SY1 SHREWSBURY: ONE OF THE 10 COOLEST POSTCODES TO MOVE TO
Sunday Times Style Magazine named Shrewsbury one of its '10 coolest postcodes to move to' – "a half-timbered beauty awash with independents." We couldn't agree more!
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Abbey Foregate
Abbey Foregate has been nestled on the banks of the Severn since Saxon times. Now it's a bustling suburb, home to independent restaurants, clubs, a minature nature reserve and much more.
Town Centre
Home to 750+ businesses, 600 listed buildings, a major national railway hub, a Norman castle, four historic churches and so much more.
Wider Shrewsbury Area
Beyond the limits of Shrewsbury town you'll find plenty of innovative and exciting businesses doing great things in unusual settings - from Tudor mills to modern offices.
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Hopefully Made
Hopefully Made is an independent studio coffee shop, set up by Hope and Becky, Hopefully Made started out as a small screen printing business born…
The Blue Lemon
Jorg and Jenny Muschner are The Blue Lemon and they have been making soaps and skincare in the Midlands for over 6 years. They have a fantastic shop…
Appleyards
Appleyards is a long-established delicatessen on Wyle Cop, which draws customers in with its spectacular window display of delicious deli food. This…
Giggling Squid
Giggling Squid's quirky restaurants are as much a feast for the eyes as well as the tastebuds, with bold and vibrant interiors, full of florals and…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:00PM
Level Up Escapes
LevelUp Escapes is a family-run business operating out of the Darwin Shopping Centre in Shrewsbury. We are proud to design and host top-class escape…
Oil
The local bar with good people, live music and an easy-going vibe; across three distinct spaces. Where craft beer, cocktails and creativity collide,…
Open Today 2:00PM - 10:30PM
Dough & Oil
Sometimes oil you need is a good idea, some ambition and a few dodgy puns. After making his mark in Shrewsbury's Market Hall, chef Aaron Brown…
Open Today 12:00PM - 10:00PM
Moreish Worldfood & Black Box Spices
Moreish Worldfood, a part of Black Box Spice Co, brings the vibrant flavours of global cuisine to Shrewsbury. Rooted in a passion for travel,…
The Hive
The Hive is an arts and entertainment venue, as well as a charity working with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. Offering a varied…
House of Grain
House of Grain is an independent bar open every day from 11am to midnight. You can find us at the bottom of Wyle Cop, where we'll provide you with a…
Open Today 11:00AM - 12:00AM
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