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West End

Encompassing Victoria Quay, Barker Street, Hills Lane and Claremont, Shrewsbury’s West End is a smorgasbord of exciting businesses and nightlife venues.

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About West End

Encompassing Victoria Quay, Barker Street, Hills Lane and Claremont, Shrewsbury’s West End is a smorgasbord of exciting businesses! Home to many of Shrewsbury’s restaurants, bars and pubs, the West End is a must-visit for your night out. Here you can also find many of the businesses serving town life, including a number of estate agents, architects, accountants and more.

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Notable landmarks

At the heart of the West End is the Quarry, Shrewsbury’s beautiful 29-acre park. Nestled within The Quarry is the Dingle, a floral masterpiece cultivated by world-renowned gardener Percy Thrower, who served as Parks Superintendent for 28 years.

so many places to see

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Eat & Drink

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

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Live & Work

TCA Accountants

TCA is a firm of accountants based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. We offer comprehensive accounting, tax and business advisory services to businesses and…

Open Today 8:30AM - 5:00PM

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Eat & Drink

The Boathouse

The Boathouse is one of Shrewsbury's most loved historic pubs, winning 'Shropshire's Pub Of The Year' 6 times, and placing in the top 25 of…

Open Today 11:30AM - 10:30PM

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Live & Work

Zaza, Johnson and Bath

Zaza Johnson & Bath, Estate Agents are proud to have been voted as Shrewsbury's favourite estate agent. Their main aim is to offer the best…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM

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Live & Work

Shrewsbury Colleges Group - Welsh Bridge Campus

Shrewsbury Colleges Group has highly successful A-Level campuses known as 'Welsh Bridge Campus' and 'English Bridge Campus' as well as offering…

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See & Do

St Chad's Church

St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury occupies a prominent position in the county town of Shropshire. The current church building was built in 1792, and with…

Open Today 8:00AM - 4:00PM

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Live & Work

Holland Broadbridge

Why choose Holland Broadbridge to sell or rent your property? Prime location - Our prominent location in Shrewsbury's Barker Street attracts a high…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM

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Live & Work

Francesco Hair Salon Shrewsbury

Welcome to Francesco Hair Salon in Shrewsbury! Established in 1984, our welcoming and friendly salon on Old Bank Chambers offers a warm welcome and…

Open Today 9:00AM - 9:00PM

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Eat & Drink

Hickory's Smokehouse

Born from a road trip across America’s Southern States, we learnt all things smokin’ from the best pitmasters across the region. Our menu is the…

Open Today 12:00PM - 11:00PM

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Eat & Drink

Riverbank Bar and Kitchen

Mediterranean cuisine with a twist. The restaurant boasts a unique combination of hearty Mediterranean cuisine and wholesome British classics.…

Open Today 11:00AM - 11:00PM

so many things to do

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History & Heritage

Darwin Birthday Toast & Guided Walk

Join the founder of the Shrewsbury Darwin Festival to mark the birthday of the town's most famous son. Followed by a guided walk.Charles Darwin…

12 February
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Comedy

Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: DEAD!!! (Good Fun Time)

Yorkshire’s biggest bastard and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2024 is back, after yet another sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe…

8 March
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Comedy

Mad Jack's Comedy Club

MC Danny McLoughlin introduces a different pair of headliners in every edition of Mad Jack's Comedy club, organised by Live in the House and taking…

17 September - 25 March 2026
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Dine & Drink

Shrewsbury Food Festival

The Shrewsbury Food Festival brings together independent food producers, quality street food vendors, top chefs, local brewers and distillers, to…

27 June - 28 June 2026
9:00am - 6:00pm
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Sports

Wace Morgan Shrewsbury 10K

Shrewsbury’s favourite road race event is back for 2026The Shrewsbury 10k is the ultimate town race – Run it with family and friends, run for…

5 July
9:00am - 5:00pm
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Sports

Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival 2026

Get your oars at the ready as the annual Severn Hospice Dragon Boat Festival returns! It is a fantastic weekend out for both participants and…

18 July - 19 July 2026
8:00am - 4:00pm
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History & Heritage

Coracle World Championships

The River Severn in Shrewsbury will be filled with thrills and spills as the Coracle World Championships returns this September!The event will see…

11 September
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Dine & Drink

Shropshire Oktoberfest

Shropshire’s biggest beer festival returns to Shrewsbury on October 2nd and 3rd. There will be no mainstream beer brands, just local breweries, cider…

2 October - 3 October 2026
5:00pm - 10:00pm

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