Shrewsbury Market Hall Reviews Summary

Market Variety

Pros:

• "Big market hall full of a wide range of stalls selling all sorts of things from vegetables and fruits to mops and brooms books and magazines to take away tea and coffee lots of variety."
• "Varied selection of stalls from meat, fruit and veg, flowers, pet supplies and plenty of great places to eat."
• "Upper floor you find more of the lifestyle stalls - artists stalls, vinyl record stalls, travel, antiques… the list goes on."
• "Something for everyone from handbags and hats to crystals and cheese."
• "You will find a wide selection of shops from the traditional market stalls to world foods, local arts and crafts, craft beer, wine and more."
• "Loads of variety of stalls from fruit and veg to a book shop."
• "Great selection of individual and quirky stalls selling some interesting goods."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately a lot was closed due to the timing I was there."
• "Half the stalls were empty and many others were just your normal market stalls."
• "For the size of the building there's a high proportion of eateries only one fruit and veg stall."
• "No material stall or flower stall, and now only a couple of butchers left and one wet fish stall."
• "For what I could see the prices were extortionate for fruit and vegetables and crafts alike."
• "It's a lovely space with nice stalls, the trouble is on both visits here over half of the stalls have been closed."
• "Excellent selection, let down by some of the stalls being shut or never open it seems and some stalls/Businesses where you wander into and have no idea who the owner is or if anyone is actually there?"

Food and Eateries

Pros:

• "Really nice atmosphere like a cross between a street market and indoor market complete with 'food truck' type eateries."
• "Some lovely stalls, good range of fruit, veg and butchers, but the real surprise is the street food, some wonderful food on offer or just have a drink or coffee, the cakes on offer in the coffee shop on the first floor are to die for."
• "Great food, butchers, fruit & veg stalls, not to mention the Gin Bar."
• "Visited Moli, in the Market Hall, for lunch. Dumplings and Spring Rolls were absolutely delicious."
• "The eateries are fantastic, the stalls are full of surprises and the people are the friendliest you could meet!"
• "Small cafes dotted round all serving a variety of food at reasonable prices."
• "Fantastic indoor market! Loads of eating places and all busy, great stalls selling a huge variety of products, and a great buzz about the place."

Cons:

• "Car park. Dreadful. Machines not working. Nothing contactless working.will not visit shrewsbury again because of this."
• "Two traders just complained together about market management instead of giving me assistance – shall not return."
• "Awful to look at - the building is a pseudo-brutalist monstrosity from the 60s - and ugly and utilitarian on the inside."
• "Trying to find somewhere to park with a blue badge is an absolute nightmare. Especially when there's roadworks and diversions like there is at the minute."
• "Very very expensive and the traders I interacted with were quite arrogant."
• "U need deep pockets to shop here as markets r supposed to be value for money, not here, (1 pomegranate £1.89p), small jar of honey (& i mean small) £6.59p, defo not go back."
• "Found food cafes etc quite pricey so we ate elsewhere."

Accessibility and Convenience

Pros:

• "Lift available. Lots of places to sit. Toilets etc."
• "There are toilets on the upper level and lift access to all floors."
• "Clean toilets upstairs with a working elevator for the wheelchair users/disability."
• "Two lifts for the less abled plus WC 's."
• "Bit awkward with a big mobility scooter but everyone is very helpful and friendly."
• "Great selection of stalls. Not your average market hall, fantastic food, gifts and crafts nestled amongst the grocers and butchers."
• "Absolutely love this market! It's so great to see that it has been brought back to life by a new generation who want fresh produce and other quirkier stalls - organic wines, homemade chocolates, art, gifts and antiques."

Cons:

• "How can the market expect to thrive if it closes its doors at 4pm? Life isn't like this anymore... A lot of people still around in Shrews at that time of day."
• "Closing at 15:00 on a Saturday means that I was only able to have a quick walk around, unfortunately."
• "But needs to update information on opening days online and perhaps add this information on the answer phone message for the market? Saves a wasted journey for some 😊"
• "It's housed in a slightly uninspired building compared to the medieval delights all round town."
• "The place is maybe showing its age a bit, sometimes I feel like it needs more light or air or space."
• "Would be much more popular if accessible from ground floor without having to go up flights of stairs or cramped lifts."
• "Limited opening on Thursday - only a handful of essential stories open. All restaurants and cafes tends to be closed on Thursday."

Atmosphere and Experience

Pros:

• "Every store owner has really made there area their own with the decor and it really is a nice place to spend a few hours."
• "Great market, loads of history. Unlike many markets around the country, this one has a little class."
• "What a fab vibe this market has."
• "There is a lovely vibe and atmosphere especially at lunchtime."
• "Lovely bustling atmosphere, if you don't visit, you're missing out."
• "Always buzzing with a great atmosphere."
• "Fantastic vibe and great friendly service."

Cons:

• "The only slight downside is that because of the many stalls, it can feel a bit overcrowded at busy times."
• "It's really great to see all the shopkeepers or stall holders doing their very best to drum up trade, it was however for me a little crowded after a year of covid experiences."
• "Perhaps unfair upon the majority of stallholders but this opinion was based upon one experience that cast a cloud over our day."
• "Shame it's not open a bit later as it closes at 6pm particularly if you are having food."
• "Most of these places are CASH ONLY."
• "Quite a big market with just about everything you would need or want!! When I went on a Tues morning there weren't many shops open on the balcony..may be they opened later in the day!!"
• "Interesting blast from the past. A bit of a curiosity, being all upstairs."