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Montgomery's Tower (Lloyds No 1), Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
SY1 1RT
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Lloyds No. 1 (J D Wetherspoon)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Old Boots left this review about Montgomery's Tower (Lloyds No 1)
A large modern Lloyds No1 in a Deco style building. There are two counters at different ends of the building, only the left hand end was open on my lunchtime visit. The furniture is a mix of high and normal height tables and chairs. The right hand end has 7 pulls with the usual plus a number of local micros and the usual keggy stuff on a couple of T Bars. I had three members of staff trying to serve me which must been a first but the tables were cleared quick and nobody waited too long. The beer was cold even by JDW standards but once it warmed up the quality was fine. Week day trade was a number of young mums, pensioners and local six formers, although I hasten to add IDs were being checked. There are another two sets of five pulls in the other bar and the toilets are upstairs. All in all it’s pretty well run and the beer’s OK.
On 16th September 2011
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Oggwyn Great left this review about Montgomery's Tower (Lloyds No 1)
Lloyds no 1 bar converted from a former nightclub , split into two levels each with there own bar , the bottom bar is the quieter of the two , the main bar is the upper one , there is a small outside drinking area (handily placed near the rear entrance of the Armoury). There are normally 8 ales on , the usual Abbot Ale/Ruddles and a selection of local beers Woods/Slaters etc , the beer is well kept . It does get very busy in here at weekends though its not as understaffed as the other spoons in town so service is not to bad .
Its worth nipping in early on but the towns more authentic pubs soon start calling
On 10th April 2011
- rating: 6
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Wainnock ....... left this review about Montgomery's Tower (Lloyds No 1)
Very good choice and quality of ales
On 17th March 2011
- rating: 8
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Roger Button left this review about Montgomery's Tower (Lloyds No 1)
The original Montgomery’s Tower was part of the town’s medieval defences and many would claim that this large Wetherspoons Lloyds No 1 Bar is similarly adept at keeping people away from the town centre.
Originally Bar Med before ‘Spoons took it over and gave it a bit of a facelift, the outside looks like a cross between a car showroom and athe otsdie of a football ground. The capacious interior is divided into 2 distinct areas, each with its own bar. Much of the busy main bar will appeal to those who like their sofas and contemporary furnishings whilst the smaller “disco” end was a bit more of a standard ‘Spoons pubbyness and was ironically a bit quieter (this was early evening so no pumping music or clubber invasions at this point). On the plus side, it doesn’t really feel like an authentic ‘Spoons apart from the prices and the usual good selection of ales including some interesting local choices (that I failed to note).
The place is certainly not to evreyone’s tastes but fulfils all the usual ‘Spoons requirements although weekend evening are probably best avoided if you want some peace and quiet.
On 23rd August 2010
- rating: 5
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