Where to eat in and around Bishop's Castle

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The Castle Hotel (01588) 638403
The Square, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5BN
David & Nicky Simpson
nicky.castlehotel@btinternet.com
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 £10.50, lunchtime £5.95
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
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, 3Eight, Clerics Cure, Qu'Offas, 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 sponsors of the annual Bishops Castle Real Ale Festival.

The Poppy House (01588) 638443
20, Market Square, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire SY9 5BN
Albert Pronin
poppyhouse.co.uk
An historic building towards the top of the town, built in front of the old castle walls which form a backdrop to the courtyard adjoining the ground floor café & restaurant.
Open for food: 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun and Friday and Saturday evenings. Opening hours may vary during the winter so it is best to check.
Average main dish price: café £5.50, restaurant £11.50.
Type of menu: all of our food is imaginatively prepared using the best of local, seasonal produce and is freshly prepared on the premises. Our menu changes frequently.
Credit cards accepted.

New Street Café - the café behind the chemist (01588) 638115
New Street, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire SY9 5AD
Situated in a modern building behind the main street chemist with an entrance through the courtyard, this traditional English café serves all day breakfasts and fare such as bangers & mash.
Open for Food: Mon to Sat 8.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Type of menu: home made cakes, soup and chips. Freshly made sandwiches on hand cut bread, all day breakfasts, a daily special.
Main dishes: bangers, mash, peas and onion gravy £3.95, home made soup with bread and butter £2.95, children's meals £2.70. Tea 80p, coffee £1.
Take away available and coach parties by appointment.

Boars Head Hotel (01588) 638521
Church Street, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5AE
Phil & Laura
www.boarsheadhotel.co.uk
Comfortable oldie worldie beamed 17th Century pub with dining area and restaurant Open for food: Everyday 12.00 - 2.00 p.m. and 6.30 - 9.30 p.m. and all day Sunday. Average main dish price: £5.95 - £9.95. Snacks from £2.50. Type of menu: Steaks, salads, gammons, grills etc. vegetarian, fish and homemade dishes, Sunday lunches. Non smoking areas. Trad. Ale: Courage Directors, Best and guests.

The Six Bells Kitchen (01588) 630144
Church Street, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire SY9 5AA
Nev & Sue Richards
Historic 17th century coaching inn situated alongside the old Mid Wales to London road. Traditional ales are produced in the adjoining brewery. The kitchen uses local, and whenever possible organic, ingredients. All the food is cooked on the premises. Tues to Sat 12.00 noon to 1.45 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. - 8.45 p.m. Sun 12.00 noon - 1.45 p.m. No food Sunday or Monday evenings. Closed Monday lunchtime.
Average main dish price: £7.50 to £13. Type of menu: 8oz sirloin with pepper sauce. Big Nev's sausage and mash with onion gravy, always one fish dish and at least 2 vegetarian main meals.
Dining Room and disabled access and new toilets to be completed in the next 15months.

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
This traditional 17th century coaching inn is under new management and has
been completely refurbished. It is situated 3 miles from Bishop's Castle at
the entrance to Walcot Hall, once the home of Lord Clive of India, and
specialises in serving home cooked traditional English high quality food
sourced locally where possible,
Open for food: all day in the bars. Food freshly prepared always available along with teas and coffees. Cold food only on Mondays. Relaxing restaurant with cosy atmosphere open from 7.00 - 9.00 p.m. every day but Monday (winter opening Thursdays - Sundays inc.). The restaurant offers a la carte and table d'hote menus with excellent value Sunday lunch from £6.95 Thursday lunches, 2 courses £5 and Friday evenings £3 fish and chip suppers. Average main price dish: from £6.95 Meeting room and conferencing facilities available. Trad Ale: Local beers from the Six Bells and Three Tuns Breweries at Bishop's Castle plus Hobsons, Wye Valley and Theakstons
(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 Crown Inn (01588)660265
Clunton , Shropshire SY7 OHU
Sue Dean
Cosy, 15th century inn, 2 miles from Clun. Warm welcome. Friendly staff.
Open for food Monday to Friday 6.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 12.00 noon - 2.00 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Weekday lunchtime food available only during school summer holidays 12.00 noon -2.00 p.m. Booking only for lunchtimes at other times of the year
Type of Menu: bar snacks, specials board and a la carte. Homemade specials and vegetarian option. Local produce used whenever possible. Non smoking restaurant. Trad. Ale: Hobsons "Best Bitter Worthington "Cask Ale plus one guest ale.
Credit cards accepted. Dogs allowed in bar area. Car park.

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 £5 to £14.95. 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) £22.50 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 6.00pm 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.

The Callow Inn (01743) 891933
Bromlow, Minsterley, Shropshire SY5 OEA
www.callowinn.co.uk
Lena & Joy Rowson
Country inn, restaurant and bed & breakfast with 2 bars, a large. non smoking dining restaurant and beer gardens with magnificent views t
open countryside.
Open for food: daily 12.00 - 3.00 p.m. & 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Closed Tuesday lunchtime.
Average main dish price: snacks from £5, restaurant from £9.
Type of menu: all food freshly prepared on the premises. Bar snacks or full a la carte menu available. Special lunchtime menu for senior citizens. Tray Ales: Six Bells and Wye Valley.
Large car park and disabled toilets. Dogs allowed in garden seating area. Credit cards accepted. Live music on Saturday evenings
(see "Where to stay" section)