Bishop's Castle   
 

Boars Head
Freehouse. Pub Website Long low pub with beams. Football pub with Sky TV, a bit 1980's but popular and good atmosphere. Food served. Accommodation. Guest ales. Credit cards taken. Situated on Church Street off the B4385. Tel - 01588 638521 Visited in June 2000 and Dec 2005
Courage Best Bitter Good looking beer let down by a poor taste
Spitfire Bitter Served too cold, good head, very drinkable, good summer beer 
  

The Castle
Freehouse hotel. Large hotel with a good election of well kept real ales. Food served. Situated in the Market Square at the top of the hill in Bishops' Castle off the B4385. Closed on Sunday lunchtimes. Tel - 01588 638403 Visited in Jun 1998
Fullers London Pride  star3.gif (388 bytes)
Hobsons Best Bitter
Six Bells Big Nev's Bitter  star3.gif (388 bytes)
Worthington Bitter 
  

Crown & Anchor Vaults
Freehouse. The youth pub in town - with noisy decor and music. Floorboards and sawdust - there can't be many pubs like this still left. Good atmosphere, but smoky. Two real ales at cheap prices. Pool table. Situated on High Street. Occasional live music. Tel - 01588 638966. Visited in June 2000, Jul 2003 and Dec 2005
Hereford Pale Ale Sweet, suppable, clear
XXX Bitter Slight fizz on the tongue, sweet-honey flavour, very pale
  

Kings Head
Freehouse. Busy, noisy pub with a pool table. Re-opened in early 2008 after being boarded up - and no handpulled ale. Food served. Situated half way up the hill in Bishops Castle. Tel - 01588 638816. Visited in Feb 2008
Readers comment - Currently for lease but closed and boarded up - June 2007  
Re-opened but no real ale - Feb 2008
  

Six Bells
Brewpub. Home of the Six Bells Brewery run by Nev Richards. This is a small friendly pub serving distinctive true bitters. Bar and lounge. Lively and good atmosphere. Food served. All the beers are tasty and distinctive - including the special brews. Situated in Church Street at the bottom of the hill in Bishops' Castle. Tel - 01588 630144. Visited in Aug 2000, Aug 2001, Jul 2003, Dec 2005 and Jan 2006. Brewery website
BB Clear, dry hoppy beer, light head, bit thin but very drinkable
Big Nev's Bitter  star5.gif (1174 bytes)Clear, hoppy, a personal favourite
Cloud Nine Bitter Clear, too hoppy for some drinkers, thin head, strong taste
DA Tea coloured, smooth, easy to drink
Seven Bells Distinctive, no head, good taste
  

Three Tuns
Brewpub. Famous for its old Victorian brewery tower and distinctive ales - but now the pub and brewery are in separate ownership. Open all day and unspoilt by progress. Food served in a restaurant area. Two bars and eating lounge with a log burner. Friendly bar with pleasant helpful staff. Some beers served a bit too cold. The pub and brewery were sold in the 1890s for £40 and £13 - according to the invoice displayed in the rear bar. Situated in Salop Street at the top of the hill in Bishops' Castle. Tel - 01588 638797. Visited in Aug 2000, Aug 2001, Jul 2003, Dec 2005 and Jan 2006
Castle Steamer Almost black, yellowy head, smoky taste, malty
Clerics Cure Honey colour, good temp, very distinctive taste that lasts to the last mouthful 
Old Scrooge Traditional Christmas Ale, treacle toffee in a glass, good colour, clear, sweet and malty taste 
Three 8 Flavour is very temperature sensitive - improved with warmth, bitter aftertaste
XXX Bitter Slight fizz on the tongue, sweet-honey flavour, very pale