Kings Head in Shropshire

Popped in for a couple of beers after an evening at theatre,, friendly barstaff and locals, good beer & banter,, 👍👍

Update 2024: The place has changed hands twice since I was last in the area. Enjoyed a lovely convivial crowd for an open mic. night. Good music, good beer, great atmosphere. Friendly staff. I noticed that the landlady from my previous visit was enjoying the evening as a customer. 2022: I went in early because the place was empty. I wanted to read a book for half an hour with a draft beer undisturbed. But as people wandered in the atmosphere developed into the most convivial evening I've ever spent in a pub. Ended up chatting, laughing, singing and playing guitar with at least four or five groups of strangers. And left after midnight. Thanks to Kate behind the bar for this all inclusive fun atmosphere.

First visited the Kings head, when I joined the Light Infantry in 1980, was always a favourite drinking hole for the junior buglers, me been one, still a excellent pub, Blondie x3LI.

Lovely little pub packed with history, well worth having a little walk around looking at the original features & how well renovated it is. Only called in for a drink but had a nice chat with the new owners who said they’d just taken over, very welcoming and friendly.

Great pub 🍻 Friendly staff, good atmosphere

Sunday Lunch is to die for.......

Other than the friendly staff and quick-ish service, the food was a complete let down, the menus had food that wasn't even available according to the chef. Then, the Sunday roast was an appalling effort and an insult to the roast name. The meat was overcooked, and the portions were tiny for the price. Then, just as we started to eat, they put music on that loud. You couldn't hear your own parties conversation across the table. I understand music is normal in a pub, but when my family was the only people in there, why have loud music blaring deafening you. Well, well, well..The dessert, what a disappointment.. cold sticky toffee pudding with cold custard. Sloppy Chocolate fudge cake. We've spent almost £100 and would have received a better service and food from mcdonald's PLEASE STAY AWAY !!!!!

Nice friendly atmosphere, good prices, great staff.

The Kings Head is a traditional unspoilt pub with an excellent range of beers, lager and cider, including cask conditioned hand-pulled real ales. The cask ales were in excellent condition when we visited. An interesting feature of this pub is the medieval wall painting recently discovered in the bar. The staff are very friendly and welcoming the pub is definitely worth visiting.

We called in for a quick drink whilst on a few days visiting Shrewsbury. We were taken back how reasonable the drinks were compared to a few places we visited. The staff made myself, my husband and especially our dog super welcome they were soo accommodating. The pub is absolutely beautiful inside, every corner holds its history the place was spotless. Wish we had found it on our first day. There is a little beer garden out the back but to sit inside and savour the place is a must. Keep up the great work guys and thankyou for all the hard work making it a superb place to visit.

Loved the look of this pub from outside looked up on line to see menu & it looked good so decided to go in, the pub was empty so asked at the bar about ordering food when told we don't do food anymore was so disappointed that we walked out not even having a drink so suggest changing this on there app

Under new management (thankfully). Cleanliness and atmosphere has vastly improved. Look forward to many more drinks going forward.

It is a pub you have to visit when you are in Shrewsbury! Very friendly!

We were made very welcome by the landlord for an afternoon drink, very friendly man and explained a bit of the history of the pub. Very interesting. It was quiet and I wasn’t sure which local ale to try. He kindly let me sample a few before I purchased. Lovely welcoming pub. Great ales too. When in Rome as they say!

Lovely friendly afternoon drink. Clean and tidy. Landlord was very welcoming and helped me select a local ale. Great experience and historic pub.

New manager met him yesterday absolutely amazing. So welcoming tells you about history very attentive to customers. Anyone from West Midlands had lot of pubs around this area please pay a visit

I've lived in Shewsbury for many years and have seen this pub change hands on numerous occasions. I'd heard that it was under new management again and some friends and I had arranged to meet there for a drink before going over the road to have a curry. I walked in and looked for my friends but they were not there. I had a look out the back seating area and they were not there either. I decided to make use of the bathrrom while there and got a very hostile approach from the bar man/landlord when I walked back in to the main bar. He said "So, you've walked in to my house, gone to use the bathroom and not even bought a drink! How would you feel if I walked in to your house, used the loo and then left!" I thought he was joking to begin with, but apparently not. I won't be going there again, even just to use the bathroom. I shall disuade any friends or family from visiting there too. You work in a service industry, try serving your customers better, even if they don't buy a drink this time round. Shocking!

Just a nice, honest pub, steeped in history with good beer and good service. Visited a few times while I was here for a week. There's the remains of an ancient mural above the old fireplace. Definitely worth a look in here for a pint

Lovely pub, great choice of drinks. Made to feel really welcome. Very friendly publican.

Popped in last night and met lofty the new gaffer , absolutely the best bloke you can meet , we had a couple of beers with lofty as he was about to close when we walked in, gonna go back just to buy lofty a beer 🍻

Pay a visit you won't be disappointed. Lovely little place

Late Monday evening visit, very quiet, under new owners. Outside is amazing, and the inside character has been lost. Owner very friendly, and dog friendly.

Ive been a few times over the years and it's always had a great atmosphere bit went in today and it was filthy dirty glasses covering bar ordered 2 drinks bit left them as 1 of the glasses was dirty, went to garden and top of steps full of rubbish. My husband went back in 4 hours later to use toilet and bar had even more dirty glasses on and barman was sat drinking, I refused to go back in

Great historical pub, dog friendly with a good "authentic old" pub vibe. Good pint of neck oil and pleasant staff. A regular stop off on a dog walk 👍🏻

The King’s Head – Shrewsbury A pub screaming in history. Built on the site of an old abbey as proved during restoration work that uncovered a thirteenth century mural depicting Biblical scenes including The Last Supper. The staff were happy to chat with me during my all too brief visit there. Great Ales too. Arthur Chappell

Just popped in to get hydrated after a long walk. Historical pub, quaint.

Visted as a family of 3 for sunday dinner. Was just what we were looking for. Andy and Kate were amazing, Nothing was a bother for them

Awesome food and service, great to see it’s under new management

Overcharged our drinks order, no apologies and rude staff.

Was ok but suffered from the flood pub was ok but got in cellar

Somewhat disappointed. Often wanted to visit when passing but living in Derby, decided to call in for lunch on route to Shrewsbury Town v Derby County match day. Made a point of coming into the town centre to park up and visit. After ordering drinks we asked about food only to be told "No food today", no explanation. Not put off we decided to call in after the game and walked back into the town only to be told at 6.50 "we can't serve you as we are serving no more drinks!!" at 6.50 on a Saturday evening?? No explanation. Shame when you travel 120 mile round trip planning to support local business and might have as well gone to a Wetherspoons! Otherwise it seemed a very ambient pub where we would have liked to have enjoyed spending time in

Lovely building. However pub was cold and empty. Food was awful. It’s microwave fayre which we expected but it really was terrible.

Lovely place where you can enjoy a pint with your dog and nice food too! Shame that the kitchen shuts at 5pm. Highly recommended

Just called in for a drink while on a night out

A really good traditional tavern full of good old fashioned pub atmosphere and history. This is also the pub where a wall painting of the last supper from the 1500s was discovered. Definitely worth a visit for a relaxing rest and drink.

Ok pub, looks lovely from outside, not so nice inside,

Been here multiple times great food ,great staff and the wall is very cool.Also the owner is a gamer who is the best at gaming. VERY RECOMEND!!!!

Excellent, Popped in here for a meal , I had the lasagna and was delicious and my Guinness was poured to perfection . Quirky little place and well looked after and very clean and tidy . It’s a nice place to chill for an hour away from the hustle and bustle.

Great pub, stopped off for a few drinks. A tad below average price for a drink, better pub than some in Shrewsbury

Great Sunday lunch, staff and service. We'll be back!

Great to come for drinks with mates or for family to come for a great meal friendly staff and great atmosphere would definitely come come again

Came across the Kings Head whilst in Shrewsbury on a Sunday in August, the sign outside said Sunday lunch. We walked in and there were no other customers to be seen, a little unsure of what to expect we ordered drinks and 2 beef dinners. We were pleasantly surprised, the veg and broccoli/cauliflower cheese came on a sharing plate. The beef, roast potatoes and parsnips, Yorkshire pudding, along with a sausage and stuffing arrived on our plates. Food was delicious and there was more than enough. A very enjoyable Sunday lunch

This is a great pub, young couple running it very nice people, in there Friday night had a great time will definitely be going in again when we are uptown

Excellent friendly pub ... Great beer.. brilliant secret beer garden 🙂👍👍

A most excellent place to drink and chat, child friendly and really welcoming staff. Great beer selection and super safe secret beer garden. Crazy frontage... looks like gravity has no rule over this building!

Soon as we opened the door we were greeted with a smile. Drinks were lovely and atmosphere! Was also child friendly! Everywhere was also so clean! Adored the beer garden!

Brilliant place..proper pub..great beer.. excellently cooked menu.. friendly professional staff.. highly recommend this place..

Went to beer garden as have dog , found people hadn't picked up after their dogs , bagged it for them only to find tables full of dirty glasses and bottles 😞. Empty table so decided to have a drink only to find glasses dirty , not my shade of lipstick 😞 . Made exit via back gate sorry but don't recommend .

Visited Shrewsbury whilst on holiday and spotted this beautiful old style pub, full of character so we decided to stop for a bite (3 adults, 3 kids and 2 dogs). As we got inside, first impression was not welcoming at all, not even a hello or good afternoon. The chef and bar lady glared at us and made us feel like we were imposing. The restaurant was completely empty. While standing, for what seemed ages, my husband had to ask where we can sit as we had 2 dogs. The barmaid replied with 'anywhere' as if he asked a stupid question. So we took our seats, sat for a bit, got fed up waiting for menu so I went to ask, the bar maid said" they should be on the table, there's only one lasagne left". So considering the poor choices on menu, the attitude from the staff, we left. No wonder the place was empty. A fresher course on customer service is long overdue. Shame, such a beautiful building.

Really lovely Sunday roast but get there early to enjoy the full range of desertsn😀

Fantastic pub with fabulous family working there. Food is terrific, particularly Sunday roasts!

I took my dad and mother in law for sundsy lunch. Absolutely fantastic food and friendly staff

This is a lovely, characterful old pub in Shrewsbury in an old building which was evidently part of a chapel in the Middle Ages. There is a medieval fresco on part of the wall near the bar,which was uncovered during restoration work and is interesting to see. Owners are nice and service is good. They have a small range of excellent cask ales and the place is pleasant and comfortable.

Had a friendly welcome by new landlords. Amazing medieval fresco wonderful to see it preserved

Great tradition drinking pub with some excellent beers

Lovely little old pub my partner and I visited recently. Staff were lovely and felt really welcome

Lovely pub been going here for years

Many years since I was last there, but really great pub now.

Had Sunday lunch today Sunday the 23rd of April with the family and all I can say is thank you very much it was apsalutly amazing 👍

Great night young couple who manage the pub were very capable, really polite and thr place was spotless. Don't normally like doormen, but the lads on the door were really polite,friendly and spoke to people with respect. We will be back.

Nice warm old pub . Lovely staff dog friendly. Highly recommend

Great pub, but there's a female member of staff there who's a right wrongun, me and mate were followed in to the toilet by her for no reason.

A fabulous pub. Well kept traditional ales, beautiful old pub near the river. Great staff. Casey the barman is my new best mate after telling me about, and walking me through, Moretti’s FREE BEER offer. What a pub!

Visited on the 11/2/23 1pm with family and grandson for lunch. Shrewsbury we're playing at home the pub had quite a few PortVale fans who were greatly the worse for alchohol who were using extremely bad language. There was also one fella so drunk he was asleep at a table his mates and a staff member thought this was funny even when he threw up over the table, bench seat and floor. We informed the staff we were leaving before our food arrived and we weren't even offered a refund . We will NOT be returning.

Great old building was intrigued and dog friendly is a +

Nothing special on the gin front now, just bog standard non craft selection. Didn’t have a slice of anything to go in my wife’s gin. Good selection of beer Butty Bach, Three Tuns and Bass. Only stayed for one drink (just) due to the loud obscene language, belching and sexist comments coming from two members of staff and what we took to be another customer. Nothing here to bring this interesting and historic pub back to former glories.

Great little pub with Wye Valley Ales, well worth a visit

A great olde pub. Warm welcome and interior is what you'd expect: high beams and cosy (Christmassy) feel.

Friendly popular pub. Customers were friendly.

I loved this pub until recently. Found the staff to be very rude

Great pub , very cold but beer and barmaid both excellent

Beautiful old pub with medieval wall painting. I popped in to look at it and the barman made me tea for free. Lovely man! I shall visit again for food.

Excellent service wonderful chips!!!

A lovely looking venue , the beer was nice but it was the coldest pub I've beto for years . The lady bethe bar was really friendly the place was spotlessly clean but I couldn't stay due to the temperature.

Great pub, good atmosphere. Very well run by Kate who works very hard and takes no nonsense, visited 3 times on our birthday visit from Wigan. We will definitely return on our next visit. 3 good cask beers on.

I usually bypass this pub as have had a frosty reception in the past from a lady behind the bar as I’m not local However Saturday afternoon I had a cracking time in there The atmosphere was amazing locals were singing and joining in with the guy who was doing a set on the guitar I’m not sure what time he started but I’ll definitely come back if this guy does a set again in the future

Good pub. Good selection of ale.

Loads of history in Shrewsbury and this pub is certainly part of it. Staff are really nice.

This ancient building and the history that goes with it has to be seen,. A host beyond compare. A catch up is needed, with you and your neighbours. Mucho gracias. Steve

Beautiful pub my first time there

Nice friendly pub ,always return 👌

Dropped in for a last drink. Stayed chatting with friendly customers and the lovely landlady. The 'Butty Bach' was the best pint of the night.

We tried to have a drink in this place, but as I finished a phone call just outside the entrance, my husband was inexplicably denied service for daring to order a drink for me when I wasn't stood right next to him. The disgustingly rude 'landlady' (I use the term loosely) said that he couldn't order two drinks because she 'hadn't seen his girlfriend'. What??? Actually we are 44 and 43, and have been married for 15 years but I fail to see what business of hers this is??? My husband had to come back outside to me and ask me to go and prove that we were together which is frankly preposterous. I did so and asked her why my husband had been refused service of two pints of lager for failing to prove that he had a partner and was met with the rudest woman in in the world. She was slurring her words and I am convinced that she was drunk to be honest. She asked me to go and discuss it outside the pub- charming- which I did and while outside she continued her rude ranting, then said 'are you coming in to look at the old artwork or not?' We declined as she was obviously disturbed, then she retorted that she 'didn't want to serve us anyway' and wobbled off back inside. Wow. Just wow. Clearly cut out for a job in customer service, aren't you Kate? AVOID this place if want a pleasant drink.

Great town centre pub with good real ales and friendly staff. Also your 4 legged friends are made very welcome, particularly my mate Albert shown here

awful drinks and awful service.

Great staff, good beer, what more can you say! The landlady was brilliant and so enthusiastic about 60s and 70s music. Keep it up!

Popped in for a cold drink, hubby discovered east coast ipa and became a fast fan!!!! Loved the flat entrance so I could bring my small mobility scooter indoors.

Great atmosphere friendly staff great beer and food 👍👍👍

Lovely little pub with alot of history. Bar staff were very friendly and extremely helpful on the beers and ciders on offer. Perfect little stop on the edge of town.

Great little historic pub the landlord was really friendly gave us a tour of the premises. She also has a notice to offer anyone a free coffee and a chat to beat loneliness. A truly lovely human being.

Great pub,great atmosphere,great staff and an awesome landlady ✌

Loved it. Dog friendly. Nice simple food. Good quality and nice beer.

Local pub. Quiet mostly .. they have neck oil

Beautiful old pub with good selection of beers. Friendly staff & a good 'feel' to the place. Beautiful mediaeval mural

It's a gorgeous old Tudor building. Beams that are hundreds of years old. There's a fresco? A painting on the wall anyway that was obviously uncovered during renovations. The beer is good and fairly priced. There's a wee smoking area cum beer garden out the back. The staff are the soundest people you could meet. Friendly, interesting, up for a chat. They helped me out when I was a bit stuck. All in all just a great place to visit!

Lovely welcome, beer garden too warm today, so sat inside.

This is a very old pub, with supergirl behind the bar from cleaning the pipes and checking pumps, serving drinks, cooking food, altering the signs advertising the pub, and a happy landlady, well done.

Visited on the 2nd and 3rd July with my partner. First time in Shrewsbury and The Kings Head was excellent. Very friendly bar staff and landlady. We also easily got talking to the locals. All were keen to advise us of other good pubs in the town for us to visit during our stay. Prices were very reasonable too. We will definitely be going back.. 11 out of 10!

Awful pub..... unfriendly atmosphere frequented by cliques...landlady insults customers and seems to hold frequent drinking after hours sessions with said clique....place seems cold and unwelcoming ....bar staff slow and seem a little dim.....not a great experience.....if visiting Shrewsbury and fancy a nice drink and a...

Lovely little stop off. Barmaid was super friendly and efficient. Beer was crisp and cold ! All you need on a warm night. Will be back, a real gem in the Mardol.