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Gelatistry
Treat yourself to an artisan gelato in a fresh, handmade waffle cone from Gelatistry in St Julian's Crescent!All products are handmade from scratch…
Open Today 11:00AM - 6:00PM
The Loopy Shrew
The Loopy Shrew is a family-run restaurant & bar with 12 boutique rooms in the heart of Shrewsbury called 'The Town of Flowers'. Here you'll find…
Open Today 8:00AM - 11:00PM
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
Soden Collection
The Soden Collection is an eclectic mix of Contemporary, Modern British art and contemporary sculpture located in the heart of the Town, on the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Courtyard Collective
The nature of work is changing; work, personal and social lives are no longer separate. Our workspace makes for the perfect environment for creators…
The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse
The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse is Shrewsbury's original independent Coffeehouse.Opening back in 2011 it's always been somewhere to go for speciality…
Open Today 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Drapers Hall
Situated in the historic Guild Hall of the Shrewsbury Drapers Society, RHUBARB serves quality local ingredients that are cooked with skill and…
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery (SM&AG) sits proudly in the town square and is the county’s flagship museum and art gallery.Visitors will…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Situated just outside Shrewsbury town centre, the internationally important Flaxmill Maltings site reflects a time when Shropshire led the way in…
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