The Mytton & Mermaid, Shrewsbury

Imposing Brunning & Price pub, restaurant and hotel beside the River Severn at the eastern end of the historic Atcham bridges. The main 18th-century building houses the large bar and several dining rooms, with more to be found in a lower structure forming the second side of attractive square front beer garden. All parts upmarket but tastefully done. The 'house' Original Bitter from Brightside, Wye Valley Butty Bach, Ludlow Blonde, Salopian's Shropshire Gold, Three Tuns Stout (£4.90) and a couple of ciders were being served from the line of seven handpumps. Won't be everyone's idea of a pub, but the friendly staff meant that I really enjoyed my stop here.

Official site of The Mytton & Mermaid - www.brunningandprice.co.uk

Official site of The Mytton & Mermaid - www.brunningandprice.co.uk