Welcome to The Pound at Leebotwood

A newly refurbished rural thatched country pub and eating house offering quality dining with an emphasis on fresh local produce and friendly service.

Having undergone major repair and refurbishment both inside and out The Pound has been renovated to give a fresh, contemporary feel offering a spacious and stylish dining area while maintaining much of its traditional character.

Situated in a 15th Century half timbered village The Pound at Leebotwood sits in the heart of the Shropshire Marches between Shrewsbury and Church Stretton. Built in circa 1457 and founded as a drover's hostelry it is dated as the oldest house in the village and prior to 2006 was known as the Pound Inn.

About the sign  

The signage has portrayed more than one image over the years - either referring to the 15th century animal pound or to the one pound coin. Our sign and emblem today refers to the gold sovereign - a one pound coin minted under the instruction of King Henry VII in 1489 in the same decade as the building of the Pound and following a major influx of gold into Europe from the Guinea Coast of Western Africa. The sovereign was the largest gold coin ever issued in England and is the favourite of coin collectors the world over.