Albert's Shed set to open new 'outside bar and street food area' near Shrewsbury landmark
A landmark building in Shrewsbury is set for a new lease of life after a town venue revealed fresh plans for a courtyard food and drinks area.
Live music venue Albert's Shed has rented the courtyard of Rowley's House, which it says it intends to turn into an outside area for customers with a bar and a "street food" offer.
Owner Shropshire Council says it has agreed terms with the company for a six-month licence to operate an outdoor bar and café in the courtyard area, with the agreement expected to begin later this month - once licence terms have been thrashed out.
The building was advertised to let by the local authority last month, and Albert's Shed, which runs music venues in both Telford and Shrewsbury, has moved quickly to snap up the site.
The historic Rowley’s House on Barker Street is a timber-framed building constructed for Roger Rowley, a wool merchant, in the late 1500s. A subsequent extension was built by Rowley’s son in 1618 and is believed to be the earliest surviving brick-built building in Shrewsbury.
