Shrewsbury, British, Modern Restaurant Guide

“Very enjoyable small or large plates and interesting sides” of “locally sourced, globally inspired’ fare (and quite an extensive drinks list too, with local beers and ciders)” help win ongoing support for this local favourite, which is particularly recommended for breakfast/brunch. It is run by the four Crouch brothers (the sons of ‘C’, for which the business is named); and also has a sibling in Ludlow.

“An interesting, well priced menu, with friendly and prompt service” continues to inspire fans of Mel & Martin Board’s converted coaching inn, by the village’s ancient church (which they launched three years ago after a £2m refit). It also has a fan in the form of the Mail on Sunday’s Tom Parker Bowles, who is in his May 2024 review approved of a “rather lovely pub, recently refurbished, and smart but not showy” (although he cautions that although it serves “what appears to be an upmarket gastropub menu… what appears is rather more cheffy… if it’s pub grub you‘re after, you’d best look elsewhere”).