Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Shropshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

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The Cross Keys

4.8

4.8 (286)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Oswestry

About the restaurant

This stunning 14th century pub in the unspoilt village of Kinnerley offers beautifully prepared seasonal fare alongside delicious pub classics. Offering real ales from local breweries and a interesting winelist. If the sun is shining dine or enjoy a drink in the beer garden with its village green charm.

Warwick Kidd started his career as a part time pot washer at Ludlow's Michelin starred La Becasse under Head Chef Will Holland. His natural ability meant it wasn't long before he was starting to cook and his career soon blossomed. He moved away from Ludlow to gather experience which took him to France, where he cooked for 2 Michelin starred Jean-Luc Rabanel.

Zach Hermon's career started at the age of 15. He has worked at some of the country's most prestigious restaurants including Raymond Blanc's 2 Michelin starred 'Le Manoir aux quat saisons' and more recently 2 Michelin starred 'Moor Hall' in Lancashire - Winner of first place at The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards.

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Sam

Dined on 30 Nov 2024

Never had a bad meal here! Food is gorgeous and changes with the seasons so there is always something different to try. Staff are so welcoming and friendly and will go out of their way to accommodate any dietary requirements. Great value for money as all freshly prepared. Highly recommend.

Sweeney Hall Hotel

4.8

4.8 (68)

£25 and under

British

Oswestry

About the restaurant

A popular hotel, events and wedding venue, the Sweeney is the ideal location to celebrate a special occasion with loved ones, for a business meeting or for simply enjoying a night out with good food and drink.
Whatever the occasion, our team of Chefs relish the challenge of creating dishes that our diners will love every time they visit – whether you’re an old friend of The Sweeney or visiting us for the first time.

The Sweeney works continually with suppliers and local producers in Shropshire, Mid Wales and the surrounding areas to use only the best ingredients, always preferring to source locally where we can.

With a highly creative team we’re always designing new dishes for our ever-changing daily specials, creative event menus and special occasion feasts.

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Juliet

Dined 5 days ago

The Sweeney is always a lovely place to visit. Apart from the excellent food and service, it's a stunning building surrounded by beautiful gardens in the stunning countryside. It's always a pleasure to visit, and we're already looking forward to coming back.

Jup Jup Thai Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (56)

£25 and under

Thai

Ludlow

About the restaurant

Welcome to our cozy corner on Ludlow's bustling Tower Street, where tradition meets modern flair. While we bid farewell to Ludlow's beloved Chang Thai restaurant after 20 wonderful years, we are delighted to carry on the legacy of its talented chefs! Our restaurant offers a romantic, warm, and inviting atmosphere, with beautifully crafted decor that transports you straight to the heart of Thailand. Savour mouthwatering Thai cuisine paired with stunning, innovative cocktails infused with authentic Thai flavours. Enjoy dining in our intimate downstairs area, or venture upstairs to our lovely conservatory and charming outdoor terrace. Whether you're here for a special occasion or a casual meal, we promise a memorable experience filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and the welcoming spirit of Thai hospitality.

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lynne

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food as always, great service from the staff, very capable and friendly.

The Cliffe at Dinham

4.7

4.7 (439)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Ludlow

About the restaurant

Our cooking style is modern British. Chef, together with his team aims to provide meals full of flavour, largely using local, seasonal produce. Our well-stocked wine cellar offers a good selection from Europe as well as some classics from the New World and several wines are available by glass.

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Ewart

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Something for everyone in the short menu. All perfectly cooked and presented. Excellent service and really good value for money. It is always a very enjoyable experience dining at The Cliffe. It never fails.

Mortimers

4.7

4.7 (529)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Ludlow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Mortimers. Modern British/French food, served in a stunning restaurant in the idyllic historic town of Ludlow

It’s very important for us to know if you have any Dietary Requirements please state this upon booking this includes vegetarian menus, sorry we can not cater for vegan at this moment in time

Wednesday & Thursday Evening our Dinner Menu and Tasting Menu are available

Thursday Lunch - Saturday Lunchtime our Lunch Menu and Tasting Menu are available

Please be aware Friday & Saturday evenings are Tasting Menu only.

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Michael

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

As locals we regard Mortimers as the best restaurant within 50 miles in our experience over 20 years.

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4.7

4.7 (477)

£41 and over

Greek

Ellesmere

About the restaurant

Indoor Dining plus our Outdoor Courtyard Dining Area.
Please visit our website and Facebook page for more details or give us a call.
www.mezeellesmere.co.uk
Facebook: @MezeGreekRestaurant

We are a small family-run award winning restaurant serving traditional Greek/Cypriot food. If you're looking for the taste and feel of Greece in the UK, here we are!!

Using Great quality imported supplies from Greece and the freshest local natural ingredients.
Try our most popular dishes the Meze (set menu of dips, salad, pitta bread, hot starters and mains), Moussaka, Souvlakia (skewered chicken, pork or halloumi kebabs) , Stifado (Stew), Baklava and more...

Also to accompany your meal we have a great selection of Wines, Greek Beers and Cocktails.

We have a great friendly environment, fire place for the winter and beautiful rear garden for the summer.

We are ANIMAL FRIENDLY and also have CATS on the premises.
Please contact us with regards to any allergies so we can accommodate your needs.

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Mike

Dined on 30 Nov 2024

Lovely venue, fantastic food and really nice service. Would return

The Station Inn

4.7

4.7 (401)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Church Stretton

About the restaurant

Leonard Wilfred Davies, born 19 December 1906, started a butcher's dynasty now four generations old. His butchers typical cheeky sense of humour now lives on through his grandchildren along with his knowledge of butchery.

In 1997 Leonard’s grandson Richard opened The Station Inn, which quickly generated a great reputation for quality steak. With Richard’s son, Ben’s passion and expertise as Head Chef and Butcher, The Station’s dining experience is a true reflection of the families deep passion for serving amazing steak.

20 years on from opening The Station a major upgrade has taken place, which at its core aims to celebrate the families heritage and knowledge of meat. In order to identify your exact preferences the chefs help you choose the best cut of beef to cook for dinner. It makes for an unforgettable ‘butchery and dining’ experience.

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Kerrie

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, good service and a lovely & welcoming atmosphere.

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4.6

4.6 (703)

£25 and under

British

Ludlow

About the restaurant

There are a wide variety of restaurants in Ludlow, but Clive Arms stands out if you want traditional British food that makes the most of Ludlow’s local ingredients.

Our food is inspired by the seasonal produce of Shropshire and our surrounding counties. Many of our ingredients are handmade at Ludlow Farmshop. Our meat is reared in the fields surrounding us on the Earl of Plymouth’s Oakly Park Estate and is prepared by the award winning butchers at Ludlow Farmshop

Please note, we do add a 12.5% discretionary service charge onto the bill for groups of six or more.

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Eryl

Dined 7 days ago

Lovely welcome from staff and nice ambience. We requested a private room, due to some special needs and they did provide one which made the day special for our family reunion. Food delicious as one would expect from the Ludlow Food Centre. We will certainly be back.

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Experience

Afternoon Tea

Ye Olde Punchbowl Inn Country Inn & Gardens

4.6

4.6 (1499)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Bridgnorth

About the restaurant

Ye Olde Punchbowl Inn is certainly Ye Olde, even by the standards of British country pubs. The building has been there for at least 700 years – nobody knows exactly how long it has stood on what is now Ludlow Road – and has been a pub since 1740, serving the traveller, the public of Bridgnorth and all others who entered their doors. The menu now is classically British, with a full AGA carvery, a gastro menu and a full wine list that takes in the best of local ingredients. Reserve a table and gather up your whole crew for a meal that has stood the test of time.

Take a trip down Ludlow Road just outside Bridgnorth – south of Telford and east of Wolverhampton – and experience something that applies new methods to classically British cuisine and the famous AGA Carvery. Proud to be the official first innovator of the AGA carvery. – so book a table now.

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Gary

Dined 2 days ago

I visit The Punch Bowl on a regular basis and in all the times I have eaten there, not once have I been disappointed. Truly a restaurant worth visiting

The Lord Combermere

4.5

4.5 (99)

£25 and under

British

Hankelow

About the restaurant

We all know what makes a good pub - decent drinks, good food and lovely people.

We believe that we've taken all of those things and put them in to The Lord Combermere.

Head Chef Tom and team have created a menu to entice!

Visit us and see for yourselves!

You can expect a warm welcome, wonderful wine and fine food.

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Paul

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely food and staff all was nice for our lunch thanks

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