The Boat Inn, Telford

A bit hidden away this one, on the wrong side of the river for a tourist who doesn't know what they are looking for. It can be reached down the windy road to Jackfiels, or you can park over the river at the Shakespeare (Good Beer Guide 2010 listed) and cross over via the footpath by the ajoining road brige, alongside the canal and over the river by the footbridge. The pub is slightly larger than is seems, though is by no means big, with stone flags and wood tables. There is a plasma screen for sports which maybe a little out of place in this very traditional cottage pub. Outside, the door is marked with the various flood levels over the years and there is a peaceful area at the front overlooking the river. 3 well kept beers from the Marstons stable. Really delightful.

Old fashioned drinkers pub - wonderful. Restricted choice of real ales primarily because the place is quite small. Folk singing 3rd Tues of the month & Irish folk music every Thursday. Difficult to find but worth the effort. Next to the river & has flooded on several occasions so don't expect carpets on the floor. Small beer garden. Very little parking available.