The Clive Arms

Name: The Clive Arms
Address: Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire, United Kingdom, SY8 2JR
Telephone: 01584 856565
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

731 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

23:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

There are a wide variety of restaurants in Ludlow, but Clive Arms stands out if you want traditional British food that makes the most of Ludlow’s local ingredients.

Our food is inspired by the seasonal produce of Shropshire and our surrounding counties. Many of our ingredients are handmade at Ludlow Farmshop. Our meat is reared in the fields surrounding us on the Earl of Plymouth’s Oakly Park Estate and is prepared by the award winning butchers at Ludlow Farmshop

Please note, we do add a 12.5% discretionary service charge onto the bill for groups of six or more.

Additional information

Location
Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2JR
Phone number
01584 856565
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00–13:45 Sun 12:00–15:00 Afternoon Tea Wed 13:00–16:30 Thu–Sat 14:00–16:30 Bar Mon, Tue 15:00–19:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:30–20:30
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Charles Westbrook

Experiences

Afternoon Tea
Multiple dates available
Whether you are planning a celebration or a catch up with friends, you can enjoy a selection of traditional and unique afternoon teas. Featuring the finest quality and locally sourced ingredients that are, wherever possible, grown on our own farms. So, whether you want to cosy up next to one of our roaring fires or sit outside in our sunny courtyard – we have something for everyone.
Steak Experience
10 Apr 2025 only
Our butcher from Ludlow Farmshop will be onsite at The Clive Arms, where you will have the opportunity to choose a cut and weight of steak of your choice – then have it cooked to perfection by The Clive Arms head chef. This butchery steak experience is always very popular = booking is required.
A Taste of Italy
27 Mar 2025 only
Join us to discover the wonderful flavours of Italy!

Rhubarb & ginger crumble£7.50
vanilla custard or vanilla ice cream
Blood orange crème brulee £7.50
caramelised white chocolate, thyme shortbread
Sticky toffee pudding£7.50
butterscotch sauce, honeycomb ice cream
Chocolate & pecan tart £7.50
banana curd, salted caramel ice cream
Affogato£8.50
vanilla ice cream, hazelnut liqueur, espresso
Selection of ice creams & sorbets
Please ask for today’s selection, Toffee sauce available on request.
- 1 scoop£3.00
- 2 scoops£5.00
- 3 scoops£6.50
Cheese board
cheeseboard chutney, celery, crackers.
- Oakly Park cheddar£0.00
- Ludlow Red£0.00
- Ragstone goats£0.00
- Remembered Hills Blue£0.00
- Cheese with No Name£0.00
- 3 cheeses£8.50
- 4 cheeses£10.50
- 5 cheeses£12.50

Please ask for our current vegan desserts.

Some dishes may contain allergens, please ask for details.

What 731 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Shropshire
Best Overall
Shropshire
Best Food
Shropshire
Best Value
Shropshire
Child-friendly
Shropshire
Good for groups
Shropshire
Healthy
Shropshire
Neighbourhood gem
Shropshire
Great for fine wines
Shropshire
Good for special occasions
Shropshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Shropshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Clive Arms is a delightful dining destination known for its "absolutely excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "wonderful in every way" experience, with dishes that are "simply exceptional." The "friendly staff" and "lovely atmosphere" complement the "beautifully presented" meals, making it a must-visit for any food enthusiast.

731 Reviews

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Malcolm
Herefordshire5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent experience as usual. The staff are well trained and attentive, the food is excellent and varied. We will definitely return.
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roger
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Five of us had a lovely lunch today, sampling several dishes off the menu-all great!!
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john
Shropshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Most enjoyable dining experience one of the best Sunday Lunch menus I have experienced with a delightful and varied choice. Pleasant surroundings annd very helpful staff, we are already talkingv about meeting up again for further meals. Would highly reccomend to anyone.
The Clive ArmsResponded on 3 March 2025
Dear John, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your Sunday Lunch with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes, Emily Hotel Manager
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Sue
Shropshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sue and I picked different dishes from the excellent menu. We agreed that all dishes were of Gourmet Standard and we will return, possibly tomorrow as our schedule ditates. Doug Prowse Evesham, Worcestershire
The Clive ArmsResponded on 3 March 2025
Dear Sue & Doug, Thank you for such a lovely review! We are so happy to hear you had an enjoyable experience with us. Thank you for your kind comments in regards to the dinner and it was great to see you again on the next evening. We hope to welcome you to The Clive Arms again soon! Best wishes, Emily Hotel Manager
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Sian
Gloucestershire2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely setting, friendly greeting from staff members on arrival. Felt very relaxed and comfortable, with no pressure to rush our meal. Food very good. Would definitely recommend.
The Clive ArmsResponded on 3 March 2025
Dear Sian, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are so happy to hear you had an enjoyable experience with us. Thank you for your kind comments in regards to the service and the food - and for recommending us! We hope to welcome you to The Clive Arms again soon. Best wishes, Emily Hotel Manager
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Del
Cambridge5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic value as the portions were generous and really tasty. The service was just right. A lovely venue that I would recommend a visit to.
The Clive ArmsResponded on 18 February 2025
Dear Del, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are happy to hear you had an enjoyable lunch with us. Thank you for your kind comments in regards to the food and the service. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Emily Hotel Manager
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Anne
Shropshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely quiet, clean, efficient service, very friendly bar and waiting staff
The Clive ArmsResponded on 18 February 2025
Dear Anne, Thank you for such a lovely review! We are glad to hear that you had an enjoyable lunch with us. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Emily Hotel Manager
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Rachel
Shropshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food. Good timely service. Nice atmosphere. Just what we needed.
The Clive ArmsResponded on 9 February 2025
Dear Rachel, Thank you for such a lovely review! We are so pleased to hear you had an enjoyable Sunday Lunch with us. Thank you for your kind comments in regards to the food, service and atmosphere. Best wishes, Emily Hotel Manager
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Kim
Shropshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we stepped through the door the reception was welcoming. Our table for 2 was in the middle of the dining room but had plenty of space and actually felt quite private. Staff arrived quickly with water and took a drinks order. Perfect timing from food order to delivery of each course. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was delicious great experience all round.
The Clive ArmsResponded on 18 February 2025
Dear Kim, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us. Thank you for your kind comments in regards to the food and the service! It is greatly appreciated. We hope to welcome you again to The Clive Arms soon. Kind regards, Emily Hotel Manager
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Alan
Herefordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Extremely friendly and efficient staff, cosy table set- up with excellence choice and quality of menu. Will definitely be going back to dine again.
The Clive ArmsResponded on 9 February 2025
Dear Alan, Thank you for such a lovely review! We are pleased to hear you had an enjoyable evening with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes, Emily Hotel Manager
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FAQs

The Clive Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 731 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

23:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2JR

Additional information

Phone number
01584 856565
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00–13:45 Sun 12:00–15:00 Afternoon Tea Wed 13:00–16:30 Thu–Sat 14:00–16:30 Bar Mon, Tue 15:00–19:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:30–20:30
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Charles Westbrook

The Clive Arms

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea

Steak Experience

A Taste of Italy

Menu

Desserts

Rhubarb & ginger crumble£7.50

Blood orange crème brulee £7.50

Sticky toffee pudding£7.50

Chocolate & pecan tart £7.50

Affogato£8.50

Selection of ice creams & sorbets

Cheese board

Please ask for our current vegan desserts.

What 731 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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