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4.5 194 reviews
#4 of 6 Bar in Bishops Castle
#5 of 14 Restaurants in Bishops Castle
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Bar, British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
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Bishop's Castle, Bishops Castle England
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+44 1588 638521
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All reviews coleslaw burger bread enjoyed our visit staff were very friendly lovely pub sunday evening long weekend village pub lovely lunch varied menu warm welcome many thanks booked a table well worth a visit stuart dog
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Reviewed 8 March 2020 via mobile
Quiet on a Sunday evening

Popped in for a drink on Sunday evening. Warm welcome and nice fire although we were the only people in. Quite hard to tell from the road if it was open. Suggest more people risk it to find out. Nicely turned out inside

Date of visit: March 2020
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drrnp, General Manager at The Boar's Head, responded to this reviewResponded 14 March 2020

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Reviewed 8 March 2020 via mobile
Lovely lunch

Enjoyed a lovely lunch, served by very pleasant staff, in spotless comfortable surroundings. Lovely and cosy, would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 23 February 2020
Cosy, warm pub serving the best food. Vegan friendly menu.

To step in from the cold to a roaring fire and calm, friendly atmosphere. We enjoyed the Hobsons Shropstar Ale, whilst we decided what to eat. My sister went for the olives and bread. They were really tasty, garlicky and she really enjoyed them. I...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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drrnp, General Manager at The Boar's Head, responded to this reviewResponded 14 March 2020

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Reviewed 25 January 2020
Love it

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Boars Head. Food was good, service was good, room was good, breakfast was good. It is quite a pretty little town and guess it must be very popular in season but was very quiet in January and we had...More

Date of visit: January 2020
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drrnp, Owner at The Boar's Head, responded to this reviewResponded 26 January 2020

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Reviewed 30 December 2019 via mobile
Spot on

13 people.... Dinner... Everyone with a different dietary challenge... The Boar's Head met it head on. Gluten free, vegan, swapping veg for salad.... No problem. A lovely pub, great atmosphere, great and varied menu covering a multitude of diets, great, friendly serving staff... The perfect...More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 17 November 2019
VERY WELCOMING PUB

Visited today for sunday lunch with friends and dog.Food was fantastic,lovely cosy log fire, stuart the manager made us feel very welcome nothings a problem.We live 20 miles away but will visit this pub regulary its well worth it.A hidden gem !!

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 12 November 2019 via mobile
Beautiful pub full of character

We stayed at a nearby cottage for a long weekend at the beginning of November. On a visit to Bishops Castle we found this beautiful inn which looked like a lovely country village pub. We had a dog with us so checked with staff to...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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drrnp, Owner at The Boar's Head, responded to this reviewResponded 23 November 2019

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Reviewed 3 November 2019
Chicken dinner

Called at this pub for Sunday lunch, ordered Chicken dinner got Turkey no notification from anyone especially the chef totally different meats no excuses for communication , and meal wasn’t good either, when challenged told you can’t get the staff, no excuse you are responsible...More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 23 October 2019 via mobile
Dog-Friendly and Great Food

Cosy pub with really nice food and decent house wine. Visited here for coffee in the afternoon and returned in the evening for a good VFM meal. Although not the cheapest pub food, it was closer to restaurant quality or in fact, identical to some...More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 14 October 2019 via mobile
Hold on for the deserts!

Very nice pub food. Good quality, quantity and value. The deserts were excellent too, although the lemon meringue pie wasn’t very lemony.... otherwise recommended

Date of visit: October 2019
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  • The Boar's Head is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
    • Food: 4.5
    • Service: 4.5
    • Value: 4.5
    • Atmosphere: 4.5