Black Lion
Salop Road
Oswestry
SY11 2RJ
Social Links
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Opening Times
6-11 Mon-Thu; 4.30-Midnight Fri; 12-Midnight Sat; 12-11 Sun
Owner
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About the Pub
The friendly and relaxed atmosphere of this pub lends itself well to the pastime of enjoying a well kept pint. The central bar divides the pub from the lounge at the front and the public bar games area at the rear. New and enthusiastic management took over in May 2013. Look out for the Black Lion Real Ale Club promotions that are sometimes available.
The Black Lion was an entry in the early days of the Good Beer Guide in 1976. It was also owned at one stage by Border Breweries. Border was formed in 1931 from the merger of 3 breweries, one of which was the Dorsett Owen Brewery. This was located just up the road near the Smithfield Hotel (until it's demolition in the 1930s), so it's possible the Black Lion was a Dorsett Owen tied pub prior to 1931. The pub was a runner-up in the 2015 and 2016 Shrewsbury & West Shropshire CAMRA Pub of the Year competition, a joint winner of the Market Town Pub of the Year in 2016 and runner up in 2017.
The pub has recently been a rare outlet for Stonehouse 'Up The Town', a limited edition beer brewed in support of the local football team, Oswestry Town.
Regular Beers
This pub serves 1 regular beer.
- Salopian Oracle
Changing Beers
This pub serves 4 changing beers.
Changing beers typically include:
- Hobsons - varies
- Salopian - varies
- Wood - varies
- Mild
Up to 4 guests, usually with a monthly featured brewery theme.
The pub's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles:
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Real Cider Available
Shropshire CAMRA Cider & Perry in July participant.
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Member Discount Scheme
Small real ale discount on Wed evenings.
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LocAle Accredited
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Beer Festivals
Occasional small festivals.
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Quiet Pub
Facilities
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Pub Garden
There is a beer garden with a nice decking area with plants/flowers at the rear of the pub.
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Parking
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Dog Friendly
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Family Friendly
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Events
Regular events including Brewery tours & wine tasting evenings.
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Traditional Pub Games
Darts & bowls teams supported, plus regular Quiz & Bingo nights.
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Live Music
Occasional acoustic nights.
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Smoking Area
Sheltered area at rear.
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Sports TV
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Wifi
View on Larger Map
Black Lion
Salop Road
Oswestry
SY11 2RJ
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
Directions
500m south of town centre on B4579
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