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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Coleham
Coleham is a haven of independent businesses offering ethical groceries and riverside dining, everyday conveniences and 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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The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse
The Shrewsbury Coffeehouse is Shrewsbury's original independent Coffeehouse. Opening back in 2011 it's always been somewhere to go for speciality…
Open Today 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Glouglou Wine Bar & Shop
Glouglou is a place where you can stop for a quick glass of great wine and a snack and pick up a bottle for dinner at home, or spend a few hours…
Open Today 4:00PM - 11:00PM
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
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
Theatre Severn
Theatre Severn is Shropshire's premier arts venue. Home to a 650-seat auditorium, 250-seat studio theatre, dance studio and restaurant. Opened in…
Appleyards
Appleyards is a long-established delicatessen on Wyle Cop, which draws customers in with its spectacular window display of delicious deli food. This…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
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…
Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM
THE CURIOUS
We help create, build and launch brands into the loving arms of consumers everywhere. Any brand can look good; we give brands a heart as well as a…
Open Today 9:00AM - 5:30PM
Iron & Rose
At Iron & Rose, we sell wines that tell the story of the land where they were grown and the people who grew them. Wines that are shaped by the…
Open Today 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Gelatistry
Now open on St Julian's Crescent, Gelatistry is the home of authentic Italian Gelato in Shrewsbury. Claire, Gaia and the team handmake all their…
Open Today 11:00AM - 6:00PM
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