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Henry Tudor House, Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
SY1 1XA
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 5 of 10) see review guidelines
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Henry Tudor House
Substantial building extending back down a passageway off Wyle Cop, now run by Joule's. The interior is just what you might expect, in a "is it or isn't it old" kind of way. Anyway, any cynicism aside, it does what it sets out do quite well... and there are plenty of interesting decorative features. It retains two separate bars, although the handpumps are only located on one side of the central servery, and I found Pure Blonde, Pale, Slumbering Monk and the seasonal Chocolate Corker stout (£4.20).
On 24th March 2024
- rating: 7
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Al Bundy left this review about The Henry Tudor House
Situated down an alleyway next to the Lion hotel this looks old from the outside but is very much a modern place inside. Open plan with the bar to your right on entering. Its all shiny stainless steel on the bar and though there are old beams and posts dotted around the tables and chairs are more contemporary. There was no real ale on on my visit but I was told that they do sell it. To the left of the bar down a couple of steps is another area and like the rest there are menus to be found.
On 4th July 2017
- rating: 4
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Oggwyn Great left this review about The Henry Tudor House
Trendy Bar/Restuarant set in an early 15th Century building just off the historic Wyle Cop , previously known as the Lion Tap and before that the Trotting House , Henry Tudor is believed to have stayed here hence the name .
The main entrance is off Barracks Passage , the exterior is half timbered , the Modern zinc bar is to the right , the older part of the building to the left which is dominated by a huge old brick fireplace which divides the room into a main area and a smaller cosier area to the rear , the walls to one side are wood panelled , the low ceiling is a mixture of some very ancient beams and a few more modern ones , decor is a selection of old looking Tudor portraits of modern cult musicians .
Some stairs lead down to a more modern area with a wood framed glass roof , one wall is decorated with bright blue tiles and three large mirrors giving a light airy feel , this leads to the resturant and upstairs to the vaulted function room where live music is held , accoustic/classical stuff usually .
Customers were a mixture of young trendy student types and older well to do 50 somethings trying to be 20 again , service was quick and friendly , usual keg taps and two real ales HTH the house beer brewed by Coors and a decent Salopian Shopshire Gold even if it was served in a Worthington Cream Flow glass .
Its OK in here although not really my sort of place .
On 27th October 2013
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ROB Camra left this review about The Old Lion Tap
One roomed pub with a couple of pool tables. Only real beer on sale was Bass which was OK. I called in on a Thursday night and it was dead. Lot's of better pubs in Shrewsbury.
On 2nd April 2010
- rating: 4
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John Horton left this review about The Old Lion Tap
I'm really trying hard to say something nice about this place other than it has massive potential. Very Olde Worlde, lots of big wooden beams on which to bash your head. Have never managed to get a good pint in here. Real ale, although they have handpulls, never seems to be available. Bandits & pool table in bar area - totally out of character. Good dance area on top floor up narrow spiral staircase. Upstairs bar even worse than downstairs. When last time there for an event I made the short walk to 'The Three Fishes' on my return drank J2O, so that should tell you something (wouldn't go except a club I frequent hires the dancefloor occasionally). Work on the potential gaffer.
On 16th July 2008
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