Must-see restaurants in Shropshire

  • Bridges

    Shropshire

    Some 5 miles northeast of Church Stretton, at the base of Long Mynd by the river, this is one of those secret country pubs revered for its Three Tuns ale,…

  • Mortimers

    Shropshire

    For fine dining, this is Ludlow's top table. Dark timber panelling and cosy nooks and crannies create a romantic backdrop for intricate dishes such as…

  • Ludlow Kitchen

    Shropshire

    Produce from the Ludlow Food Centre artisanal farm shop is served at its sunlit cafe. Fantastic breakfasts (granola with homemade yoghurt; full English…

  • Dale End Café

    Shropshire

    This wonderful cafe is far and away the best place in the area for a light meal. Steaming soups, salads, sandwiches and pizzas are all freshly made; take…

  • Pondicherry

    Shropshire

    Original features of this 1862-built former police station and courtroom include four lock-up cells (one's now the takeaway waiting area), the magistrate…

  • Number Four Butcher Row

    Shropshire

    Tucked away near St Alkmund's Church, this bare-boards split-level cafe is best known for its fantastic breakfasts, from eggs Benedict to bacon baguettes…

  • Van Doesburg's

    Shropshire

    A fantastic place to pick up picnic ingredients, Van Doesburg's has over 80 British cheeses and other deli items, such as chutneys. Ready-to-eat dishes to…

  • Ginger & Co

    Shropshire

    A successful crowd-funding campaign propelled the opening of this airy, L-shaped cafe filled with upcycled furniture. It's a great option for a light…

  • Bistro 7

    Shropshire

    Ludlow's red-brick former post office is the setting for creative bistro cooking. Knowledgeable staff can guide you through the regularly changing menu,…

  • Pizza Ten

    Shropshire

    Tucked away in a charming courtyard, this little split-level space brings the region's famed produce to its 10 different pizzas, with toppings like minted…

  • Fish House

    Shropshire

    Except on Saturdays when it's first-come, first-served, bookings are recommended for the barrel tables at this stylish fish and oyster bar. It sources…

  • Drapers Hall

    Shropshire

    The sense of history is palpable in this beautifully preserved 16th-century hall, fronted by an elegant Elizabethan facade. Contemporary British cuisine,…

  • Fish

    Shropshire

    Upturned wine barrels are used as tables at this stylish spot where tapas incorporates premium British seafood (Brixham oysters, dressed Whitby crab,…

  • Fox

    Shropshire

    Warm yourself by the massive fireplace, then settle down in the dining room to savour locally sourced venison, pheasant and beef, swished down with a pint…

  • Berry's Coffee House

    Shropshire

    A particularly cosy cafe with loads of rooms in an 18th-century house, Berry's has an organic, free-range, fair-trade, home-cooked menu (with small…

  • New Deli

    Shropshire

    Locally made English and Welsh cheeses and breads, along with hams, salamis and sausages, premade salads, preserves, chutneys and pickles, cakes and…

  • Restaurant Severn

    Shropshire

    The menu at this highly praised fine-dining restaurant changes frequently but might feature dishes such as Shropshire venison medallions with cognac and…

  • Golden Cross

    Shropshire

    Overwhelmingly romantic, this candlelit inn dating from 1428 has an upmarket pub menu (port- and clementine-glazed baked ham, pot-roast ox cheek) and five…

  • Harvey's of Fish St

    Shropshire

    Foraged herbs and flowers feature in dishes such as pigeon breast with wild-garlic risotto or nettle-crusted lamb shoulder with mint and blackberry sauce…

  • D'arcys at the Station

    Shropshire

    Just over the bridge by the river, the handsome old station building is the backdrop for flavoursome Mediterranean dishes, from Moroccan chicken to…

  • Carding Mill Valley Tearoom

    Shropshire

    Build up calories before tackling the walk up Long Mynd. The valley's cafe serves cakes, pastries, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and a soup of the day …

  • Yarborough House

    Shropshire

    Freshly ground organic Colombian coffee and tea is served with cakes and fair trade chocolates in the cosy secondhand bookshop, which also contains a…

  • Good Life Wholefood Restaurant

    Shropshire

    Wholesome, freshly prepared vegetarian food is dished up at this healthy refuge off Wyle Cop. Favourites include quiches, nut loaf, salads, soups, veggie…