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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 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 - 11:30PM

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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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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

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 - 2:00PM

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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…

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Eat & Drink

Cafe Saffron

Cafe Saffron Indian Restaurant Shrewsbury started in 2001 with a few young men who had the vision to create the best and only contemporary Indian…

Open Today 5:30PM - 11:00PM

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Lunts Pharmacy

Lunts is an independent, family-owned and run pharmacy, serving the people of Shropshire since 1968. Apart from dispensing prescribed medication,…

Open Today 9:00AM - 1:30PM

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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. From a menu bursting…

Open Today 10:00AM - 11:00PM

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Live & Work

GeoSmart Information Limited

Our environmental information supports early intervention and is the foundation for successful and sustainable development. Our mission is to make…

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Live & Work

Claremont Studios

Claremont Studios offers private and shared co-work space in a friendly environment. Ideal for start-ups, established small business owners,…

so many things to do

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Health & Beauty

Threads of Belonging - A Women’s Circle

Join us for a nourishing evening of connection, reflection and shared wisdom in a supportive women’s circle. Threads of Belonging is a chance to slow…

18 October
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Dine & Drink

Mamma Mia! Cruise (18+)

‘MAMMA MIA HERE I GO AGAIN!!’ Join us to be your very own ‘Dancing Queen’ You know ‘The Name Of The Game’ by now! 7:00pm start with a 3-hour cruise…

24 October
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Ghost Cruises

Various evenings throughout Autumn, Shrewsbury’s Ghost Cruise sets sail down the River Severn.Discover an ancient town, one which has endured…

1 October - 31 October 2025
8:00pm - 8:45pm
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Dine & Drink

Shrewsbury Restaurant Week 2025

Shrewsbury Restaurant Week celebrates Shrewsbury as a foodie’s heaven. Other cities and towns have Restaurant Weeks, but - like everything we do in…

25 October - 2 November 2025
9:00am - 11:00pm
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History & Heritage

Great Cathedral Anthems

The Phoenix Singers performs a programme of epic choral anthems composed in the 19th and 20th centuries for the great Cathedrals of England. To…

15 November
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Music

RENEGADES: ROCK & ALTERNATIVE

Rock and alternative tracks spanning decades, with DJ Molby and Oli at the helm.Third Saturday of the month, every month🎶 DJs all…

16 August - 15 November 2025
9:00pm - 11:00pm
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Music

ALBERT’S LIVE LOUNGE

Every other Wednesday it’s Albert’s Live Lounge.

2 July - 17 December 2025
8:00pm - 11:00pm
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Christmas

HANDEL’S MESSIAH – Shrewsbury Cantata Choir

Shrewsbury Cantata Choir are excited to present Handel’s wonderful oratorio Messiah.Under the baton of the dynamic Anthony Coupe, with Shrewsbury…

20 December
7:30pm - 10:00pm
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Music

Gabba Gabba Hey! DJs

GABBA GABBA HEY! Is Shropshire’s only alternative all-nighter Every Wednesday.

20 August - 31 December 2025
11:00pm - 12:00am
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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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