Odfellows, Shifnal

This is a pub that has been given the bare floorboards and large wooden tables treatment, making it resemble one of the trendy pubs in Hackney or Stoke Newington but without the inflated prices. The beer selection was limited compared to the other GBG pubs in town. It consisted of Oddfellows Shifnal Pale Ale, Salopian Shropshire Gold & Oracle and Batham's Best. There was also a low ABV cider called Merry Monkey. Apparently the Oddfellows is brewed somewhere on the premises and I ordered it (£2.40) but sadly it was a bit cloudy and smelled of vinegar. It was changed without question for Batham's Best which was superb. This place would be worth another visit just on the basis that it's only a few yards South of the Station but it would be good if they could get the home brewing side of things sorted.

Pub is as described in previous reviews , i visited as part of the R.A.T. beer festival which saw a marquee on the rear patio with around twenty ales available. Not sure what the pub wants to be a trendy wine bar , ale pub or resturant . Service and locals were friendly enough . Its OK in here if nothing speial

Official pages of the Odfellows Wine Bar, contains menu and event details - www.odleyinns.co.uk

Official pages of the Odfellows Wine Bar, contains menu and event details - www.odleyinns.co.uk

I'm not exactly sure what this place is trying to be, but it certainly seems to be working judging by the number of people who were in when I visited. It sells a good selection of real ale but seems to be aimed more at the food and wine set. The Three Tuns XXX was on good form. Called in again the following week and had a very nice pint of Purple Moose Glaslyn Ale. I now notice that they've got all the daily papers hung up for the drinkers to read. Good idea. I had a look at the Guardian (I'd already read the Mirror). Nice place.