The Olive Tree in Shropshire

the olive tree did great tapas, Bevan's as it it now is, with the same lovely owners but a new menu - traditional british food all locally sourced and beautifully cooked - is just as fab. great wine and beer, and now they sell fresh veg outside too!

It’s been rebranded and is now Bevans. No tapas. Menu now features pies. We went for lunch. It was ok, menu much reduced. The appeal was the garden and tapas so we won’t go back.

Looks pretty, tastes poor.. Burnt Bruschetta, some bits swimming in vinegar/oil, meats, dry and tasteless. Really didn’t like this place. ‘Give us your money’ type place. Spend your £70 somewhere else in Shrewsbury..! Keep looking.. 👀

The Olive Tree was a great restaurant, lovely, tasty & authentic Tapas & Pizza, staff were all fantastic & offered a great service. We sat in the courtyard garden as it was a warm evening & it's just lovely outside & they have heaters if it's a bit chilly! Would definitely recommend & visit again when in Shrewsbury, such a great place.

Come as part of a hen party for afternoon drinks, told off for inappropriate behaviour which wasn’t the case, accused of “Flashing” when actually as part of a game was demonstrating a fly. Not sure how this is flashing. Found the staff extremely rude and unprofessional. People on other tables were not in any way annoyed by our hen party. Also was not provided with enough seating. When we got a chair from another table was told off for doing so. It was evident that staff were reluctant to serve us as one person waited over 30 minutes for a drink to arrive with no apologies. Wouldn’t return or recommend as this was suppose to be a celebration which completely ruined the drinks and experience. If they don’t want people having afternoon drinks and just want a fine dining restaurant don’t accept a hen party. Was made to feel extremely out of place and looked down upon.

Fantastic food! We had tuna, calamari, patatas bravas, red mullet, and the beetroot falafel which was gorgeous. Puddings were equally lovely with really fresh churros and a beautiful lemon curd mousse special. Friendly staff and lovely staff. Highly recommend a visit!

FANTASTIC FOOD! I’ve eaten here on many occasions and left a 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review several years ago. I thought it was about time to leave another. The courtyard area at the rear of the restaurant is beautiful and been updated since my last visit. Service was great and all the food was delicious. Highly recommended.

We have visited a few times now - good choice of food/tapas and lovely setting especially in the garden - friendly attentive staff , will definitely return

Very nice evening. Sat in the outside area under cover. Very Mediterranean feeling. Lovely tapas and great pizza. Lovely night three ladies having a lovely evening.

Had a lovely experience at the olive tree. All staff were welcoming, friendly, nothing was too much trouble, the menu was set out well explaining what was involved in each dish, food came out hot, delicious and in a timely manner. The seating outside was amazing, if it’s cold you have blankets and a heater. Will definitely be returning

Food is absolutely spot on! Service is fantastic, you feel well attended to and staff are really helpful - my favourite is the Camembert sharing board! The atmopshere is so nice and you really could be in the Mediterranean

First timers here, the food, the service and setting was pure bliss. My wife and I agreed it the best in our town of Shrewsbury without a shadow of doubt. Yes, the out door seating area is even better when the sun is shining. We were served by three delightful young ladies who carried out there roles impeccably. We'll definitely be paying other visits during the summer. Pizza went down well accompanied by Kelvin lager. Well done all.

Good tapas, somewhat different than the run of the mill ones. Service was good, staff sorted out a misunderstanding without any issues

Every time I go to the Olive tree I have a great time. We had a table of 8 out on the terrace, and all the food (which we had a lot of) and the drinks were fantastic. The garden is perfect for the summer and all of the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I will continue to have all my celebrations here!

Lovely service but unusually bad food this time. Aubergines swimming in vinegar, tough bavette, but the affogato was delicious for pudding

I've been going to The Olive Tree since it opened and the food has always been amazing. Was looking forward to eat my favourites last night, but we were really disappointed. The menu seemed to have changed. A lot less choice and everything that came...

I booked a table a while back for one adult & 4 teens as we had theatre tickets. No deposit required & email confirmation few days before. I chose here as it was close to Theatre Severn but also as it had pizza & then...

Lovely restaurant- had lunch, drink and dinner over 3 days. Food was great, service warm and welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend

Absolutely spot on. Food was delicious. Service excellent. Spent the day relaxing here, unhurried. Fabulous place and will come again.

After hearing good things about this place we made the trip but sadly it was not a great night The food was ok but overpriced for what it was. We were inside but in a cold area and whilst we were offered blankets it didn't...

Outstanding food. Amazing service. I was delighted with the amount of gluten free food available. Next time I'm Shrewsbury I will definitely book a table

First time trying tapas, really enjoyed it and will definitely be back for more. Well presented food and beautiful decor. Service was brilliant and all staff were friendly and polite. Would recommend this restaurant.

Service was good. Too good. In the time it took me to make a quick visit the bathroom after placing the order, the food had arrived. This was the most bland, disappointing tapas either of us has ever eaten (and there’ve been a fair few)....

We were passing through on our way to Wales, and found this place via a dog-friendly page on Google. As it was a Friday evening, they only had space outside - but as it turned out, outdoors was better than indoors, as they had a...

The food was undoubtedly delicious, we had pizza and shared some small plates. The food was lovely and served promptly. Unfortunately the young lady who served us took every opportunity to be condescending and quite frankly rude. Would nor recommend or return based on this...

Came here for a family lunch on a sunny day so opted for seating in the enclosed rear courtyard which was bathed in warm sunshine. The food was absolutely perfect as was the service. This place is amazing and a real jewel in Shrewsbury's crown....

Food and atmosphere was top notch, but it took three versions of the bill to get it right. First bill was overcharging by £80. Apparently an error with the system...

We visited today and sat in the beautiful heated garden. We ordered wayyyy to much as the menu is so appealing. All the food was excellent, service was good and attentive it was truly a lovely experience. Can’t wait to return x

Staff were lovely and the service very prompt. The main meal was pleasant.. nothing out the ordinary but nice. 2 choices we asked for tropical fruit not available and no cheese board so we ordered the meringue. It was horrid.. literally a nest with a...

Our first visit to the Olive Tree and we enjoyed it so visited it again with friends shortly after. The food is really good, lovely tapas in a relaxed environment. Our particular favourites were prawns with chorizo (the tomato sauce was so tasty) and a...

We wanted to eat out somewhere new in Shrewsbury on a Saturday night. Based on the Trip Advisor reviews, we thought we'd try The Olive Tree. We were not disappointed at all. The friendly, relaxed atmosphere was just what we wanted (and this isn't always...

Absolutely gutted at returning to the Olive Tree after being away for 6 months with work. Used to be the best Tapas around the area now it’s not even average. Very pleasant staff and lovely surroundings but the food was so disappointing. Unsure if it’s...

We were really disappointed in our recent visit to The Oliver Tree, it was always a firm favourite. We had vouchers to use as it was our anniversary, so a special occasion. The service was very disappointing, there seemed to be plenty of staff but...

Having come to the Olive tree a few years back, I was very disappointed at our 'meals', portions were miniscule, the wine seemed to be watered down and the mackerel was more like a tiddler from a garden. A few doors away lies a Turkish...

We ordered 6 tapas, flat breads & olives, meatballs, croquettes, chicken, brisket, patatas bravas & finally squid. Meatballs - cold tasteless Chicken - dry, tasteless not hot Brisket - dry, tasteless, not hot but the remulade was decent Patatas bravas - fried potatoes, until we...

Lovely little spot just outside the town centre. Really nice inside but highly recommend booking outside seating if nice weather is predicted! Feels like you’re abroad. We had all the plant based tapas options and they were all amazing, can’t recommend this place highly enough!

What a great little find! Perfect for a spot of lunch in their beautiful outdoor space - although inside looked lovely too! All the food we had was tasty and fresh and great value for money. Already planning out return trip!

First time here and generally the food was very good, as was the service. I was with elderly friends on a quiet afternoon and unfortunately the experience was rather let down by the loudmouth on the next table, shouting orders across to the bar. On...

Sat outside. Lovely terrace at the back. Lots of room. We ordered tapas- three plates each £12. All delicious. What I liked was that they weren’t all fish based- when ive had tapas before it’s been too much seafood. Meat balls were wonderful. Good service....

lovely at his best. finally a place where to drino a real italian cappuccino. the place is sweet. cosy. the music invites to stay longer. relaxing. just a bit out the centre but reachable indeed. lively simpke but filling tapas.

I recently celebrated my 50th birthday here with family and close friends and had the best time ever. The food is delicious and the service friendly and attentive. Would very highly recommend and will definitely be going back many more times!! Can’t thank them enough...

Amazing family feast in the newly and beautifully refurbished garden on a glorious sunny Easter Saturday. From the Sparkling Sangria to the Chimichurri Sirloin and spectacular Churros we couldn’t have asked for anything more. The staff were so happy and relaxed and welcoming and the...

I absolutely love it here. We called in on the off chance of getting a table and we're lucky enough to be offered the window seat. The staff were all super, friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely 10/10 we had a variety of tappa's...

We went in here on our final day in Shrewsbury and wishes we'd found it on the first day. Great restaurant with wonderful tapas. No booking but no problem and were dealt with attentively but not fussily. In a cashless society we weren't given the...

We went there for lunch on a Friday. No booking but no problem. We had a range of tapas off the fixed menu. All of them were good. Lovely atmosphere.

We stayed in Shrewsbury for one night and wanted to make our choice a good one so as to make our stay memorable. We weren't left disappointed. Great atmosphere, great staff and most importantly great food. If you like tapas, then would definitely recommend

Absolutely fantastic the service was 100% plus . The staff are excellent friendly and can't wait to go there again . The management are awesome. The food is beyond expectations. Cocktails are beautiful. Anyone wanting a tapass experience this is the place the environment moves...

As regular visitors to the Olive Tree what can I say Food Excellent, Atmosphere always good and the staff friendly, helpful and extremely hardworking well done 👏 we enjoyed our evening xx

3.5 out of 5 Went here as a small group for a pre Christmas lunch, suggested by one of the group who loves it. I’m not a fan of tapas/small plate restaurants so it wasn’t going to be my choice. That being said, the surroundings...

We had a selection of tapas from the lunch menu. Everything was delicious and the service was superb. Very friendly staff especially Jake. Thanks!

The best restaurant in shrewsbury by far! The decor, the ambiance is just right, that's before you peruse the amazing menu, Staff top drawer 10 out of 10, Many thanks

Nice place,polite service, food average,dry mushrooms,dry chicken,a touch of Garlic oil would make the mushrooms a little jucier,chicken dry with no sauce just sprinkling of herb/spice,small things but makes a difference.

Excellent food We did wait a little while for a couple of the dishes but they all tasted amazing The service was friendly and its in an ideal location to pop into after going to the theatre

Service was attentive and friendly from the minute you walk through the door. Very helpful when you're trying to pick which of the different dishes to pick. There is a wide range of tapas dishes from vegetarian, to meat and fish. All the food was...

Our first visit for a surprise birthday treat for my wife and we weren't disappointed. From the friendly welcome as soon as we walked in and the beautiful tapas .Relaxed atmosphere and friendly and helpful staff. Having lived in Spain for 5 years I had...

My husband and I came here today (Saturday at midday). As it was a lovely sunny day our waiter offered us the choice of inside or outside and we chose outside. The garden is a delightful area where they have succeeded in evoking a very...

I stayed in Shrewsbury for the first time from September-October, I tried plenty of restaurants in my fortnight stay with family, but nothing compares to this place. The Tapas is the best I have tried in a long time, and I am one for travelling...

Enjoyed our tapas at lunchtime sat in the patio garden but inside the restaurant is nicely decorated too. Lovely waitresses were nice and friendly,presentation and taste was delicious Also Gluten free options available. Well worth give it a try plenty of choice too

Had an amazing sharing board for 5 of us. We sat outside was a lovely evening, great atmosphere. Can't wait to go back

I visited with a group of friends on Thursday. We ordered most of our dishes from the 3 for £10 tapas menu, and some from the a la carte. All the food was really good, freshly prepared and delicious. The house Sauv Blanc was recommended...

Had a lovely evening in the Olive Tree. Even on a wet Tuesday it was full with a lively atmosphere. (we had booked). Impressed with our 5 tapas to share between two, plus bread. Our favourite was the chicken wings with mustard and cheese. Friendly...

Firt time at the Olive Tree. Fantastic food, lovely helpful staff, fabulous outdoor area; what a great night we had and I'm very keen to return.

We were sat outside on a nice sunny day, the outside dining area has very nice Mediterranean feel so I recommend sitting outside weather permitting. The menu was great, the food tasted fresh and delicious plus the value was fantastic.

What a little gem. This was our first visit and it was fabulous and we really enjoyed it. Lovely friendly staff, great atmosphere, fantastic food and service. We shared the baked Camembert to start, followed by the paella. It was amazing. We’ll definitely be back.

Absolutely fabulous. We sat outside as it was a beautiful sunny day. The outside space is charming with a definite Mediterranean feel. We selected Tapas and were not disappointed with our choices, our favourites included the Mushrooms in Olive oil and Garlic, the Pork/Beef meatballs,...

We had a nice table on the corner. We ordered our drinks. The menu is extensive and it was hard to decide what to have. Between us we had, mixed meats, bread, meatballs, chorizo, patatas bravas, cod in breadcrumbs, chicken lovers and Spanish rice. Thank...

Visited Saturday afternoon, family of four. We ordered a variety of dishes, most of which were average; overall we were underwhelmed for the price. Shame, as it is a lovely restaurant

Wonderful friendly staff and delicious food - lots of veggie options too! Very reasonably priced but actually think they had some offers on sets of tapas (unfortunately our server didn't let us know this, we just overheard the next table being told while we were...

Excellent variety of tapas including mussels cooked in a sauce different to anything I’ve had before. Sat in the Mediterranean garden with family - a real holiday feel to the place.

Worth the few mins walk over the bridge. Lovely courtyard and atmosphere. Excellent service and such lovely staff. Tapas were really good and a good time was had by all. Would definitely recommend 😀

Staff were very welcoming from the moment we arrived. Great selection of tapas with generous portions for two, particularly the mussels! Tasty food & great value for money. Highly recommend.

Having waited some time (due to demand?) to make a booking we arrived with eager anticipation on a rather cool, blustery evening to be seated outside on a table with no supplementary heating. We were told that a number of items on the menu were...

Fantastic place to celebrate our anniversary! Wonderful food, lovely ambiance and fantastic, friendly staff. A special mention for Tom who was superb-brilliant service, served with a perfect portion of humour- very attentive and ensured everything was just right, thanks Tom! Thank you very much to...

Saturday evening meal was a very enjoyable experience. Food was good, service was casual, friendly and very efficient. We sat in the courtyard which is an absolute gem and very nicely presented! We also felt that it was very reasonably priced.

I have just shared a belated birthday lunch with a friend who had never before experienced tapas. She was delighted with our visit to The Olive Tree and as with previous visits it did not fail to impress. We shared 5 dishes , a sweet...

First visit. It was lovely had tapas sat outside it was lovely . Service was excellent, very polite and friendly staff. Will certainly be returning.

Firstly the restaurant are really awful at answering the phone - I was going to be late for my table and was worried it would get given away but no answer all day over the phone. The service was very slow in terms of asking...

Great menu and everything was spot on. Nice atmosphere and the staff were really pleasant. Can’t wait to go back in the summer to use the outdoor seating.

Visited with my sister mid afternoon soon after reopening from lockdown 3. Covid rules adhered to and we felt very safe. Staff are very friendly and welcoming and we were soon enjoying our guest drink and browsing the menu. We opted for the tapas and...

Sat outside in a gorgeous garden area due to Covid regulations. Fortunately it was a lovely sunny day. Service was brilliant and Covid regs were adhered to. The menu is extensive and its so nice to read a menu and not be shocked by the...

Nice atmosphere!! Fab service! Really amazing food, honestly!! Would definitely recommend and will be returning!!

We had prawns, steak, pork belly, and patatas bravas - we loved it all and it was so tasty. There is a very authentic feel about the place, it was the closest we have felt to being on holiday in a while! We also had...

Excellent selection of beautifully prepared tapas, generous portions, 9 dishes including a starter of bruschetta and olives. Super value for money, the BEST takeaway meal we have had duing lockdowns, (and we've had quite a few), to support local restaurants. Well done the Olive Tree...

A delicious tapas to takeaway while we are in national lockdown. Very tasty and freshly cooked, and still warm when we got home.

Best tapas we have had in ages! Patatas Bravas, calamari, bread and oil, meatballs, chicken wings all delicious! Lovely service too! Will definitely be returning! Thank you

This was the best tapas I've had in a long time. The staff are so lovely here and were really accommodating as we turned up early to our reservation. They sat us in the garden with blankets and the heater while we waited for our...

Lovely place for some tapas, really tasty and reasonably priced. Staff were really friendly and helpful with food choices. Outside seating area is gorgeous too

Just wow! We dropped into The Olive Tree having done a quick google on our way home from a few nights away and it was perfect! What a find. It really was beautiful. We managed to sit in the courtyard, where it honestly felt like...

I was joined by my best friends at The Olive Tree in Shrewsbury last week, I haven’t been before; but heard lots of great things - so I was really looking forward to it! 🤩 I’m always really worried about tapas, lots of small plates...

Myself and my partner visited here on Saturday night. Arriving approx 7pm without a booking, we were delighted to be accommodated in the window on the high stools. (Our normal favourite choice anyway) We were told there would be a short wait for food as...

Went with four friends for lunch, all ordered the big sharing platter and was blown away! The food was non stop, and really good, the calamari in particular was amazing! The staff were really friendly and a great laugh, overall I can’t wait to go back!

Service outstanding well managed and inhurried all our tapas brought at the right intervals for our table of 4 family members well priced tapas wine ok to

We went to meet friends at the olive tree they came from Ludlow we came from LLangollen,we have not been out for 5 Months because of the current situation,but we where made to feel very safe,friendly staff ,and the food very good.Thank you,We will be back.

Was our first visit to this restaurant today and can’t wait to go back. Had a lovely lunchtime tapas, which was delicious. Sat outside in the cute courtyard garden. Service provided By staff was excellent & COVID-19 rules being met. A lovely lunch, would definitely recommend!

If you love tapas or just food in general you must come here !! Staff were amazing , outside courtyard was beautiful and the rose sangria to die for !! Not on complaint

I would highly recommend this restaurant! Amazing food, always excellent service, great atmosphere and good value for money!We had a table booked for this evening, but unfortunately due to the corona virus we are in self isolation and have had to cancel our booking. We were delighted to hear that the olive tree are doing a delivery takeaway option! We have had a beautiful meal freshly prepared, delivered to our door! They were extremely accommodating, nothing was too much trouble and they even added a few of our favourites that weren’t on their takeaway menu. Please support this local business during these uncertain timesMany thanks to the team at the olive tree! We are looking forward to more of your delicious takeaways and of course we can’t wait to dine in when everything gets back to normal

Came for lunch before attending a theatre matinee. Took advantage of 3 tapas for £10. Delightful range of flavours and choices. Thoroughly enjoyable lunch, with a very attentive, pleasant waitress.

Sadly the food is very average, and we waited over an hour to receive it in a restaurant that wasn't full. Was very much looking forward to eating here but I'm not sure I'd rush to return given that there are much better tapas options locally.

I was quite disappointed as I was really looking forward to coming.Lovely building, great part of town, nice attentive staff.Unfortunately the food just didn’t deliver. Lacking flavour and average at best. The bread was a real let down, as were the prawns and chicken livers. The latter were cooked to within an inch of their life and had no flavour, apart from chalky school dinner liver that is. All of that despite being vibrantly colourful and garnished.A real shame, just OK.

Unexpected visit to Shrewsbury so unable to reserve evening table. Luckily we were able to eat at 5 pm delicious tasty paella for 2 with salad and carafe of wine. Very friendly staff who even popped candle on pudding for a birthday.. menu mainly tapas but plenty to choose from, plenty of space between tables, music playing, we will visit when next in town