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Three Fishes, Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
SY1 1UR
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Roger Button left this review about Three Fishes Inn
This Grade II listed pub dates from 15th century and was first recorded as an alehouse in 1780. The pub is situated in a peaceful and picturesque cobbled back street opposite a church and yet is just a few steps away from the bustle of the town centre.
The single room interior has beamed ceilings, a sloping flag stoned floor, lots of old pictures and plenty of old world charm that you would expect from a pub of this age. The bar is in the centre of the pub whilst there is a separate food bar to the rear although we decided in the end that the prices were a bit too high for the lunchtime snack that we were after.
No such problems with the beers with 8 ales on hand pump (Millstone True Grit, Cairngorm Nessie Monster Mash, Oakham JHB, Timothy Taylor Landlord, Sharps Doom Bar, Purple Moose Dark Side of the Moose, Bath Gem) as well as 4 ciders and a perry (note the humerous anecdotes on the wall listing opposite the bar). They are Cask Marque accredited and the score sheet is proudly displayed on the front door for all to see.
The knowledgeable landlord was very approachable and the ambience very relaxed with no distractions such as TVs or music. This was also a non-smoking pub long before anyone started to talk about bans.
There is a quirky edge to the place which can be summed up by a sign on the wall that reads “If you like my beers, drink more. If you don’t, bugger off.” As one of Shrewsbury's finest pubs, I’ll take the first bit every time.
On 20th August 2010
- rating: 8
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Oggwyn Great left this review about Three Fishes Inn
Good little pub , good beer , friendly atmosphere , i just feel theres something missing , dont know what , just cant put my finger on it , usually 8 mostly local ales on , Sharps Doombar is also a regular , service is good and the staff friendly , its well worth a visit
On 23rd May 2010
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Three Fishes Inn
Nice old pub, with a good range of real ales on (many local, including a very good Darwin's Origin from the Salopian Brewery). However, it did have a slightly 'cold' atmosphere which was difficult to pin down despite the place being busy enough. Still, shouldn't complain too much as it is obviously a decent place for a pint.
On 30th September 2009
- rating: 7
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Soup Dragon left this review about Three Fishes Inn
I love this little place. White rendered and timber framed, this little terraced pub has a nice stone floor and is simply one room around the bar. The girl behind the bar was really nice and chatty; a bit of Slater's Top Totty if you know what i mean.
Several real ales on; i had an excellent Monkey Town MILD and a great Sharpe's Doom Bar
I will have to visit again, this is currently my favourite pub in Shrewsbury and thats going some!
On 10th September 2009
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John Horton left this review about Three Fishes Inn
First no-smoking pub in Shrewsbury - well before the smoking ban. Located in town centre near St Alkmund's church. Parking difficult if not impossible but don't let that put you off as this place is a gem. Several well kept real ales, very good food, warm friendly olde worlde atmosphere and comfortable surroundings.
On 11th July 2008
- rating: 10
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