Cromwells Bar and Restaurant in Shropshire

Nice setting. Shame dogs are not separated as there might be allergies etc only came in for a drink staff where nice. No complaints other than the dogs

We stayed & ate here, firstly I'll review the food ... we had Sunday lunch n the only minor criticism like previous reviews have mentioned the beef was a little 'chewy' .... but everything else on the plate was incredibly flavoursome & the pork belly was absolutely top notch!! ... plus you get 10% off food & drink if you stay there, As for the overnight stay .... it was clean,comfortable ,& cheap compared to other hotels in the area.. but we were next to the road & you could hear lots from outside but with earplugs in it was ok .... also the walls are very thin, not the taphouses fault it's just the way these old buildings are but we could hear everything that next door was 'ahem' doing in the morning .

Whist travelling Shropshire + with reviews , tried cromwells tap house shrewsbury for Sunday lunch.....smelt delicious . Arrived with all trimmins. The enjoyment stopped there. The beef was like rubber , when finally did cut a piece , endless chewing + spat it out. This same experience was also same with my wife. Told waitress , didn't come back with reaction ? Over priced to what you get. Dissapointing.

We came here for lunch and the food was beautifully presented and tasty. The eating area is part of the pub so very beer smelling but the staff were friendly and when the weather is warmer, there is a nice garden.

We met a friend and stopped for a quick supper. Love my food I had squid. It was delicious. We enjoyed it so much we went back for lunch next day. I had crabcakes . Really lovely place staff were super friendly helpful and efficient. On the list of places to defo return to. Great beer too.

Everyvtime we visit Shrewsbury it been a positive experience. The Manager here always has fitted us in when I've phoned to book. Friendly staff. Food excellent. We did the Caribbean evening last night. My husband loved the Jerk Chicken. Would definitely return here

We stayed the night in the Cromwell Tap House for a work trip. The pub was nice, and the building was gorgeous, but the room was small, the toilet was broken, there was mould in the shower, and the mattress was probably the most uncomfortable I've ever slept on.

Stayed here last month as it is cheap and centrally located. We received a friendly welcome from the staff and the room was pretty clean considering it needs completely redecorating. The price really did reflect the room. It's basic but fairly comfortable. Noise can be heard from both the road and the pub downstairs. Definitely would not want to stay here at the weekend - don't imagine it would be pleasant. We had a couple of drinks in the pub, which were also just average.

Called in for a drink after an afternoon exploring Shrewsbury. Just what we needed friendly bar man and interesting ales to try. Proper pub!

Friendly staff, exciting nooks and crannies in the pub and lots of character to be sure. you would take a secret date here but not your wife or mother in law. A proper pub with no tea nad coffee or food. excellent.

Comfortable, cozy, little spot with good beer and a nice atmosphere. Well worth a visit for a few drinks and super dog friendly too.

What a little gem, full of character. Lovely and clean. Wonderful staff, friendly, professional and very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. Food was delicious. Good quality local produce. Excellent value for money and good location with parking nearby and disable parking available right out side. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Shrewsbury. Look forward to a return visit soon. Keep up the good work.

We decided to visit for lunch and was not disappointed. Hearty delicious pub food, the staff were also very lovely. Looking forward to a return visit.

Visited last Saturday for lunch. Friendly welcome at the bar and prompt, friendly service at the table. Food choices were varied and all the food we ordered was very good. Would definitely recommend a visit .

The service in the bar & restaurant was excellent. The food amazing. The stay part wasn’t good. The hotel is on a busy road, so you expect traffic noise. It’s not helped though, when the main sash window won’t close, and is stuck at least a quarter open. Although a thin piece of secondary glazing has been fixed on the inside, it doesn’t help with the noise. Especially early in the morning when deliveries arrive, and the recycling lorry. The bed is in desperate need of a new mattress, it dips completely in the middle. Absolutely no good for two people to sleep in. We got no sleep at all. We are surprised that this hadn’t been mentioned in other reviews, but have seen that there is a second account under the Cromwell Inn, which mentions similar points. Eat, drink but don’t stay…

We had fish and chips and once again it was brilliant. The service was excellent and they couldn’t do enough for us. Many thanks.

visited here in the summer , vowing to return. arriving back in november for an evening meal. every now and again you find a pub that ticks all boxes.....this is one of them. upon walking in , just felt right , the atmosphere , nice pleasant staff. a good wide selection of beers /ciders. shown to our table , in same vicinity of bar area , but quiet enough for conversation , the food menue was with good variation choice. we both ordered starters /mains. within 10min brought to table.....looked +tasted delicious. upon finishing meals , could not be faulted. a genuine good all round pub/resteraunt........will definatly return

Absolutely outstanding, staff the friendliest I’ve ever come across, food excellent value well presented and very tasty. Fantastic selection of various drinks. Will definitely be on list to visit next time in Shrewsbury. Manager informative friendly and professional, pleasure to chat too. All in all can’t fault a thing.

Would highly recommend the pork dish thought the meat was done perfectly and the sauce was tasty. Not been here in a while and thought we would try it. Nice array of drinks to choose from and friendly staff. Would happily visit again. Many thanks

Very comfortable stay, delicious Sunday roast and great vibes in the bar. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Service we received was just wonderful. The place has a great character as it’s quite an old building which make it quite unique. Thank you again.

My daughter and granddaughters arrange for me to stay the night here. Also they arranged for a family meal. The food was delicious. The staff was brilliant. They also catered for two little toddlers which was excellent. All in all. I would come for a meal when visiting my family again

We popped in for a quick drink while in the area and wandering around Shrewsbury. We had a really warm welcome, we loved the atmosphere and attitude of the staff that led us to staying for Sunday lunch. Occasionally you come across a pub that just gets everything right and this is one of them. Lovely, knowledgeable staff, fantastic food and a lovely welcoming atmosphere. If we lived more locally we would probably make this our local. Has everything we would wish for in a pub.

Have been here a few times now since the change in ownership. The food is consistently good, great selection of beers and friendly staff. Dog friendly too and a fab sunny outdoor area. Lovely to see an independent place getting it right.

Really welcoming smiley helpful staff. And the two chaps with beards especially attentive and professional. Couldn't do enough for you. Lovely. And the food was very well presented, tasty, good portions and excellent value. Hoping next time I have room for dessert. Great relaxed atmosphere n very nice outside terrace area with fairylights. Defo recommend and will be my first port of call when I go back again in the Spring, if not sooner. 10/10

What can I say, the food here is amazing! As a party of 8 walking in off the street it’s not uncommon to get sketchy food (at differing intervals) as the kitchens struggle to produce it all. This certainly wasn’t the case here and all the food was freshly cooked, piping hot and absolutely delicious! We will definitely be back!

it's not a tap house, we went in there for drinks and it's more like a restaurant there was not loads of choice of beer either, nothing that i like anyway. it's an odd atmosphere for a Friday night they had a due performing but as everyone else were eating their dinner no one really got involved with the music (the duo weren't very good either.) it was like trying to have a pint in a harvester with very loud 90's music being played which all the diners are having to shout over. We had our cider and headed off to a pub

Outstanding food, excellent service, great choices of ales. 100% recommended. The pork belly is outstanding! Melt in the mouth, and the vegetarian options are super nice

We met our friends here for lunch, it had come highly recommended but also they had previously stayed there under the previous management. It was a wet weekend but we had a very warm welcome, we as a group was looked after very well but myself especially, as I have a severe allergy that's not in the top 14 - this can be tricky when eating out. I ordered and it had been cleared by the head chef that it clear of any allergens and safe for me to eat. I felt safe eating there and wouldn't hesitate in a return visit. I would highly recommend the food was excellent and good quality cooked from scratch and well worth it. Jo Nottingham

We have been to this restaurant many times and it is always good. We have tried the Triple cooked chips and fish and various other foods. Always very good food and service. Recommend highly.

Fabulous venue for special birthday celebrations with 20 plus friends. Outstanding food and service. Back soon for sure. What a team.

There’s an option for Sunday Lunch and I highly recommend it. The roast beef and pork belly were amazing with all of the Sunday roast trimmings. The portion was just right, meaning really generous, but the perfect thing was that the amount wasn’t sloppy like you get in so many pub Sunday dinners. Meat cooked to perfection, not overdone, veg with texture and crunch, not turned to mush, everything seasoned beautifully, the gravy just enough to have a little on each bite. Service the best as always. I never did review the place before but I can vouch for the fish and chips, the burgers, the beers, the quality of every part of this business. I was inside today but check out the beer garden. Gets sun all day like in summer, with views of the church spires and old rooftops of the nearby Alkmund’s square. Guinness was immaculate, but I could have easily gone for a Three Tuns or an ale from further afield in the regularly updated guest selection. Always something new to try. Check out Cromwell’s for some of the best pub classics done in a fresh, bar/restaurant style. Little touches make the dishes unique. A little cinnamon(?) on the side veg with my roast. Curried bacon (optional) on the otherwise classic burger. These flavours might be love-it-or-hate-it but they make for a signature taste that sets this tap house apart from the other venues around it serving British favourites.

Lovely surprise birthday party for my son at Cromwell’s today. Staff could not have been more accommodating: we had the top outside decking to ourselves where friends and family could soak up the warm sun - it felt private and safe (there were young children...

The restaurant has a new menu. Had for a starter the thai mussels ( and in Shrewsbury) and a duck gyoza, fantastic taste and reasonably priced, light food and tasty. I then had the salmon fishcakes with ragu sauce (home made not like some of...

Walking up from Shrewsbury railway station, we were musing over where to go for lunch and I was pondering why you don't see hotdogs on menus that much. So it seemed to be a sign when we stopped and looked at Cromwells menu and saw...

Bit disappointed with the decor. Was expecting more subdued lighting and for the place to be more like a restaurant rather than a pub BUT the food and service was superb. Would happily eat there again. My belly pork was perfectly cooked, crispy and tasty...

It really is the best roast dinner in Shropshire - all the trimmings, beautiful gravy, well priced! The service was brilliant and really friendly. Couldn’t fault it!

Thought we’d try out the new food menu today, i was not disappointed! I have an allergy to chilli and the chef catered to my needs, completely changing my dish, switching things out and making a new sauce. He even came to the table to...

Absolutely amazing food. 5* Staff very attentive and friendly, great atmosphere . Spotlessly clean . Would definitely recommend this place . Price . We will be back 😊 Lovely place !!!

The food is fantastic, have eaten the belly pork twice now and it melts in the mouth. The chief know how to cook this to perfection, had also the king prawns with chorizo. Two courses for £18.95 great price and a bottle of pinot noir...

Place is brilliant. Good atmosphere as soon as you walk in. Great selection of beers sprits and wines. Food is soo good for the price almost too good, where's the catch? There isn't one. Would recommend to anyone best food in town by a long...

We visited Cromwells for lunch with the dog in tow on Saturday. The staff were attentive and friendly and the food and beer were fantastic. The steak, onion and mushroom flatbread was incredible, the steak melted in your mouth. Husband had fish and chips. Really...

Absolutely amazing food, highly recommend the chocolate cheesecake! Service is excellent and the staff are so friendly. Will definitely be coming back to visit again!! :)

Called late on a Sunday for a table and were warmly welcomed towards their end of service. I am a Gluten free vegetarian diner....aka, hard to please. I was overjoyed to see a vegan falafel burger on a Sunday menu and my partner opted for...

We chanced a walk-in for lunch on the day after this venue opening, we were welcomed on arrival and offered a seat whilst the staff arranged our table in the restaurant. Whilst looking at the super varied drinks menu the time soon passed before being...

Great staff, great food. Good value for money and a bunch of beer cokcatils to choose from. Will be going again

We came here for a family meal. Staff were very accommodating, food was amazing. There was a lovely friendly atmosphere. Great night had by all.

Excellent date night at Cromwells tap house. Opening night and it was amazing! Food was delicious! the short rib is stunning and is covered in a beautiful bbq sauce. The sticky toffee pudding was to die for. Great selection of drinks (cocktails & ciders tonight)...

Staff were really friendly and helpful, amazing food and lots of drinks to choose from. Nice interior and beautiful garden.

Visited Cromwells for a catch up with mates for the reopen! Staff were friendly and new what they were doing, had a crayfish sandwich on a sourdough roll which was beautiful! Also dirty chips are a must! Can’t wait to return and try more

Just walked in for a glass of wine to see the new refurbishment ! Absolutely amazing service fantastic wine and I can’t wait to try the food! Really really like the place and the people. I love candles so that was nice to walk into...

My wife and eye popped in for a beer in the very pleasant outside space this evening.The bar staff were very pleasant and helpful but the big disappointment was the beer.I ordered a pint of HPA - it was off. Bar staff quickly replaced it with a pint from Three Tunns brewery - it was in even worse condition. I tasted my wife's Doom Bar - not good either. We went to another local pub and enjoyed a well kept pint of Timothy Taylor.

Visited last weekend and had a great Sunday lunch. Great staff, service and the food was delicious. Covid restrictions in place so all table service.

Went in with no reservation and we were found a table. Good Covid measures. Good choice of food and drinks served by friendly and efficient staff.

Popped in not booked the lady in charge got us a table the atmosphere was lovely very covid safe the food was amazing the staff were very attentive had a lovey evening will definitely return thank you

Called in for lunch with extended family and two dogs. Warm welcome. Good menu and choice of beers/ales. Very friendly attentive service and quality food.

A very pleasant meal in the quirky beer garden. Good covid measures with screens between each table in addition to the usual stuff you see. Two sandwiches (steak and pulled pork) plus chips. Washed down with a couple of local pints. You just don’t get better than that. Go. Enjoy.

close to all shops and places of interest.hotel good and friendly staff.would stat again on our next visit

Lovely place, lovely food and lovely people. Called in for breakfast which was excellent and went back for a lovely evening meal. Defginately recommended

Very disappointed, came to celebrate friends birthday.....got the impression that the owner/management didn’t really care. Ordered beer battered fish and chips..and sirloin steak, both were meant to come with triple cooked chips.... having worked in the restaurant trade for a number of years I can assure you that they weren’t. At no point during or after our meal were we asked “was everything with your meal ok?” The only good thing about this was we came during the eat out for less scheme, had this been full price i would have been charged in excess of £60 including the drinks.... Not worth the money! Paid the bill, will not be returning.

We had an evening meal here on a Monday night, had a warm welcome and were seated near the entrance to the beer garden. The service was very friendly and efficient. The interior is that of a pub (with hard chairs). The food was good ( but a little pricey).

We enjoyed a family meal on a Monday evening during EOTHO.The service was very good throughout and we were well looked after by the young blonde lady in charge.Order taken quickly and starters were soon to arrive. My wife had the soup of the day, which was tomato with lemon and chill, very tasty but perhaps a little spicy for her. My halloumi involved only two pieces but was nicely accompanied by a small salad and a few beans. A small teriyaki sauce or the like would have really set this off.Burgers in the main course were substantial for two of us. Accompanied by chips. Very tasty too!My wife had the beetroot risotto which she thoroughly enjoyed. We were all to full for a pudding which is a good sign of a substantial meal.I would just add that by comparison with other restaurants the prices are slightly expensive. Not a problem with EOTHO though!

Hello!We’ve been here the other day and we are not so happy about our experience at Cromwells. The taller guy(manager or the owner,no idea)has a bad behaviour and a very disrespectful way to communicate like swearing in front of kids and I have no respect for that. They served me a glass of wine that was full of lipstick from a previous customer and this is just disgusting for me. Cromwells is a lovely place with a really pretty beer garden and food is excellent, but someone needs to take care of that place before is gonna get worst.

Went here today for Sunday lunch. Phoned up to book table. Was easy and the owner gave me directions. Ordered drinks from the bar and was given a menu. Sat outside because it was sunny. Really pleasant garden area. Ordered the Pork belly with apple sauce and seasonal veg. The food was delivered to our table very quickly. The food was lovely couldn’t say a bad thing about the place. Reasonable price. I will definitely be returning.

We pre-booked a table for an evening meal and was very impressed with the standard of food, prices and the service. All was adapted for Covid situation and all handled well. Lovely beer garden/terrace area available too.

This is our second visit to Shrewsbury and The Cromwell Inn was on Travel Zoo a a special offer, so the four of us thought that we would like to visit Shrewsbury again.There is no parking here, so we were able to stop outside and drop off our bags, we were greeted in a very friendly manner, and apparently here they have an agreement with a local hotel down the road with regards to parking your car. So off we went and booked in our car at this place, and with a very short walk back up the road we were booking into the Cromwell Inn.We were shown to our rooms, they were quirky and individual, although mine was on the front, I can honestly say that I did not find it noisy, but to take into account that this is a Thursday and in February, but again on saying this the hotel is not what I would call a passing place. The only observation I would make about the room I had was that there is a step going into the bathroom, which I did trip up in the night when going there in the dark!!!! I am sure that the owners could look at this, the room was lovely, and as I realised a bit later on, the hotel is a work in progress, as it had not long been taken over. My friend said her room was lovely and very comfortable.We headed downstairs to the bar and had a few drinks, what was nice was that if you stayed at the hotel you were given 10% off your drinks, a nice touch we thought. We then went out. We ventured back to get changed for dinner, which we had booked elsewhere before we came, on saying that, their menu looked lovely, so maybe on a future visit to Shrewsbury we will try it. We had a couple of drinks then off we went.We came back just after 10 p.m. to discover that we had to let ourselves in with the front door key given to us, and the bar was closed, now coming from a small village in Lancaster, and it not being a weekend, I can see this as trade can be slow in the winter and on week nights, so we were okay about it, but it would have been nice to have been told this.A comfortable night was had by us all, and a beautifully cooked breakfast the next morning, an excellent breakfast menu with plenty of variety.I wish these new patrons good luck in their venture, they are working hard to make it work, they have lovely personalities and we will be back.

Called in for lunch while in town doing some shopping and appointments. Found a nice quiet table pub was clean quick helpful service menus and drinks bought to our table meals ordered didn’t have to wait too long for our meals which looked great well presented and very well cooked both meals extremely tasty. Great experience thank you.

Had lunch here with a friend on a busy Saturday. Planned to go somewhere else but for some reason everwhere was rammed!This is a very pretty wine bar/pub; very old building tastefully restored. Not all that big; tables not on top of each other; warm and cosy on a cold February day.The menu is very interesting; a real change from typical pub fare. Two of had chilli con carne which was very different - pieces of meat rather than the usual mince, and a touch of dark chocolate in the sauce. The meat was 70% of the dish rather than the usual 50/50 between it and the rice so much better value.My wife (the Veggie!) had a sandwich with chargrilled butternut squash and chick peas in a curry-flavoured sauce. A bit hard to eat as a sandwich - probably better in a wrap ? However it came with a delicious salad; wife ate it all which is unusual for her.Drinks-wise a pint of Salopian was on song.Overall a great recommendation.

I called in here late'ish on a Sunday evening. The Shropshire Gold was well kept and served well, and I thought the roast pork was amazing. Crackling on slow roasted pork belly, and great gravy.

Last time we came here was awful. A man behind the bar who was the rudest ever. Complete contrast now. Cracking Geordie fella who was brilliant. Had a couple of nice lunches but he made the experience 👌

We called in on a Monday lunchtime for a meal and drink. It was quite when we arrived but gradually filled up. We ordered the burger with cheese and bacon, the burger was of good quality and the cheese tasty. The accompanying tomato relish and slice of fresh tomato finished the burger. It came some good fries, a tasty chopped salad with a nice dressing and coleslaw. A good meal at a decent price. There’s some good draft beer to wash it all down. The location close to the town centre makes in ideal break from a days shopping.

We visited yesterday and stumbled on this nice little bar/restaurant.We weren't sure where we were eating but decided to try here and opted for two Sunday dinners and and bottle of wine for £30..a good deal!One pork and one beef was ordered from friendly staff, and I'm glad we opted for here.quick service and the food was great, and special compliments to the chef for pork gravy and beef gravy, this tells me there's a little more effort than the average place.All round pleased and would visit again.

I took the wife away for a night as an early birthday treat and this place did not let me down, on arriving the staff were welcoming and showed us to our room and giving us a voucher for a free drink in the bar, winner and along with that 10% off any purchase within the bar.The room was clean and tidy with a four poster bed with an ensuite shower. Breakfast was top notch with quite a wide range of choices, the full English was fantastic.We will be going back for another night and to try the food in the bar, highly recommend this place.

OK - the room (No. 5) was very comfy, the bar and restaurant area very pleasant, the service excellent, the dinner menu offered a good variety and the prices were acceptable. However there were a few things that niggled us: a bizarre take on the French classic coq au vin; we couldn't tell if the room had been serviced after our first night (coffee cups unwashed etc); the poor selection of breakfast cereals, no yogurt and no offer of toast at breakfast and, lastly the cleanliness of the gents toilet was slightly sub-standard. Little things but a bit of attention to detail would have improved our experience a lot.

Popped in here on a whim when looking for a dog friendly place to eat lunch. There were already a few pooches in here and still plenty of space for our lab, who was offered a bowl of water on arrival. We had to wait a bit for our food as they had a large party in a separate room (this was New Years Day...) but when it arrived we were really happy with it: good quality pub grub. Friendly serving staff as well, would definitely recommend.

The staff here are very welcoming and take care of the place ensuring their customers have a good experience, the food is very good especially the fish and chips

Called in for the first time on a Saturday whilst we were shopping. It's only small inside, but that makes it cosy. The food is extremely good quality for a pub and would rival many restaurants I have been to. Add a friendly manager and a very large beer garden split over two levels, we will be calling back for sure. My wife and I only had a steak sandwich- they were fabulous and the chips were perfect. The couple on the next table had ordered off the main menu, the food was very well presented and they said tasted as good as it looked.

Visited Shrewsbury for the first time with a group of friends. Searched on the internet for ‘best Sunday lunch in Shrewsbury town centre’ and found Cromwells Inn. Luckily it didn’t disappoint, the food was delicious and a special mention goes to the gravy. We had roast beef and roast turkey and both were very well cooked. They cater for Gluten Free as well so all in all a successful find and would highly recommend!

Just stayed over last night, had a fabulous stay room lovely very comfortable bed. We ate in the restaurant too had the best rib eye I’ve ever had service from all staff was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend had.

This was our first stay at this pleasant establishment.

As anyone who's read any of my other reviews will know, I'm a great believer in Sunday lunch being a good test of a restaurant and Cromwells does not disappoint. We ate here with friends who are quite particular in what they want and how they want it and all of their requirements were met. We had the roast beef which was juicy and tasty, the roast potatoes were crunchy, Yorkshires light and puffy and the vegetables plentiful.

We always come here for a Sunday roast and bottle of house wine. Service is always great and lovely food! Great value 👍🏼

Food was lovely bed was comfy, but that's about it, shower cubicle was really mouldy was discussing could not even open a window, when extractor fan went on it blew out dust, we where in room 1 think we where over or next to a boiler room very noisy, and outside our bedroom window was a beer garden that was really noisy till late, overral we wouldn't stay here again

What a fabulous place to stay - tremendous value for money - very friendly and welcoming - I cannot believe there is a better place to stay in Shrewsbury - we only stayed one night we wish we had stayed longer - we will be back- it just brilliant

Visited on Monday evening with a maximum of 10 other covers in situ when we arrived shortly after seven pm. Took over 10 minutes to get menus and order drinks! Food was nicely presented if a little slow to appear; assume the kitchen was on minimum staffing and if not would dread to think how long it would take on a busy evening!

Had a good lunch here on a wet afternoon in Shrewsbury. Friendly staff and dogs welcomed.i had a great halloumi burger.

Stayed overnight on 8th August arriving about 3pm. Lovely room with a huge four poster bed and a very nice garden area outside. Met some lovely people there and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and evening.

Everything from the surroundings, service and food was absolutely first class. We were in Shrewsbury for the Annual Flower Show and taken by friends to Cromwell's for a 'Light Lunch'. We all choose different and all of us were very pleased with our choice.

I took my wife out for a birthday lunch and whilst the outside courtyard was very nice and the sirloin steak sandwiches of good quality, the service was appalling. We eventually had to go to the bar to order as no-one had approached, even for a drinks order, after nearly 20 minutes. Then when our food arrived the waitress had forgotten cutlery, napkins and condiments, which took her 7 or 8 minutes and even then she'd forgotten the salt and pepper. So by the time we started to eat, our food was almost cold. As we had paid around £34 for a sandwich and a drink, we had expected the service to be much better.

We found this place by chance. A great value for money Sunday lunch including a bottle of wine. The food was excellent, would go again.

At last a place which manages rare and well done roast beef. I had pink roast beef done to a turn with good home made gravy. Partners pork was good. Ordered cauliflower cheese not realising one of the veg was the same. Very good home made horse radish. Only criticism the roast potatoes were not crisp at all. The pudding was less successful only good. Strawberry and apple crumble Strawberries do not work well in this dish.

Had a wonderful stay here for two nights (Friday 19th-sun 21st July). We had the four poster room which was beautiful looking out onto the front. We even received a complementary drink from the bar on our arrival. The breakfast was gorgeous and accommodated my request which wasn’t on the menu. All staff attentive with money off food & drinking when showing your key. The outside area bear garden was delightful!

Visited yesterday afyernoon and was disappointed. We sat in the garden, which was fairly quiet, but a lot of the tables were full of empty glasses and plates, which wasn't nice. The inside wasn't busy either, so I'm not sure why it hadn't been cleared. We were planning to eat lunch here, but the menu is now limited and a bit boring compared to what it used to be like, so we went elsewhere after trying but failing to get more drinks, with a wait of 10 minutes at an empty bar. Loos need a good clean, particularly the hand dryer, which was obviously dirty. It's been a little while since I last visited and I understand it's now under new management. It used to be a great place, so hopefully it improves.

We had lunch at Cromwell’s on a Tuesday lunchtime with friends. The pub was not busy with diners. Initial drink and food ordering was good, but went downhill. Food was good overall, but the halloumi burger was tasteless and tough. Fish and chips, plus ham eggs and chips were good. Sweet ordering took a while and the waitress had to keep returning to the reception to be able to answer our questions and queries. Maybe she was new and we do her a disservice. Crumble of the day was OK but the chocolate brownie was not something to recommend. However, when we came to pay, the staff ignored us in favour of persons who had walked in and were checking in to accommodation. It took longer than was acceptable to get the bill. The senior member of staff apologised when this was pointed out and gave a 10% off voucher for future visits. We won’t be going back.

Lovely quaint rooms lots of original features.close to town centre.Staff are lovely .everything you need great value for money.another to add to the stay again list.also has a beautiful beer garden

Came here a couple days ago with friends this place has a great atmosphere, the staff are very assertive and friendly didn’t have any food but it did look good, haven't been to Cromwell’s for about a year and I have to say It’s much better than most places in Shrewsbury, will definitely be coming here again.

Ordered a couple of burgers, a steak and a chicken sandwich with my friends. £50 for the lot so expectations are reasonably high.all the food was served with no cutlery. Chicken 'sandwich' was literally just salad on a plate. We told the waitress who took it away and returned with the exact same meal just placed onto one singular slice of bread. Yeah great sandwich mate . One burger was requested with no relish, however the staff hadn't bothered to check which one was which. Not the worst experience in the world but when you pay 8 quid for a sandwich you expect more than a plate full of salad and Wetherspoons esque service.

Came here for drinks and can’t fault the quality of the Salopian Oracle.

Cromwells is a nice, comfortable pub with friendly and efficient staff, but the food was very disappointing. I had what was described as a six ounce steak which seemed to be nearer four with a serving of pretty tired fries. My wife had a chicken and bacon salad which seemed to contain virtually none of these ingredients apart from one piece of dry chicken and a few match stick strips of ham. It was lucky that neither of us were very hungry and it certainly wasn't cheap. There are much better places to eat in Shrewsbury.

We visited Cromwell’s on Saturday and found a nice spot outside (granted we had to clean the table ourselves even though there were plenty of staff behind the bar chatting- not a dig, just an observation).

After living in Shrewsbury for just over 8 years I have gotten used to having variety and quality when it comes to dining out. Cromwell's has historically been a safe, high quality, enjoyable and fairly priced establishment where I have tended to return to frequently.