The Admiral Duncan in Shropshire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Fantastic birthday meal & friendly atmosphere, food was tasty & plentiful, service was prompt & cheerful!Thank you Mr Lovely Jubly!

The welcome is friendly, staff helpful, atmosphere comfortable & warm [especially in cold or wet weather]. The food is excellent and we enjoy every mouthful. We have never had a bad meal here nor when we have a takeaway. This was particularly good during the pandemic when we did our best to keep our, and their, spirits up and business flourishing.

Had a takeaway from here whilst staying in the area and we really enjoyed it. Good value for money and every dish tasty and fresh. The chicken garlic chilli was one of the best have had in a while, highly recommended to eat here.

On having a lovely stay in Acksea Lodge in Kinnerley my husband wanted to take me for a Indian meal . We found one and to be honest thought it looked more like a pub than a restaurant. We didn’t book a table but they still managed to find us one . ‘Spice’ at Admiral Duncan was freshly cooked and by far the nicest Indian meal I’d eaten . I had onion bhaji s for starters followed by chicken tikka jalfrasi , pilau rice and peshwari nann best I’d ever ever had ! Staff were very friendly and food was reasonably priced … can’t wait to go back there again! Jackie Maghull Liverpool

We visited this pub and felt very uncomfortable the temperature was arctic and the atmosphere matched and the locals were quite threatening my boyfriend was propositioned whilst in the gents ! We will not be returning and will tell our friends not to!

By far the best Indian food in Shrewsbury. We only have takeaways as the restaurant does not match the food. Have never been disappointed by the food or the service. First class.

I always enjoy a good takeaway, especially the Papadum’s and Chutney but I do find myself getting into a pickle trying to make the Chutney’s last! It seems that if you order 1 Papadum or 6 (as I did), you still receive 3 small pots, which is more than adequate for 1, but a real struggle once you go beyond that! I have noticed that they sometimes charge for extra chutneys when you order multiple Papadums which I think is wrong as it’s included in the price, and in fairness they always remove the charge when questioned. I just wish they’d sort this pickle out and provide the chutney as described on the menu.

Had a takeout - very tasty, good flavour and lovely to have a curry made with good quality meat. Thank you 😊

Haven’t been for a while as food became quite bland. Some friends went and said it was good so gave it another try as our local wem curry houses are terrible . Chicken madras with award winning rice was fantastic . Chicken tikka naga not quite as good . Just tasted hot without the taste . Rices and naans all fine. Daughters chicken tikka was good . Can tell good quality meat is used . Asked if they are tied up with Cafe Saffron in Shrewsbury which is our favourite . They said no which is odd as the menus are the same and it has all the same awards and been seen on BBC 1 John Bishop show . Anyway, would definitely go back again and sample that award winning rice once more which tastes the same as Cafe Saffron in Shrewsbury .

We are extremely lucky to have this our local curry restaurant. The food is consistently good and the service is fantastic. It’s nice to be able to get in there again for an occasional meal. Take aways have been consistently good for us too.

Great food. Great atmosphere. Would 100% recommend, best Indian in the area :) Absolutely adore their chicken tikka pathia, with roti bread. Delishhhh

Nice tandoori to start. 1 small piece of lamb, 1 small piece of chicken, one 3 inch kebab and a small bhaji, measly for £3.95. Chicken pathia was far too sweet wth no hint of sour or citrus normally associated with this dish but a reasonable amount of well cooked and tender chicken. Keema rice was ok. Saag also again frugal, 4 small pieces of spud and a third of a cup of saag, given the cheapness of these items to buy in could have been rather more substantial. I might give it a second chance but at the mo not sure. The are many better it being local rather limits choice.

Absolutely love this Indian, we come time and time again every time we visit the area, it’s always top of our list. Very friendly staff, extensive menu and great prices. Never had a bad dish here. Their specials are all delicious and they do the classics really well too. Highly recommend a visit here.

Very enjoyable meal, good value, especially the chicken tikka, advise to purchase drinks from bar,not the restaurant side as it’s more expensive, but overall I would highly recommend

Great food, never disappointed with quality or portion sizes. Fantastic pub in same building, very good prices!

Was sceptical about going here at first as its the same owners as Cafe Saffron in Shrewsbury and my experiences haven't been great there over the last year or so. However, clearly they have a much better standard of chef in the kitchens because the food was amaizing! The currys were packed full of flavour, the rice was light and flavoursome and the naans weren't overly big and didnt dominate the table. We will definatly be coming back next time we are in/going past Baschurch!!

Some months ago we ordered a takeaway which was excellent. As it was Valentine's day my husband took me out for a meal to try the restaurant. There is a car park right beside the restaurant which is also easily accessible in a wheelchair.Drinks were ordered & served by a friendly member of staff. Then we selected our dishes from a very varied menu. Biryani, masala chicken, parathas as well as an award winning dish. All were very tasty & too much! The remaining food was packaged for us to take home. Chocs came with the bill & a red rose for myself! All very enjoyable.

We have loved and used this as a takeaway and restaurant for years and have never had a bad experience. We had a takeaway last week and the food didn't even resemble what we have had countless times before. My Tikka Masala was like a jar of tomato pasta sauce and my husbands pathia was awful. Naan was undercooked. I've heard that The Admiral is no longer affiliated with Café Saffron, maybe that's why it's gone so downhill!

We were greeted by the staff and. Shown to a table (it is advisable to reserve a table if your planned visit is at a weekend ) all the food was exceptional the flavours and the service from the polite staff made for a very enjoyable evening .The curry was fantastic .

Great food although on a Saturday very busy so just order a drink and some popadoms and relax for a while the staff are very attentive and will soon take your main order the food is well worth waiting for

One of the best curries I have ever had. It is an absolute pleasure to eat here, very friendly staff who are always extremely helpful and respectful.

Came across this place by accident travelling to meet some friends.

Had a Chicken Dhansak takeaway with a peshwari naan. The flavours are out of this world! So lucky to have a local Indian takeaway in a small village!

We organised a Take Away for 13 people at short notice. After a phone call, to ordering & collecting the different dishes, it took about an hour which was really good.There was a wide variety of dishes which catered for all tastes from mild to hot! There were chapatis, nan bread as well as poppodoms to accompany the curries & rice as well as dhal & chutnies. The dishes were all in aluminium containers with lids & labelled.

Would highly recommend visiting! The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were welcoming and attentive, as well as being friendly.

absolutely super.. best curry i ever had..very highly recommended....lamb vindaloo was so tender absolutely delicious

Un restaurante pequeño y cómodo, con un gran menú de excelentes opciones para comer que son cocinados a la perfección. El servicio es muy bueno y además un servicio de llevar '

Normalmente cuando nos quedamos con rutinaria familiar en Shropshire estamos decepcionados con su local tome ya que no son siempre tan buenos como en el sur, pero esta es la excepción, buena comida india de calidad.

Reservamos una mesa para 11 personas, ya que era el cumpleaños de mi sobrina 16. La comida no era de este mundo y el personal es muy educado y amable

We love the food and the staff are friendly and helpful. As we are in the village it is easy to phone through an order, collect and eat hot food when we want it. Choices are wide and varied and never disappoint though we do have our favourites.Eating in is more of an event and predictably delicious. Again attentive service without overwhelming gives it a sense of occasion. The ambiance if warm and friendly the decor pleasing to the eye and the sound levels not overwhelming. I hate a restaurant where you have to shout to be heard by your companions but if it is too quiet you can end up overhearing more than is appropriate.Consistency is the key. If a restaurant can maintain quality then you are on to a winner. Chefs who know their stuff and have support staff attuned to the recipes, front of house who are welcoming but not intrusive. Yes Admiral Duncan delivers as both a restaurant and takeaway service.As to the pub side - I'm told it is a good pub to drink in and has the usual pub games/sport TV facility, darts team but as I'm not much of a drinker can't speak from experience.

Booked last minute but what a treat. Food and service was first class. I would even go as far and say food was amazing !! Down side is soft drinks served from plastic bottle into glass and was flat. We were very well looked after by the staff who were more than happy to help and provide guidance on dishes. Well done Admiral Spice Baschurch.

Me and my husband have been told about this place by friends! Really friendly staff , lovely Naan breads , fluffy pilau rice the curry itself was really tasty !

We have eaten at this place before when it was Cafe Saffron, and the food was really good. This time however we booked a takeaway and the food was, by comparison indifferent - on top of this we were told we'd have to wait an hour (ok), but then we arrived at the restaurant it took over another hour to get it (not ok). We are still unsure if this is Cafe Saffron or not. They have the same menus but its called "Admiral Spice". We wouldn't go back.

We turned up without booking and we were found a table,the food and service were excellent,advice as to what rice would suit our choice of main meal,good portions but the taste was the winning factor,absoluety gorgeous

We have visited this restaurant on a number of occasions for dine in and for takeaway food . Both are recommended but our preference is to dine in. The service is friendly, helpful and efficient and the food is always delicious, especially the special dishes which are superb. Don't forget to ask what's available as 'Chefs specials' , which are not on the menu but cooked to order . House wines are available at reasonable prices.We are lucky enough to live nearby, within walking distance, and it is great to have such a good restaurant in the village

To be totally honest we came here before last Christmas and did not really enjoy it. We felt the quality of the food was not great. I had heard recently from a few people that things had changed and it was worth another visit. Well I can say that I am delighted I did as the food was fantastic. A massive difference on the last time and based on this it will be great to have such a good Indian restaurant in walking distance. Would now happily recommend this to everyone and will be taking friends and family when they are over. Also would like to point out how good the service is.

Passed here a few times and never called in. Big Mistake on my partThe Food was absolutely Delicious and will certainly be coming back here .

We prefer this restaurant when it is quiet. They open at 6pm so this is when we tend to rock up. The food is delicious. I ate lamb Tikka Massala with lovely freshly made chapatis. Friendly, efficient waiters. Others of our group ate king prawn curry, chicken tikka Biriani, and all was delicious! Plenty of food and we took the leftovers home as usual!

Tucked away in a residential suburb of rural Shrewsbury, Admiral Duncan is well worth a visit. If you're looking for a hearty, affordable, authentic Indian meal you will adore this quaint restaurant. My family and I agree it is the tastiest Indian food we have ever had! The butter chicken was divine - sweet and creamy. Plenty of award winning dishes too which I look forward to trying next time.Brilliant service, 5 stars for Admiral Duncan!

Have eaten at The Admiral Duncan on many occasions , food always good and service very efficient. Would return.

Staying in the area on holiday and The Admiral Duncan was recommended to us. We weren't disappointed! In the past in other restaurants the quality of a takeaway meal has not been of the same standard as eating in but here it is definitely not the case. Tasty and delicious... worth a visit!

We recently moved to the area and this is the first Indian takeaway we have tried since our move. It was recommended to us by a local contact. For the first time in my life, I have been able to eat curry without skimming off layers of oil or feeling slightly ill afterwards. The poppadums were dry and very tasty, with a great selection of chutneys. The mixed kebab starter, chicken achari, garlic chilli lamb, vegetable rice and nan bread were faultless, with no trace of grease - just outstanding flavour. This was the first of many visits for us and we can't wait to try other dishes, and also to eat in the restaurant. We are so lucky to have found it.

Heard a few good reports regarding this Indian and thought we would try it as not really found a good one since moving to Shropshire.We never booked but no problem fitting us in as very quiet.All the staff were attentive but not intrusive.Menu choice was very good. Onion bhaji's were lovely, very tasty but not greasy which was good.Could not decide between two main dishes!! Eventually chose one but when our meals arrived there was an extra one - a taster of my second choice. What a lovely thought. Both were very tasty!!We will definitely be back and would highly recommend.

For the very best Indian cuisine a visit to the Duncan is a must. Visiting to pick up a takeaway, pop into the bar for a pint!

We have visited the restaurant several times in the last few months with different friends and each time we all had excellent meals. The staff have been friendly and very helpful. Considering its location, they make a good pub great and we will be back soon.

Don't be fooled by the appearance of this establishment, great friendly pub and Indian takeaway is top notch. Really friendly bar staff.

Excellent quality curries, quick collection time. This pub takeaway is linked to Cafe Saffron in Shrewsbury town, which we have found to be excellent too!

I was very pleasantly surprised when I visited the Cafe Saffron at the Admiral Duncan. I've never personally visited the Indian in Baschurch but I have been to the Cafe Saffron in Shrewsbury's town centre, so I had high expectations. I opted for my all time favourite king prawn korma with a pilau rice, the guys at the restaurant really accommodated for the fact I can't eat gluten and told me what I could have, the waiters were so friendly and personable & even gave us shots of Bailey's on the house at the end of the meal with the towels. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, they were all freshly cooked and using the highest quality ingredients, and you could tell this! It was a Friday night so the restaurant was busy and people were coming in and out for takeaways so it must be popular within the area. Plenty of parking on site at the pub, the toilets were of a very poor standard, no toilet roll in the cubicals & the hand dryer didn't work either. But overall food was fantastic and so was the service! Would recommend and I will be going again!

This place has recently changed management and the food is top notch. I feel it maybe a little too expensive for takeaway but time will tell.

Had a pint in this pub then found out it was also an Indian had a take out one night really good would definitely recommend

We have eaten here on dozens of occasions and the food and the service have always been consistently good.We usually eat on the early week offer, 4 courses for £9 absolute bargain. They also package up any food we don't eat to take back as a takeaway The staff are always friendly, and always welcome us back.We so lucky to have this as our local Indian!!

I've eaten here twice, twice the Indian food is utterly utterly disgusting.The last visit I ordered a lamb dish, no way in a million years was this lamb, anyway the food both times was gross and I'll certainly not eat there again, truly is the worst Indian food I've ever come across. The next morning I had the runs, my tummy was is knots, horrid place !

My wife and I went out to the restaurant on New Years Eve on a friends recommendation when we arrived we were greeted by two of the waiters having a shouting match at the bar. When we were shown to our table no12 to the right of my wife were boxes of glasses, pieces of broken chairs and general rubbish, the table was so wonky the waiters had to unscrew legs and pack them out to even them up. We asked if there was another table we could move to because of the mess the waiters words were " does there look like there is " and walked off.When the food arrived it was very good , but the experience of the rest of the night was very poor. This place is not a patch on the other one in Shrewsbury.The owners should raise the standard of this restaurant to the one in Shrewsbury.

We went as a group of12 on a Christmas do. The food was really good and the service was performed by very friendly and helpful waiters, however when the food arrived it was a little haphazzard as some people had rice and no sauce and others had sauce and no rice, this was not helped by the fact that many of us could not remember what our dish was called and the menus were not there by then. I think in all the staff did very well and this melee did not spoil our enjoyment of what I consider to be a good meal. Finally there were free baileys brought for the whole party - a nice touch - I would eat here again.