous as a pub, most notably as part of the Three Tuns Brewery estate.

Now in private ownership as part of the Linley Estate, the Bridges has undergone a refurbishment this year, but still carries a lot of the older character, with a spacious, airy dining area, a small snug/bar and another pleasant room overlooking the garden.

Royal Oak, Bridgnorth

One pub which has become a place to be for diners and drinkers alike is the Royal Oak in Alveley, set halfway between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth on the busy A442.

It has been part of the village since the 1800s and has operated under its current ownership since March when pub manager and chef James Greenhalgh and his team took over the running of the pub. 

He said that people had particularly liked the look of the restaurant area, with hardwood floors, warm brown table and chairs of varying red tones, as well as a working fireplace and a lot of plants around the pub.

The Blue Boar, Ludlow

One pub which has been a part of the fabric of Ludlow for a long time is the Blue Boar, which was built in 1650 and was first named the Blue Boar in 1739 and, today, is a Grade II-listed pub situated just off the Market Square.

Inside, there are three bar areas: the two at the front are for drinkers and the third towards the rear is given over to dining and is comfortably furnished, with the walls adorned with pictures of Ludlow in days gone by. 

It reopened in October after a £275,000 makeover by brewery chain Punch Taverns, which said that every corner of the pub had been "thoughtfully designed to tell the story of the 17th century", with rooms paying homage to Ludlow’s medieval heritage.

Bull & Dog, Coton, Whitchurch 

The Bull & Dog in Coton, near Whitchurch, has been described by staff as a place where anyone is welcome as part of one big family with no toxicity. 

The motto for the pub, 'A local pub for anyone' is one that the staff are very proud of and will continue to work towards making the place a welcoming one for all. 

The pub serves food every day too, and they locally sources their ingredients and everything is freshly prepared, with head chef Andy Watson taking pride in everything he does, and gives his all to the role.

The Unicorn Inn, Little Dawley, Telford

The Unicorn is a popular Free house with four handpulls supplying two regular beers and two guests including a stout, plus a real cider from the bar top, while an extensive range of craft beers is available and also a range of low and zero alcohol beers.

A long room, with a couple of steps up, leads to the bar and access to the outside area which has a large garden, lots of seating and a smoking area.

Generous size cobs, pies and bar food are always available, and dogs are welcome and catered for, while live music features at weekends, and there is a quiz on the last Thursday of the month.

The Kings Arms, Church Stretton

The Kings Arms in Church Stretton has been described as a traditional country pub set on the town's High Street. 

The pub serves both food and drink, including traditional food such as Sunday roasts, steak and ale pies, fish and chips, and so much more.

The staff pride themselves on sourcing ingredients locally wherever they can, and the menu also states that the famous Joule's sausage rolls are available to purchase at the establishment, which are courtesy of the Joule's happy pigs at Fordhall Farm.

Water Rat, Ironbridge

It sits in an idyllic location on the banks of the River Severn and carries more than 160 years of service in the community.

Known as the Meadow for many years before a name change in 2019, the Water Rat is a pub of potential, friendly faces, good beer and warming meals.

Named because the new owners from the Ironbridge Pub Company were fans of Wind in the Willows, the pub has been a feature of the community in Ironbridge for decades and very popular with tourists and people travelling down the River Severn.

The Swan Taphouse, Ironbridge

The Swan Taphouse in Ironbridge is a pub which mixes great ales with smoking hot steaks and grilled foods to create a pleasant stop on the banks of the River Severn.

The pub dates back to the 18th century, having previously existed as a factory and a mill and carrying reminders of those days, with part of the underground area within one of the rooms and a well in the bar, and has claimed to be the oldest pub in Ironbridge.

The food menu carries a great selection, from smokehouse chicken and ribs, to 16oz rump steaks with peppercorn sauce, massive burgers and hot dogs and traditional pub fare such as fish and chips.

The Crown Inn, Clunton

Take a ride on the B4368 between Clun and Craven Arms and you'll chance upon the small village of Clunton, home to the Crown Inn, a pub with more than 400 years of history in a village named in the Doomsday Book.

While the village has decreased in size over the years, the pub has remained engrained at the centre of it and has become a community-owned pub.

It is much loved for the quality of its food, the views from the beer garden and the warm welcome from the owners.

The Boot Micropub, Wellington

The Boot was opened in 2022 by Emma Dean and Michael Young, who own and have run the Coracle Micropub in Ironbridge since it opened in 2018, after they decided to branch out and find another place they could revive as a pub.

Ms Dean said the work to refurbish the cafe had taken time as the cellar had had to be fitted from scratch, as did the handles and taps on the bar, and the kitchen had had to be refurbished, but the place had been ready to open in July 2022.

Being a Micropub, the Boot is not owned by a brewery and is a freehold, so Ms Dean said that gave them more freedom to bring in whatever beers they wanted, with a few regular beers, but also an ever-changing cast.

Jasper's Arms, Shifnal

In the case of the Jaspers Arms in Shifnal, the building stands out a mile and makes the uninitiated very aware of where the pub is through a very distinctive colour scheme and mural.

The pub on Victoria Road has a striking mustard colour with a mural painted on the gable end of an eagle, a dog and railway bridges, as well as a distinctive sign on the outside of the building.

Part of the town since the 1820s, the Jaspers Arms has gone through many hands over the years. It is currently under the ownership of Aled Rees, who bought the pub in 1998 and has made a number of subtle changes over the years, such as the distinctive balcony.

Lion O'Morfe, Upper Farmcote 

Sitting in the Shropshire countryside in Upper Farmcote on the outskirts of Bridgnorth, the Lion O'Morfe is a pub with a lot of history and with a reputation for being a good drinkers pub, popular with locals, walkers and cyclists.

It sits in a former Georgian farmhouse which became a pub in the early 1850’s after Thomas Bowker took advantage of the Duke of Wellington's Beer House Act 1830 and paid two guineas to turn his farmhouse into a pub.

Known as the Red Lion, the pub has been part of the community since and, in 1961, was renamed the Lion O'Morfe in reference to the manor land the pub was built on, with Morfe coming from the Welsh name meaning marsh.

The Swan Hotel, Newport

The Swan Hotel was opened in the 1760s and stands on Eccleshall Road. It is a Georgian building which underwent a Joule’s Brewery restoration in the summer of 2020.

The large car park provides the entrance into the bar, which is adorned with reclaimed panelling and two large fireplaces, with each room providing a different look, with wood panelled walls, secluded areas for drinking and eating and unique objects on the wall.

Being owned by Joule's Brewery, the beer range centres on selections from the brewery, including Joule’s Pale Ale, Slumbering Monk, Green Monkey and a rotating cold beer.

The Haughmond, Upton Magna

Built in 1780, the Haughmond has existed as a pub in some way, shape or form since, with the current name replacing the Corbet Arms moniker in 2014 to avoid confusion with a similarly named pub in the nearby village of Uffington.

The bar is in the restaurant to the right of the front door, while there is seating for drinkers is in the Lounge to the left with table service. 

As well as a quality wine list, the pub is a freehold, which means it can select what it wants for beers and ales, and customers can always find beers from Hobson's and Salopian on tap, as well as gins from Shropshire distilleries and lagers such as Madrid and Pravha.

Ye Old Robin Hood, Inn Ironbridge

Ye Olde Robin Hood Inn on Waterloo Street has been a constant feature in the town since the 1830s, and has been owned by the Holden's Brewery for the last 25 years. 

The pub has been able to service three purposes as a real ale drinkers pub, a place that offers top-quality food and as a bed and breakfast with scenic views of the River Severn. 

The pub has also become a community hub which welcomes all ages, with new comfy sofas and board games available for children to play during the summer months.

Fosters Arms, Bridgnorth

The Fosters Arms is a popular locals' pub in the heart of the Low Town area which has stood in the town for nearly 300 years and has become renowned as a proper place for a proper pint, having been voted Bridgnorth Pub of the Season for Spring 2025.

The pub has a busy front bar which faces Mill Street and is usually packed with locals enjoying sport on TV or playing darts.

Towards the rear of the building, down a corridor, there is a comfortable lounge to the left and a pool room at the rear with cast iron tables and chairs, and the garden is accessed from the pool room or from a narrow road to the side of the pub. 

Ye Olde Boote, Whittington

Ye Olde Boote is a 16th-century former coaching inn opposite the ruined Whittington Castle, now a Robinson's managed pub and branded as an Inglenook Inn.

The pub is a loving mixture of old-fashioned, traditional beams and a modern feeling behind the bar, with international visitors staying in the en-suite rooms and people coming to enjoy the entertainment and the high quality food.

The pub has three hand-pull ales from the Robinson's range, including the 4.8 per cent Trooper, the Unicorn Golden Ale and the Dizzy Blonde blonde ale, as well as Henry Weston's cider, Birra Moretti and Madri and Carling on tap, plus about 20 gins and a sizeable collection of malt whiskies and bourbons.

The Shakespeare Inn, Bridgnorth

A traditional Bridgnorth pub, The Shakespeare Inn is a hub in the community and, according to the history on the pub’s website, it was originally called the Punch Bowl in 1792.

It also states that Bridgnorth was the rallying point of King Henry IV’s troops before the battle of Shrewsbury nearly 300 years earlier in 1403, and it is believed the pub changed its name from the Punch Bowl to the Shakespeare due to the playwright and bard's play, The First Part of King Henry IV.

Located in West Castle Street, the Shakespeare Inn is a place to sit and drink and also enjoy its top-quality food.

Ozzy’s Sports Bar, Newport

Ozzy's Sports Bar in Newport comes with the history of having a famous owner, with a hint in the name of the establishment.

Famous West Midlands rockstar Ozzy Osbourne himself owned the bar on St Mary's Street, Newport, in the late 1970s after he bought the place for his then-wife Thelma.

The venue has become a hit for twice-weekly student nights, as well being a hub for all major sporting events.

The Old Castle, Bridgnorth

The Old Castle is based on West Castle Street, Bridgnorth, right near the town centre, and it is a popular place to visit not only for locals, but also tourists from all over the world.

The pub was awarded the best value pub in the Good Pub Guide in 2018.

The pub is really popular with locals too, and has become known for its great food, with an extensive lunch and dinner menu, along with Sunday roasts, that has made it a staple in the area.

The Boathouse, Shrewsbury

The Boathouse is one of Shropshire's best loved historic pubs.

Set in the stunning location on the banks of the River Severn, The Boathouse serves up some spectacular views of the river and the Quarry Park.

The pub and restaurant is renowned for its sun-drenched terrace and beer garden, and is where people can visit to sit and peacefully watch the boats go by.

All Nations Inn, Telford

The All Nations Inn, in Madeley, Telford, has a rich history dating back to 1789 where brewing first commenced there, and more than 230 years later, it is still a brewhouse and a very popular pub in the area.

One of the reasons many people visit the All Nations Inn, is because it is also a brewhouse, and so people visit to try the drinks, and two drinks have been made in tribute to the people associated with the pub.

It has also been recognised as a great pub to visit by beer experts and fans, having won multiple awards with CAMRA.

The Castle, Wem

The Castle Hotel in Wem is a pub full of history and culture that manages to combine ancient beams and oak frames with modern touches that help make it not only a pub, but a community hub.

The pub on the High Street is the oldest in the town, as evidenced by the county maps and census records which say it dates back more than 400 years and was named after Wem Castle.

The interior of the pub also carries a lot of the older touches, with one of the bars made from old ships timbers, which were numbered, set up elsewhere and then moved to the Castle.

The Coracle Micropub, Ironbridge

Opened in 2018 by two beer enthusiasts who wanted to create "the type of pub that we would like to drink in", there is one main room, but a semi dividing wall effectively produces two separate drinking areas with tables, chairs and stools which enhance a friendly intimate drinking atmosphere.

It offers four cask ales from independent breweries plus a real cider, and an additional ten beers and a cider on tap. 

The small chimney breast at the rear of the pub holds a selection of board games and books and is a quiet pub where good conversation is enjoyed between locals and visitors alike.

Bell Inn, Tong

The pub is located just under a mile away from Junction 3 of the M54 and sits in splendid isolation on the A41 Newport Road next to a petrol station and surrounded by the Shropshire and South Staffordshire countryside on all sides. 

It's housed in a distinctive two-tiered brick building which was built in 1811 on the site of the medieval turnpike buttercross, now marked by an 18th century obelisk.

Inside, the pub boasts a warm and friendly atmosphere, with a bar area and restaurant which also features alcoves and a conservatory which is used for events and is available for private hire.

Golden Lion, Bridgnorth 

The 17th-century coaching inn is a traditional pub which, upon entry, has separate public and lounge bars, with pictures on the walls of the pub detailing its history over the last 400 years. 

As a Holden's Brewery-owned pub, the main drinks on offer on handpulls are all from the Holden's range, including Golden Glow, Black Country Bitter and Black Country Special.

The pub also stocks Black Country Lager, which the pub calls Severn because of the town's proximity to the River Severn.

Rose and Crown, Ludlow

The pub is a small slice of the Norman era in Ludlow and continues to carry much of the history while also providing modern touches as following a careful restoration by owners Joule's Brewery, it is a spacious pub but with intimate areas to relax. 

The restoration uncovered a hidden fireplace and beams have been revealed which had remained hidden since the 1960’s, while the pub also has oak flooring blended with old quarry tiling and reclaimed parquet, while a panelled Mouse Room has been set up to match the brewers hall at the Joule's Brewery in Market Drayton. 

Among the Joule's range on offer includes Joule’s Pale Ale, Slumbering Monk, Pure Blonde and the English craft lager Green Monkey, alongside a rotating seasonal ale and cold craft beer, plus Aspall and Rekorderlig ciders.

Salway Arms, Wooferton

It's a pub which has made the most of its location and become a popular place for all people, being ideally placed at the junction of the A49 and A456 roads on the Herefordshire and Shropshire border, centred between Tenbury Wells, Leominster and Ludlow.

The pub has been on the site since the 18th century and was built as a coaching inn which has had a canal and railway station nearby and has gradually grown and been extended over the years.

There are two separate bars named The Watering Hole and the Snug, which are blessed with comfortable seating, while the remaining three rooms are given over to dining in what is an area full of rustic beams and tiled flooring, as well as log fires and burners in most of the rooms and five bedrooms for people looking to stay over.

The Bailey Head, Oswestry 

The Bailey Head in Oswestry has become a place where people can enjoy a range of beers and ciders, as well as a warm welcome in a pub which has become a perennial award winner.

The awards include a large number of CAMRA awards, as well as the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) naming the pub the UK’s Best Rural Independent Craft Beer Pub or Bar in 2020 and also being voted Most Dog Friendly Pub in the West Midlands in 2017 by DogBuddy.

As a freehold, the pub was not beholden to any brewery and has sold more than 3,500 different draft beers in the time they had been there, with beers coming from across the local area.

The Inn at Shipley, Shipley

The Inn at Shipley is in an original Georgian building which dates from 1771 and was formerly the Thornescroft Restaurant before it was acquired by Brunning & Price in 2013. 

The Inn at Shipley is primarily food-led, providing a menu which is based around good food and good beer and features staples like fish and chips, burgers, crispy salads and sizzling steaks, as well as a seasonal menu and a selection of light bites, which could be combined together as tapas.

Drinks-wise, the Inn at Shipley focusses on local beers, with hand pull ales including beers from Hobson's, Holden's, Wye Valley and Rowton and changed regularly to ensure variety, as well as premium lagers like San Miguel, Asahi and Peroni and Aspall Cider.

Black Bear, Whitchurch

One pub which is run by a previous customer who aims to keep the traditions of it going is the Black Bear in Whitchurch, a building built as a high-status timber framed town house in the late 16th century. 

In 1670, it was owned by John Eddowes, who had other property in St John’s Street and various members of the Payne family, notable innkeepers in Whitchurch of the period, were recorded at the property until 1720.

The building, along with several others close by, was substantially remodelled in the late 19th century and in 1896, it comprised four rooms and a bar downstairs, with a further six rooms on the first floor for up to ten lodgers, while by the early 20th century, the building was owned by the Shrewsbury & Wem Brewery.

Combermere Arms, Burleydam, Whitchurch

The Combermere Arms is a pub with a lot of history, having been built during the 16th century on the land of Sir George Cotton as a reward for his service to King Henry VIII.

The food is the highlight of any visit, with starters including carrot and orange soup, crispy squid, chicken liver pate and halloumi fries, all designed to whet the appetite.

For mains, the quality doesn't dip, with pan roasted lamb rump, poached salmon salad, deep fried cod in beer batter and tandoori trout just some of the mainstays of the menu, while mango cheesecake and lemon posset help finish off the meal with a sweet touch.

Railway Tavern, Newport

The Railway Tavern is a single Black Country Ales pub refurbished to a high standard in 2019 and has been part of the town since the 1860s.

There are 12 handpumps with four Black Country Ales beers and six changing beers, plus two ciders, at the Railway Tavern and snacks are available, including cobs & pies.

There are two real fires and a sun-trap upstairs terrace for outside drinking, wile an alcove houses a darts board and two teams are supported and bingo is played weekly, while a quiz night and folk sessions are held monthly.

Apple Tree, Onibury, Craven Arms

The Apple Tree in Onibury near Craven Arms has had a mixed and varied past since it was built as the Raven in 1886.

It has existed as a pub, but also transitioned into a bakery, a village shop, a butchery and a post office at various stages over the last 138 years, only returned as the Apple Tree Pub in 1998.

The bar area has the hanging hops, as well as cottage-style furniture and a wood-burner, while the lounge is an old-fashioned parlour with period sofas and a third room at the back acts as a games room, with standard pub fare like darts.

The Horseshoes Inn, Uckington, Shrewsbury

Situated midway between Shrewsbury and Telford, the pub was given a makeover in 2022 which resulted in a classy, modern yet traditional look

The Grill Pub Co completed an extensive refurbishment of the pub and reopened in April of that year, with customers all saying the same thing that the place has completely transformed, the decor is stunning, classy yet still traditional and the food and drink served is top class.

The majority of the pub is laid out for dining but there is an area for drinkers in front of the bar on the far right hand side of the building.

The Royal Oak, Shrewsbury

Owned by Black Country Ales, with three or four ales at one time and three handpumps are given over to Cider. 

The interior is divided into two rooms, one of which has a log fire., with TV screens dotted around the bar, a small car park to the rear and a B&B is available.

A former Courage tied house, the 'Courage' sign on the frontage has only recently been removed, but the associated golden cockerel above the pub sign still remains as a relic of those days.

Three Horseshoes, Alveley

The Three Horseshoes sits at the centre of Alveley, offering views across the Severn Valley to the Clee Hills,  as well as acting as a vibrant and welcoming community hub. 

The pub has become well-known for providing a warm welcome and great beer and has been acknowledged for that with several awards, including Telford and Bridgnorth CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2024 and a place in the Good Beer Guide 2025.

The food menu at the pub is one the owners said they were proud of, with a mixture of pub classics mixed with some special dishes from the head chef.

The Huntsman of Little Wenlock, Little Wenlock, Telford

The Huntsman of Little Wenlock is a family-run pub that has become a hit in the village since the current owners took over 12 years ago.

In 2010 Catherine and Peter Morris bought what was a derelict site at the time but, after a major refit, it was brought back to life to become a beautiful village pub.

As well as the pub, the site includes a restaurant and accommodation inns along with cottages that are available to let.

The Woodbridge Inn, Coalport, Telford

The venue is named after the wooden bridge that once connected the pub to the village of Coalport on the opposite bank.

The pub was built at the same time as the bridge, in around 1785, and it is packed full of character.

There are lots of interesting corners and nooks to squirrel away in, or more open, buzzy areas for those in a more gregarious mood.

Swan Inn, Aston Munslow

The Swan Inn in Aston Munslow is a pub which benefits from its look, being a Tuder-framed white building with parts of it built from an old ship, and is reputedly the oldest pub in Shropshire, having sat on the site since the 14th century and been visited by notorious highwayman Dick Turpin. 

It sits on the main road which connects Craven Arms to Much Wenlock and surrounded on all sides by the Shropshire countryside, as well as being regarded as the best start and end point of the Corvedale Three Castles Walk, an 11.5 mile walk around the Corvedale.

Upon entering the Swan, customers will find two separate dining areas, a cosy bar, large beer garden and pool room, as well as a roaring fire.

The Bear, Bridgnorth

The Bear in Bridgnorth is a pub which carries a lineage going all the way back to the 1860s, with the origin of the name believed to have come from bear baiting, which was practised in the town until it was made illegal in 1835.

The Grade II-listed building has been on Northgate since it was first opened in 1868, moving over time from 28 to 24 Northgate and was once famed as a place that brewed its own beer, with the coppers and handpump still visible in the former brewhouse at the rear.

Nowadays, it's a pub which has a single bar serving two areas, with one side having a sports area with pool table, TV and gaming machine, which the other carries a different look, decorated with French windows leading to a neatly laid out garden with a deck patio.