The Three Tuns Inn
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About The Three Tuns Inn
The Three Tuns Inn is a 13th century pub and bar on Salop St in Bishops Castle, set next door to the Three Tuns brewery. That puts a Three Tuns beer on tap, alongside a standard lager lineup. The kitchen serves a steak and ale pie, and Sunday lunch features roast lamb. Vegetarian choices include a halloumi burger, so mixed groups can eat from the same menu. The Shire Pub Company operates the inn, which was refurbished in October 2026. Dogs are welcome, so walkers can bring their companions inside.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and ale pie, lamb sunday roast, house-brewed beer and vegetarian burgers.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak and ale pie, lamb sunday roast, house-brewed beer and vegetarian burgers.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return for the food, with the pies and the Sunday roast named repeatedly: the steak and ale pie is praised for flavoursome meat and good pastry, and the lamb roast is called the most tender one reviewers have had. Close behind are fish and chips, the Welsh lamb steaks, and vegetarian dishes such as the sweet potato burger, halloumi burger and veg lasagne. Several ate here twice during a stay, and service is described as friendly, efficient even when busy, and helpful when a waitress checked with the kitchen about a baby's food allergies. The recurring complaint is beer. Two reviewers were disappointed that only one beer was on tap despite the brewery next door, and another notes most beers are standard affairs. One visitor who drove nearly an hour found three of the four lagers off, leaving only Carling. Even so, the beer is also called very good and reasonably priced, and one meal for a group of ten went down well, with a diner saying a dessert wasn't needed after the decent portions.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return for the food, with the pies and the Sunday roast named repeatedly: the steak and ale pie is praised for flavoursome meat and good pastry, and the lamb roast is called the most tender one reviewers have had. Close behind are fish and chips, the Welsh lamb steaks, and vegetarian dishes such as the sweet potato burger, halloumi burger and veg lasagne. Several ate here twice during a stay, and service is described as friendly, efficient even when busy, and helpful when a waitress checked with the kitchen about a baby's food allergies. The recurring complaint is beer. Two reviewers were disappointed that only one beer was on tap despite the brewery next door, and another notes most beers are standard affairs. One visitor who drove nearly an hour found three of the four lagers off, leaving only Carling. Even so, the beer is also called very good and reasonably priced, and one meal for a group of ten went down well, with a diner saying a dessert wasn't needed after the decent portions.
Featured reviews
- Eleanor Humphreys
“Great meal out for 10 on Saturday lunchtime. All meals were great with friendly service. Had a baby with food allergies with us and waitress was great t checking with kitchen what she could have off our plates. We will be back”
- Mark Hodgson
“Disappointing as this was recommended in the cottage visitors book we were staying. Drove nearly an hour for food and a drink only to find out 3 of the 4 lagers they had were off....only Carling on.....Well.....don't need to say anything else really. If I wanted a pint of water, I'll get it out the tap at the cottage. Poor show. A pub without lager!!!! Disgusting..... 🤨🤨👎👎”
- Russ Metson
“Food was delicious and the standard is very high for what you are paying, and service was great too. Highly recommend”
- Andrew Parlby
“Lovely place to have a meal on a Friday night. Great service, very nice beers from their own brewery and very tasty food. Decent sized portions too! Didn’t need a dessert!”
- Graham Knott
“We had the lamb Sunday roast, the most tender lamb we've ever had. Portion size was perfect. Service excellent, staff well dressed, polite and attentive. So good we went back a couple of days later, my Wife has fish and chips, which she really enjoyed and I had the Steak and Ale pie. The pie was full of very flavoursome meat and the pastry was very good. Unfortunately, we are only here on holiday, otherwise we would be eating here most days. Really dog friendly and would highly recommend. Perfect 👍👍”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“The Three Tuns Inn is a historic 13th Century Pub, that has been lovingly refurbished in October 2026. Operated by The Shire Pub Company; Owners Darren, Alex and Emily pride themselves on offering a warm welcome, delicious food, and excellent beers.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Parking· 1
- Parking
Location
Bars near The Three Tuns Inn
- The Bridges Pub4.61,1016.3 mi away£10–30
sunday roast, steak pie, rooms to stay in
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Tuns InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5808 | — | £10–40 | steak and ale pie, lamb sunday roast, house-brewed beer |
| The Bridges Pub | 4.61,101 | 6.3 mi away | £10–30 | sunday roast, steak pie, rooms to stay in |
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