The Beacon Shrewsbury in Shropshire

Each time we go to this pub, we wonder how they can be so consistent with the quality of the food and service, they must have one good team.

Fantastic food ,service and value for money , I would highly recommend this place to eat The pastrami fries are delicious and my son loved his pulled pork burger

Woohoo what a fantastic place for a surprise Birthday lunch. My fabulous daughter arranged everything and The Team at The Beacon were superb, we had a large table for the adults and one for the children, the food was delicious, the staff were excellent and everyone enjoyed it. I had the scampi, chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce and it was Superb! Then a Magnificent Biscoff Sundae, Wow what a birthday treat!! & The team came out with my cake and a massive sparkler!! Whoever is in charge knows how to keep people happy and all the staff are an absolute credit to you. The food all arrived together, the atmosphere was really friendly and welcoming and we will definitely visit again. Thanks everyone Keep up the brilliant work !!!!! See you next time.

Generally this was a good experience although next time I will check there isn't a football match on as this took over rather. My young daughter did not have a good time though. Her original order was not delivered correctly (they brought chips instead of peas) and then when they corrected this she discovered a SNAIL in the peas which has put her off eating them again. I was surprised that the was little apology from the staff and no compensation despite the trauma it caused her.

We were a large party of 20 people for a family birthday. All 20 orders came out together and everyone's food was correct . Everyone was very happy with their order . All staff were extremely helpful and accommodating couldn't have asked for a better evening .

The four of us enjoyed our mains but my mac & cheese starter was stodgy, bland and not as described on the menu. I couldn't manage more than a couple of forkfuls. Mentioned it to the waitress but was still charged.

I want to say a special thank you to Lou and all the other girls behind the bar. I had a feminine emergency and they helped me out immediately and so discretely. They deserve a raise x

Had bad meal and swore we would never return 6 months ago , prior to that went every 3 weeks. Things change so have it a go! Cold plates, cold chips and some still frozen. Partner paid, asked if all ok, mentioned issues nothing offered or reduced! Full of youngsters serving, will not be back or recommend. Better places to eat locally

I visited this pub last Saturday after playing Hockey against Shrewsbury. i arrived as the England v Wales Rugby was on and wow what an atmosphere. You really now how to maximise this sporting occasion even having part of the pub non Rugby but football.. The staff were very smart in uniforms and although the pub was really busy you had enough staff to serve us quickly. The beer was excellent. I only wish I could have stayed longer. I hope the pub is trading well, on my experience on Saturday you deserve to be. Good luck

We stopped in for a quick bite to eat on Friday 29th December, after a hospital appointment for my son. The food was good and well portioned, exactly what you would expect from a pub grub menu. But I must say, the service was exceptional. Our waitress could not do enough for us, she was very attentive and well known across the other customers in the restaurant, with people calling her over by name (I wish I could remember her name). She is an asset to your business, we will most certainly be back again. Lovely experience all round.

Great pub, excellent staff. Tasty food and a great selection of beers. The only thing that would make it better is to allow dogs inside. The undercover heaters outside are great, but you miss out on the atmosphere going on inside.

The beacon pulled out all the stops and gave us, the beacon buddies, the best time ever!!!! The tables were beautifully set and dressed by our lovely waitress Scarlett. The food was out of this world, in particular my gluten free menu, and so much of it!!!!!! Massive thanks to Alan , Joe, Scarlett and ALL the staff, behind closed doors and front of house. Every week you make us feel so welcome at our slimming group on Thursday morning’s. Our Christmas dinner is very much the highlight of our year, and you never fail to make it all amazing for us. Hope you all have an amazing Christmas., see you next week!!! Thank you thank you thank you all.

Took our Age UK day centre members for a Christmas lunch today. Everything was perfect, lovely environment, excellent food and super helpful staff, couldn't recommend it highly enough.

The food, prices , and staff at the Beacon are amazing, each visit for lunch is the same,it speaks volumes for the management, having it so efficient,in one word, amazing.

A group of 8 of us went for our Christmas lunch. We had the light bites and there was plenty of it. All the food was piping hot and so tasty. The vegetables were cooked just right. The service was spot on the staff are trained really well. Not one of us had a complaint about the food or service and will recommend to family and friends. We all felt it was one of the nicest Christmas dinners we’d had. Well done Beacon 👍

Great Food,Great Menu, Great Selection of Beers, Great TV and really great service from a crew who make their generation proud. Great job folks. PS Nice Tent!

Can highly recommend the Beacon for a casual night out. It has a good choice of menu at great prices. A group of us were there for a night out. The atmosphere is great. It is a busy pub but the service was excellent. Would certainly go again

Just wanted a decent good quality pub restaurant style meal without spending a fortune .That's EXACTLY what we got. Good menu choice, good portions and nicely cooked. Lovely waitresses and quick polite service with a sense of humour. Busy for a weds pm but Im not surprised. Cant go wrong with this place!

Normally good service and above average food but two things jarred on our recent visit. PLEASE allow customers to actually sit down before asking what drinks they would like and pastry and microwaves are not great together. My steak and ale pie therefore had a soggy topping rather than a crispy crust that rather spoiled the dish. Not great but in fairness , first time we've had a poor meal here.

Second time here with family for lunch and enjoyed our meal very much. Friendly staff to meet and greet and show us to the table. Drinks served very quickly whilst we perused the menu. Good choice of meals and light snacks at a very reasonable price. I had the steak and ale pie chips and peas with a jug of gravy just over £10. Good portions tasty food and good value. Nice puddings on the menu but too full to eat one. Would highly recommend you try this pub for some good grub.

The Beacon is a great place to go for a good value meal. A good atmosphere. The light bites are good sized portions and the menu offers a wide variety of foods. A light bite and drink for under £10! Brilliant when you have a family to pay for!

Ever time I come here with friends, I’ve always had a lovely experience. Good, friendly staff. Well spaced. Yummy food!

Had My rating been based on the Scampi, Chips & Garden Peas My Wife & I Had I would have rated it 2 The food arrived very quickly after ordering and looked quite inviting with ten large pieces of scampi, Chips & Peas all served hot on a warm plate. After cutting the first two pieces of Scampi in half and only finding approximately 30% of fish in it I hoped the remaining Scampi would contain more, but sadly they didn’t. After we had finished our meals our plates were collected by a young lady who asked if everything was ok, My wife and I gave a slight nod of our heads. We should have really complained but it’s not something we feel comfortable doing! Hope the quality of the other dishes on their quite extensive menu are better than the scampi we were served. The service from all the staff was polite & professional hence the rating of 3

This has got to be one of the best places I have ever been for food! I can’t rate it enough and this is why! Booking is super easy and they have a mixture of tables catering to small medium and large groups! There are plenty of staff who are super friendly, efficient and can’t do enough for you! The menu is amazing and suits all appetites The food is tasty, fresh piping hot and is on the table in quick time! They are very generous with the portions too! I’ve been here a few times and it’s always the same! Absolutely fantastic! Thanks guys

Good honest grub. The beacon gives a good choice, value for money and good service. With so many food pubs about it's nice to see one that pays attention to detail. I love my salads which can sometimes be a bit bland and boring. The Beacon goes that extra mile, salads cone with roasted onion and peppers. Olives also compliment the greens. Burgers and chicken skewers are also a good choice.... Prices aren't bad either... 😊 It's our new'ish place to eat when pub grub is a must.

A great meal at The Beacon today. There was a good choice of food, which was very tasty when it arrived, real ales on tap and faultless service from our very friendly waitress, who I think may have been called Grayce. Well done!

Met with family, on a Tuesday for lunch, gammon and pineapple , followed by apple crumble and custard. Food ,service and price., We're so good ,we will be returning.

Went for a relax drink and a play for our 5yrs old and it was just brilliant! Drink selection is great and the service is fast and courteous! Also, for us, the best thing was to see the GM (Alan) managing the bouncing Castle like a pro! Kids were told to wait and queue for their turn so they can have a good time! My hat off to that man who made our son’s time much better! The best place to be when you have children! ❤️❤️❤️

Visited for a friends birthday and ordered 6 meals , all meals arrived within a good time and all very well presented. All meals were absolutely lovely and the service we had from the member of staff serving us called Amelia was brilliant. No sitting g around waiting to have our order taken and no standing around at the bar waiting to be served. Cant praise the food , service and staff highly enough. Will definitely be visiting again.

My boyfriend & I had a meal here last night as we were visiting the nearby prison for a ghost tour. Staff were very polite & the food was hot and even though they were busy, we didn't have to wait long for our meals. Lots of choices on the menu & would eat here again.

Checked website then arrived, loads of tables only to be told bluntly there was a staff Xmas party, this is on 17th January. There was no party going on at 6.30pm, there were a few members of public at a couple of tables. All things...

We have visited The Beacon on numerous occasions in the past and so took visiting family there. It has been our go-to for visiting friends/family. The staff were friendly and attentive. Disappointed to see the light bites are now only Mon - Fri till 4pm...

They offer smaller portions on lite bite menu which is ideal and great value. Never wait long for your meal.

Dropped in at random on a long distance visit to area. Staff were extremely friendly, not pushy, were given nice corner table. Told waitress we were in a hurry and ordered straight away, food arrived in 5 minutes perfectly cooked and delicious with salad trimmings...

My partner and myself had an amazing meal here. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be returning again (and again) great atmosphere and would definitely recommend for food or just drinks.

What happened to all the vegan options :( Literally only the beetroot steak and mushroom pie now. No light bites, sandwiches or jacket potato toppings are vegan anymore. The staff are excellent but I wonder why you have reduced the vegan menu when this diet...

Popped in for an evening meal & chose skewers from the light bite menu. Delicious plate of food, plenty of it & lightening fast service, great value for money

I’ve been going to the beacon for a long time now and have to say we never leave disappointed with the food, portion sizes are amazing, food is tasty and good quality. The staff are a credit to the pub always friendly polite and helpful....

What a great pub, welcoming staff who were really friendly and super efficient. Excellent real ales, good choice of wine at resonable prices. We had super homemade fish finger sandwiches on Sunday lunchtime which were served with a dressed salad & dish of tortillas for...

Had a couple of meals over the weeks leading up to Christmas. The food was good pub grub. Staff always friendly. Lovely happy atmosphere.

On Sunday 3rd October 2021, our family gathering of a party of seven, went to The Beacon for Sunday Lunch. We were made to feel most welcome by the staff and were directed to a reserved table, In every way possible the staff made our...

I called ahead to reserve a table for a party of 5, and probably just as well - their car park (drive in the front, exit out the back) was pretty busy, which was a good sign (there are on-street spaces around the residential area...

Now that it is back to a "sort of normal" the excellent food and service continues. Always plenty of staff who are happy to help and food is still very good. Nice selection of beers as well.

Having gone for a family birthday meal on Friday I can only say what a good experience it was. The staff were very attentive without being over pushy and the food was delivered very quickly and was excellent value and quality. What a pleasure it...

It has been many months since I was in the Beacon. But, it was great to be back. They have a great team of staff and they are always making improvements to the pub. We visited on a Friday, when they do Fish & Chips...

One of the worst meals I have had in long time. Steak and chips at its worst. I don’t know how it was cooked but certainly not in a traditional way.

I called here for the first time today with my mother and daughter. The service was great we were served by a young lad who was on his first shift and he was very attentive. The food and drinks were brought out quickly and the...

The Beacon sells "regular" pub food and drinks at good prices. Staff are attentive and good Covid measures are in place.

A lovely visit on a wet afternoon today. Attentive and friendly staff. Heated marquee. Covid safe. An enjoyable first pub outing after lockdown!

Terrible service, staff have no idea what they are doing and what’s on menu/drinks menu. When asking for help regarding wrong drinks order we got the response of ‘I don’t know what to do what should I do’ like it was our job to fix...

Visited the beacon today and enjoyed a lovely meal which was nicely cooked and promptly served by very attentive staff. However, the stand out part of the visit was the superb attention to covid rules demonstrated by all concerned. Well done beacon

This is our (new) local, despite the covid nightmare this is an excellent pub, unlike most, there are plenty of staff on duty so you never have to wait to order food or drinks and they are always happy to help. Been there a few...

I love this pub. Great food selection. Friendly staff and reasonable price. I'm I've tried many pubs in the area and this is far the best

This pub is what you get. Good food at a good price. Loads of TV screens, proper sports pub. Friendly service and nice food. Can't fault it.

Always good service and great food. The staff are friendly and attentive. It is a firm favorite of ours.

I had the fish and chips for £6 on Friday and it was delicious. It's nice to see that the pub is using the one-way system due to coronavirus and the new garden set up works well for ordering. I have to mention the exceptional...

On our visit we found on two occasions the one way exit was blocked by smokers. There were smokers on the next table to us while we were eating. There were smokers wandering in and out of the garden where young families were eating and...

We had a nice meal at The Beacon whilst staying at the nearby Oxon Hall Touring Park. It's a nice spacious Pub with good food, and screens to watch live football. Highly recommended.

I don’t usually write reviews but I’ll make an exception. My husband, myself and our 2 children came here on a busy afternoon. The food was what you expect, standard pub grub, cheap and cheerful. My husband had the cod and chips, and thoroughly enjoyed...

Called in with my daughter for a lunch after flat hunting. We were surprised to get table service and had a very welcome tasty mug of coffee while we ordered. Light bite menu varied and didn’t expect to be as big a meal as we were served. My daughter had the burger which was very tasty and filling with onion rings a bonus. I had steak pie which was delicious. Very filling meals .. as we had a light bite meal with view to having a dessert we had been eying up. But we were both satisfied after the main course so will return another day for a dessert. Very reasonably priced, clean tables, polite staff and overall would recommend and will return.

Went for my sons Birthday tea,it was a Sunday night and it was packed. However we had booked a table for 8 adults and 2 children. Food great, service kind courteous and speedy. Would deffinately recomend the Beacon xxx I had Hunters chicken, great meal...

Just had a great breakfast at The Beacon, couldn’t have asked for anything more, except perhaps a teapot without a leaky spout 🤣. Brilliant food and excellent value for money

Wow!! This was a fantastic meal. I could not fault the food served as a Christmas dinner. I chose quiche for starter, lamb and cheesecake. The potion sizes were large. I could not finish it all and did not need breakfast the next day. The lamb was so tender and not at all fatty, cooked to perfection. The food came out piping hot and altogether, nobody had to wait. There was plenty of vegetables. The cheesecake was gorgeous but I could not finish it, such a big portion. The service at the table was perfect even though they were very busy with lots of diners. We did have to go to the bar for drinks but it was well staffed and they serviced us quickly. The pub had a lovely, cosy but fun atmosphere. Decorated beautifully with Christmas trees and decorations. If I have one criticism it would be that I prefer red cabbage and parsnips to peas and extra potatoes but for £20 it was extremely good value for a three course Christmas meal. 12 of attended the meal and were seated on a large circular table, which is great for parties. Crackers were available for everyone. Everybody was happy with their meal and we were still talking about it the next day. A very enjoyable evening. I will definitely be back during the year and next Christmas.

I’ve been really impressed with The Beacon, over last couple of years, but unfortunately today they were let down by the Waiter who served us. Not sure if he was new, not seen him before, but firstly he took our order, and had to come back to the table, to check it, which was good job he did because he’d got 2 orders wrong. Our food then arrived and he’d given us 2 of the 4 meals off the Light Bites menu, but we’d ordered off the main menu! What came was nice, but wasn’t enough of it. Hopefully things will be better next time.

This is the best pub in Shrewsbury for drinking and watching sport. The food is mostly great too at a decent price and tasty. Except the pork sandwich, just avoid that. Pork tastes like it is from a school dinner and was full of fat. The sauce wasn't nice on the sandwich either. Just reviewing the sandwich the rest of the place and most of the menu is tidy

Party of 10 for my daughters 21st birthday meal. We went on a Sunday lunchtime, 2 of the party had a Sunday lunch which got top marks for quality and quantity. Every other meal was brought out promptly and there were no complaints at all. The staff were helpful and attentive and had decorated the table for us (we had taken balloons etc in earlier)

We regularly have dinner here. Burgers are good and veg lasagne is very nice. Good value all round. Would certainly recommend for pub grub

Went to daughters in Shrewsbury for a day out and went to the beacon for dinner as we entered the staff came and led us to the table ordered drinks and food drinks arrived in minuets and the food followed a few mins later it was well cooked and plentiful, staff very helpful very impressed with service and food everything was spot on will definitelygo again

Came here with my sister and my nephew for lunch.

Always come here to watch the footy with friends.

Good selection of local beers but uninspiring food menu, slow service from the kitchen, and a bit of a cliquey atmosphere. Tall island seating makes it uninviting if you can’t sit like that and those who do, dominate the room. Restaurant is dark and canteen like.

Really nice hearty pub food. I had sausage and mash, the sausages were what I call real butchers sausages, very tasty indeed in a nice rich gravy and all the trimmings. The staff cannot do enough for you, they are very friendly here and they really care about your experience. Overall a very nice lively atmosphere in this pub. Would definitely recommend :-)

I have been here a few times now and enjoy coming to this friendly place for a releasably priced lunch with a friend . It is friendly place and feel relaxed here. Had home made lasagne and garlic bread and salad with side of chips and fruit meringue for desert which was very nice. Would highly recommend for lunch or dinner

Saturday night treat, four of us, two of us had the premium burger, one had a steak and my wife had the fish and chips.

We had a great roast here yesterday, very tasty, great value and good big portions. The pub is done out really nicely and the staff are friendly and on the ball. The only think I would say is one of our Yorkshire puddings was burnt making it inedible due to burnt food being carcinogenic. The rest of the meal was so nice. We will be dining here again and hopefully the burnt Yorkshire was just a one off.

Lovely menu and great prices, the food is tasty and fresh. Lots of dessert choices too, even vegan option.. Friendly staff and good service. a great, busy local pub.

Always groups of people celebrating. Large selection of popular dishes with lunchtime menu. Car park. Very friendly accommodating staff when I took my elderly mother in wheelchair. Fish n chips, scampi, pies, chicken, salads. My guests always eat everything and have desserts.

Average pub food. Reasonable service but not recommended for large groups, as the staff seem to struggle to cope well. More options needed without chips. Why not more vegetables or baked potatoes?

This was our first visit to the Beacon. A Wednesday lunch time and it was quite busy, despite this we were seated and served very promptly. Food was great, good sized portions, hot, nicely presented and tasty. Staff happy and helpful. Well priced food and drink, we will definitely visit again!

I've been to this pub a few times on Sunday evenings as many other local pubs have stopped opening for food on Sunday evenings. The food has been of good pub standard, large portions and tasty

Popped into the Beacon for a pre Christmas post shopping lunch. The choice is wide and varied for a pub and for the price the quality it excellent. Great efficient service as always and a fantastic family atmosphere.

We visited The Beacon for the first time on Boxing Day. We arrived about 6pm and the pub was packed. It was obvious this pub is ran well within minutes of sitting down. Drinks orders were taken promptly and were bought to our table swiftly. Food ordering was easy and the waitress was very helpful. The food came out VERY quickly & was impressive! Most pubs these days seem to be asking more money for less, not at the Beacon! Portion sizes are great and the food was nicely cooked & presented. We will deffo be back, keep up the good work and don't change a thing!!!

Really well run pub with a great menu, delicious food and very slick service. Couldn't recommend enough!

I have come here several times now, for the Sunday evening quiz nights, for a solo meal and Ive always liked it so I brought the wife here after work for dinner, we ordered from the Light Bites menu where the meals are priced around £5.00-ish. I had a 5oz steak and my wife had a skewer with Halloumi and lamb (I think). The portions are just right (not too much) and the value is outstanding. The pub is popular but not with boozers, just with families, groups, couples, friends, workers and a few singlies - a chilled mixed crowd that reflects its neighbourhood in Copthorne and the service is ALWAYS just great - attentive, customer focused and professional. In my opinion this is the best all round pub in Shrewsbury. And I've tried most of them. Our bill for two meals and two drinks came to £13.60 something. Some places charge that per meal. Plus drinks. The decor is smart, the loos spotless, it is 5 for hygiene and the staff are brilliant. What a well run pub. Thank you!

We have visited The Beacon several times over the past couple of months, always when we wanted a fairly relaxed place to take the children. I tend to prefer smaller menus and fresh, locally sourced food, so was very reluctant and sceptical.

Met a friend for a catch up and quick snack after a busy day at work. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the staff were lovely - smiling, welcoming, helpful, prompt service; just what you want for a pleasant evening out. Unfortunately I don't know the names of the staff to mention in person, but we came in on Thursday 25th October and there was a man and a woman behind the bar. Food is inexpensive and value for money. Thanks for a nice evening.

Family get-together 5 adults 1 child. We were going to go to the nearby Toby, but it was closed. Serendipity!! But for that we would not have discovered this Excellent venue. Though the restaurant was very busy, (most people book in advance), the staff managed to fit us in. The menu seemed reasonably priced and it was only when we saw the size of the meals that we realised what a bargain it was. The food was served very quickly and could not be faulted. Fabulous!

Not been to this pub for about 15 years. Glad we tried it. Was very busy but got a table straight away. Staff were friendly and extremely efficient. Food was out quick considering how busy they were. Was very tasty. Recommended.

We went for a family meal for about 10 people. I have been there before and the food has been OK for an average pub. When I had been before it had been midweek and not busy. But on this occasion it was a Saturday and was busy. Unfortunately the food was overall quite poor.

We went for something off the lite bite menu. Good portion size and food very good Staff are always friendly and there is always a good atmosphere Very family friendly

Called in last Friday lunchtime for fish and chips with the wife. Couldn't fault the food and first class table service from all the staff especially sam. Considering this is a pub grub venue costing £30 for 2 fish and chips 2pints and 2 glasses of wine puts a lot of town centre venues to shame. Looking forward to next Friday.

We visited last night being saturday evening . Found that we visited few weeks was great but found that food wasn't being cooked right had to send back twice a simple starter . the waitress was rude and tutted when walking away but the waitress for trying to helpfull. Mains were burnt never knew you could burn inside of a pie don't think will go again no discount either for poor service

We came in here for a couple of drinks during the hot weather and also the kids had food there (due to us adults going out for a meal later). The kids meals all seemed very good and I was pleasantly surprised by the good selection of ales. We plan to stop in here for a proper meal next time we visit Shrewsbury.

The Beacon is a great place for lunch on a Saturday before heading off to matches at Shrewsbury Town FC. I wouldn't say that the food is pretty, but there is plenty of it and it tastes great. Steaks and gammon are done to perfection. Desserts are also a highlight. The chocolate fudge cake and bakewell tart are both glorious. There are screens to show lunchtime Premier League games. Love this place.

The staff were very friendly and helped us with the order for the children .

Great if you want something quick to eat... I had the blue cheese burger... burger was lovely lacked blue cheese.. just a tiny slather.... very very hot. No windows or doors open. Can’t say i loved or hated. Just average. Internal decor is nice, comfortable with a slight modern twist. Good prices. Good service & very attentive

3 pints of Guinness, 3rd served in an IPA glass (amateur). Bouncy castle closed (reason why we even went there). Food was excellent for the kids, which pulled up their score. Could do alot better given the beautiful decor and potential. Attention to detail, the simple stuff is the hardest to achieve.

Pleasantly surprised by the food served by extremely friendly staff. Varied menu with well priced dishes. I was going to opt for the gammon and then saw the unbelievable special Friday price for fish and chips of only £6. Huge portion of fish with crispy batter. Unfortunately, my only gripe is the chips but I understand that at these type of pub establishments it is cheaper and quicker to serve up chips from the freezer. My husband chose the rump steak which was cooked as he requested. Again a huge plate of food which included onion rings, mushrooms, tomato and chips. And to top it all when we went to pay, we were given two chocolate mints.

Had a lovely meal at the beacon .friendly staff .meal portions good and all served lovery and hot .definitely go again

We decided to try the Beacon for lunch not knowing what to expect, but we were VERY pleasantly surprised. We as a group, consisted of 12 people, some wheelchair bound and some with learning difficulties. The manager cant remember his name) was very helpful and attentive. He quickly put a table together to fit us all round and nothing was too much trouble, we could not fault the service what so ever. The food are good sized portions,reasonably priced and lovely with a wide variety on offer. We are extremely impressed as it can be difficult dining out sometimes with people whom have complex needs. The atmosphere was lovely and inviting and we will 100% be returning! highly recommended!! thankyou