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The Blue Pig, Telford
Trench
Postal town: Telford
TF2 6QQ
Pub Type
Tenanted (Marstons)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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E TA left this review about The Blue Pig
Still the Blue Pig, someone is still trying unsuccessfully to change the name to the Shropshire Arms, as evinced by their What?ub entry. The interior is as described by Ogwyn, below, the stage by the dartboard being used to host a live act. Outside there is a small paved smoking area and a garden which makes a token effort to be child friendly. Views over the lake are pleasant, especially during twilight hours, though sadly the traffic noise makes it less tolerable than it could be. Only one ale on, Marston’s Saddle Tank, which was in very good condition. It’s well worth a visit for the ale quality and conviviality.
On 23rd October 2019
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3284 recommendations about 3249 pubs]
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Oggwyn Great left this review about Blue Pig
The last proper pub in Trench , on the Banks of the Trench Pool , the bar is small and narrow with a raised area to one end for darts , the lounge is small and comfy with views over the pool and large beer garden . 3 ales on Bankss Bitter/Mild and a guest beer always well kept . It is very much a working mans pub , the locals are a friendly bunch , conversation (often lively) is the main entertainment.
The name of this pub is unusual as it is not a corruption of the Blue Boar as are other Blue Pigs , the name comes from the Pig Iron that was transported on the old canal that used to run past the pub (its at the bottom of the Trench incline) the pig iron was generally a blue colour . The Brewery did attempt to rename it the Shropshire Arms but nobody took any notice so Blue Pig it remains
On 18th February 2010
- rating: 8
[User has posted 797 recommendations about 683 pubs]
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william owen left this review about Blue Pig
Proper locals local , decent beer good bunch of local drinkers , lovely location , pity landlady appears not to like woman drinking in there unless there her friends !
On 13th September 2008
- rating: 6
[User has posted 7 recommendations about 7 pubs]