Where to Eat and Drink in South Shropshire

South Shropshire's remarkable reputation for fine food may be because of our wonderful fresh local produce, lively markets, independant butchers and specialist food shops. Or our magnificent setting.

Whether it's a light lunch, a traditional English tea, the very finest restaurant food, or exceptional pub meals you'll find just what you want in South Shropshire.

Ludlow leads the way in gastronomic excellence and boasts more Michelin starred restaurants than anywhere in the UK outside London! The restaurants with stars include, Hibiscus and Mr Underhill's and the Waterdine Inn & Restaurant has abib gourmand. The Stag Inn at Titley, Nr Kington (just over the Herefordshire border) is the first pub to be awarded a Michelin star, and is also included in the guide. Many other restaurants in the area also have listings in Michelin.

If you fancy a drop of the local nectar, South Shropshire now boasts no less than six real ale breweries. All supply local pubs as well as those further afield. To find out more visit their websites by clicking on the links below:

Bishop’s Castle

Six Bells Brewery and Inn, Church Street, Bishop’s Castle SY9 5AA
Tel: 01588 638930 (Brewery) & 630144 (Inn)
A fine selection of ales including some seasonal, all made from high quality ingredients.
Website: www.bishops-castle.co.uk/SixBells/brewery.htm
List of beers: www.beermad.org.uk/brewery/887

Three Tuns Brewery, John Roberts Brewing Co. Ltd., 16 Market Square,
Bishop’s Castle SY9 5BN
Tel: 01588 638392
A Grade II listed Victorian tower brewery where the making of fine ales has been happening here since 1642. The beer may be tasted at the adjacent Three Tuns Inn-one of Shropshire’s most celebrated pubs serving fine food and hosting live entertainment.
Website: www.btinternet.com/~rmoj/threetun.htm
List of beers: www.beermad.org.uk/brewery/1359

Cleobury Mortimer

Hobson’s Brewery Co. Ltd., Newhouse Farm, Tenbury Road, Cleobury Mortimer, Kidderminster DY14 8RD
Tel: 01299 270837
Founded in 1993 in a former sawmill the brewery moved to its current premises in 1996. It brews 5 beers and sells to 80 pubs within an hour’s drive. Featured on Declan Curry’s business news on BBC One’s Breakfast show in 2006. Beer can be bought on-line from the website.
Website: www.hobsons-brewery.co.uk

Corfton in the Corvedale

Corvedale Brewery and Sun Inn, Corfton, Craven Arms SY7 9DF
Tel: 01584 861239
An award-winning pub and brewery in the beautiful Corvedale. Visit the website for a host of information including list of beers and pub menus.
Website: http://thesuninn.netfirms.com/
Beers: http://thesuninn.netfirms.com/corvedale.htm

Ludlow

The Ludlow Brewing Company, 105 Corve Street, Ludlow SY8 1DJ
Tel: 01584 872391
Opened in 2006 on the edge of the town centre. Visitors welcome Monday to Friday during the daytime. Beer available for sale to visitors including 500ml bottles. Also available on draught in the Church Inn and Charlton Arms in Ludlow.
Website: www.theludlowbrewingcompany.co.uk

Wistanstow, nr Craven Arms

The Wood Brewery, Wistanstow, Craven Arms SY7 8DG
Tel: 01588 672523
Established in 1980 the family-run Wood Brewery has received many awards for its Shropshire Lad and other beers. These may be sampled in the Plough Inn and at many other outlets in the West Midlands and Wales.
Website: www.woodbrewery.co.uk

You can find more Shropshire food and Drink establishments on the Official Shropshire Tourism website.