A picturesque riverside pub on the Telford tourist trail combining great food and beer
A pub can sometimes be a locals' pub, a place where only local people come in and it thrives on that trade alone.
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Other pubs have learned to open their doors to any and all comers, bringing a different atmosphere to a pub as new people come in for a drink, a bite to eat and a chat.
The Swan Taphouse in Ironbridge is a pub which has taken the latter approach and is thriving as a result, mixing great ales with smoking hot steaks and grilled foods to create a pleasant stop on the banks of the River Severn.
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The pub dates back to the 18th century, having previously existed as a factory and a mill and carrying reminders of those days, with part of the underground area within one of the rooms and a well in the bar, and has claimed to be the oldest pub in Ironbridge.
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Manager Sam Sherwood has been at the pub for five months and said she was aware of the history of the pub, as well as the occupational hazard of running a pub next to the River Severn, having experienced flooding at the start of this month.