Drapers Hall
The Story
St Mary's Place sits at the centre of Shrewsbury's medieval street pattern, a few steps from the church and the old market square. The building at number 10 was the hall of the Drapers' Guild, built in 1483 when the cloth trade made Shrewsbury one of England's wealthier market towns.
The hall has had many uses in the centuries since. Today it houses Rhubarb, which has established itself as one of the most respected restaurants in Shropshire. The cooking is seasonal and carefully sourced. The medieval beams and stone courtyard do the rest.
Few restaurants in England can claim a setting like Drapers Hall. The building dates to 1483, a Tudor hall with exposed beams and a courtyard that feels entirely removed from the noise outside. We go back every time we have something worth celebrating.
Enjoy Your Visit
Drapers Hall books up, particularly at weekends. Reserve a table at least a week in advance for Friday or Saturday evenings. If the weather is good, ask for a courtyard table when you book.
St Mary's Place is a three-minute walk from The Square, via the lane beside St Mary's Church. Follow the church tower and turn right.
The courtyard behind the main hall is one of the most atmospheric places to eat in Shrewsbury. Medieval walls on three sides, the church rising beyond. Worth visiting in warmer months specifically for this.
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery is two minutes away on The Square. Free entry. The walk back through the medieval lanes at night is also worth taking slowly.
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