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The Boars Head Pub, Bishop's Castle

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Rating
4.9
out of 5
Sleeps 23
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 6

The Boars Head Pub is a converted 16th-century coaching inn in Bishop's Castle, South Shropshire. This former pub keeps its original character whilst offering modern group facilities. The property features a commercial kitchen, games room and cinema room perfect for larger gatherings. Groups get exclusive use of the entire building including the traditional bar area.

Bishop's Castle sits in the South Shropshire Hills. The market town offers independent shops and local pubs within walking distance. Rolling countryside surrounds the property.

The main building sleeps up to 16 guests across multiple bedrooms. The separate Curly Tail annexe provides additional accommodation. A hot tub sits in the courtyard for relaxation after exploring.

 

About The Boars Head Pub

The Boars Head Pub is a converted 16th-century coaching inn in Bishop's Castle, South Shropshire. This former pub keeps its original character whilst offering modern group facilities. The property features a commercial kitchen, games room and cinema room perfect for larger gatherings. Groups get exclusive use of the entire building including the traditional bar area.

Bishop's Castle sits in the South Shropshire Hills. The market town offers independent shops and local pubs within walking distance. Rolling countryside surrounds the property.

The main building sleeps up to 16 guests across multiple bedrooms. The separate Curly Tail annexe provides additional accommodation. A hot tub sits in the courtyard for relaxation after exploring. The ground floor includes the commercial kitchen, bar area, games room, cinema room and snug. Multiple bathrooms serve the bedrooms upstairs.

Stiperstones National Nature Reserve lies 4 miles away (10 minutes). Ludlow Castle is 14 miles north (25 minutes). The Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers walking trails from the doorstep. Shrewsbury sits 20 miles away (35 minutes) with its medieval streets and independent shops.

This converted pub works brilliantly for family reunions and friend gatherings. The combination of entertainment spaces, commercial catering facilities and period features makes The Boars Head Pub stand out from standard group accommodation.

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What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Boars Head Pub

Commercial Kitchen Facilities

The full commercial kitchen lets groups prepare meals together with professional equipment and ample workspace for multiple cooks working simultaneously.

Traditional Pub Bar Area

The retained original bar creates an authentic pub atmosphere where groups gather for drinks and socialising in historic surroundings.

Private Cinema Room

Dedicated cinema space provides entertainment for all ages with comfortable seating perfect for family film nights and group viewing.

Hot Tub Courtyard

The outdoor hot tub offers relaxation space for adults whilst children play in the courtyard area after busy days exploring.

Games Room Entertainment

Separate games room keeps teenagers and adults entertained with space for table tennis, board games and group competitions throughout stays.

Flexible Annexe Accommodation

Curly Tail annexe gives families privacy within the group whilst staying connected to main house activities and shared spaces.

Getting To The Boars Head Pub

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Boars Head Pub by car, take the A488 into Bishop's Castle town centre. The property is centrally located with off-road parking available in the courtyard for multiple vehicles.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, approximately 8 miles away. Taxis run regularly from the station to Bishop's Castle, taking around 20 minutes for the journey.

Off-road parking for multiple cars
Craven Arms station (8 miles)
Central Bishop's Castle location

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Stiperstones National Nature Reserve
Distance: 4 miles
SY5 0NQ
Ludlow Castle
Distance: 14 miles
SY8 1AY
Shrewsbury Medieval Town
Distance: 20 miles
SY1 1UZ
Shropshire Way Long Distance Path
Distance: 0.5 miles
SY9 5BN
Long Mynd Ridge Walk
Distance: 6 miles
SY6 6JJ
Offa's Dyke Path
Distance: 8 miles
SY7 0LF
Bishop's Castle Independent Shops
Distance: 0.1 miles
SY9 5BN
Ludlow Market
Distance: 14 miles
SY8 1DL
Shrewsbury Shopping Centre
Distance: 20 miles
SY1 1PL
Bishop's Castle Town Hall
Distance: 0.1 miles
SY9 5BG
Three Tuns Brewery
Distance: 0.2 miles
SY9 5BW
House on Crutches Museum
Distance: 0.1 miles
SY9 5BN
Stiperstones National Nature Reserve
Distance: 4 miles
SY5 0NQ
Ludlow Castle
Distance: 14 miles
SY8 1AY
Shrewsbury Medieval Town
Distance: 20 miles
SY1 1UZ
Shropshire Way Long Distance Path
Distance: 0.5 miles
SY9 5BN
Long Mynd Ridge Walk
Distance: 6 miles
SY6 6JJ
Offa's Dyke Path
Distance: 8 miles
SY7 0LF
Bishop's Castle Independent Shops
Distance: 0.1 miles
SY9 5BN
Ludlow Market
Distance: 14 miles
SY8 1DL
Shrewsbury Shopping Centre
Distance: 20 miles
SY1 1PL
Bishop's Castle Town Hall
Distance: 0.1 miles
SY9 5BG
Three Tuns Brewery
Distance: 0.2 miles
SY9 5BW
House on Crutches Museum
Distance: 0.1 miles
SY9 5BN

Is The Boars Head Pub Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The games room provides entertainment with space for table tennis and board games. The cinema room offers film nights for all ages. The courtyard gives outdoor play space whilst adults supervise from the hot tub area. Bishop's Castle has parks and play areas within walking distance. The commercial kitchen lets families bake together. Stiperstones Nature Reserve offers adventure walks 4 miles away.
Groups Will Love...
The commercial kitchen stands out as exceptional for group catering. Professional-grade ovens, multiple hobs and extensive preparation surfaces let several cooks work simultaneously. Large fridges and freezers store food for extended stays. The equipment handles everything from breakfast buffets to three-course dinners. Adjacent dining areas seat the entire group together. This setup transforms mealtimes into social events rather than catering challenges.
Pet Friendly
Dogs are welcome at The Boars Head Pub with prior arrangement. The ground floor layout gives easy access to the courtyard for toilet breaks. Bishop's Castle sits on the edge of the Shropshire Hills with walking routes from the door. The Stiperstones and Long Mynd offer off-lead walking 4-6 miles away. Local pubs accept dogs. The courtyard provides secure outdoor space.

Dining & Cafes

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The Castle Hotel

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The Six Bells

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Boars Head Pub

Is The Boars Head Pub pet friendly?
Yes, pets are welcome at The Boars Head Pub. The property accepts dogs with prior arrangement and the courtyard provides outdoor space for them.
How many guests can stay at The Boars Head Pub?
The main building accommodates 16 guests across multiple bedrooms. The Curly Tail annexe provides additional sleeping space for larger groups requiring extra accommodation.
What cooking facilities are available?
The property features a full commercial kitchen with professional equipment. Multiple ovens, hobs and preparation areas allow groups to cook together efficiently for large numbers.
Is there parking at the property?
Off-road parking is available at The Boars Head Pub. The courtyard area provides space for multiple vehicles belonging to your group.
What entertainment facilities does it have?
The property includes a games room, cinema room, traditional bar and snug. The hot tub in the courtyard adds outdoor relaxation options for guests.
How far is Bishop's Castle town centre?
The property sits in the centre of Bishop's Castle. Local shops, pubs and amenities are within easy walking distance from the front door.
Are there good walking routes nearby?
The Shropshire Hills surround Bishop's Castle with trails from the doorstep. Stiperstones National Nature Reserve offers dramatic ridge walks just 4 miles away.
What makes this property good for groups?
The combination of commercial kitchen, multiple social spaces and annexe accommodation works perfectly for groups. Everyone stays together whilst having space to spread out when needed.

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The Boars Head Pub Reviews

Claire
We were a group of 15 on a hen do and had an amazing stay at The Boars Head. The space is generous and works well for larger groups, with plenty of room to spend time together comfortably. The kitchen facilities are excellent and wellequipped, which made catering for everyone straightforward. The rooms are clean and all lovely, and there are some great shared spaces, including a games room and BBQ area. The hot tub and sauna were a fabulous addition and gave us a chance to relax. The host was very responsive and quick to reply to any questions, which we really appreciated Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a place to celebrate with a larger group of friends or family looking to spend time together.
Melanie
I booked The Boar's Head for my 40th and wanted to create a fun British Soap style pub for the weekend. It did not disappoint! It really is a classic British pub, absolutely perfect for the occasion. I had 20 friends and we had a blast, I will never get over this weekend. From the bar, to the dancefloor, to the hot tub to cooking breakfast in the industrial kitchen, it was epic! This was not like booking a 2 bed Air BnB. This is a huge old pub, sleeping 23 people. We did find a few things confusing and there wasn't clear instructions for everything. For the coffee machine I was told to search on YouTube. When I said I couldn't work it, I was told again to look on YouTube, which wasn't helpful. The pub is old and therefore gets cold at night. The manual said the heating is on constantly, but the radiators were definitely not on at night, it was cold. They did however come on in the morning. We had lots of questions leading up to the event as we had so many things to organise. Darren was helpful and booked a bar man for us and lightsmusic equipment from a local supplier. The Sykes app is not great and documents that were sent prior to our arrival did not open properly so we had to contact Sykes a few times and also Darren. It would be great if Sykes could update their app so that we can get all the info we need and not have to contact Darren as much. Thanks!
Danielle
What a place! It's perfect for a group of friends. 22 of us went for the weekend and it did not disappoint. Plenty of rooms and different sections so you can do what you want without being on top of one another. Great outdoor area with a hot tub and bbq. The games room has plenty to offer, also including boardgames for familieskids while also having drinking games for adult groups. Located in a lovely little village, we went to two pubs on the Friday while waiting to go into ours, we also went for Sunday lunch which was great. Plenty to do all round for any group. We all thoroughly enjoyed and would definitely come back. We left yesterday and by this evening the bond has been returned in full. Thank you so much for having us Darren. You have a wonderful home. Danielle.
I booked this pub for a friend's stag do for the weekend. It is fair to say that it delivered on every level! Darren is the most responsive and helpful host, always on hand to help with any queries and requests and he made the whole booking experience incredibly easy. The actual pub is just as advertised perfect for any occasion and has something for everyone. I would wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone who is considering it. In fact, every member of our group of 23 would!
Had a fantastic stag do weekend at the Boar's Head what a great experience to stay in a pub! All amenities, including hot tub, sauna and games room were perfect for our stay. The pub even has the added bonus of Sky TV which meant we could watch all the weekend's sports. The bedrooms, especially in the Curly Tail, were of a high standard and all the bathrooms and other facilities were in excellent condition. Darren was fast and reliable with his communication and explained everything effectively in the buildup to our stay. Thank you again for hosting us! All in all, I'd highly recommend The Boar's Head!
Stephen
Absolutely fantastic place for a stag weekend. The house was spotlessly clean, spacious, and perfectly set up for a large group. Plenty of room for everyone, great communal areas, and the facilities were exactly as advertised. The host was brilliant from start to finishclear instructions, quick replies, and very understanding about it being a stag group, which made the whole weekend stressfree. The location was ideal, with easy access to local bars and shops. Couldnt have asked for a better base for the weekend. Would 100 recommend this property to any stag or group booking and would happily return. Thanks very much Darren and all the very best. Stephen Moore.
We had a absolutely wonderful time at the Boars Head Pub for my wife 40th birthday, its an amazing venue with everything you need, from pouring your own pints to relaxing in the hot tub or playing darts and pool. All bedrooms were lovely from inside the pub or in curly tail apartments and Darren the owner was excellent in responding to my messages. The area in general has everything you need, with other restaurants and shops to look in during the day. Thank you again for letting us share your beautiful venue and making so many memories.
We had a great stay here for the stag do we had booked. A great pubfacility that had loads to do and in a great little town as well
We had a fantastic stay at the boar's head with 20 of us there for a stag do. The accomodation was absolutely amazing and having a working bar was a really unique feature. All the rooms were made to a high standard. Loads of great features including the games room, hot tubtiki bar area outside and a large kitchen which is well equipped. Darren was an absolute gent and was excellent at communicating throughout the booking and stay. 1010 experience.
Wow just wow. This property and its facilities are truly exceptional. We booked The Boars Head to celebrate my husbands birthday, with friends travelling from various parts of England, and it exceeded all expectations. Bishops Castle itself is a wonderful location, and the venue is simply fantastic a real hidden gem. The reviews we read beforehand were absolutely spot on. Darren, the owner, and Sykes were incredibly helpful and attentive from start to finish. No question was too small, and every query was answered promptly and professionally, which made the whole experience seamless. The facilities are second to none everything you could possibly need is provided. A fun highlight was friends who had never been behind a bar before! learning how to pour a pint. We also visited The Three Tuns, as recommended, for Sunday lunch, and it was excellent. This was a truly memorable experience, and we will be talking about The Boars Head for years to come. In fact, were already planning a return visit next year.
Natasha
Everything about this property was stunning from start to finish, it is a five star accomodation that is worth every single penny, I am already looking for an excuse to book again! The village itself was so welcoming and lovely, the whole experience was perfect, we loved every moment!
We had an amazing stay at this wonderful location.
The property in the pub is very comfy, the bar and snug areas are just perfect for gathering or just to retire off. The Curly tail accommodation also was superb for that extra bit of escaping the pub and very spacious. The layout of the whole place was perfect, nobody felt under each others way. Just a tip, pub bedrooms are slightly on a hill no its not how drunk you are. It was that good there, one of our family members got proposed too in the bar area. Xxx
Stacey
We hired this beautiful pub to celebrate three 50th birthdays, and it was absolutely perfect. The place has a lovely rustic feel and was spotlessly clean, with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. The hot tub was a massive hit with everyone, and the ladies especially loved the sauna, which you can access from inside the property. The fire added such a cosy, homely touch to the evenings. We also had a barrel of beer, a barrel of Guinness, and Pepsi on tap all of which were excellent and really added to the whole experience. We would love to come back and stay longer next time, as the surrounding area looks beautiful and well worth exploring. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a special group getaway.
A surprise weekend, for my wifes 60th. Could not have chosen a better venue... Absolutley perfect, in fact the photos don't do it justice. All 21 people in our party had a blast and our whatsapp group has bearly stopped this week with comments and photo's. The recommended caterers were superb, thank you Helen and Joe from Oak Apple Catering for a teriffic spread on the Saturday evening, also a massive thank you to Darren and his team for letting us use such a fantastic venue. WE WILL BE BACK!!...
Absolutely love this place and Darren has been great with us. This was our second stay at The Boars Head and we love it so much we have all planned to keep going every other year for as long as this property is available! The accommodation is perfect for the size of our group and so much for everyone to do, children and adults all had the best time!
I booked the Boars Head a year in advance for my 70th birthday, with 19 members of my family staying. Inevitably, you wonder how it will work out, but my fears were unjustified. The communication from the owner was excellent, staying in a Sixteenth Century pub was a delight and we had a lovely time. Many special memories were made.
Louise
We had a wonderful stay at the Boars Head pub. The facilities and accommodation was amazing. Such a unique experience to share with friends and family. The games room was a hit with us all. Our resident chef was very impressed with the kitchen and equipment and the Guinness on draught was superb. Messages and conversation with the owner were excellent We will definitely recommend and cant wait to return for a second visit
WOW Just spent a week at the Boars head celebrating my 50th Birthday. The 18 of us had the most amazing time. We honestly couldnt fault a thing. The owner Darren was quick to reply to any of our queries and couldnt be more helpful. Some of us got to meet him and he was so kind spending some time telling us about the history of his wonderful pub. The place is perfect for relaxing time, but with your own bar to party the night away. If you ever get the chance to book this place, just do it. You will have a blast! Glen
Best place iv ever stayed at. Having your own pub is brilliant, me and my friends had such an amazing time and would use again for sure, too notch
Joshua
This place is an absolute gem. We had a brilliant weekend here and made some awesome memories we will remember forever. Accommodation was comfy and well presented. The bar and pub area is one of the cosiest places I've been in a long long time. With a great room to watch sport on a massive TV. We had activities planned in the afternoons but the real star and excitement was from being at the venue itself. Having been a barman 10 years ago it was great to get behind the bar and have fun with it. The location has plenty of food establishments with a wide range of cuisine and there's a huge spar shop across the road which was super convenient. This place is incredibly unique and the owner Darren was very helpful. Would 100 recommend and come back.
Claire
This place is amazing! ! We were a group of 18 people, with dogs in tow, who stayed here to celebrate my husbands 50th. We were a mix of ages and all had so much fun. The bedrooms are lovely, kitchen facilities are fantastic, and the pub itself is just so full of charm. We loved the hot tub in the garden and our teenage kids loved the games room. We had a dabble with the karaoke. It was really fun having our own lockin every night. All in all such a unique experience, I would highly recommend it.
We had a blast at the Boars Head, stayed for the week and didnt want to leave. Would highly recommend for others considering booking for group staysfamily gatherings. The property was presented beautifully, the bar area was great for getting together in the evenings, games room went down well with the kids & adults, the beds were comfortable and the kitchen was ample to cook up dinner for everyone. The local butcher is well worth ordering from, we even ordered to take some home with us. Communication with Darren was great throughout and he was always quick to respond to any questions I had. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
What a great place to stay ! Right from arrival it gave the wow factor ! The bedrooms were all great , nicely presented , very clean and comfortable beds. Lovely to have the more cosy areas too! Great that we could have shopping delivered before we arrived and it all put away for us . Always had quick responses from Darren about any questions . Would definitely stay again !
Deborah
What a fantastic property to celebrate your special occasions! On arrival Darren the proprietor had put fresh flowers and fresh fruit for us, bed linen was of a high standard, beds very comfortable, toiletries were provided in bathrooms, facilities are great, nothing was a problem as Darren very quick to respond to our queries during our stay We will definitely be returning for future celebrations! Thank you Darren
Great spacious anccomodation and set up. Fun for all the family and plenty to keep everyone entertained. Nice location with plenty of places to eat and drink and nice walks within close proximity. Darren was great to deal with. Very proactive with communications and quick to respond to any questions we had.
Absolutely fantastic property for a large group of friends. All the facilities you could want. Rooms are well appointed and very comfy. Having the bar set up with kegs of beer and traditional bar snacks made the experience even better. The group really enjoyed the games room, big tv room to catch up on sport, hot tub and garden area with bbq. Due to the large open plan kitchen and crockery on open shelves, some items were found dirty. Could have done with a slightly later check out time to allow for cleaning before departure. It was a very early start.
Geraldine
We had an amazing time at Boars Head. The rooms were lovely and there was so much to entertain us, especially with children. Darren was very helpful and responded immediately with any questions or queries during our stay.
Really enjoyed our stay. Darren was really helpful and quick to respond to any queries. Would highly recommend this property to others
Love this place second time came will be booking for next year. Owner is lovely and always happy to answer any inquiries you may have.will highly recommend to any one.karen x
The pub was absolutely amazingthe owner was more than approachable and happy to deal with any requests. .we all had the best weekend the only down side it went to fast..I would 1000 recommend to friends and family and cant wait to return againthank you so much it was perfect..
Deborah
What a wonderful few days we have had at the Boars Head pub. Its the perfect place for a family gathering across all ages ours was 3 years to 87. The facilities and experience were second to none. Thank you Darren.
Excellent mixture of old and new Everything you would need for a relaxing time ... Excellent mixture of old and new Everything you would need for a relaxing time away Loads of places to eat or take always if you dont fancy cooking yourself we used the Happy Bap cafe for catering Saturday evening Great stay spotlessly clean
Alysha
It was amazing from start to finish! A lovely and quirky place. The area downstairs was just beautiful and well maintained, along with the kitchen being great never seen anywhere as well equipped! The out door area was lovely too, and the hotub was brilliant. All of the beds were amazingly comfortable and we all had a lot of space each 20 of us all in one place! we absolutely loved the pub and definitely want to go back. As well as this, Darren was brilliant from start to finish and we communicated a lot leading up to it always very responsive. If you're thinking of booking, book it you won't be disappointed! Thank you so much for having us Darren!
A wonderful, unique accommodation. Great for large bookings of family or friends. We all had a fantastic time. Darren the owner is very helpful and always replies quickly.
Absolutely fabulous place. Darren was prompt with info for everything.The Boars Head is a beautiful,well kept property for all ages to have a lovely stay.The rooms are spacious and clean.We would recommend staying here as the villagers made us feel so welcome.Boars Head and Bishops Castle was a blast and we will return again.Thankyou for an awesome weekend.
We had a fantastic time from start to finish! A lovely way to spend a 50th birthday! The property had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and would definitely return
Wonderful property and unique experience, I spent my 40th birthday with friends. The host was very responsive to messages and answered our queries quickly. We had such a brilliant weekend and were never left with nothing to do or new areas to explore. Really felt like running my own pub, but with only my friends as guests. The village is lovely and was really nice to also get out an about for a few hours in the beautiful surrounding area. Will definitely be visiting again. Thank you very much Darren for being a great host. Adam
Joshua
Thanks so much for our stay, we all had a fantastic time. This is such a great and unique Airbnb and Darren is a brilliant host! Would recommend it to any group looking for a fun weekend! Best regards!
Thomas
Wow what can I say, we came here for my friends stag do and it didnt disappoint. Great facilities, beers on tap easily sorted before the stay and turned up with everything ready to go. Theres something for everyone here. Darren is great, had a few questions on facility use during the stay and Darren was quick and responsive to any questions. Treat the property with respect and youll have the best time. 1010.
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