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Bear Steps
Bursting with historic architecture and street names you want to say out loud.
About Bear Steps
Connecting Pride Hill, the High Street, Wyle Cop and St Mary’s, the Bear Steps area encompasses many of Shrewsbury's most historic streets, including Butcher Row, Fish Street and Grope Lane.
The area is home to many of Shrewsbury’s independent eateries and shops. Explore vintage fashion, stylish homeware, pick up the perfect gift and more. Quench your thirst at traditional pubs or quirky cocktail bars, and eat around the world with food hailing from all corners of the globe.
Notable history
Historically, the area was filled with traditional traders which gave the surrounding streets many of their names; Butcher Row, Fish Street, Grope Lane. Bear Steps itself is named for The Bear Inn Pub which sat on the corner of Fish Street and Grope Lane. Although local legend claims the area was historically home to one of Shrewsbury’s bear pits.
At the centre of Bear Steps sits two of Shrewsbury’s five churches; St Alkmund’s and St Julian’s. Founded in 902, St Alkmund’s Church stands at the highest point in town, read more about it here. St Julian’s tower dates from the 12th century, and the present nave was designed by Thomas Farnolls Pritchard who also designed the Iron Bridge at Telford.
so many places to see
La Coupe
La Coupe is a Premium Men's Clothing Store, focusing on exceptional quality and enduring style. Our selection ranges from essential wardrobe items to…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:30PM
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…
St Alkmund's Church
At the heart of the historic and beautiful town of Shrewsbury, founded in the year 912, stands the church of St Alkmund which celebrated its 1100th…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Bear Steps Gallery and Medieval Hall
Shrewsbury Civic Society’s home is at Bear Step’s Hall, St Alkmund’s Place in Shrewsbury. The society campaigns for the preservation, protection,…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Bull Inn
The Bull Inn is located on Butcher Row, right in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre. The Bull Inn has seven rooms available, which provide excellent…
Open Today 9:00AM - 12:00AM
La Lanterna
Serving a little bit of Italy to Shrewsbury since 1996 La Lanterna is a small Italian Restaurant situated in Shrewsbury Town centre, in THE OLD…
Open Today 12:00PM - 9:00PM
St Vincent Shrewsbury
St Vincent Shrewsbury is a wine bar, restaurant and shop located on Fish Street. Enjoy delicious food and wine is a chic and dog friendly space.
Open Today 10:00AM - 11:00PM
Clarkes Solicitors
Clarkes Solicitors is one of Shropshire's leading law firms with five offices around the county. Clarkes has an excellent reputation for providing…
The Libertine Cocktail Bar
Good times are rarely a coincidence. To guarantee a good time every time, you need the perfect measure of a few crucial things. The right mood, music…
Open Today 10:00AM - 12:30AM
Vanitas Tattoo
Vanitas Tattoo is a friendly, professional tattoo studio based in the centre of Shrewsbury. Opening hours can be flexible on request - contact…
Open Today 10:30AM - 6:00PM
so many things to do
Dawn Hubbard & Anthony Finnegan at The Bear Steps Gallery
The Bear Steps Gallery will be exhibiting the artwork of Dawn Hubbard & Anthony Finnegan in the Balcony & Link Room and welcomes visitors.
Rosie Read Exhibition at The Bear Steps Gallery
The Bear Steps Gallery will be exhibiting the artwork of Rosie Read in the Main Gallery and welcomes visitors.
Bordeaux Wine Tasting at St Vincent
Join St Vincent for a tasting of six wines of Bordeaux and a board of meats and cheeses.
Whisky Tasting
Join the team behind Wrekin Whiskies for an evening sampling fine Single Malt Whiskies at the historic Prince Rupert Hotel.
LOOPFEST
LOOPFEST, Shrewsbury's multi-venue music celebration returns bigger than ever in 2025 and kicks off on Friday 2nd May. After marking its fourth event…
Shropshire MHS & St Vincent Charity Fundraiser
Shropshire Mental Health Support (MHS) has partnered with St Vincent Shrewsbury to host a charity fundraiser in honour of Mental Health Awareness…
Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, bringing together over 2,500 organisations, 5,000 events and 40,000…
so many offers
St Vincent Happy Hour
Happy Hour £4 drinks - Tuesday - Friday from 4pm-7pm Select in-house beverages at £4 Cocktails 2 for £12 (same cocktail) Select in-house cocktails…
St Vincent Small Plates Offer
3X Small Plates £15 - Tuesday-Thursday 12-9pm Offer valid for select small plates only.
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