The Old Bell is set in the centre of Shrewsbury, 1.2 miles from the town’s railway station. Dating from 1780, this pub and hotel features a restaurant and contemporary rooms.
The Old Bell offers modern, stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi, a kettle, tea and coffee-making facilities, heating and a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom.
You can enjoy creative English cuisine in the restaurant.
The River Severn is within 15 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Shrewsbury Cathedral is 1 mile away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.
“Lovely ensuite with a bath! Quiet room with comfortable bed and tea/coffee making facilities.”
Artbag
United Kingdom
“We've never stayed here before but chose The Old Bell as a half way house on our way home from Worcester. And it turned out to be a very positive experience. Our family room was at ground level and very very good for the price.
We enjoyed a pie...”
Matt
United Kingdom
“They let me check in early which was much appreciated. Nice little room with almost everything you could need. Despite what I've read in some of the other reviews, I had no issues with noise. Only about a fifteen minute walk from central Shrewsbury.”
Jackie
United Kingdom
“Everything was lovely..very friendly lady on arriving.”
N
Norman
United Kingdom
“I live in a truck during the week and a camper at weekends so the old bell is luxury for me, the beer food and friendly service is excellent.”
Chris
United Kingdom
“Near the Abbey and the main town. The rooms are in a pub complex, so there's good food and drink you can purchase on site. I had the single room, which is narrow, though en suite. For me as a solo business traveller it was great: there are larger...”
Rob_r
United Kingdom
“Simple and basic but comfortable accommodation. Separate entrance so you don't need to come in through the pub.”
M
Michael
United Kingdom
“Quirky single room, comfortable and clean and very competitive price. Pub downstairs nice with excellent traditional beers and good food at reasonable prices. Would definitely stay again when in Shrewsbury”
Robert
United Kingdom
“Nice clean room, comfy bed (if a little soft for us)”
H
Howard
United Kingdom
“Lovely compact room, nice decor. Bathroom very good even a bath”
Host Information
8.9
8.9
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Host review score
The Old Bell is set in the centre of Shrewsbury 1.2miles from the railway station.
Dating from 1780 this pub and B&B feature a restaurant and contemporary rooms.
The old bell offers modern, stylish rooms with free WIFI, tea and coffee making facilities, heating, flat screen tv's and private bathrooms for all rooms.
You can enjoy traditional English pub style food in the bar and restaurant.
The River Severn is within a ten minute walk of the hotel and the famous Abbey church is 5 mins walk on the same road.
The hotel is located on one of the main routes in to town which is just a 10 minute stroll. The famous Abbey church is only a 5 minute walk away on the same road as the pub. We are approx 1.2 miles from the main railway station
Languages spoken: English,Hungarian,Slovak,Slovenian
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
Cuisine
British
House rules
The Old Bell takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note the latest guests can check-in is 22:30. This can be modified with prior arrangement only.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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