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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
Courtyard Collective
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La Coupe
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Open Today 10:00AM - 5:30PM
Itadakizen
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Prince Rupert Hotel
Situated in the very heart of medieval Shrewsbury, the historic Grade II listed Prince Rupert Hotel is firmly established as one of the town's finest…
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
Lads 'N' Dads
Lads 'N' Dads is possibly the best place in Shrewsbury for a gent's haircut, with great cuts and random conversation! From the shop in Butcher Row,…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM
The Libertine Cocktail Bar
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Open Today 3:00PM - 11:30PM
The Enchanted Labyrinth
The Enchanted Labyrinth is your go-to for spells, crystals & gifts. Like the magic shop of your dreams, it contains a divination department,…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
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
The Three Fishes
The Three Fishes is a CAMRA-approved pub with a cosy, friendly atmosphere, which provides a warm welcome to anybody. The timber building, dating…
so many things to do
Whisky Tasting
Join the team behind Wrekin Whiskies for an evening sampling fine Single Malt Whiskies at the historic Prince Rupert Hotel.
Alex Trolese - Shrewsbury International Piano Recital
Italian pianist Axel Trolese is in Shrewsbury for an excellent programme to cheer up those autumn blues!
History Group Talk: Fame and Fortune
The chaotic but restricted nature of 18th-century politics; significant milestones in Shrewsbury’s electoral past; the fame or infamy of Admiral John…
Personalities and Places
The growing population and the changing ways of crossing the River Severn; the significance of Charles Darwin, Julia Wightman and Thomas Southam in…
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