Armoury in Shropshire

Great food, but the drinks service could be more prompt.

The staff were friendly and food was superb

A really pleasant expereince, I am ashamed to say that I have not been for a while but relaxed back in to it straight away. A family meal for three, bottle of wine, really enjoyable. Service was great, promot and unintrusive. I will definately return very soon.

Fantastic place. Great food, great service and a really interesting menu and quite reasonably priced. 5 of us went, all ordered different meals and all were amazing. Thanks!

Went in to book a Christmas getogether with friends. The staff and atmosphere was good.

We were a walk in for lunch, staff greeted us and showed us to a table by a roaring fire. Interesting building with veiws over river though a bit faux inside. Hubby had fish and chips I had the steak and ale and mushroom pie at £17.95 I had a lot better elsewhere. Waitress said they were bought in, I suggest they got them from somewhere else. Plesant meal in pleasant surroundings £55. two main meals and 4 pints fine by me.

We love exploring the shops and markets in Shrewsbury, and usually pop in here for lunch. This time we thought we would be disappointed as upon arriving at 13:30 the place was packed. Fortunately we met our waitress Laura, who assured us some tables would shortly become free and came to fetch us from the bar as soon as one was available. The menu is always varied and delicious, but I usually select the fish and chips as it is always beautifully prepared, tasty and of generous portion. My wife selected the fishcake with a side portion of seasonal vegetables and this certainly didn't disappoint. We'll always head here when in Shrewsbury........though given its obvious and well deserved increasing popularity I'll probably be more prepared in future and book a table in advance. Thank you to Laura for your kind and excellent service, you have surely found your niche role in hospitality and would be a credit to any restaurant

Food as usual was good. Staff friendly & accommodating. Nice place for a meal drink.

Really relaxed dining with well presented food, and friendly table service

Well looked after. 7 Inc a young child in the "library" nice atmosphere. Food? Not astounding, but good.

We had booked a table for two. We arrived at the booked time, it then took a little while to get somebody's attention. Once we did get their attention they disappeared for about 5 minutes, without saying anything, and then returned to say the table was ready, that's when the fun started!! He took us to a table for 8, then asked it that was okay? I think he could tell from our expression that we were not best pleased. He then magically found a table for 2. We sat there for about 15 minutes and in that time no member of staff approached the table. We got up and left. What is the point of booking tables at your restaurant, when you obviously take no notice of the actual bookings?

My favourite place to eat out in Shrewsbury.

Food is absoloutely outstanding and is a fair price, atmosphere was amazing and the staff were friendly and took our orders quickly. Great night out

Had a lovely birthday lunch with five friends. Great fish and chips ( small version) tasty and perfect. Wine and desserts also delicious. Chocolate torte was gorgeous! As were all the puds. Berry sponge, brulee and sticky toffee. A busy place but lots of atmosphere. Service was spot on, only one downside allowing dogs in restaurant is always questionable around diners, one dog had his paw trodden on when server was walking through with plates, unfortunately an accident waiting to happen, and not impressed with dog water bowl on the table!

Visited Tuesday 22/1024. A most enjoyable experience from start to finish. Greeted promptly and provided with a table overlooking the River Severn. Sue our server, was experienced, knowledgeable and alert to our needs. The menu choice was comprehensive and we thoroughly enjoyed our individually prepared meals. The bonus was having the bill reduced by £12 because of the tokens we has been given on previous visits. We have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending The Armoury anf look forward to our next bisit in November.

I told Albrecht that I have been here several times. A good foodie destination, We have eaten here a few times, Sunday roast is yummy. Has previously been in the Good Beer Guide but not at present. No problem however as 8 handpumps serve a super collection of beers. Albrecht took a Clun Brewery ale. Very good. The river side location gets worrying when The Severn floods. The large one room interior sparkles. Well worth a visit.

Fantastic food generous portions staff warm and friendly good ambiance in a lovely location by the river would definitely eat there again

Great place to visit along by the river. We had drinks and a tea. Beautiful place we would definitely eat next time. A very special place, beautiful

Good food.very noisy.male staff cold and unwelcoming female much more pleasant

Lovely food and a nice varied menu. Extremely dog friendly - all of the staff were extremely friendly and very kind to our dog. Cherry sorbet that comes with the chocolate torte was amazing!

The building is beautiful inside, the windows are spectacular for natural light. I loved how spacious and comfortable it felt. The staff were lovely and I would definitely recommend eating here. Had a fabulous lunch.

Just stopped for a coffee and lager whilst walking around

I LOVE this place, the atmosphere is so welcoming, the staff are fantastic and six of us had a fabulous Sunday lunch. Right on the river. Brilliant, thank you!!

My husband and I have been regulars in this amazing pub for years, followed its development to a grown-up establishment of splendid foods and cask ales. We have enjoyed the noise of human voice rather than muzak, admired the full bookshelves and old, well-framed pictures, the log fire; and tasted every cask ale going - perfectly pulled, of course. Yesterday we shared Prawns Pil Pil for starter, followed by a perfect Fish pie for my husband and a Pan fried sea bass for me. The Prawns Pil Pil sent us back to the seaside restaurants of San Sebanstian/Donostea, his fish pie was rich but light, and hot, and my sea bass perfectly spiced. The menu is short but well balanced. The chef and the kitchen staff are simply perfect at their jobs, producing beautiful diches each time. Well be back in a few weeks for another tasting.

Went for Sunday lunch as my wife is a vegan and they have great Vegan options. I had the mixed roast and she had the Mushroom Bourguignon pie. Both were excellent as were the accompanying wine. Our server, Emily was attentive, efficient and really friendly. The walls are lined with bookshelves filled randomly with books. I did have to resist the urge to start putting them into some sort of order.

Beatiful food.Hot and fresh. I had crispy calamari to start. Fish pie for mains. Was beautiful couldn't fault it or the staff.very attentive.....

Started was nice of pate, main of the tandoori chicken burger was a little dry...but staff were ace

Lovely decor, plenty of space, great food and drinks. Lovely staff and very reasonable prices. I’m a regular visitor to Shrewsbury and found this place by chance.

Really lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and good foods.

This is one of the nicest pubs we've ever visited. Beautiful decor, friendly staff, great food and drink, and dog friendly.

Great atmosphere with friendly staff and tasty food.

It's a great pub that serves fantastic food at reasonable prices. The staff were very friendly and polite. It's a large pub with plenty of tables. Located alongside the River Severn, with tables outside as well. Highly recommend.

A fantastic lunch with lots of choice. Not the usual pub grub... Staff very welcoming and attentive. Would certainly recommend...

First visit sconce it’s had a refresh looks nice but the wing back chairs have gone shame as these were great for people watching and socializing. It was a midday visit and was very quiet unlike previous visits hence only 4 stars for the atmosphere. Wondering if the Saturdays are still as popular as they were. Always had quick service and friendly staff also it’s dog friendly

Excellent Sunday lunch. Really enjoyed everything about it. Nice lively atmosphere and the food was great. World certainly recommend.

A very nice Sunday lunch, good food and friendly staff in a lovely location next to the river Severn. It’s a very popular restaurant so I would recommend booking.

Excellent service, great food and a wonderful experience. Really enjoyed the fact that there is no piped music.

Follow up visit on a return to Shrewsbury with 7 adults and two dogs. Sunday lunch booked for 3.30 across two tables due to availability for the dogs. On arrival the team sorted out a table for us all which was excellent and then the food complimented the service. We all had different meals from the Sunday lunch selection and deserts which were all excellent and value for money. Pleased the food worked this time for us as this is a great venue in a great location.

Great service and the interior is worth the visit alone. We visited for Sunday lunch and had both the beef/porchetta and chicken breast roast dinners. Yum! Plates came fully loaded and tasted delicious. Piping hot too. Roasties amazing and good selection of veg. Would return if ever in the area again.

Ate here twice during our stay in Shrewsbury. The sandwiches at lunchtime were so big we could hardly manage any dinner! We also ate a main meal the follwoing night and all the food was great. It is a lovely location and right next to the waterfront, near the boat rides. The staff were very helpful and attentive. The only minor negative was the number of dogs in the restaurant. Whilst we all love dogs, sadly one of our group is allergic to dogs and we had to leave earlier than planned on our second visit as the number of dogs present set off my friends asthma. Additionally the dogs kept barking at each other - I haven’t let it impact on the score as the food was great but others with similar allergies might have similar problems

Brilliant at adapting my meal to suit my allergies. Dog friendly too.

One of my favouite places for a beer and bit to eat. just wish I lived closer to Shrewsbury

Beautiful pub next to the river! Great location!

Really good pub, great décor, nice atmosphere and decent food. Dog friendly too.

Lovely pub with good food , service excellent.

Brunning and Price pubs used to be very good. Not any more. We tried a couple recently and this was our worst experience. We went for Sunday lunch. Quality of food was poor. Roast potatoes were hard, dry and had obviously been siting around for hours. Staff replaced them but it took so long the meal was done. Replacements weren’t much better so I suspect quality of ingredients is also poor. To overcome the poor meal we ordered mini puddings with hot drinks. We got the drinks but no puds. Had to ask for them to be removed from the bill as they still tried to charge us!

Good food, good choice of Gluten Free, service was also good despite being very busy

It's always a good place to meet up. Whether it's just for drinks or a meal. I would always go here for any occasion.

Went with a large group, the place had a great atmosphere, nice food and a large selection of real ales.

Great Staff very friendly service with a smile especially Jodie and good food

We had a lovely meal,to celebrate our anniversary,all the staff were amazing,giving us plenty of time,to choose our meals,and not rushing us,when we'd finished,with a great atmosphere and a superb choice of food and drinks,we'll definitely be back

We had a lovely meal,to celebrate our anniversary,all the staff were amazing,giving us plenty of time,to choose our meals,and not rushing us,when we'd finished,with a great atmosphere and a superb choice of food and drinks,we'll definitely be back

Absolutely fantastic. Great food, friendly place and the staff were so good with our puppy Gizmo. *updated* Another visit and its still fantastic. Different staff on a busy Saturday and all of them so friendly and accommodating. Food was fantastic as ever. *updated August 2024* Not sure what they refurbed. It doesnt look that different. But still really great food and friendly service. 🙂

Absolutely brilliant. Excellent selection of wine. A Guinness zero for the driver and the food was superb. 100% recommend. Ernie (bar tender) was super lovely too.

CLOSED - this restaurant is closed. Reopening 2nd August 2024 and needs to update it's opening hours on Google

Fantastic friendly staff, great menu, able to deal with dietary issues really well ( at least gluten free, anyway ). Well worth visiting.

One of the best pub experiences! The food is amazing - really fresh, good portion sizes yet not sickening, great variety including lots of GF options (which was a pleasant suprise for our GF friend). The service is so friendly and kind - when I left a personal item under the table and only realised halfway back to London, I contacted the staff who immediately responded confirming they had looked for and found the item and would post it to me the next day (thank you so much again Tom!). The atmosphere is perfect - warm and cosy, yet bright and spacious with big open windows and exposed brick with open bookcases and other historic items on the walls. Could not recommend this pub more. Be sure to stop by if you are ever in Shrewsbury!

It’s one of those places where you try to find out a fault and they give you their perfection. The Armoury is a lovely, cosy place with friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy social gatherings or a private party. They’re offering the best, either you can try drinks, snacks or have a nice meal. The staff are friendly, professional and always ready to help. Specially the bar guy who served us was so polite and give his best service. It was full packed and nearly all seats covered which shows it’s popularity in the area. They have two seating areas and i really like book wall and seatings around like a library. Reasonable prices. Definitely recommend it for a relaxed meal or drink.

A lovely place. Met up with friends , great decor and food was excellent. Service could not be faulted. Will return.

A Shrewsbury classic. As good now as it was when first refurbished and opened about a quarter of a century ago.

Amazingly restored building excellent friendly and knowledgeable service. Great drinks. The food was amazing. Shout out for the steak sandwich not normally a favourite of mine but just delicious. Thank you!

Came here on a whim for something to eat after a day out at Attingham Park. We had our dog with us and we were sat in the dog specific dining area. The staff were attentive and friendly and had a treat ready for our pooch. The food was hot and fresh and tasty. I had the honey ham and my partner had the fish and chips. What set this experience apart though, was the staffs response to my allergy to lentils/peas. They made a real effort to ensure there was no cross contamination and brought my meal out separately to show.it had been cooked away from any allergens. This was one of the best experiences I have had with my allergy as it is not one of the top 14 allergens that legally has to be disclosed by restaurants. It's a really cooly decorated establishment too and the pictures and framed newspaper clippings etc really add to the vibe.

Tuesday 2nd July Just me 3 course meal. Was lovely Quick service Good waitress team As always a 100% win Well done guys Keep it going

We had a really enjoyable meal Saturday 29 June 4:30pm. Fabulous food, best we have had in the UK for a long while. Great service throughout and reasonable price overall for food and drinks!

This is a really smart and really popular place with really great food. The flip side of that is that it’s pretty busy and can get really loud. But the food… did I mention it’s really good?! As a vegan, I was really pleased to find something that’s not the same as the token 5 bean chilli so many restaurants overdo, and on top of that it was healthy and super tasty. And actually in spite of the place being really busy, our food came really quickly. I’ll be back, and you should go too.

After having a average meal, I went to pay the bill. About 10 minutes later, we left and on our way out one of the party joked asking if anyone had payed the bill. I said that I had and another friend also said he had!!! We returned to the bar asking why they had allowed my friend to pay the bill after I had, the manager refunded my friends money but didn't apologise just walked off without even inquiring how this had happened!!!!

Lovely setting, excellent food & the service was genuinely amazing! I have a lesser known food allergy & the staff were amazing. Shout out & Thanks! to the manager & the chef on Saturday, the food & cocktails were just BEAUTIFUL & you were so accommodating & helpful. Thankyou so much for a wonderful evening at The Armoury in Shrewsbury!!

Really nice place with a great atmosphere. Cask ales, good food and helpful staff.

Back in April 2022, I rated this restaurant as 5 stars and “excellent in all regards”, titling my review: “This is how all casual dining should be”. So, why have I downgraded it to 2 stars? Visiting Shrewsbury with the same group of friends, at the same time on a summer Saturday evening, we had purposely booked ahead and were all eagerly looking forward to our meal as one of the highlights of our reunion. The restaurant was still as busy, the staff were still as attentive, but the meal itself was the most disappointing let-down we had had in a very long time. The menu was uninspired and overpriced and we each struggled to find anything worth having. It’s telling that all five of my fellow diners ended up defaulting to “the burger” as the least worst option. I myself had “the cod, chips and peas”. It was so disappointing. Barely any fish, swamped in floury batter, I genuinely felt sick after eating it. The ‘fat’ chips were oily. Yuck! I had to order an extra bowl of the (fortunately still delicious) tartare sauce just to take the taste away. My friends commented on how there was no garnish whatsoever - perhaps an indication of cost-cutting? They all said how overpriced the meal had been and swore never to return as it was simply “not worth the money”. I have to agree. I don’t know what has happened to drive the customer experience so far downhill. But I know from our other regular reunions in Shrewsbury that other restaurants are still able to deliver stunning food at an affordable price. Avatar, The Third Place and The Curry House in particular are three of the best Indian restaurants I know of anywhere in the UK. They are all making an effort while The Armoury is barely going through the motions and ultimately failing. There are so many better options to eat at family-owned restaurants in the town. Avoid.

Great place to eat, drink & relax. They allow dogs in as well, which is a big plus!

Popped in for snack after boat cruise and were very pleased with sandwiches steak and fish. The atmosphere was very relaxing , and we got more than we expected! Highly recommend!

Had a fantastic meal here and the service was great.

We were going on a boat trip and decided to have lunch here afterwards. My husband had three different beers because they were all too warm and then they decided to take all ales off due to a 'problem in the cellar'. The food was ok but unfortunately, not as special as we were hoping for.

We loved this place, the food and staff we superb. In fact we went back a 2nd & 3rd time 🤣🍻🍻

One of the better food/eating establishments in Shrewsbury town centre. Very good selection of beers, ales and wines and a menu that changes each day. At the top end of the price scale for pub food but definitely worth it as the quality is excellent. Well worth a visit if visiting and opposite the quayside entrance to the Sabrina river boat experience.

Always a lovely experience food was beautiful as always

We booked a table before we went to the theatre, there was 2.5 hours between table booked and needed to be a theatre unfortunately this was not enough time, it took an hour and 25 mins for our mains to arrive and then we had to rush, no chance of ordering dessert to to lack of time. We did make staff aware however they had taken alot of booking that were doing the same as us unfortunately we suffered for this. Food was good would have liked to have been able to finish it and not rush. Disappointing.

Sat by water for sandwiches and a drink lovely

Really lovely place for lunch. The staff were friendly but, a menu item was forgotten. To be fair apologies and compensation quickly followed.

Lovely food and atmosphere. Situated alongside the river. Worth a visit

Had a lovely meal with colleagues. Last minute booking couldn’t be more accommodating and the food was amazing

Lovely. Nice atmosphere. Bustling, always has a good atmosphere. Just gets too busy for me on a weekend. Great wine selection. Nice food choices.

Had a table booked for a hen party - busy Saturday so we had to wait for the table but wasn't too bad. Food was absolutely delicious and service was quick and friendly, despite how busy it was. A little on the pricey side but everything is these days - a lovely experience.

Probably the worst and smallest Chicken Caesar salad I've ever had. More or less half a jem lettuce and what appeared to be a packet of sliced packet cooked chicken - comparable with Aldi's budget range. I asked for no anchovies but apparently this wasn't possible "because they were in the sauce" - it took me about 10 seconds when the dish arrived. At £17.95 it was a rip off. The real ale I had was a disappointment, but that could be down to my choice.The atmosphere and decor was pleasant but the overall experience was a major let down because of the quality of the food. Would I recommend or return? - absolutely not. Pub chain food passed off as Gastro-pub dining

Excellent bar restaurant by river (not adjacent to it). No off-street parking. Huge place with well-spaced restaurant and pub tables. Interesting menu which changes daily. Friendly staff. Would certainly return.

Met a friend for lunch so I arrived at 10am and set up to work over a coffee. Staff were friendly and helpful. Had lunch at 12 and the menu caters for all needs and tastes and the food was great.

I recommend the Lamb Roast, cooked to perfection and well presented.

We booked for our family of ten for my husbands birthday. Such a wonderful meal and great staff

A little slow to get started otherwise they would have had 5s all round.

Extensive menu. Great customer service. Fab spot by the river. Just found it a bit noisy when busy.

Had a lovely evening meal with my wife, brilliant attentive staff, very comfortable surroundings, and a cosy atmosphere.

Been here a couple of times now (went on Saturday night) and will return whenever we're in Shrewsbury. It has the feel of a town pub (nice inside) but is really a restaurant. I say this as the food is restaurant quality, not as a negative. The food really is excellent, quality ingredients, well prepared, well presented, really very nice indeed. Could maybe have a few more starters and they're a bit confused with the 'nibbles'. It was very busy and quite loud but service was good. It may be helpful if the staff wore unforms though (or just the same colour clothes) as it's a reasonable sized place and it can sometimes be difficult to work out who they are. I could have easily flagged down another customer who had walked past a couple of times! We were seeing a comedian at Theatre 7 and Shrewsbury is a good hour from us. We had seen that he was on more locally and wondered about switching venues, we stayed with Shrewsbury so that we could go back to The Armoury! Glad we found it and look forward to going back!

All of my party really enjoyed each course - not a single fault, everything was delicious! Lovely staff. Only thing to note would be that as it’s such a large open space, it was a tad loud at times, but it was quite busy as Sunday afternoon. Will definitely come back.

Beautiful pub, friendly atmosphere 👌

The food was as I expected. Similar menu to their sister establishments. All prepared and cooked to a good standard. Service was hit and miss. Hits: initial drink service was immediate. Food (apart from one starter) was served hot and with reasonable space within courses. The team member allocated to our particular table was affable. Miss: one starter replaced at a sloths pace. Our table was slow to be asked if we required further drinks. 3 out of 4 staff gave off the impression they would rather have been elsewhere.

Beautiful place, staff were great! Food was spectacular!

My husband and I plus our dog , around 14.30 in the afternoon,on a hot Sunday. Many thanks to that wonderful member of the staff who've went above and beyond to find us a indoor table. Forever greatful,the pooch was panting like an old engine 😭 Speedy serving regarding the pub being busy as a beehive. Everything spotless clean . Kudos for the chef , I rarely finish what's in my plate, I did it this time. Highly recommend. Does worth two hours driving to enjoy great meal in a great atmosphere.

Such a reassuring place for a Coeliac to eat. Well marked up menu for gluten free and attentive and knowledgeable serving staff. Top job!

Lovely place, I also like that it attracts all ages having seen groups of elderly folk enjoying a wine and a chat in a great atmosphere.

Great riverside pub. Very good pie!