- Town Areas
- Mardol, Roushill & Smithfield Road
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
Featured in The Michelin Guide 2025Nestled in the heart of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, The Walrus offers seasonal fine dining & A La Carte menu in…
Marie Curie
Marie Curie is a UK charity which cares for terminally ill people and their families. Marie Curie currently operates around 180 charity shops…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Watson & Thornton
Started after the second world war by Bill Thornton, the present owner's father, trading at Wellington market, the business grew steadily over the…
Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wimpy
Wimpy made a triumphant return to Shrewsbury in 2018 with a smart new 100-seater restaurant on Claremont Street. Showcasing Wimpy's smart new shift…
Open Today 9:00AM - 8:00PM
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…
Music Bros
Music Bros is a music equipment retailer situated on Roushill Bank, renowned for offering a big selection, big names, great service and great prices.…
Open Today 9:30AM - 5:30PM
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 9:30AM - 5:00PM
Chase Car Care Centres
Chase Car Care Centres is an independent operator of Auto Mechanical Repairs & Services. Chase provides an all round and bespoke range of…
Open Today 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Ten & Six
In one of Shrewsbury's most iconic town centre buildings, we bring you Ten & Six, a Champagne bar inspired by Alice's Adventures in…
Premier Inn
Premier Inn is the UK and Ireland's biggest and fastest-growing hotel company. All of Premier Inn's spacious rooms offer a king-size bed, en-suite…
Join our newsletter
Sign up to our Original Shrewsbury newsletter to be first in the know about upcoming events, offers and promotions. We'll also send you handy guides to help you make the most of what our beautiful town has to offer.