SHREWSBURY: THE HAPPIEST TOWN IN THE MIDLANDS
The Guardian named Shrewsbury one of its 'Happiest Places to Live in 2025' and the top town in the midlands. Come and get happy with us!
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Ottolive Bakehouse
Established in 2016, Ottolive Bakehouse is an artisan bakery specialising in baking the best Sourdough and Viennoiserie pastries. Each item is hand…
Open Today 8:30AM - 3:30PM
The Cat's Pyjamas
Cafe by day and cocktail bar by night, The Cat's Pyjamas is Shrewsbury's hottest new brunch and cocktail destination. From morning hits to evening…
Open Today 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Callaghan Fine Paintings
Callaghan Fine Paintings and Contemporary Bronze is a family-owned art gallery and fine art dealers located on St Marys Street. The gallery…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Giggling Squid
Enjoy the best Thai food in Shrewsbury at Giggling Squid. Serving plentiful dishes, vibrant Thai ingredients and bold flavours for lunch and dinner.…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:30PM
Dough & Oil
Sometimes oil you need is a good idea, some ambition and a few dodgy puns. After making his mark in Shrewsbury's Market Hall, chef Aaron Brown…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:00PM
Appleyards
Appleyards is a long-established delicatessen on Wyle Cop, which draws customers in with its spectacular window display of delicious deli food. This…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
The Darwin Centre
The Darwin Centre is located in the centre of Shrewsbury's shopping district, offering a great mix of popular fashion stores, household favourites…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
The Walrus
Featured in The Michelin Guide 2025Nestled in the heart of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, The Walrus offers seasonal fine dining & A La Carte menu in…
Open Today 6:00PM - 10:00PM
The Hive
The Hive is an arts and entertainment venue, as well as a charity working with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. Offering a varied…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:30PM
ROAM Dance School & Creative Arts
ROAM Dance School and Creative Arts is based in Shrewsbury. We have our own studios inside St Mary's church hall on St Mary's Court (opposite the…
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