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What’s the best pub in Shropshire for a christmas drink? Locals share their festive favourites

From cosy fireside hideaways to bustling town-centre favourites, Shropshire Star readers have shared their top picks for the perfect Christmas drink with friends.

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Supporting image for story: 'The secret to a long life is a happy marriage': Former primary school teacher celebrates 99th birthday in Ludlow

'The secret to a long life is a happy marriage': Former primary school teacher celebrates 99th birthday in Ludlow

Supporting image for story: 'We can't wait that long': Shropshire Council wants decision 'in principle' on Government financial support this year

'We can't wait that long': Shropshire Council wants decision 'in principle' on Government financial support this year

Supporting image for story: 'Triumphs and Tears': A family’s journey with Clun Forest Sheep

'Triumphs and Tears': A family’s journey with Clun Forest Sheep

Supporting image for story: Hundreds of homes and businesses across Shropshire experience power cut

Hundreds of homes and businesses across Shropshire experience power cut

Supporting image for story: 'I can't wait to get started': Actor and writer Sid Sagar comes to Ludlow

'I can't wait to get started': Actor and writer Sid Sagar comes to Ludlow

Supporting image for story: Platform donates to protect Britain’s hedgehogs

Platform donates to protect Britain’s hedgehogs

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What’s the best pub in Shropshire for a christmas drink? Locals share their festive favourites

'I can't wait to get started': Actor and writer Sid Sagar comes to Ludlow

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Supporting image for story: Shropshire Council financial crisis worsens with rise in predicted multi-million pound overspend

Shropshire Council financial crisis worsens with rise in predicted multi-million pound overspend

Supporting image for story: Top King's Award for 8 Shropshire voluntary organisations

Top King's Award for 8 Shropshire voluntary organisations

Supporting image for story: Glam rock stars Scissor Sisters confirmed as latest Ludlow Castle headliners

Glam rock stars Scissor Sisters confirmed as latest Ludlow Castle headliners

Supporting image for story: 'The backbone of Shropshire's communities': Worthy voluntary groups receive royal recognition from the King

'The backbone of Shropshire's communities': Worthy voluntary groups receive royal recognition from the King

Supporting image for story: Shropshire's Police and Crime Commissioner 'surprised' as Government plans to scrap his role

Shropshire's Police and Crime Commissioner 'surprised' as Government plans to scrap his role

Supporting image for story: Amber weather warning for Shropshire: Where Storm Claudia could hit as UK braces for washout weekend

Amber weather warning for Shropshire: Where Storm Claudia could hit as UK braces for washout weekend

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Glam rock stars Scissor Sisters confirmed as latest Ludlow Castle headliners
South ShropshireNov 14

South Shropshire entertainment

'I can't wait to get started': Actor and writer Sid Sagar comes to Ludlow

Sagar, recently seen in the West End with Imelda Staunton in Mrs Warren's Profession, joins Pentabus as their first Jerwood Writer in Residence. He will be writing a new play, researched and developed with Shropshire communities.

Supporting image for story: 'I can't wait to get started': Actor and writer Sid Sagar comes to Ludlow

Supporting image for story: Glam rock stars Scissor Sisters confirmed as latest Ludlow Castle headliners

Glam rock stars Scissor Sisters confirmed as latest Ludlow Castle headliners

Supporting image for story: Coffee morning in aid of Bishop's Castle Dial A Ride

Coffee morning in aid of Bishop's Castle Dial A Ride

Supporting image for story: 14 Shropshire Christmas lights switch-on 2025 events confirmed: Full guide to festive events from Shrewsbury to Ludlow and Ironbridge

14 Shropshire Christmas lights switch-on 2025 events confirmed: Full guide to festive events from Shrewsbury to Ludlow and Ironbridge

Supporting image for story: Local production revives Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with a contemporary twist

Local production revives Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with a contemporary twist

Supporting image for story: Shropshire Music Awards: See all the winners including best band, best busker and best festival

Shropshire Music Awards: See all the winners including best band, best busker and best festival

Supporting image for story: Ludlow pub reopens after brewery chain undertakes £275,000 refurbishment

Ludlow pub reopens after brewery chain undertakes £275,000 refurbishment

About South Shropshire

South Shropshire is the most rural area of the county. It is home to ancient monuments and is packed with history, and includes Ludlow, where tourists flock to all year round to visit the castle and many other landmarks.