The Dun Cow

You'll find The Dun Cow tucked away on Abbey Foregate, in that stretch of Shrewsbury that feels properly lived-in rather than tourist-focused. It's the kind of place where regulars have their spots and the staff know what you're after before you ask. The beer selection takes itself seriously—real ales that rotate, proper cask work—but there's none of that pretentious craft beer gatekeeping. Food-wise, it's straightforward pub grub done right: decent pies, solid Sunday roasts when they're on, the sort of thing that pairs well with a pint and doesn't apologise for itself. Come for the ale knowledge and the no-fuss atmosphere; stay because you've somehow spent three hours there.