Shady pub

[Annie cariad]

Stopped at he shady oak ,on the shroppie, couple of years ago could not have found a worse pub on the network so this year on the way to Chester just moored ignored the pub until "she who must be obeyed" suggested we have a drink there .Well what a transformed had a lovely evening great breakfast next day too.just stopped again as we head south brilliant evening dinner.How to transform an iconic located pub into what it should be. Be back for sure . Shroppie fav soo far 

[Sea Dog]

Nice to hear that - I'll put it back on the list!

[PCSB]

It was closed the first time we went past. I think its new management now, we stopped there January this year and had a good meal and decent beer.

[nealeST]

I ate there last night with my wife and kids. Meat free burgers were excellent and the fish n chips also very good. Was busy, lots of reserved tables, staff very pleasant. It was recommended to us on the way back, passing earlier in the week I didn’t particularly think it looked all that great. Actually much nicer once you get off the boat and walk back over via the bridge.

Edited June 27, 2024 by nealeST
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[Mike Tee]

Back in the 60's The Mitre in King Street, Northampton was a real shady boozer! Fond memories.

[Quattrodave]

After reading the title I thought it was going to be about some dodgy arse pub to never visit 🤣 🤣

[PeterF]

We had drinks and meal in there last year not long after new owners had taken over, good food, good beer, good service. It was quiet but business looks to be picking up as it should now it is well run.

[blackrose]

1 hour ago, Quattrodave said:

After reading the title I thought it was going to be about some dodgy arse pub to never visit 🤣 🤣

 

Yes me too!

[MtB]

13 hours ago, Quattrodave said:

After reading the title I thought it was going to be about some dodgy arse pub to never visit 🤣 🤣

 

Like the Anchor at High Offley?

 

I've been there many times and always tried to like it, but finally concluded I just don't.

 

 

[johnmck]

4 minutes ago, MtB said:

 

Like the Anchor at High Offley?

 

I've been there many times and always tried to like it, but finally concluded I just don't.

 

 

You and me both.🤣

[IanD]

10 minutes ago, johnmck said:

You and me both.🤣

Same here. Lovely pub, shame about the beer... 😞

[MtB]

8 minutes ago, IanD said:

Same here. Lovely pub, shame about the beer... 😞

 

And the unpredictable opening times, and general contempt for the paying customer... 

 

Ooops, got a bit carried away there! 

 

 

[Sea Dog]

10 hours ago, MtB said:

 

Like the Anchor at High Offley?

 

I've been there many times and always tried to like it, but finally concluded I just don't.

 

 

Funny you should say that...  Thanks, you've helped. 

[rgreg]

I've had many great musical nights in the Anchor, High Offley, one only last weekend. It's a cracking pub in my opinion. 

[beerbeerbeerbeerbeer]

I enjoyed my month or so drinking in the Shady Oak one summer. 
Big car park so ideal if you’ve a car to shuffle about. I remember the terrace being really nice to sit out on. Lovely location. 

[Grassman]

In the winter of 2010 I was iced in outside that pub for a couple of weeks. There are worse places to be stuck of course, the trouble was that at the time the pub was only open at weekends.

[Laurie Booth]

On 28/06/2024 at 08:24, Quattrodave said:

After reading the title I thought it was going to be about some dodgy arse pub to never visit 🤣 🤣

I was hoping to get some "wacky baccy"