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Reviews of The Old Bell

115 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, sy2 6ba, United Kingdom

#20 of 23 B&Bs and Inns in Shrewsbury

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Review score

Based on 937 B&B reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.8

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  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - all good.

    Near the Abbey and the main town. The rooms are in a pub complex, so there's good food and drink you can purchase on site. I had the single room, which is narrow, though en suite. For me as a solo business traveller it was great: there are larger rooms, more suitable for couples or family's . There is parking on the adjacent road.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    7.0
    Ideal stopover for our trip coming back from Wales.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    On previous times we have been able to get a car space at the side but when we got there a car was parked taking up the spaces. I asked in the bar bar and he said there was none available. There was only 1 large towel and 1 small towel in the bath room,

    We have been a few times to the Old Bell, location is very good on the outskirts of Shrewsbury. As we were only there 2 days we didn't have chance to use the pub facilities. Room was very comfortable. The bell was convenient for catching the open top bus from the abbey.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Good value
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hanging space.

    Simple and basic but comfortable accommodation. Separate entrance so you don't need to come in through the pub.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    It did what it said on the tin. The room was economically charged and not large but you get what you pay for. The bathroom was well appointed. The room was in an adjacent building to the pub so there was no noise.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    8.0
    Night out in Shrewsbury
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bath with shower attachment

    Quirky single room, comfortable and clean and very competitive price. Pub downstairs nice with excellent traditional beers and good food at reasonable prices. Would definitely stay again when in Shrewsbury

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast. Apparently they've never offered breakfast but this hasn't been acknowledged.

    Staff very helpful with storing my bicycle.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed isn't big enough

    Most things

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing about the place

    The company

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    8.0
    Great value for a good clean room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only a small thing but the light didn’t work in the bathroom. Might just have been a bulb but too late to report when we went to bed

    Nice clean room, comfy bed (if a little soft for us)

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice room with very good bathroom. Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    With the present hot weather even with the fan light open was very warm

    Lovely compact room, nice decor. Bathroom very good even a bath

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    7.0
    Clean and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Please t friendly hotel distance to center

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    8.0
    Good value and would stay again. Nice establishment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mainly the door banging in the morning Fri people going in and out of room 2, but that is not the pubs fault. Hot water great but close to scalding. Could harm the infirm or children. Light bulbs missing in places and light bulb in dressing area on wall didn’t work properly. Carpet a bit pongy near entrance door. Bathroom could have done with a bit more of a clean and spruce up.

    Good location, good service, decent pub and decor. Beer nice. Chips nice. Good sized room. Clean bed and nice duvet and pillows. Generally tidy and comfortable. Liked the games room and sport on tv.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Nice place to stay for short break. Bed was comfortable, good sized bathroom and plenty of tea & coffee in room. Only 20 mins walk into the centre. Very good bar and food served at The Old Bell. Easy check in and out. Would stay again.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2025

    7.0
    Good place to stay let down by attention to room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was looking a bit shabby and could be cleaner.

    Staff were helpful and friendly. Food and beer were good.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    8.0
    At this price, the Old Bell is very good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was very characterful with its old beams and a skylight looking out on the stars. I liked the fact that the en-suite included a bath. The location is fairly central - it's a brisk fifteen-minute walk from the bus and train stations.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    8.0
    Perfectly acceptable for the price. Great pub
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with some water pressure in the shower.

    Good location for what I needed. Great bar staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    9.0
    Good room good location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice quiet room. . 15 mins to town centre

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    8.0
    Nice little pit stop.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking could be an issue

    The room was clean, comfortable bed, and the staff were welcoming and friendly.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    8.0
    Just what I needed for a one night stay. Had an excellent nights sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very warm as it was at the top of the house and the sky light window only opened a tiny amount, but a fan was provided. Wasn’t asked if I needed breakfast, presumed they weren’t doing it that day.

    Easy to find. Nice and friendly. Good value for money. A small and cosy room that had everything that you needed. Very quiet.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom light to have it on you had to have the fan on even though the fan wasn't running it had a buzzing noise

    Lovely location accommodation was clean bed comfy staff friendly and welcoming

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    9.0
    Always good value at The Old Bell
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking nearby was a little hit and miss this time but we eventually managed.

    Room very comfortable, clean and functional. We had a very restful night. Plenty of complementary tea, coffee etc., really good value for money. We have never been disappointed with our visits to The Old Bell.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room didn't have a view.

    The Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had adequate facilities for myself as a single person. Free WiFi.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit of a walk to town centre. Cannot fault otherwise

    Reasonable prices, good food, friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast available at time due to staffing, but quite happy to have a better price without breakfast.

    Reasonably priced, clean and tidy.

    Stayed in May 2025

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