Old Town Hall Vaults
(also known as Vaults; Backies, formerly Back Street Inn)
St Marys Street
Whitchurch
SY13 1QU
Social Links
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Opening Times
11-11 Mon-Thu; 11-Midnight Fri & Sat; 12-11 Sun
Meal Times
12-8 Mon-Thu; 11-8 Fri-Sat; 12-6 Sun
Owner
Joule's
About the Pub
Having bought the pub from Marston's in 2008, Joule's carried out a refurbishment and reopened it in December 2012. With its panelled walls, open fires and memorabilia it now gives the feel of an updated, comfortable and relaxing traditional pub. Although in theory it is a single room, this divides into three areas, two of which have original fireplaces. There is little to distract from conversation as the piped music is not intrusive, and there is no television or games. In common with several other Joule's pubs, the pork from the brewery’s well fed (!) Gloucestershire Old Spots is returned to customers in the form of very tasty sausage rolls. These come along free from 5pm each Friday, but note when they’re gone they’re gone.
And then there are some historical points associated with the pub. As St Marys Street was once called Back Street, it was called the Back Street Inn, and is still known colloquially as “The Backies” or “The Backstreets”. The story continues, in that it was the birthplace of composer Sir Edward German. Finally, the outside gents toilet is Listed and fully functional! (See photos) The pub was owned at one stage by the Border Brewery of Wrexham. The beer range occasionally includes Joule's experimental ales. Under new management since June 2017.
Regular Beers
This pub serves 4 regular beers.
- Joule's - seasonal
- Joule's Blonde
- Joule's Pale Ale
- Joule's Slumbering Monk
Changing Beers
This pub serves 1 changing beer.
Changing beers typically include:
- Burton Bridge Stairway to Heaven
- Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild
- Titanic - varies
- Mild
- Porter
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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LocAle Accredited
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Quiet Pub
Facilities
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Disabled Access
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Pub Garden
The inner courtyard is a pleasing facility with its sloping roof and space for various plants (during the growing season)
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Dog Friendly
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Live Music
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Real Fire
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Smoking Area
Courtyard.
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Old Town Hall Vaults
St Marys Street
Whitchurch
SY13 1QU
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Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
Nearby Station (800m)
Whitchurch (Shropshire)
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