The Queens Head in Shropshire

Had a fantastic meal at the Queens head tonight. Hadn’t been for some time and was hoping that the food quality was as good as it used to be. Thankfully we weren’t disappointed. Everyone's food was fantastic. We had a wide variety of dishes and no one had any complaints at all. I personally had the steak and chips and it was as good as any I’ve had in a pub. Honestly couldn’t recommend their food enough. Staff were great as well and service was excellent. Really good choices on the menu. Lovely to see so many options for food allergies as well. Top class

Really friendly place . Food was stunning loads to choose from. Definitely recommend

Sudden stop for food, everything great including the food. Will travel the 75 miles just for the paella. Fantastic place

Eight people from our walking group tried to visit the pub after our walk last Thursday but when we got there it was very shut - in total darkness - and the staff had been obviously trying to get rid of another friend who was waiting to meet us there because they wanted to close even though their website says they should have been open. We had avoided going on Tuesdays when they say they are closed. Won't bother going on a Thursday again if they can't keep to their advertised opening times.

We visited on our narrowboat without a booking and we were made to feel very welcome and were looked after by an Irish lady (sorry didn't get your name) who was very good and helpful . Got to say we were blown away by the standard of the food. My partner had Seafood platter and I had a Steak burger (black and blue). The tastiest food we have had for a long time. The beer was very good and the place is very clean if not immaculate. Well done to the Queens head team!. Dave and Rachel x

We were there for lunch. There were not many people there. The service was very friendly and helpful. The food was very nice and tasty. I really enjoyed it.

Great potions size. Definite value for money. Flavoursome food. Loads of parking.

Not as good as previous visits. Standard dropped

Popped in here whilst travelling back from down South. Had the lamb from the specials board and was very very nice 👍 Quite a large specials board and good menu

We stopped here on our way home from Anglesey after failing to find somewhere to eat in Llangollen (everywhere was full) because it is very conveniently located just off the A5. We ate outside because dogs are not allowed inside, I'm not sure why this is the case because it is a very large pub with hard flooring so it would be easy to define an area where dogs are permitted. It's obviously a very popular local pub with lots of tables including some in a conservatory, unfortunately there is no garden - just a few trestle tables. The menu offered a good choice and we enjoyed chicken burgers, steak pie and scampi at very reasonable prices, the chips were perfect (crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle). The also offer a good choice of beers and wine. Service was helpful and quick, our meals arrived in less than 30 minutes. I'd go again but maybe without a dog.

Called in on the off chance they were serving food at 4pm on Thursday and pleasantly surprised to find they were. Was even more pleased when I saw the menu. Absolutely superbly made delicious plates of paella for me and slow cooked pork belly for my partner. Served with very friendly and professional service. Highly recommend this place and will be returning very soon. Happy customers here. Thank you.

Pleasant surroundings but have to have a booking at the premier inn... Next door to eat in this pub!

Friendly staff, Rebecca is a star, the local ale made Himself happy and a choice from good coffee to gin through wine served me very well, huge portions, but they were happy to pack up what we had no room to eat so we can enjoy it on the boat later. It was quiet ISH on the Friday down lunch and understandably very busy on the Sunday lunch back up the canal, we'll come back if we can!

Had a super lamb shank lunch with friendly service.

A wonderful location, fantastic menu choices and the food was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed the prompt and friendly service and would definitely visit again.

We booked for Sunday lunch at the beginning of our week’s holiday in oswestry. Absolutely superb meal and returned at the end of our week in the areq. The team were friendly and so helpful. Portion sizes were so huge and the food outstanding.

Parked very close by to pub to go for a walk. Called in afterwards. Got served straight away. Lovely location. Right by canal. Got a table outside. Food was delicious. Would visit again

Good food and service. Not the Cheapest but typical prices. Will return.

The Queens head has a very wide menu choice Our party had a steak and that member felt it was one of the best steaks he’s ever had ,I had a paella which was absolutely brilliant very large portion two others in our party had chicken in a bacon and leek cream sauce which they really enjoyed, good wine choices ,all together we thought it was a really excellent meal.

Delicious ribeye steak, scrumptious paella & kids enjoyed their food too. Felt very welcome & received great service. Old style pub with canal walk nearby.

Has it been painted outside what made you pick that colour

Called in for a drink, more of a place to eat. We were asked to vacate the table as locals were coming in in 25 mins? Why had the table not indicated that ? Staff not very engaging disappointed

Superb evening out with friends made oh so better by the excellent service and food

What a fab meal we both had. Not just the normal pub food, other people's dishes going by looked great. something diffrent. Service was good but no smiles but you don't eat those. Decor was clean and bright. Canal across the road to take a walk as well. Perfect afternoon.

Held a large family birthday gathering here. Food and service was very good. Staff polite and helpful. We had a lovely celebration, thank you to everyone.

Amazing food, great atmosphere, waitresses smiley and friendly. Will definitely be back again, we had an amazing time and felt very welcome.

I have been to most good pubs in the area and now can tell that Queens Head has best food and service within 7 mile radius. At least to me. Definitely coming back and it says it all. It was such a treat to have some of the best Sunday roast I had in a while. I never been here before and came on my way home from work but I am certainly planning to come back for more.

Food was excellent and lovely staff

Food was delicious and very well priced, my only niggle was the atmosphere but I think it depends where you're seated. Other areas looked lovely to sit in but it was understandably booked up!

Excellent food and location. Beautiful building and great atmosphere.

Called in after a walk. Sunday lunch time very very busy . Couldn't get a seat in doors so sat outside.

Had a really nice lunch here, very highly recommended

Popped in lunch time, hadn't booked but fortunately got the last seating area. It was heaving. Despite that the staff were super efficient. Wasn't sure how our meal would be, being so busy but needn't have worried. Meals were hot and were very nice. Returning Saturday for our 50th anniversary meal with family. Looking forward to it.

Beautiful Sunday lunch everything cooked to perfection and lovely Yorkshire puddings not full of air or tasteless. Friendly staff and great atmosphere.

My partner booked this as a surprise dinner for me I must admit so glad she did the food was amazing, the waitresses were very polite professional and chatty. It was spotlessly clean we had three course all cooked to perfection highly recommend and will definitely be returning for more meals fantastic menu lots to choose from and a specials board worth a look at

First time visiting and it won't be the last. Lovely staff, excellent food and flawless service.

Enjoyable drink and bowl of chips with friends. Unfortunately they don’t allow dogs inside, but having just done a walk along the canal we were dressed for sitting outside.

We had a family gathering here today 25/11/23. We had a lovely time with decent food. I’m a vegetarian and sometimes find it difficult to get something decent to eat when I go out. There was plenty of choice not only for me but for everyone. We were nicely greeted and the service was excellent. I had a good meal and a sticky toffee pudding for dessert. The main meal was good but the pudding was excellent. Can highly recommend this place. 👍👍👍👍

The food was excellent friendly staff and a proper fire in the bar

Good value meals with an adequate drink selection. Good, cheerful service. Atmosphere is what you make it.

We used to visit the Queens Head a lot. However now since covid it has become ridiculously expensive. It’s no longer a place to drop in for a snack or early dinner as the prices put it into a different league, more on a par with upmarket bespoke dining facilities. Sadly the food whilst good is certainly not up to that standard.. We still go but not once or twice a week but more once every 6 to 8 weeks for special occasions. When we have been recently the place has been virtually empty. Sad really as I am sure with more reasonable pricing the place would do much better.

EXCELLENT FOOD AND EXCELLENT STAFF. WOULD EAT HERE AGAIN AND AGAIN.THE PLACE WAS SPOTLESS AND THE BEER WAS ALSO GOOD.

Excellent. we have been before and found it to be about the best place within easy reach of Welshpool. Quality food with excellent service Highly recommended.

We decided to meet for a long overdue family meal Booked well in advance Arrived, ordered our meal but waited far to long, asked when it would arrive?? But we were disappointed whenit did, food was not hot as one would expect, not cheap either, so wouldn't recommend or won't be returning!!!

great food, i had the fish and chips, daughter had pizza, the rest had sunday roast

always a super choice of menu nice staff wide choice always popular not open Monday or Tuesdays Sunday lunches very good booking preferred

Very pleasant staff food excellent the Sunday lunch portions very generous with 4 different kinds of veg left me stuffed would definitely go again

Sirry to say the food isn't as good as it used to be.

Not been fir a long time Mussels were Fantastic.The Brisket to die for

Very good Sunday lunch! 😋👌 My belly pork was very tasty this Sunday..food still of a high standard..👌

40+ years ago I used to pass this pub in my mate's dad's MK1 Granada on our way to North Wales. Finally made it inside. Glad we did. Lovely sandwiches. Go for the crab or the club... Hopefully I'll be on the A5 again in the next 40 years 🤞

Stopped here on route from Worcester to North Wales and what a find! Went in with out a reservation and it was no problem, lovely menu, hard to choose what to get. Went for the Beef Brisket with Horseradish Mash and Buttered Greens and Gravy and oh my! Beef was melt in the mouth and proper mash and veg that was perfectly cooked. My husband went for the curry and had it extra spicy and it sure was that. It came half and half with chips and rice and a basket of Naan. My daughter had the mac and cheese with Garlic Bread and for the 1st time the meal came out the perfect temperature for her to eat straight away! The staff were all lovely. I would definitely come back again if we were passing this way. 5 stars from me.

No vegetarian dishes at all on the menu. Such a shame we where planning a lunch out there

Great place, great menu, great food.

Very accommodating staff. We arrived by Narrowboat without booking and the landlady went to great effort to fit us in. We had a cracking Sunday dinner. I had the Pork that melted in the mouth and the cracking was just perfect. Lots of vegetables. Good beer too. We will certainly call again. Many thanks.

Lovely friendly pub and restaurant. The staff were very attentive and efficient. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it . I had a chicken and mushroom dish from the specials board , it came with well cooked veg and a choice of potato. I highly recommend this pub/ restaurant.

I really liked the food here, good menu and very reasonably priced. Staff are very friendly and well organised. Looking forward to going back.

Quite a lovely place for a nice meal and drink

Great local pub with well priced food.

I had a lovely Dinner, service a little slow, maybe not enough staff on? Staff that were working did not stop. They were lovely.

Staff really friendly even though they were very busy. Wide choice of food. We shared dishes from nibbles and then mains. All food served nice and hot and all dishes excellent. Loved the goats cheese pizza to eat whilst waiting for mains of carbonara and a brisket dish. So tasty , not over salty. Would definitely return to sample quality food in nice atmosphere.

Went here with family to celebrate a big birthday. Great food, great staff. Will be going again and again

Very warm welcome, lovely staff, great food , would recommend the steak and ale pie. Was lovely to find out they even have ginger beer and elderflower presse.

Well, what can I say? A perfect place to eat - excellent food and drink, excellent service, excellent friendly staff, can't fault it! Ignore all the previous nasty reviews! This is definitely a place I would recommend, whether for lunch or dinner. A big special thank you to all the staff - in particular, one waitress, Izzy for making our meal so special. We'll definitely be back again! A***** 👌👍👏👏

Popped in for an evening meal whilst staying in the area for a wedding. Great menu and range of specials. Staff were welcoming and friendly and we went for garlic bread & calamari plus haloumi salad and their LEGENDARY Paella 🥘.. Food was excellent and we left with full bellies and a bag of ice courtesy of the land lady who took pity on us as we didn't have any and there aren't many shops around for stuff. If you're in the area definitely give the Queens Head a visit

We have been here several times but not recently and decided to go for dinner. My husband had a burger which was so dry it was hardly edible and 5 chips. The salad looked like it had been recycled. I had the prawn salad which was tiny and had half a tomato and 3 pieces of cucumber a bit of carrot onion and lettuce. Both cost £15 and value for money is non existent. I would definitely not recommend and we will not be going back.

Fabulous. Great food, beautiful pub, impeccable staff. Just great.

Excellent all round, as always.

This was our third visit. The food is absolutely excellent. I had salmon in a lovely sauce with prawns, the best I've ever had and the other 3 meals were also excellent. I would highly recommend.

We have always enjoyed the Queen's Head for food, so jumped at the chance to book it when family came to visit. We arrived at 7pm and there were only a handful of tables occupied. After ordering our food, a couple more tables arrived but it wasn't busy. Our food arrived ONE HOUR TEN MINUTES later which was totally unacceptable, particularly when the newly seated tables were having starters. People already seated, ate mains and sweets AND left before we were served. The food was average at best. What used to be an outstanding plate of food, was now a mediocre plate of food at a high price. The beef and lamb dishes were both £17/£18 so we expected something decent. We decided to skip dessert, and after asking for our bill three times and not leaving a tip, we left. We will sadly not be returning. Staff were not overly friendly, service was terrible and the food was average. It pains me to write this.

I had a delicious glass of red wine and the most amazing pizza pescatore which had smoked salmon prawns and anchovies. It was wonderful. The staff were really friendly and very efficient. I'd recommend this pub to anyone passing on a boat.

Simply average food with no flair. We took our Spanish guests to sample English pub food and thought here would be a safe bet. I ordered bread and olives but unfortunately the oil wasn't olive oil so couldn't be mixed with the balsamic vinegar. It sat like gloop. I should have sent it back but wondered if they knew it should have been olive oil. The legendary Spanish paella should not have chorizo in it as well as seafood. But the experience was saved by the ice cream desserts. They were great and worth every penny. Generally it was fine, nothing special.

Wonderful place to go for a meal. Plenty of seating. Extensive menu. Excellent food quality. Excellent service. Excellent value for money. Highly recommended. Will definitely return.

Ate here twice visiting family in the area. Every meal was very good and would definitely recommend to anyone. The food was good quality at a decent price.

Nice pub never got to sample the food because I never booked, We'll visit again.

Called in without a reservation as we were in Queens Head at lunchtime today, and were luckily able to get a table as they were well booked. The Sunday lunches (one beef, one pork) were first-class, and reasonably priced! I have no doubt we'll return, but will book next time. Recommended.

Staff are always pleasant and polite.I've never eaten there, but it's always popular with people going out for a meal.

Food very good. Whole experience of our visit was completely spoiled by a very large and rowdy party of men whose volume of noise was so loud no one else could have any conversation. The staff appeared oblivious until told that we would be leaving without waiting for our meal. Didn’t leave tip. Doubtful will visit again. This pub is for sale, if a potential purchaser was in our group this lunchtime experience would have had a very negative impact on any buyer.

Station Bitter and a great selection of food. What's not to like? Handy for a pleasant walk along the Montgomery Canal too. Ideal spot to rest over with your canal boat. Great eats and drinks...

We stopped in here last night for a meal after seeing the reviews and were somewhat surprised. The restaurant was less than half full and well staffed but we had to wait an hour an a quarter for the starter to come out, our starters were ok BUT then came the main courses, I had the swiss cheese burger this was nuked into oblivion the meat was dry and like putting compacted sawdust into your mouth. My wife had the Chicken supreme, Supreme in name only the chicken again was dry both meals came with chips these were cold. My daughters Pizza had been nuked the topping was non-existant as it had been burned into the base. On top of all this It wouldn't hurt for the staff to crack a smile once in a while, but to be honest if i was having to serve food of this standard I would find it hard to smile too ! The price was more expensive than other Pubs in the area, I don't have a problem with paying a little more as long as the food is good but to be honest I would have been happier with a Macdonalds than what we got served last night. All in all we will be giving this Pub a swerve in the future.

Food was gorgeous and the kids meals were good too. The Shropshire blue pizza was phenomenal

A super meal. Goats cheese starter was particularly delicious. Staff were very helpful. Plenty to choose from on the menu.

Nice Sunday roast Managed tofut me in as they were really busy

Three of us came for dinner and were very impressed. The food, the staff and the beer were all great. Portions are large. For starters we had the deep fried goat's cheese, the calamari and the garlic mushrooms and thoroughly enjoyed them all. For mains...

dinner out was amazing go try for a decent meal A1

Popped in for quick pint but didn't stay long or eat as dogs only allowed outside.

Really nice pub , that do a great Sunday lunch , lovely desserts . We pre booked but it wasn't that busy when we went so probably didn't need to .

5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 really good service food was lovly .will be returning .

We came across this chance. Having been referred on by a pub just down the road. WOW - what a fantastic pub. From the moment we walked through the door until the moment we left the standard of service was of the highest standard. Three friends travelling on the way to climb Snowdon, all had different meals, all of which were of the highest standard and all tasted delicious. Rebecca the assistant manager was the most charming of hosts. Would highly recommend if you're in the area that you stop here and have a meal. One of the best pubs I've visited.

Nice pub, can recommend the enchiladas.

Fantastic food! The pub is in a lovely location with great views over the immediate countryside. The building is well furnished with tasteful decor, clean, and a cosy feel whilst being very spacious. Menu is good, with a wide range of allergen specific choices (including most of the main menu), and the food that they produce is truly delicious, I have never been disappointed by any meal choice! Good range of beers, onsite parking, and friendly staff.

Excellent food, service great as usual. Will definitely call in again next time we're in the area

Really lovely pub with a couple of real ales on tap. The food is great quality a little bit pricey but then everything has gone up in price. The staff are also very nice, I will return again if in the area.

Very good choice of food on menu - would certainly go again

Staff were friendly, clean pub and really nice decorations. Nice food

Great food, lovely pub and brilliant service

I booked in advance as I was taking my elderly aunt and we needed a quiet table and specific food requirements. When we arrived we had a table tucked in the corner and her meal was exactly what I asked for with no issues whatsoever....

Stopped for last minute late lunch, been many times before always lovely, just a very slight pity they have cut down on the starters offered

Nice food lovely pub , but not the most relaxing of environments

Great friendly service, good wheelchair access