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    Number Four

    4.3 (4 reviews)

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    Cafe on the Cop - top quality teacakes. AND LOOK AT THAT BUTTER

    Cafe on the Cop

    4.3(3 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Stopped in here for a drink on a day out with my mom and sisters. We just ordered drinks, and…read moredrooled over the beautiful baked goods in the window. The staff were very friendly and quick to serve us. My mom needed the toilet and they let her use the facilities, which she greatly appreciated!

    I came here to give them ONE star because, frankly, NO TOILET!…read more I believe than any place serving food and drinks shouldn't be allowed to operate without toilet facilities. The waitress was very apologetic, but that doesn't change the fact that NO TOILET was available on the premises. The waitress *cheerfully* told me they couldn't let me use the loo as I "would have to pass through the kitchen" (the kitchen being entirely OPEN to the restaurant; I could see the whole thing from where I stood, including the door to the lavatory I wasn't allowed to use) and suggested a hotel located a bit up the hill where I would be welcomed to use the loo. Right-o. What do you do if you're pregnant and need to go quite often? Or if you're elderly/disabled and don't really fancy leaving your meal behind to do a little bit of hiking (it's not next door, btw) on a full bladder? Or if your child has an "accident"? You leave your breakfast congealing on the table and do the walk of shame up the hill with your screaming, soiled kid in tow, to waste resources at someone else's business? Who thought that was an acceptable solution? Honeypie, I'm sitting on your establishment and putting money on your tills; you will offer me a freaking piss0ir or I will be offering my custom elsewhere - and if there's one thing Shrewsbury isn't short of are cafés and tearooms. Little rant over. Sorry. That said. I'll give another couple of stars for the absolutely STELLAR teacake I had there. Irritated due to the NO TOILET situation, I forgot to request for it to be brought already buttered and feared for the worst: tepid teacake + rock solid butter that would never melt. Ok, I did get the butter on the side, BUT the big, fat teacake I received was burning hot (literally, I couldn't even hold it), the butter was at the perfect temperature and there was *lots* of it. We managed to drench two sets of teacakes in butter using only half of one portion. All my thumbs up. My other friend ordered cake. She declared it "just ok". I didn't try, but I will say that even though the slice was so huge it was borderline comic, it wasn't so enticing looks wise. I *might* be a bit of a cake snob, yes, but I can usually tell if a cake is good just by looking at the texture. And those looked like hard polenta. A pity, since it's a (very) well served portion. And the coffee is great - as in, not bitter. Bitterness also absent from service; apart from that ludicrous suggestion, I was treated with kindness by a smiling staff. But shall I remind you again? NO. TOILET. Really.

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    Cafe on the Cop - Menu for Cafe in the Cop

    Menu for Cafe in the Cop

    Cafe on the Cop - Nice mocha and some brilliant gateau in the background.

    Nice mocha and some brilliant gateau in the background.

    Cafe on the Cop - Always bonus points for giving me cookies.

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    Always bonus points for giving me cookies.

    Drapers Hall

    Drapers Hall

    3.3(3 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    £££

    I had done a morning's work in Shrewsbury and was planning to get a sandwich at the station buffet…read more(yawn) as I waited for the train home, when I was tempted to treat myself to something much tastier. I had spotted the pavement blackboard that advertised a posh 2-course lunchtime special outside this strikingly beautiful old building, and in I went. It was delicious - rare beef and black pud on fresh peppery salad leaves, then summer pudding. Mmmmm. Next work trip, I returned for an evening meal. My partner was mightily impressed with the historical (1300s?) surroundings, a tastefully preserved medieval guild hall, with twisty staircases and huge fireplaces. The clientele were well-heeled locals, as this place is not cheap, and is clearly a special occasion eating destination. The wines were good, but the beers were even better, with local ales such as Shropshire Lad available. The food was tasty and presented in the fashionable "Masterchef " style. The friendly Danish waiter showed us the upper floor which has been converted into hotel rooms - again, stylish but pricey. Definitely worth a visit, a stunning building, a luxurious dining experience, and If your wallet can cope, a classy bed and breakfast.

    We ate here in late Feb 2018 and understand it is under new management but we are sure it will be…read moreunder new management again soon! The service was slow, apparently because the bar was busy and they were under staffed but when paying this much you don't really expect excuses. The maître d' (or at least we assume that's what he was) seemed to always say the wrong thing (he totally confused us about when they were going to serve our wine; how hard can it be, and asked how our food was when we were still waiting to be served!). He just made us feel uncomfortable, which the chairs also did, because they are too low and because of the antique table it was impossible to pull them in far enough to get comfy. It was overpriced; if charging £64 for a Chateaubriand you would expect it to be carved at the table, otherwise it just looks like a very expensive roast! To top it all off, the table next to us complained (very politely) and we had to listen to the maître d' say they wouldn't get anything off their bill because "management were too busy doing what management do" and that it was the rest of the teams' fault (we actually felt the other waiters were doing the best they could)!!! All that said, it is a shame as the food was actually nice (although overpriced). Everything was done well and the cheese board contained a few pleasant surprises. Just a shame they fell so far short of what they are trying to be...

    Number Four - bistros - Updated May 2026

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