Located in Shrewsbury, the Lion & Pheasant is an award-winning fine-dining hotel restaurant. This is the place to be if you want to get a true taste of local cuisine, and enjoy food crafted by some of the best chefs this area has to offer. Dating back to the 16th century and a fixture of Shrewsbury’s historic Wyle Cop, The Lion & Pheasant is now a personally run townhouse hotel with a mix of chic New-England-style interiors, ancient beams and timbers.
The menu consists of small sharing plates, elevated pub classics and a fantastic Sunday roast - but the dishes are always changing, in accordance with the seasons. First and foremost, it's worth mentioning that the Lion & Pheasant is very transparent about who its suppliers are, extremely passionate about supporting the local community, and always notes its current suppliers right at the start of their menus.
Starters on the Lion & Pheasant menu include cauliflower veloute with quail egg curry oil, and crispy shallots, grilled mackerel with hazelnut ajo blanco, and scallops and pork belly served with carrot puree, kimchi, and XO sauce. A focused selection of main courses throws up several impressive options. The malt-glazed pork fillet is paired with baked potato risotto, tempura anchovy and apple ketchup, whilst a pan-roasted cod loin comes with mussel bouillabaisse, sea fennel and confit potato.
Elsewhere, there’s a comforting selection of classics, from the pie of the day served with the chef’s garnish to the ale-battered fish served with pea and mint crush, tartare and curry sauces and triple cooked chips. Be sure to save room for dessert, with several indulgent options such as plum bakewell tart with almond frangipane and spiced plum jam, or apple mille-feuille with vanilla custard, miso caramel and brandy ice cream.