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Mardol, Roushill & Smithfield Road
Home to an exciting mix of independent businesses and some of your favourite high street names.
About Mardol and the surrounding areas
Stretching from Shrewsbury’s Pride Hill and Shoplatch down to the River Severn, Mardol and its surrounding streets are home to an exciting mix of independent businesses and some of your favourite high street names. Travelling along the River Severn, Smithfield Road connects the West End to the Castle Quarter. Scattered along the way, you can find a number of Shrewsbury’s bars and pubs. Mardol hosts an exciting mix of nationals and independents, it’s not to be missed if you’re a fan of pre-loved shopping and out-of-the-ordinary eateries. Roushill is home to an exciting mix of independent retailers, eateries and health and beauty specialists. Two pieces of contemporary artwork decorate the area. 'Darwin’s Gate' stands at Mardol Head, and 'The Quantum Leap' on nearby Smithfield Road.
Notable history
Mardol is one of Shrewsbury’s oldest streets, and in Saxon times was home to tradesmen who gained access to the river via long curving gardens. Some of which are still visible in the outlines either side of King’s Head Passage. By the 15th century, Mardol was home to wealthy merchants living in luxury timber-framed buildings, many of which survive to this day. By the 17th century, the area had become Shrewsbury’s red-light district, providing drinking and entertainment for the river boatmen and their crews. And if you’re passing by – make sure to say hello to the Mardol Dragon hanging on the corner of Roushill and Mardol.
so many places to see
The Walrus
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The Kitchen Depot
The Kitchen Depot Shrewsbury has recently moved into a fantastic new showroom for our customers to browse our stylish kitchen displays and bring…
The King's Head
The Kings Head is one of the oldest and best-known pubs in the county town, located on Mardol, close to the River Severn and surrounded by shops and…
Open Today 10:30AM - 10:00PM
Art Framing
Art Framing was established in 1991 and has been Shrewsbury Town Centre's premier picture framing shop for 30 years. We offer a huge range of frames…
Venue 7
Venue 7 is a bar located on the banks of the River Severn in Shrewsbury. It serves premium draught beers, ciders, wines, selection of bottled beers…
Open Today 12:00PM - 12:00AM
Memory Lane Antiques and Vintage
Memory Lane Antiques and Vintage is an antique shop located in Shrewsbury that offers a wide range of antiques and vintage items.
Café M73
Located in a Grade II listed property on one of Shrewsbury's most historic streets, Café M73 offers Moroccan specialty coffee and bites, alongside…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:30PM
TRIMZ
TRIMZ barber shop is not just a place to get your hair cut, it's also a place to enjoy and relax with your friends or family. We are a friendly…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Rough Draft
Shrewsbury Dive Bar serving Cold Beers, Cocktails, Shorts, Softies & Snacks.
Open Today 2:00PM - 11:00PM
Florence & Company
Florence and Company are an independent family-owned business that specialises in quality clothing imported directly from Italy. We opened our first…
Open Today 11:00AM - 4:00PM
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