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The Charlton Arms, Ludlow, Shropshire
Award-winning

The Charlton Arms

4.6
4.6
1504 Reviews
£25 and under
British
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The Charlton Arms

4.6
£25 and under
British
Ludlow

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Overlooking the historic Ludford bridge, just a few minutes walk from the town centre of Ludlow, the Charlton Arms is the epitome of a charming Pub. The kitchen, headed up by Krizstian Balogh, focusses on great British food and features a wealth of local produce. Fantastic pub classics feature strongly alongside accomplished dishes. Real Ales and local Ciders sit proudly amidst the eclectic selection of wines to suit every budget. To make the most of a visit to the Charlton, there are nine comfortable en-suite bedrooms. The breakfast menu, from Clun Valley Eggs, locally cured bacon and Ludlows' famed sausages to the finest smoked salmon has something for everyone. Independently run by Cedric and Amy Bosi, a warm welcome is guaranteed. Children are welcome and are provided with a children's menu. For the dog lovers amongst you, well behaved dogs are allowed in, and with the beautiful walks around Ludlow and its Whitcliffe Common, muddy boots are always a feature of the pub!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 18:00–20:30 Wed–Sun 12:00–14:15 Sun 18:00–20:15
  • Phone number
    01584 872813
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kristian Balogh
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Ludlow
  • Parking details
    Behind the Charlton Arms, parking is available for up to 30 vehicles. In the event of overspill, there is additional parking in town or on the Whitcliffe Common viewpoint, both are a 3-5 minute stroll from the pub.
  • Public transit
    Ludlow train station is a ten minute walk from the pub, and has firm links to London Paddington, via Newport and Manchester Piccadilly. There is a good local bus service, with several stops in the town.
  • Entertainment
    With its stunning location and views over the Ludford bridge and Weir, the Charlton Arms is the place to visit. Please check our website for upcoming food and drink festival and Art festival news. Local live music events will be held in our de Lacy room, again, please refer to our website for news.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

What 1,504 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Shropshire

    Best Overall

  • Shropshire

    Best Food

  • Shropshire

    Best Service

  • Shropshire

    Best Ambience

  • Shropshire

    Healthy

  • Shropshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Shropshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Shropshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Shropshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Charlton Arms shines with its "spectacular views" of the River Teme and "excellent food." Guests appreciate the "lovely atmosphere" and "attentive service," making it a memorable dining experience. The location is picturesque, perfect for special occasions. While some find the menu limited on Sundays, the overall experience is "highly recommended."

1,504 Reviews
  1. Peter

    Herefordshire

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Four of us had lunch yesterday. A nice pub but food very disappointing. My wife ordered fish pie, which bore no resemblance to any fish pie she had ever had before, it was inedible, she left most of it. My goulash was very average, the vegetarian meal ordered had to be changed because there were some ingredients unavailable. Only the fish and chips ordered by my other friend was satisfactory, but the chips had been refried so much they were very greasy. We couldn’t order a large glass of Sauvignon Blanc, only medium was available. The waitress gave us an alternative option of a caraf. Obviously a marketing ploy. Overall a disappointing experience and not value for money.

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  2. Stifyn

    South Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Sunday Lunch visit was classy without being arsey! Staff were superb from the 1st drink in the bar until we said goodbye. Our food was on point, beef and pork outstanding! Thank you, you clever, clever lot!

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  3. Lynn

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A gem of a place! Our annual 13th year return. Ideally located, picturesque & just a wonderful break away

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  4. Stacey

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, love this place! Service is great too.

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  5. Leah

    Seattle

    177 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    177 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and great service. We enjoyed our dinner and we will definitely be back,

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  6. Phillip

    Shropshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal very good service will be back. Thank you

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  7. Michelle

    Shropshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great surroundings relaxed atmosphere pre dinner drinks , no rush, good menu but chose the lovely roasts and shared the meats. Fabulous Yorkshire pudding too. Very pleasant attentive waitress Declined dessert as savoured main dish but they looked yummy. Coffee to finish watching the river flow Overall a lovely meal plus we redeemed a voucher so win win

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  8. Sue

    Oxford

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great welcome, very friendly staff. The choice of meals was really good, we chose the roast dinner and it was delicious.

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  9. Matt

    Shropshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great meal as usual - lovely staff and service. The only negative would be the slightly mediocre choice of main courses - burgers and fish & chips is a bit average compared to what we've been used to. With that said, everything we had was perfectly cooked and presented and the Charlton remains a favourite for us.

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  10. Simon

    Oxford

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We went to The Charlton Arms for my birthday dinner which was unfortunately on a Sunday night. We found it in the Michelin guide. The menu (apparently because it was Sunday) was very limited and really all there was was Sunday lunchtime leftovers - the Yorkshire pudding was very stale and old. Staff were not engaging or invested in us having a good time. All very boring, average. Room was cold, characterless. Not worthy of being in Michelin. Disappointing. Maybe better during the week when full menu on.

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The Charlton Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 1504 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Charlton Arms restaurant

The Charlton Arms

4.6
£25 and under
British
Ludlow

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for The Charlton Arms

Ludford Bridge, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1PJ

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Area
    Ludlow
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 18:00–20:30 Wed–Sun 12:00–14:15 Sun 18:00–20:15
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Behind the Charlton Arms, parking is available for up to 30 vehicles. In the event of overspill, there is additional parking in town or on the Whitcliffe Common viewpoint, both are a 3-5 minute stroll from the pub.
  • Public transit
    Ludlow train station is a ten minute walk from the pub, and has firm links to London Paddington, via Newport and Manchester Piccadilly. There is a good local bus service, with several stops in the town.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kristian Balogh
  • Entertainment
    With its stunning location and views over the Ludford bridge and Weir, the Charlton Arms is the place to visit. Please check our website for upcoming food and drink festival and Art festival news. Local live music events will be held in our de Lacy room, again, please refer to our website for news.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
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