The Coach and Horses, Shrewsbury - pub details
Address: Swan Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1NF [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 6809) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Shrewsbury (0.5 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- TV
- Food served, Real ale
Pub suggested by Nigel on 22 Feb 2004
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> Current user rating: 7.5/10 (rated by 38 users)
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user reviews of the Coach and Horses, Shrewsbury
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| Perfunctory welcome and service from male behind bar, Phoenix Arizona in good condition. Rather cold and uncomfortable in front area of pub. Was going to order a second pint and try one of the other real ales available when the male who had served us appeared behind the bar eating what appeared to be some kind of crisps or nuts from a packet. This took place in full view of customers right in the middle of the bar. Just as I was thinking I may be over-reacting somewhat and that I should just go ahead and order another drink, I was then astounded as the male in question noisily sucked his fingers and rubbed his hands together. My wife advised me to order another ale but go to another section of the bar to avoid being served by the male with the poor standards of hygiene. However at that point he opened another packet and was soon joined by two females who both also ate from the packet (all three still behind the bar). We left! Dag_Grevin - 5 Apr 2012 21:48 |
| We really enjoyed this pub and used it on a couple of occassions. Very good Salopian Oracle but there were about 6 real ales available and the friendly and cheery staff will give you a taster of any beer! They do food - the portions looked very generous - and coffee (which pleased the wife although she did have beer later on). Nice cosy atmosphere with a "snug" area off the main bar. Take care on the rickety stairs up to the loos! The pub opens all day (as opposed to The Admiral Benbow next door)and they have a happy hour when the slected beer was £1.99 a pint!! Well worth a visit - it is near the town centre and major touristy bits and it was a welcome sight after our walk along the river. Recommended. mcroyal - 9 Dec 2011 11:48 |
| My main gripe with the C & H concerns the opening hours. The pub is open until 23.30 on Sundays, according to the 2012 Good Beer Guide. However, when my wife and I went in at 22.45 we were told that we had to be in before 22.30 to be served. Given that the pub was empty when we popped by the following night, I'm surprised the management can be so choosy. That aside, it's a nice pub selling good beer. E.L.Wisty - 18 Oct 2011 22:43 |
| We liked this better than the Admiral Benbow, good selection of ales, we had Purple Moose Brewery's Dark Side of the Moon and Shropshire Oracle, both were very good. They also have Leffe on draught. Bar staff were very friendly and the food menu for the (rear) dining room seemed quite interesting too. Felt like a nice place to spend some time. Roy22 - 2 Oct 2011 17:19 |
| Really nice old pub, great beers, friendly locals, let us try a couple first too, took me back to somewhere in London in look and feel, rickety staircase was a challenge though. ToxtethOGrady - 22 Apr 2011 23:45 |
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