Ye Olde Bucks Head in Shropshire

Right price, good location, nice breakfast, and real ales..quality lagers. Parking limited to circa 8 vehicles. Decor needs a little TLC.

Outstanding Sunday lunch , great value for money , everything fresh highly recommended . Best Sunday in Shrewsbury

That moment when you try to check in and find you're a hindrance rather than a paying customer ouch. Never been checked by such a disinterested soul. This place is in dire need of TLC. It's such a shame as it could be such a magical, special place. Not to be totally unfair the sheets and towels were spotless and the water was piping hot. Every bit of the room was neglected. Cobwebs, crumbs and hairs all over the floor, broken bath panel,dodgy secretions on the bathroom walls,thick dust on light fittings, light pull cord caked in grime. There is no sound insulation between the bar and the room but in all fairness this stopped at 11.30. Weirdest thing I did have a lovely sleep, work that one out! Best tip, take earplugs, slippers as no way would you want your bare feet on that floor and don't even bother at being pleasant with the check in lady. Also Shrewsbury is pretty cool and there are some absobloodyamazingpubs and restaurants.

The staff were friendly and helpful, the location good and you could park. The room was well equipped (iron, hair dryer tram and coffee etc) and warm. The room was clean but the towel rail was hanging off the wall as was one of the wall hooks for the curtains. The toilet flush was temperamental and the shower a bit weak. We couldn’t open any window so it was stuffy and the condensation was terrible. The room was over the bar so it was very noisy if you were in your room before closing time. The floorboards were also very loud! The room was £55 so if you keep this in mind then it is an ok base, however it was a bit too rough and ready for me so next time I would pay more and go elsewhere.

A limited menu and dated decor, but the staff here were helpful and efficient. It was almost a "what do you want with your chips" scenario, but for less than £10 each, it was OK. The food arrived promptly and was well-presented, so good, basic stuff.

So few pubs about like this. Authentic atmosphere of the old pub style where food is secondary to popping out for a drink and you’re not automatically asked if you want the menu food. Food very good value and basic, solid fayre. It’s a winner

My husband and I came here as we booked the Sabrina boat ride and had a meal included at this pub. The food was delicious and plentiful, can't fault it for that. However, I felt like I was sat in the 80's era. Very outdated place and in desperate need of modernisation. The toilets we're alot to be desired with no loo roll so had to ask for some. Also, the customer service was dyer. The landlord didn't even take our name for the boat booking and didn't pay attention to us at all. The bar staff were friendly but the waiting on staff were rude and forgetful. I personally wouldn't come here again out of choice. Shame really, as the food is the only reason I gave it 3 stars.

Lovely Sunday roast can't fault it. They were a bit busy so had to wait a long time for meal. But it was worth it in the end. Best Sunday roast we've had ever!!! 5 veg choice of meats sausage stuffing Yorkshire pudd boiled pots roasts pot a parsnips. All hot and streaming mmmmm Was told by a local that not that slow usually but it was Easter Sunday after all.

Love calling in here on the way home up the Mount. Always a warm, welcoming atmosphere. good choice of beers and some typical hearty pub grub. So few pubs like this nowadays. It doesn’t pretend to be anything else.

My son took mom and I for a ride after Christmas, the pub we had chosen was not serving food, so glad, we really enjoyed our lunch here. It would have been five stars but the menu was very limited and my sons pate came with a very small piece of toast, not enough for the amount of pate, my mom had lasagne, loved it, and my daughter-in-law and I had beef bourguignon, with home made chips, delicious. But best of all my dog was made very welcome, definitely will come here again and would recommend it my friends

Had the best Sunday lunch we have had in a long time - could not fault it. Staff were lovely and the food was fantastic.

I have passed this pub so many times & have never gone inside & today was the day! My friend & I were in desperate need of a sit down & a coffee after a rather adventurous morning exploring the nearby Darwin House & steep gardens! We popped our heads round the door to ask if they served coffee/tea which a friendly bar maid assured us they did. She brought us tea & coffee attractively served on a tray along with a mint each! The building was a 17th century Coaching Inn. There were many really old photos of the locality around the pub. We were invited to look at them all. I have attached a couple. The pub does B& B as well as meals. There is parking & a beer garden round the back. I am glad I finally paid a visit!

As locals we have been visiting The Buck's Head for a long time and rate the beer, the staff and the historic building highly, but can't something be done about the smell of cooking fat that permeates the whole place? It spoils it increasingly for us and we wonder whether it does for anybody else. It's been the same for years, through management changes, and I suspect the smell may now lie deep in the upholstery and the curtains. It certainly does in the clothes we were wearing yesterday! Might it be worth investing in a deep clean of the bar and a more powerful extractor in the kitchen? Just saying, like!

A great place to eat out and impress your friends. The menu was a little pricey, but worth it. The host and hostess really made you feel welcome.

Passed by several times and always said I must try that place one of these days. Well I should have made the effort earlier. We enjoyed a very good pre-theatre dinner which could not be faulted, the quality and quantity were excellent. Home made chips too. In fact the portions were too generous resulting in no room for a dessert. Whilst the building may be somewhat aged it is both clean and pleasant assisted too by helpful and attentive staff. The bar area is well used by the local residents which is always a positive sign.

Istayed here on 2 seperate occasions both were for long stays and had no complaints either time. i was working in the severn trent water depot and stayed mon to fri and all the staff were very good. tracy and john were very nice and always had time for a chat.

This is a lovely old coaching inn that has a few rooms for b+b. Externally the property is very photogenic and has great curbside appeal. To some extent this lessens upon entering but it is a warm cosy environment that possibly needs a litle TLC around the edges?? Not an extensive menu but true home cooked food. Warm welcome and efficient service. Very reasonable prices.

We always try to stay in Ye Olde Bucks Head when we visit Shrewsbury (usually when travelling home from North Wales) and have for 10 years. The bedrooms are nicely decorated if a little cramped but fine for a 1 or 2 night stay. Time to renovate the bathrooms though. Breakfast (in the bar) is excellent.

Excellent and great value friendly staff would definitely stay again lovely breakfast close to town nice bar and very comfortable bed slept like a log would have been nice to stay longer maybe next time will use again

Very comfortable B&B; that provides comfortable rooms and lovely home cooked food. A full English or Continental breakfast and a varied evening menu.

Ye Olde Bucks Head Inn es un carruaje antiguo.

Llamado para cenar temprano, para encontrar que estaba feliz! La comida estaba cocinada a la perfección y una buena selección de cervezas y vinos. Como esperaba Olde Worlde interior desde el exterior. Aparcamiento estaba lleno en la parte trasera del pub, así que después de las 6 de la tarde, encontramos un lugar de aparcamiento cerca.

Mi novio y yo tuvimos una comida aquí sábado antes de ir a Teatro Severn. El menú es de comida de bar tradicional, a precios muy razonables. El personal es servicial y amable. La decoración es preciosa, con vigas de blanco y negro en todas...

Bienvenida, de Tracy era simple y cálida. La cerveza estaba bien cuidado. La compañía era buena. La ausencia de televisión, tocadiscos, móviles de seguridad gente local fue milagroso: estaban allí a beber, comer, hablar.

Fantástico pub administrado por personal que realmente le importa. Bienvenida a nuestros perros sin problemas y la comida era para morirse. Puedo recomendar el Steak & tarta de riñón que tuve en ambas noches de nuestra visita. ! ! Sin duda volveremos de nuevo cuando esté en Shrewsbury! ! Gracias.

El personal era extremadamente acogedor y amable, fueron muy amables y la comida era muy buena. Me pop en de vez en cuando para comer un bocado y yo nunca estoy decepcionado, por sí mismo no decepcionará en absoluto.

Camping at a site about 5 mins away and just wanted to find somewhere that would let us sit inside with our small dog, Hurricane Doris was on it's way and i didn't want to sit outside, The staff and customers were very friendly and welcoming and the food was nice, nothing special but good value for money, will return if i'm in the area again

For a number of years we have used this pub to meet up with family and friends for a meal. We were so disappointed with the attitude of the landlord who had little regard for us, being more interested in talking to the regulars at the bar rather than serving us. We will never go again.

Town pub with reasonable food, beer and accommodation. Handy for the Arts Centre or if you want to stop over after a shopping trip.

Not been here before. Stopped off on the way back from holiday in Wales. Party of six plus 3 dogs. Parking at rear of pub. A warm welcome on entry. Nice pub with lots of character. We hadn't booked and we were only expecting pub food but what a surprise. Really lovely. Beer was excellent with plenty of choice. I went for a pint of Salopian Ale which was well kept and the right temperature for a change. The food was cracking. 3 burgers, 1 madras curry, 1 ham, egg and chips and 1 rib eye. Every dish was excellent. Total bill £77 including dinks. WHAT I HERE YOU SAY??? Yes, you read right £77. Go. Try it. You'll like it. Hooray for tripadvisor

My fiancé & I visited for a pre-theatre meal. Our food was great quality, good portion size & the service was good too. Well worth a visit for traditional bar food in an old worldy setting.

I was staying with a group of friends in Shrewsbury and booked Sunday lunch at Ye Old Bucks Head inn after scouring reviews and wanting somewhere that wasn't excessively expensive.Was pleasantly surprised with the cosy traditional feel of the place and the cheese, crackers and pickles on the bar was a nice touch that many places no longer do.Lunch was very tasty - good thick gravy and plenty of veg to go around. I went for the lamb which was beautifully cooked.The vegetarian in our group was slightly disappointed that there was no Sunday roast replacement and was offered a risotto but opted to have the roast without the meat instead - the option of a nut roast or similar would have made it but they did have veggie gravy so she was happy with that. Only other downside was the carpark is rather tight so we opted to park a little down the road. All in all a great little pub and good value for money.

Nipped in on a very rainy day with a couple of friends and my pup, food was delicious, one had the pie and two of us a burger. We were not disappointed! And neither was my dog,who was treated to a warm welcome and doggy biscuits to! We shall definitely be returning!

I had several meals at the Pub from burgers to breaded fish and curries. They were all excellent!! The baked potato melted in my mouth and the crisps were savory. The portions are generous. The burger was loaded and had various sauces to add. The Currie gravy was heavenly and I don't generally get gravy. The prawn salad had a secret sauce which everyone seems to love. The meat was always tender and tasty. The menu is so varied there is something for everyone.

Tracy and Jon were very welcoming and the accommodation was first class the homemade food served was Top class full credit to the chef we both highly recommend it

As a group of 9 people, we were upset when we were turned away from the place we thought we had a reservation because they had no record of it. We returned to Ye Olde Bucks Head Inn where we were staying and they immediately opened the restaurant for us. They served us an excellent meal from their varied menu.

Fantastic new landlady, dogs made very welcome, great selection of ales and meal was superb. Good sized car park, all staff very friendly and close to town centre.

As another reviewer reported we too were headed for the Armoury but decided to try the Bucks Head. Just managed to squeeze into the small car park. We were made very welcome and biscuits were provided for our spaniel Billy. Food was tasty hot and extremely competitively priced. A 2 for £10 menu was available but my Thai curry was only £6.95 and was very tasty. Will definitely be returning soon

Last summer I met my mom and nan here for lunch whilst enjoying our lunch breaks from work. The food was very well priced and very tasty! Intimate pub that had a great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

We visited yesterday meeting up with a couple of MrD's old school friends. This is a cosy traditional pub. The car park was full and so we parked on a side street further up the road. Our table was in the window and very comfortable. They only serve roasts on a Sunday but we had a choice of pork, Turkey, lamb or ham. Between our group of 9 we had them all and everyone was very impressed. Each was served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and parsnips and a generous selection of vegetables. Pudding choice was eton mess, fruit crumble and sticky toffee pudding. Again we had them all between us and again they were delicious. They serve a great range of beers and the wine was nice too! The value was amazing - I think two courses were £7 something. We loved it and will certainly be back when we are next in the area.

Great place to chill after a walk with the dog. Very friendly and very affordable. Menu is currently very limited, but I'm sure will be extended soon enough.

Went on the strength of another review who like us had a dog and was initially heading to the Armoury. Really friendly and relaxing not pretentious. Food was good value and nice pub food. The Armoury is more of a gastro pub style at nearly twice the price of the Bucks Head. We will visit for food or drinks again when in Shrewsbury.

I'm a great believer in reviewing a place based on what it says it is, not simply reviewing or comparing it to others that set their "stalls" out differently. This is a very old and traditional building setting itself out as a good honest local pub, with rooms, real ale and simple but tasty & good value food choices - and that is exactly what you get. Indeed we shall be booking another table here within the week for a return visit in the near future.

I popular old roadside inn that caters for all with good wholesome food at fair prices. Special offers for two when eating in the bar. Minimum car parking spaces and a fair walk to a local car park.

cheap and cheerful food, lovely staff, dog-friendly, check out the lovely garden or roof terrace at the back

Great breakfast in a great B&B after a great nights sleep, with friendly staff and no worries. Thank you :)

On the hottest day of the year, during a day trip to Shrewsbury, we visited this pub, having found it online as a dog friendly pub. We weren't disappointed. The staff were welcoming and introduced us to their secluded garden, which was perfect for letting Max off his lead for a while. They were even tolerant of his need to bark at anyone coming into the garden! They served us with smiles and brought us tasty food chosen from a varied menu, which we ate in the welcome shade of the trees. They also have a decked area which gives a good view of the area. Definitely worth a visit.

It's rare to find a traditional pub these days but this is one.Low ceilings and a pub filed with a great atmosphere. We stopped for a Sunday roast for £5 for 1 course or £7 for a main plus pudding !Really great food and very good prices Be sure to book as this is a small pub and is very popular, with great food at low prices there is no surprise there really. Car park is tricky under an archway but with care is fine.

Good atmosphere, good menu, food absolutely delicious, very friendly place and very good value for money.

We quite often visit the Bucks Head and have always had exceptional service. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and are very accommodating for families (we have three children aged 2,6 & 14)The food is traditional pub grub and is great value for money.

Arrived at 7pm and managed to get a table for 4 with out previous booking, friendly and helpful bar staff on arrival. Ordered food at bar, you can even see the food being cooked by the chef in the kitchen. Food was excellent, plenty of it, very filling, very good value for money. We enjoyed our time in the pub, will be back.

This is a fantastic pub with an amazing beer garden and sun terrace and the staff are welcoming and lovely. They also love dogs! The food is cheap and cheerful and plentiful especially if you have their afternoon 2 for 1 deal. Great place to go for tea if you can't be bothered to cook! Very homely!

We were fortunate to have very good weather, so we sat on the sun terrace, had a drink and food. The pub was quiet, no problems with sleeping, it's a very good location within walking distance to the town. Would use again if needed.

I & 3 colleagues stayed there over a two week period while working in Nescliffe. We couldn't of found a better place to stay!The rooms are really nice & clean & the food we had was outstanding!!! The landlord & Landlady were really hospitable to say the least! I liked it so much that I will be going back for a long weekend with my partner.Thank you very much for making our stay very nice!

The atmosphere of the Pub was very good. We walked in with our dog and they were very nice. They fed my dos lots of treats. It was on a Sunday and all they serve is a Sunday lunch which I am not too keen about but I was hungry. The food was so good and it only costs £5 each. Very good homemade food.

Chose here for my 40th birthday lunch after looking at the menu online, it looked varied and good value for money. I wasn't wrong!! Tasty fresh and piping hot food, 5 very clean plates at the end, can't wait to go back

stayed here again and the room was still very good and the breakfast very fresh and tasty.the bar stocks some good real ales and ciders. would definetly stay here again

How this place is not at the top of the best place to eat is beyond me . If people want to pay through the nose for average food let them. Great good food and great price!

Food excellent for the price which is very reasonable. They catered for a party of 20 in the little function room and there was so much food we couldn't even begin to scratch the service. Even though some of the party got extremely drunk, the staff were very patient with them and polite (more than I would have been :-)). Thoriughly reccomend it for evening meal, lunch and certainly for a family gathering.