Where to eat in and around Bishop's Castle (from the top)

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The Castle Hotel (01588) 638403
The Square, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5BN
David & Nicky Simpson
thecastlehotelbishopscastle.co.uk
An 18th century coaching inn with open fires, lower terrace with disabled access and new toilet extension, upper terrace with masses of mature plants and a large lawned are giving great views over town and valley.
Open for food: Mon to Sat 12.00 noon to 1.45 p.m. , close 2.30 p.m.; 6.30 p.m. - 8.45 p.m. , close 11.00 p.m. Sun 12.00 noon to 1.45 p.m. close 2.30 p.m. ; 7.00 p.m. - 8.45 p.m. , close 10.30 p.m. No food Bank Holiday Mondays. Booking not essential but, due to high demand, is advisable to book for Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday lunch.
Average main dish price: evening £10.95, lunchtime £6.50
Type of menu: traditional seasonal food, prepared and cooked on the premises using local ingredients whenever possible. Plus daily specials on the blackboard and our genuine homemade puddings.
Trad. ales: supplied by Hobsons and The Six Bells Breweries.

The Three Tuns (01588) 638797
Salop Street, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5B
Tim & Catherine Curtis-Evans
www.thethreetunsinn.co.uk
This famous and historic pub and brewery has been the "beating heart" of Bishops Castle since 1642. Recently refurbished and enlarged, it still maintains the spirit of the original pub - public bar, snug bar, lounge bar - but with the addition of a classy oak framed, glass sided dining room.
A bustling, lively atmospheric pub created by the many charismatic locals who regard "The Tuns" as their home from home; it serves a wondrous array of real ales from the adjoining brewery.
Open for food: Mon - Sat 12.00 noon -3pm and 7.00pm-9.00pm. Sun 12.00 noon -3.00pm. Average main dish price: £8.50.
Type of menu: a modern, eclectic menu using locally sourced, fresh ingredients e.g. for starters hot smoked salmon salad with dill vinaigrette, whole baked camembert with "dipping bread" and satay king prawns with peanut dip. Main courses include beef & wild mushrooms in 3x beer with root vegetable mash and chargrilled rump steak burger with tomato/coriander salsa, coleslaw & fries.
Trad ales: XXX, 1642, Clerics Cure, Castle Steamer plus seasonal offerings.
A restored and characterfull function room sees everything from live music (jazz to rock to classical) to line dancing, Morris dancing, film club and the local rugby club. No piped music or fruit machines.
We are proud to be supporters of the annual Bishops Castle Real Ale Festival.

The Poppy House (01588) 638443
20, Market Square, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire SY9 5BN
Clive & Julie Hayward and Lyn Morris
poppyhouse.co.uk
Unlike crowdie local pubs this "Shakespeare England" country style of the cafe and restaurant can offer peaceful and relaxing atmosphere with open log fire in the winter and ideal for al fresco dining courtyard in a summer.
Open for food: Wednesday to Sunday 10.00am-5.00pm. Also open Saturday evenings. Will open any other evening for parties of 10 plus.


Boars Head Hotel (01588) 638521
Church Street, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5AE
Darren & Family
www.boarsheadhotel.co.uk
Open for food Wed & Thurs 12.00 noon –9.00 p.m., Fri & Sat 12.00 noon – 9.30 p. m. and Sun 12 noon to 8.00 p.m. In the summer Mon & Tues 12.00 noon – 9.00 p.m. In winter, Mon & Tues 6.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Average main dish price: £5.95 - £9.95. Snacks from £2.50. Type of menu: home cooked foods using locally sourced ingredients where ever possible - steaks, salads, gammons, grills etc. vegetarian and fish dishes. Sunday lunches. Trad ales: Best, Deuchars IPA and guest beers

The Six Bells Inn & Brewery (01588) 630144
Church Street, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire SY9 5AA
Nev & Sue Richards
www.sixbellsbrewery.co.uk
This 17th century coaching inn is situated alongside the old Mid Wales to London road and has been licensed continuously since 1750. Unaltered and without inappropriate extension, the pub retains the warm, friendly atmosphere so often missing today.
The pub is famous today for its range of award winning traditional ales, brewed on the premises. The pub is open Monday 5.00 p.m. -11.00 p.m., Tuesday to Friday 12.00 noon - 2.30 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. -11.00 p.m., Saturday 12.00 noon - 11.00 p.m. and Sunday 12.00 noon - 3.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. -10.30 p.m.
Open for Food: Tues to Sat 12.00 noon - 1.45 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. - 8.45 p.m. Sun 12.00 noon - 1.45 p.m. Bank Holiday Mondays 12.00 noon - 1.45 p.m., and 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Average main dish price: lunch time £3.60 - £6, evening £8 - £10.
Type of Menu: food is all freshly prepared using locally sourced ingredients. The lunch menu ranges from snacks to something more filling, the evening menu is ever changing and always includes a fish and vegetarian option. Traditional roasts only (Including vegetarian) at Sunday lunchtimes. Gluten and dairy free options always available.
Trad ales: brewed on the premises, Big Nev's (3.8%), Goldings B.B. (4%), Cloud Nine (4.2%), 1859Premium (4.4%) are permanently available, plus a range of monthly specials.

Bishop's Castle also has a kebab/fish & chip shop (Salop Street) and Chinese and
Indian take-aways (Market Square).

Out of Town

Powis Arms (01588 680254)
Lydbury North, Shropshire SY7 8AU
www.powisarms.co.uk
Sandra and Gerry McLaren
17th century coaching inn is family operated and has been completely refurbished. It is situated 3 miles from Bishop’s Castle on the B 4385 at the entrance to Walcot Hall,and specialises in home cooked, high quality, traditional English food sourced locally where possible. Food is freshly prepared and always available, along with teas and coffees. Open for food: All day when the bars are open. Cold food only on Mondays. Relaxing restaurant with cosy atmosphere open from 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. every day but Monday (winter opening Thurs – Sun inc.) The restaurant offers a la carte and table d’hote menus with excellent value Sunday lunch from £6.95. Our Thursday credit crunch lunch of 2 courses for only £5 and Friday evenings £3 fish and chip suppers, won't strain your holiday pound.

(see "Where to stay" section)

The Inn on the Green (01588 650105)
Wentnor, Bishops Castle
SY9 5EF
www.theinnonthegreen.net
Country Inn ( Visit Britain 4 star rating), fully licensed providing restaurant meals, bar meals and snacks. Daily specials menu and there are always fish and vegetarian dishes available plus a children’s menu. Special home made puddings! Sunday carvery lunch, beef plus one other meat available, vegetarian options offered also. Meat and vegetables purchased locally and prepared in our own kitchen. Main dishes start from £8.00, bar snacks from £3.50.
Special dietary requirements by prior notice
Wide range of beers wines, spirits, lager and cider.
Real ales available, always John Roberts 3 Tuns ale, in summer two other guest real ales also.
Opening days and times: Tuesday to Friday 6pm to 11 pm, Sat. 12 noon to 11 pm, Sun. 12 noon to 10.30 pm, Weekday lunchtime by prior arrangement, Closed Monday.
Credit cards welcome. Garden / patio food service (weather permitting!)
Public rooms all on one level and wheelchair accessible. Disabled toilet facility.
(see "Where to stay" section)

The White Horse Inn (01588)640305
The Square, Clun, Shropshire SY7 8JA
www.whi-clun.co.uk
Jack Limond
A cosy 18th century coaching inn & post-house standing on the old Market Square, 2 minutes from the castle.
Enjoy a warm welcome and relax in front of the log fire. Open for food: lunchtimes 12.00 noon - 2.00 p.m. and 6.30p.m. - 8.30 p.m. Sundays 12.30 - 2.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Type of menu: A variety of home-made specials of traditional farmhouse style for the carnivore, vegetarian and vegan. We have a regular menu of snacks and bar food. Price range: £4.75 - £12.00. Trad. Ale: Salopian "Shropshire Gold", Wye Valley "Butty Bach", John Roberts XXX, Hobsons "Best Bitter" plus up to two guest ales and a real cider. Cask Marque Holder. Good Beer Guide Listed.
Shrewsbury & West Shropshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2007
(see "Where to stay" section)

The Sun at Norbury (01588) 650680
Norbury, Nr Bishop's Castle, Shropshire SY9 5DX
www.sunatnorbury.co.uk
Charles & Carol Cahan
The Sun at Norbury - Chef-proprietors serving good food in a relaxing and informal atmosphere. The very best of local produce, ideal for a romantic evening or a special meal with friends.
Open at 7 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday evenings inclusive and Sundays 12.00 noon - 2.00 p.m. for superb lunches. Booking essential.
Average main dish price: in the restaurant from £14.50, in the bar from £4.95.
Type of menu: fresh, wholesome and unpretentious. Recommended in the Good Pub Guide 2008. An interesting wine list and Wye Valley traditional ale.
No young children in the evenings please.

Mellington Hall Hotel (01588) 620456 Fax(01588)620928
Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys SY15 6HX
www.mellingtonhallhotel.com
Lance & Vanessa Thomas
The hall is 19th century gothic style mansion set 270 acres of park land on the Shropshire/Wales border, 60yds from the Offa's Dyke Path. Mellington caters for all parties, large or small.
Open daily for lunches & evening meals. Wedding ceremony & reception catered for in the William Morris Room or larger weddings in a hired Marquee. Full wedding reception package available. All conferences catered for En-suite accommodation. Open for food: 12.00 noon-2.00pm & 6.30pm-9.00pm (closed Mondays) Children welcome. Average main dish price £8.95 to £18.95. Trad. Ales: Bass, Worthington.

The Dragon Hotel (01686) 668359
Montgomery, Powys, SY1 5 6PA
www.dragonhotel.com
Mark & Sue Michaels
17th century former coaching inn with lounge bar fine restaurant
and indoor heated swimming pool.
Open for food: 12.00 noon - 2.00 p.m. and 7.00 - 9.00 p.m. (ordering times). Tea & coffee served all day. Average main dish price: bar meals £7.50, restaurant table d'hote (3 course) £25 and a la carte main courses from £13. Type of menu: bar meals, table d'hote and a la carte restaurant. AA 1 Rosette Restaurant. Trad. Ale: Woods Special Ale and guest beers.

The Crown Inn (01588) 640271/261
Newcastle-on-Clun, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 80L
crown-newcastle.com
Lindsey & Debbie Linford-Gough
17th century inn near Offa's Dyke path. Comfortable bars and beer garden
open for food 12.00 noon - 2.00pm and 6.30pm to 9.00pm in the summer months
more restricted hours in the winter. Family friendly, dogs welcome.
Type of menu: home cooked traditional pub grub, freshly prepared using local produce when possible.
Trad Ales: local - Hobson's, John Roberts and various guest ales.
Credit cards accepted average main dish £5 - £15.