Bird and Beer

A Shrewsbury spot that built its name around craft beer and fried chicken, with a casual independent feel and a dog-friendly welcome. It looked like the kind of place that suited laid-back food, bold flavours and an easy social stop near the station. However, I should flag that recent local reporting says Bird & Beer closed in January 2026, so this one may no longer be trading. If you are keeping it in the CMS for now, I would treat it as a former listing until confirmed otherwise. While it was open, it sounded ideal for a relaxed meal with proper comfort-food energy rather than anything formal. A good example of the sort of fun, low-fuss venue people love finding, even if this particular nest appears to have flown.