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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 - 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…

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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 - 10:00PM

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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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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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Live & Work

Morris & Co

Morris & Company is a fifth-generation business with a long, established history in property development, restoration, and leasing.Their story…

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Eat & Drink

Albert's Shed

Shrewsbury's Premier Live Music Venue Albert's Shed is nestled in the heart of the town, opposite historic Rowley's House. It's here that a quirky…

Open Today 12:00PM - 2:00AM

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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 10:00AM - 11:00PM

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Eat & Drink

KFC

KFC serves great-tasting chicken in restaurants throughout the UK and Ireland. The KFC menu offers something for everyone, whether feeding the…

Open Today 11:30AM - 10:00PM

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See & Do

The Quarry Park

The Quarry is Shrewsbury's beautiful, 29-acre parkland, encircled by the majestic loop of the river Severn. The Quarry has been Shrewsbury's most…

so many things to do

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Music

Good to Go

With a setlist that consists of classic hits from the ’60s up to today’s music, and a mixture of all genres tailored to suit everyone.Free Entry…

18 April
9:00pm - 11:00pm
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Charity

Pop In, Chat & Connect: A Local Health & Wellbeing Event

New Reflexions are hosting a health and wellbeing event at The Armoury. The aim of the morning is to bring together a range of local businesses and…

23 April
9:30am - 11:30am
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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…

1 May
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Audio Thieves

One of the best cover bands in Shropshire. Punchy guitar style, booming drums, and a brilliant stage presence that never fails to get an audience…

9 May
9:00pm - 11:00pm
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The Endings

The Endings play Celtic folk/rock from bands like the Dropkick Murphys, The Pogues & The Rumjacks.

29 May
9:00pm - 11:00pm
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Ex Cathedra celebrate Charles Burney

Celebrating a very special Shropshire-born musician, composer, music historian and writerEx Cathedra will celebrate the tercentenary of Dr Charles…

5 June
7:30pm - 9:00pm
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Guttersnipe

Get Yer Punk Covers!From 5pm, Guttersnipe are back, raising the roof.

7 June
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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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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History & Heritage

Shrewsbury Cathedral and Abbey - A Guided Tour

Join us for an in-person, guided tour of Shrewsbury Cathedral (and Shrewsbury Abbey) and soak in their history and beauty!Shrewsbury Cathedral's…

15 July
11:00am - 3:00pm

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