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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Tap and Can
Indie Craft Beer Bar in the heart of Shrewsbury with 14 rotating beer lines, 100+ cans & good times!
Open Today 4:00PM - 11:00PM
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 - 12:00AM
Level Up Escapes
LevelUp Escapes is a family-run business operating out of the Darwin Shopping Centre in Shrewsbury. We are proud to design and host top-class escape…
The Armoury
The Armoury is a traditional pub restaurant in a delightful riverside location, next to the Welsh Bridge and just a short walk from many of the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 11:00PM
Dutch Living
A high-end homeware and interiors store on Castle Street. Specialising in handmade bespoke tables made from reclaimed oak, and much ore, here you can…
Hopefully Made
Hopefully Made is an independent studio coffee shop, set up by Hope and Becky, Hopefully Made started out as a small screen printing business born…
Moreish Worldfood & Black Box Spices
Moreish Worldfood, a part of Black Box Spice Co, brings the vibrant flavours of global cuisine to Shrewsbury. Rooted in a passion for travel,…
Open Today 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Snoop Shrewsbury
An independent lifestyle store based in the heart of Shrewsbury, selling a curation of colourful goods from around the UK & across the pond.…
Open Today 10:00AM - 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
Highly Flammable Studios
Highly Flammable Studios is a new creative space in the heart of Shrewsbury. Opened by local videographer Aaron Child, of Painted Life Productions,…
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Posted 15 January 2026
Extremely Rare Medieval Manuscript Discovered in Shrewsbury
A 14th-century manuscript has been discovered within Shrewsbury School's library, and is identified as the only complete surviving copy of Richard…
Posted 6 January 2026
Shrewsbury's historic threshold mosaics
Hints of Shrewsbury’s history can be spotted throughout the town. Oftentimes you need to be looking up, but for these gems you’ll need to be staring…
Posted 17 December 2025
Shrewsbury retains top spot as Britain’s Best High Street in Telegraph ranking
Shrewsbury took top place for a second year in The Telegraph’s Britain’s 20 Best High Streets feature, beating larger locations like Edinburgh and…
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