A historic town-centre tap house with a warm, sociable feel and enough range to cover drinks, food and even an overnight stay. Cromwell’s has the appeal of an older building paired with a more contemporary offering, so it works whether you want craft beer, cocktails, a proper meal or just somewhere comfortable to settle in for a while. That flexibility makes it a very useful kind of venue in a place like Shrewsbury, especially when different people in the group want slightly different things. There is a relaxed confidence to the setup that suggests it can handle a casual drink just as well as a full lunch or dinner stop. Strong all-rounder energy with a bit of extra character in the walls.