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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
The nature of work is changing; work, personal and social lives are no longer separate. Our workspace makes for the perfect environment for creators…
Itadakizen
Itadaki means 'to take the food life'; Zen means 'to fix, to mend'. What you eat not only affects your day-to-day health but also helps to determine…
Open Today 11:00AM - 5:00PM
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 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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
Number Four
Number Four is a cafe and bistro in the heart of Shrewsbury. Found off the main shopping street of Pride Hill on the old cobbled Butcher Row. You…
Open Today 9:30AM - 11:00PM
Mason's
Gather your friends, grab a perfect bottle of wine and graze on great sharing food from charcuteries boards to cheese platters.All complimented with…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:00PM
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
Pengwern Books
Pengwern Books is an independent bookshop located on Fish Street in the heart of Shrewsbury. It has been serving book lovers in the town and beyond…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
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
White Orchard
Often described by customers as an Aladdin’s Cave, White Orchard is nestled into the ground floor of the historic timber-framed Abbots House at the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
so many things to do
YOUNG MUSICIANS FROM PACKWOOD HAUGH SCHOOL
Pop into St Alkmund's for a lunchtime performance by some of Packwood Haugh School's young musicians.
Whisky Tasting Friday - Independent Bottlers
This March we'll be looking at some of the many independent whisky bottlers is Scotland with a focus on the likes of Gordon & MacPhail and Carn…
Whisky Tasting Friday - Independent Bottlers
This March we'll be looking at some of the many independent whisky bottlers is Scotland with a focus on the likes of Gordon & MacPhail and Carn…
Awen Ensemble + Peiriant
SY.Gigs Event 2.0 of Season 4.0Awen Ensemble are a 7 piece alternative folk-jazz outfit. Meaning ‘poetic inspiration’ in Welsh, the name Awen…
Whisky Tasting - Creative Casks
We are all familiar with the types of casks that the whisky industry has used for many decades, Bourbon, Sherry & Port casks. These days we are…
Whisky Tasting - Creative Casks
We are all familiar with the types of casks that the whisky industry has used for many decades, Bourbon, Sherry & Port casks. These days we are…
Turn on the Sunlight (Ft Mia Todd + Miles Spilbury) + Aisha Vaughan
SY.Gigs Event 3.0 of Season 4.0unfolds as a full afternoon and evening of music, connection and shared experience within the beautiful setting of St…
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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