26/05/2026
This pub sits in the birthplace of the industrial revolution!
�The village of Coalbrookdale is within Ironbridge Gorge, which is where an event, that would change the modern world forever, took place in 1709.
A man names Abraham Darby found a new way of smelting iron, without the use of charcoal. This made the iron produced stronger, cheaper and possible to be produced on a massive scale. This breakthrough kickstarted the Industrial Revolution, helping transform everything from bridges and railways to factories and modern cities across the entire world.
The Coalbrookdale Inn has been around since the 18th century, meaning back in the day, locals would include; iron workers, engineers, minders and pioneers of the modern railway.
It has kept a great sense of community to this day and has a fantastically welcoming atmosphere. All are welcome to sit up at the horseshoe bar where you will be faced by 8 hand-pulled ales. Recognised many times by CAMRA this is a real community ale house that must be visited when exploring the UNESCO world heritage site of Ironbridge.
📍Coalbrookdale Inn, Ironbridge, Shropshire