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The Dun Cow, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury

171 Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY2 6AL
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Strongers . left this review about The Dun Cow

The Dun Cow is an old Tudor pub that sits behind a raised patio that has a few picnic tables, concentration is required when descending the stairs at the entrance after a few beers. A worn wooden floor runs across the front of the pub where seating is found along the front walls and windows either side of the entrance, and an L-shaped serving counter is found in the left rear corner. Standard and premium keg options were available alongside three hand pumps that were drawing Wye Valley’s Butty Back and HPA as well as Ossett’s White Rat. I spotted two televisions that were both airing World Cup football with sound that was fighting with background music, so I had to pick a table near a television to try and drown out the unnecessary music. To the right rear is an impressive feature fireplace and beyond is a dining area and access to a raised decked seating area out the back. The service was polite, but I’m not sure that I’d go out of my way to revisit.

On 17th July 2026 - rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Dun Cow

Attractive old pub, appearing to be a genuine Tudor building rather than a later brewer's fake. Anyway, once you have negotiated the flight of steps up to the main entrance, you find a suitably traditional L-shaped bar at the front and several further seating / dining areas of various sizes as you go further back. Just a pair of Wye Valley beers from the two banks of three handpumps: HPA and Butty Bach (£4.40).

On 24th March 2024 - rating: 6
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Al Bundy left this review about The Dun Cow

One of those pubs whose exterior is all askew. Old style inside and not too bad. Real ales available.

On 23rd March 2015 - rating: 7
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Alan Hurdle
Shrewsbury, 0.91 miles, 17 min walk (show)
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Latest updates View all updates for The Dun Cow, Shrewsbury
17th Jul 2026, 17:05
Review submitted by Strongers .
 
31st Mar 2024, 15:29
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  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 19 October 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 09 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 09 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 28 August 2013 by Oggwyn Great
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 09 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 09 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
  • Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 09 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
  • Pinball : No last updated 19 October 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Pool Table : No last updated 19 October 2013 by ROB Camra
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
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