Pubs in Wem
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Found 7 pubs in Wem
Wem Conservative Club
Sambrook Hall, 28 Noble Street, Wem SY4 5DZ
Open to non-members
Castle Hotel
14 High Street, Wem SY4 5AA
In the days when the Castle was a part of the large local estate of the Shrewsbury & Wem Brewery, beer miles were minimal as the brewery was just across the back yard! It is now owned by Joule's Brewery of Market Drayton who always had plans to have the Grade II Listed building better reflect its 400 year history. The results of their major renovation project were clear for all to see when it re-opened in March 2012, and it is readily apparent that a tremendous amount of money, imagination and affection have been bestowed upon the building. It’s quite large, having a bar, small snug, lounge, dining area and a small meetings room. This incidentally is available to local organizations free of charge. Dogs are allowed in the public bar. All in all it has the air of what it used to be, which was a traditional coaching house. There is plenty of exposed woodwork to the wall and ceilings, wood panelling on some walls, the floorings are either boarded or tiled, and the wood-burning stoves provide a certain cosiness. In addition, there are features which may be of interest. The front of the bar in the lounge is built from old floor boards, and finding the dartboard in the public bar may prove to be a challenge! But it is there. Also there seems to be a growing collection of local historical photographs enlivening the corridors. In summary, a sympathetic restoration which we hope will come to be appreciated and much used by the locals. Regular 'Quiz & Chips' evenings.
Dickin Arms
37 Noble Street, Wem SY4 5DT
A pleasant back street local. The internal accommodation is laid out into a single roomed U-shape providing a bar, lounge and a sort of rear snug. During the day it has a cosy, professional and friendly ambience, becoming more lively in the evenings. New management have recently taken over, promising changes primarily aimed at revitalising what has been a quiet corner of the town. However the continuity in bar staff still helps to generate that local atmosphere. Entertainment is plentiful: live music often features on Friday and Saturday nights, there are Open Mic Nights on the 2nd Wednesday of the month and Quiz Nights on the 2nd Monday. The 'Hole in the Wall' nickname, by which it is widely known, reputedly came about because there used to be a hatch at the front of the pub to serve passers by. The 'Vaults' reference is the Northern term for the Public Bar. A Good Beer Guide regular throughout the 1980s.
Fox Inn
127 High Street, Wem SY4 5TT
The Fox was once a part of the large local estate of the Shrewsbury & Wem Brewery, but is now one of three freehouses in Wem. It's a popular, friendly, and well run local with a good mix of clientele. Situated on the edge of town in an area once known as Ireland (reputedly because for a time the area was home to a predominantly Irish community). Basically a two roomed setup, it has a public bar and a separate room used as a drinking/dining area. But there's also a rather obscure little space which one could almost call a snug. The unusually high bar counter is the result of a previous refurbishment. The counter was moved back a few feet to create more drinking space as planned, but the presence of a large concrete block covering the cellar meant it had to be raised to sit on the top. New Management August 2021.
Hawkestone Arms
97 New Street, Wem SY4 5AF
Situated in the northern part of Wem in an area occasionally referred to as Islington, the Hawkestone is a straightforward local serving its own residential area. Internally there are bar and lounge areas where most of the action takes place. A separate snug is also available but that does not have such regular use. The pub offers a 10% discount on all purchases on Mondays, and has an Open Mic session on the first Wednesday of every month.
Old Post Office
25 High Street, Wem SY4 5DG
One of the three free houses in Wem, it was indeed once the town's main Post Office, and was extensively renovated in 2010. The result is a bright, open and modern theme, with boarded flooring, and the bonus of competitively priced beer. There is an eclectic range of table and chair styles which perhaps tries too hard to have across the board appeal. However the overall theme is music as evidenced by the decor & music instruments decorating the walls. Live music is presented periodically, the juke box is a constant companion the rest of the time. A recent feature is the cartoon wall featuring caricatures of various regulars and members of staff. Also, the back room dining area has been transformed into a pool room.
White Lion
1 High Street, Wem SY4 5AA
Acquired from Punch Taverns by Joule's in August 2013, the White Lion re-opened in May 2014 after a lengthy refurbishment. Now tastefully decorated in Joule's signature wood & stained glass style. Four drinking areas surround the island bar, enabling a wide ranging clientele. 3 of the areas have large TVs so it is proving popular on major sporting occasions. Closes at midnight during the week, but may stay open later at weekends. The Slumbering Monk may occasionally be replaced with the Joule's seasonal offering. The pub was once a part of the large local estate of the Shrewsbury & Wem Brewery.