Live Music — Pubs in Telford

Queens Head Inn

King Street, Telford TF4 2AA

Centrally located Marston's pub with public car park opposite. Traditional locals' pub featuring sports TV.

Ring O'Bells

75 King Street, Telford TF4 2AH

Set well back from the road, so can be easy to miss. Local pub, no real ale.

Three Crowns Inn

Hinkshay Road, Telford TF4 3PB

Marston's pub refurbished in March 2019 and retaining a traditional feel. At the time of re-opening it was serving a single real ale, with plans to gradually increase this up to a maximum of three hand-pulls based on customer demand. These would be from the Marston's portfolio. A family-friendly pub where many local sports are based. It has a single large L-shaped room with three distinct areas - snug, bar and games area. There is ramped access at the front of the pub next to the large patio area.

Bulls Head Inn

Station Road, Telford TF4 2LJ

Locals' pub with sports on TV, No real ale.

Britannia Inn

Aqueduct Road, Telford TF3 1BX

Typical locals pub with 5 hand-pulls serving beers from the Marston's portfolio. Two roomed - one with TV showing live sports and another quieter room. Bar snacks available.

Crown Inn

Market Street, Telford TF2 6EA

This 1835 pub has 3 distinct drinking areas and sun trap courtyard. With many guest beers from 14 cooled hand pulls it is longstanding Cask Marque accredited. Real cider, mild, and a stout or porter usually available, and a range of continental bottled beers. With many events: acoustic club Wednesdays, quality live music Thursdays and quiz nights last Sunday each month. Joint ale festivals with sister pub Elephant & Castle, Dawley 1st weekends May and October with 12,000 different ales since 1995. Large free car park and bus station at rear, 4 minute walk from railway station.

Golden Ball

Newbridge Road, Ironbridge, Telford TF8 7BA

A Grade II listed hidden gem situated off the Madeley to Ironbridge road, this historic inn is well worth finding. Warm and welcoming, it has three main areas set around a central bar. The bar atmosphere is usually vibrant. A regular ale vies with a changing list of 3 guest beers. Delicious home cooked food is served. Meals can be eaten in the bar or in the separate dining areas. Handy for the local museums around the Ironbridge Gorge. Has two double and two twin rooms all en-suite. Children are welcome until 9.00pm

Malthouse

The Wharfage, Telford TF8 7NH

On the bank of the river Severn, this modernised 2 roomed drinking / gastropub has 14 ensuite rooms and a restaurant. Popular with tourists and convenient for visiting the Ironbridge Gorge Museums. Live music Fridays and Saturdays.

St Georges Sports & Social Club

Church Road, St Georges, Telford TF2 9LU

Just a short bus ride from Oakengates railway station, this community club featuring a large, comfortable open-plan bar with a view of the sports field has been awarded CAMRA branch club of the year numerous times. The guest beers are mostly from the local area and food is available at all times. Renowned for its sports facilities, some floodlit, it is popular with families. CAMRA members are always welcome. Also comprises a large community hall with a small private bar which hosts community focused events and entertainment is also available for hire for events such as weddings and parties with catering services available on site. Local branch Club of the Year 2020

Swan Hotel

21 The Wharfage, Telford TF8 7NH

Overlooks the River Severn and claims to be the oldest pub in Ironbridge. Good selection of craft beers with 3 handpulls dispensing beers from the Marston's portfolio. Popular with visitors to the area and owned by the company that also runs the Malt Shovel pub next door. Good range of bar snacks and main meals. Breakfasts on Saturdays and Sundays from 08:30.

Black Swan

Lloyds Head, Telford TF8 7LZ

A traditional country free house over 350 years old situated next to the River Severn within the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site. The original rooms have been tastefully knocked through and are warmed by a woodburner in the winter. The walls are adorned with old photos and prints of the local area and its industrial heritage. In an idyllic spot, especially in summer, the pub garden overlooks the River Severn. Home cooked food is available 12pm-2.30pm and 5.30pm- 8.30pm (8pm in winter) during the week, all day Saturdays and lunchtime on Sundays.

Boat Inn

Ferry Road, Telford TF8 7LS

Well worth seeking, this "wet" (in more ways than one) gem from 1740 is positioned next to the river and also accessible by the Memorial Footbridge, across from the Inclined plane and the Tar Tunnel. Infamous for regular winter river floods; note the gauge on the outside door showing the various heights of the water in past years. This does not detract from the interior of the pub which is comfortable and inviting with two rooms. Once a thriving community pub, it is now quieter, enlivened by the music nights and occasional outdoor events in season e.g. Bank holidays, etc. Live music - Traditional Irish Music on Thursdays 8pm and Folk and Acoustic Music Session 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 8pm.

Horseshoes Inn

Holyhead Road, Telford TF1 5AE

This pub with a multi-level bar area and lounge is very welcoming to all. While parking at front of the pub is limited a large car park is available at the rear of the property. Pool, darts and dominoes are regularly played, karaoke on Tuesdays and a function room for party nights which is free to hire if catering is ordered.

Unicorn Inn

Holly Road, Telford TF4 3HZ

This is a large pub. At the front are two rooms used mainly for pool and darts. Two steps up to a large rear bar room (ramps and assistance for disabled customers). Regular live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Friday is mainly karaoke night (8pm till late) and Saturday is live music - see Facebook or noticeboard outside for artists. Three large sports TV screens. Dogs are only allowed in the gardens. Outside there is a covered heated smoking area, a children's play area consisting of slides, swings and a climbing frame and a large lawn area with plenty of tables and chairs. The nearest bus stop is in Manor Road about 400m away. Every year on the last Sunday of May (Bank Holiday) a real cider festival is held.

Barley Mow

16 Court Street, Telford TF7 5EB

Busy and popular community pub with two main areas, a lounge and a traditional bar room. Lounge has exposed beams and many photos on the wall showing Madeley in the past. All rooms have TVs for Sky sports. Live music at weekends.

Miners Arms

74 Prince Street, Telford TF7 4DY

Traditional open plan pub with bare beams and brickwork, comfortable seating, pool table and darts board. A small snug area to the side of the bar provides a secluded space. Permanent Banks's beers are complemented with a changing guest from the Marston's list. Regular live music of all genres usually on Friday or Saturday - see Facebook for times and dates. Outside there is a slabbed area covered by a canopy with plenty of tables and chairs. Ample car parking to the side of the pub

Malt Shovel

Hadley Park Road, Telford TF1 6QG

A popular two-roomed local pub on the northern edge of Telford near to the Silken Way, Apley woods and pool. One regular and two alternating beers are served or a Marston's seasonal ale. Food is served weekday lunch times, a pub quiz is held every Thursday night at 8 pm and a meat raffle is held on Friday night in aid of Severn Hospice. Live music is held once a month on a Saturday night - see Facebook for acts. Outside there is a small patio area. Arriva bus service finishes at 5pm.

New Inn

Victorian Town Museum, Telford TF7 5DU

Relocated to the museum in 1981/1982 from central Walsall, this multi-roomed pub is a rare remaining example of what used to be a very common pub design and layout. Pub is inside the Blists Hill Victorian Town Museum and can only be accessed when the museum in open for Museum visitors. Contact details are for the Museum Information Centre.

Duke Of York

40 Market Street, Telford TF2 6DU

Sports style pub with a number of screens about the place include the covered area in front of the pub.

Hare & Hounds

Holyhead Road, Telford TF2 6DJ

Large pub on the old A5 Holyhead road. Open plan with three distinct areas. Refurbished and under new management in July 2020, One real ale available.it now serves Indian cuisine alongside traditional pub food.

Lion Inn

Shifnal Road, Telford TF2 9NN

Welcoming pub with good food and beer

All Nations

20 Coalport Road, Telford TF7 5DP

Historic brew-house in secluded location offering a friendly welcome. A small locally renowned institution untouched by modern fads. One of the Famous Four last brew pubs. A cosy log-burner warms the pub in winter and there is a pretty beer garden for the warmer months. Garden with hens (eggs sold!). Browse newspapers or bring & swap books. On wooded quiet hillside, paths and footbridge to nearby Blists Hill museum, just on the edge of the World Heritage Area. Dog and child friendly. Fresh rolls made to order. TV is set up in the bar for major rugby matches only. Perry sometimes available. The Monday night quiz is a must.

Cottage Springs Inn

39 Church Street, Telford TF2 9JY

Refurbished during Spring 2020. Local sports pub with Sky TV and pool tables. No real ale.

Bell & Bails Inn

84 Church Street, Telford TF2 9LT

A large two-roomed pub with plenty of oak ceiling beams throughout the pub gives this pub a traditional feel. On entering, the old bar to the left has been converted to a games room with two pool tables and a darts board. The large L-shaped bar area is open plan but with three distinct areas and plenty of seating & tables. There is a large screen television. An area in the lounge can be set aside for private functions. There is a large car park and to the left there is a lawn drinking area with plenty of seating and tables For smokers there is a hut (unheated) outside the rear entrance.

Wrekin Inn

26 Wrekin Road, Telford TF1 1RH

Reopened by Rowton Brewery in November 2021 after being nicely refurbished. Dog friendly pub featuring four of their own beers plus two guests one of which will normally below under 4% ABV. Walking distance from Wellington town centre and railway station, and is a mile from the Wrekin hill itself. Patio area is popular in the summer and adjacent to the pub is a children's play area.

Elephant & Castle

1 High Street, Telford TF4 2ET

Extensive Grade-II listed freehouse consisting of two oak bars, conservatory and expansive suntrap garden. A real cider and 4-6 rotating real ales available. However there is capacity for up to 12 hand pulled beers. Sister pub to Crown Inn, Oakengates.

Albert's Shed

Unit 1 Park Avenue, Southwater Way, Telford TF3 4BF

Newly bar opened late November 2019 focusing on being a venue for live music acts. Entry after 8.00 pm on band nights and Friday & Saturday is by payment at the door. Quirky interior with large bar and central fireplace (gas - fired) surrounded by swings. Some tables have moped fronts and large Chesterfield chairs around the venue add to the quirky feel. Modern urban bar to suit all ages There is no outside drinking area, however a balcony is being added and will open February 2020

Blue Pig

Capewell Road, Telford TF2 6QQ

Two roomed pub; bar and lounge with TVs in each. Live entertainment on Saturday and Sunday (please search Facebook for dates & more information). Situated by Trench Pool with beer garden which has toy cars & scooters and other toys for the youngsters. Outside smoking area which is not covered or heated. A Grade II listed building easily seen from Queensway, but difficult to find because the access road passes through an housing estate with no signposts to the pub. Nearest bus stop is at Trench Motor Auctions about 10 minutes walk

Bridge Inn

Wombridge Road, Telford TF2 6RJ

Large but comfortable estate pub very welcoming, good cheap food.

Trench Tavern

Trench Road, Telford TF2 6NU

Captain Webb

4 Bagley Drive, Telford TF1 3NP

Large open plan welcoming estate pub with two pool tables and a patio area in front of the pub. 4-7pm after work club. Food Tuesdays and Thursdays, Buy one, get one half price on selected meals.

Station Hotel

Station Road, Telford TF1 1BY

Directly opposite the main entrance to the railway station. The public bar of the hotel is on the lower level. Upstairs is the hotel complete with restaurant and function room. Lunchtime meals are served until 4pm and live music available every Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Dun Cow

Duke Street, Telford TF1 1BJ

Based in the centre of the town it is handy for dropping into while out shopping to enjoy pint. While the pub is a single room with a small annexe it still retains the feel of having two rooms. The guest beer is from the Lymestone brewery. Grade II listed building.

Park Hotel

Whitchurch Road, Telford TF1 3AG

Multi roomed traditional pub with a large garden that contains a covered smoking area. Darts, Pool, Domino teams and a couple of large screen TV's dominate some of the rooms of this pleasantly basic, but tastefully decorated place. Grade II listed.

Pheasant Inn

54 Market Street, Telford TF1 1DT

A traditional pub and brewhouse hosting the Rowton Brewery, The bar has 9 handpulls devoted to real ale and traditional cider with additional keg fonts on the back wall of the bar. They also have a Gin of the Month and a Rum of the Month always available. As this is a tap house for Rowton Brewery you can find 3 of their beers always available as well as Tiger from Everards. The other 4 handpulls rotate beers from both local and national breweries with at least one dark beer on at all times. The remaining 2 handpulls host traditional cider. The pub is old fashioned in that you won't find any televisions, juke boxes or gaming machines, just the pleasant hubbub of conversation. There is a log burner at one end for the colder months and it is both dog and family friendly. There is a large sun trap beer garden at the rear of the pub with a covered smoking area with charity barbeques being held in the summer. They run a very popular Cheese Night every last Tuesday of the month plus support other community events such as Market Charter day in March. You can enjoy home-made food Monday to Saturday 11am to 4pm plus pork pies and cheese rolls at any time. Local branch Pub of the Year 2020

Plough Inn

38 King Street, Telford TF1 3AW

Multi-Roomed pub with various nooks and crannies which holds regular events often supporting charities such as “Help for Heroes”. The rooms display military paraphernalia such as cap badges, flags, regimental plaques, etc. The large main bar area has 2 large TV screens showing BT Sports and a vintage juke box. The room at the rear has a pool table, plenty of seating / tables, a TV screen and a games machine. Outside there is a large covered area with seating. A further uncovered area with seating where b-b-q's are held (weather permitting). Disabled access ia via a ramp at the front entrance. The disabled toilets are only accessible with assiatance due to steps.

Railway Inn

42-44 Mill Bank, Telford TF1 1SD

Famed for being the only pub in Telford without a front door, opens into a bright, airy and welcoming. This is a traditional locals pub, popular with sports fans and dominoes and darts teams. Just out of Wellington centre, it is easily accessible from the railway station and the bus stop is only 10m away. Families are welcome and there is a seperate quiet room. Your hosts favour local Shropshire breweries for their regularly changing guest ales which is one, but can be two during busy periods.

Red Lion Hotel

Holyhead Road, Telford TF1 2EW

Two roomed pub, situated on the old A5, with a section of the lounge used as a restaurant. The function room is in a separate building to the rear of the pub and is available for hire. Popular weekly quiz.

White Lion

9 Crown Street, Telford TF1 1LP

A traditional style of pub that makes customers welcome. It has live music events now and again, a quiz every Thursday, karaoke at weekends and live sports on TV. Grade II listed.

Elizabethan

Park Lane, Telford TF7 5LJ

Very much geared towards varied entertainment

Lamb Inn

Moss Road, Telford TF2 7BH

Hold regular music and Karaoke nights

Pheasant Inn

Lincoln Road, Telford TF2 6LF

Beacon

6 Market Square, Telford TF1 1BP

A Smith & Jones Pub that used to be a retail outlet in the centre of the town close to the railway station, serves food all day until 9pm. The pub has a single long bar with a number of seating areas available.