The Coracle Micropub — Restaurant in Great Britain

Compact and bijou is a phrase from the 1980's that would sum up this pub nicely. Apart from the large array of different IPAs, stouts and ciders either from cask or keg, everything about this pub is small. The name of the place does suggest that, so hopefully nobody will be surprised when they enter through the door, almost immediately being face to face with the chaps behind the bar...and the bar.

If you're like me, a complete ale div then you may enjoy the Russian roulette style of ordering your drink, all the time feeling a little under pressure to make a hurried choice. I learnt that day that I don't like IPA and the crude-oil like stout has possibly caused irreversible changes to my body. That is in no way a criticism of the establishment, more just a reference to my naïve ability to order a simple pint.

The outdoor seating area is a trip back out onto the high street and down some concrete stairs which should present a challenge after your 5th pint of 8% Old Bishop's Todger, to a reasonable seating area. One thing I couldn't understand, which I'm sure there's good reason for, but they seem to have blocked off what could be a pleasant view of the river with screens. Very strange.

The single toilet cubicle, decorated with all sorts of beer mats n'stuff is almost big enough to actually turn around and sit down in. If you're a 50 stone, 8 foot beast of a human then you may wish to use the public toilets in the town.

Great pub, staff very friendly and helpful, prices reasonable and if you're a beer connoisseur, you'll love it. If you're claustrophobic or massive then pay a visit but send someone in to get your drink while you...

Visited The Coracle on Saturday 11 June 2022 for a relaxing drink of real ale . It is now functioning normally and the outside patio area that ran during the Covid crisis is now closed. The Beer is ALWAYS in excellent condition.

When you enter the Coracle you enter a small front room containing the bar at the far right with a large clear fronted chilled storage unit alongside containing a fantastic range of bottled and canned beers , layers and ciders. The bar has five real ales and a real cider on tap. Behind the bar there are further keg taps dispensing even more unusual keg beers.

There is further space through an arch in a rear room with a small unisex toilet at the rear of that room.

I am glad that the people who run the Coracle are in the process of developing a second outlet / micropub in Wellington ( in the North of Telford) . It is in the process of being redeveloped and getting planning permission hopefully sometime in Summer 2022.

First visit notes - from 4 years ago .

The beers on offer are listed on a series of boards on the wall behind the bar. We had a delicious half of Tiny Rebel Stay Poft , a Chocolate and Marshmallow flavoured Porter. ( Strength 5.2 %) . It was a very 'moreish' drink and I would loved to stay for more.

The two people behind the bar were very knowledgeable and willing to support customers with their friendly approachable manner.

We are looking forward to further...

it's with regret that I feel that i need to leave this review and it's in no way indicative of the usual service and atmosphere in the pub. We are regulars and regulars for a reason, it's usually top draw but today unfortunately fell way short or expectations.

Dog friendly establishment?????- Unless one particular barmaid is on! Shocking service for a group of 4 when she asked them to shut their dogs up as they were whining then when challenged she asked them to drink up and leave! They asked if anyone had complained and was told no, but it was making a noise. Apparently it is company policy that dogs are quiet! I said to her that I thought she was out of order, that we are in most weekends and never ever heard anything like that. She just said well, I've told my boss and it is company policy. Another customer in there with dogs also drank up and left and pulled her up about her attitude. Again, she didn't care. Most of the customers would have stopped for another, but majority of the pub left. Lost 5 customers as well as me and my husband who were set to stay...