The Foresters Arms

The Foresters Arms is a pub in Broseley, a historic market town in Shropshire, England. According to its official website, it has operated as a market town pub since 1859. It is situated above the River Severn and the Ironbridge Gorge, an area known as a key birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. The pub positions itself as a family-friendly dining destination with strong ties to the local community and a warm welcome to visitors. The Foresters Arms is run by Chris and Paul, friends since school who know the local area well. They reopened the pub when the opportunity arose, aiming to fill what they saw as a gap for a true family-friendly destination eatery with a cooked-from-fresh menu. The kitchen team makes dishes from scratch, with a menu that changes most days and always with the seasons. The drinks menu showcases both old classics and modern favourites, including cask ales such as Shropshire's sustainably brewed Hobson's Town Crier, premium spirits, over a dozen gins including locally distilled award-winning Tiger Gin, and an exceptional wine list from nearby family-run merchants Addisons Wines. The pub is located just off the tourist trail, making it a convenient stop for visitors exploring the area's museums and industrial heritage. It accommodates large parties and offers Sunday lunches focused on bringing families together. The completely remodelled Willow Room, originally built for the local area's army draft in WWII, opens out onto expansive lawns and is used for weddings and other special occasions. The Foresters Arms is active on Instagram as @forestersarmsbroseley.

The Foresters Arms has served as a market town pub in Broseley, Shropshire, since 1859, according to its official website. Broseley is a historic town situated above the River Severn and the Ironbridge Gorge, an area steeped in history as a key birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. During that period, coal and ironstone were mined in the parish, and Broseley was recognised as the centre of clay tobacco pipe manufacturing. Numerous museums nearby celebrate this heritage. At some point, the pub closed, and the opportunity arose to reopen it. Chris and Paul, friends since school who know the local area inside out, took on the challenge. They identified that what was missing from the area was a true family-friendly destination eatery with a cooked-from-fresh menu, combined with a well-considered drinks range. They reopened The Foresters Arms with that vision. The pub has since operated as a family-friendly dining destination. Its kitchen team makes dishes from scratch, with a menu that changes most days and always with the seasons. The drinks menu includes cask ales such as Shropshire's sustainably brewed Hobson's Town Crier, premium spirits, over a dozen gins including locally distilled award-winning Tiger Gin, and an exceptional wine list from nearby family-run merchants Addisons Wines. The pub also features the Willow Room, which was originally built for the local area's army draft in WWII. It has been completely remodelled and opens out onto expansive lawns, making it suitable for weddings and other special occasions. The Foresters Arms remains active, welcoming locals and visitors just off the tourist trail.

• 1859

  The Foresters Arms begins operating as a market town pub in Broseley, Shropshire.

• Chris and Paul, friends since school, reopen The Foresters Arms as a family-friendly destination eatery.

• The Willow Room, originally built for the local area's army draft in WWII, is completely remodelled for weddings and special occasions.

A family-friendly market town pub and destination eatery with strong community ties, freshly made food, and a well-considered drinks range.

• House-made seasonal menu

  Dishes made from scratch by the kitchen team, with a menu that changes most days and always with the seasons.

• Cask ales

  Includes Shropshire's sustainably brewed Hobson's Town Crier.

• Gin selection

  Over a dozen gins, including locally distilled award-winning Tiger Gin.

• Wine list

  Exceptional wine list from nearby family-run merchants Addisons Wines.

• Sunday lunches

  Hearty lunches focused on bringing the family together.

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3. 3The Foresters Arms - Wikidatawikidata.org