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Castle Hotel, Bishop's Castle (Castle)

Operator: Independent
Market Square, Bishop's Castle, SY9 5BN (View on Google Map)
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The 18th century Grade II Listed Castle Hotel is a rather impressive place and has a great deal going for it. Its elevated position on the site of what was the castle overlooking the little town of Bishops Castle and the hills surrounding it, sets the scene. There are three bars, each with its own character, but at the same time contributing to the overall ambience of a comfortable traditional pub that has bags of period charm. Three beer tasting paddles are acailable.

Mark-up on half pints.

One of fifteen pubs in the Branch area which appeared in the first Good Beer Guide in 1974. And here's what it said! "Magnificent example of a Georgian hotel, retaining atmosphere. Meals of excellent quality, Mitchells & Butlers mild & bitter"

The Bicycle, Dog & Boot Wash Area in the car park is an unusual pub feature.

Information for this venue is provided by the Shrewsbury & West Shropshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Shropshire
Last updated
07/06/2024
Last surveyed
29/02/2024
Pub ID
SHR/4597
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: II

An 18th-century hotel, notable for the splendidly cosy bar to the left of the main entrance. The fittings here are mainly late 19th/early 20th-century. Above the boarded dado is imitation boarding, a cheap substitute for the real thing often used at the time. The counter has a simple, match-boarded front while the bar back comprises old shelving on a mirrored backing. Glazed screen on the right and plain brick fireplace to the left. The lounge and panelled dining room are largely devoid of old fittings and the bar rear left is all modern.

General information about historic pub interiors

Dated 1719 with mid to late 18th-century addition at rear. This 18th-century hotel has a splendidly cosy, old-fashioned bar lies immediately to the left of the main entrance. The fittings dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. There is a boarded dado and above this imitation wooden boarding which was sometimes used in the early 20th century as a cheap substitute for the real thing. There is a glazed screen on the right hand side and a plain brick fireplace on the left. The counter has a simple matchboarded front and the bar back is old shelving on a mirrored backing. The lounge to the left and panelled dining room to the right have few old fittings and there is a modern bar at the rear left.

General information about historic pub interiors
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Opening
Food
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Also breakfast served to non-residents.
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
What must be one of the finest beer gardens in Shropshire. They were lovingly created by the previous owners and provide terracing, a vine covered gazebo, imaginative water features, lawns, colourful shrubs, mature trees, and of course they take full advantage of the wonderful view.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
12 rooms, special offers available on accomodation during the Winter months
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate oak panelled dining room called the Oak Room
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Long Mynd
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Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
553
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