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The Clive Arms, Ludlow, Shropshire

The Clive Arms

4.6
4.6
747 Reviews
£25 and under
British
Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2JR

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Wed 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Thu–Sat 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Bar Mon, Tue 3:00 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Charles Westbrook
  • Neighborhood
    Ludlow
  • Cross street
    A49 Ludlow
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.
    Afternoon Tea Photo
  • Greek Night

    May 15, 2025 only
    Join us to discover the wonderful flavours of Greece!
    Greek Night Photo
  • Burger Night

    Jun 19, 2025 only
    A special menu created just for the evening, you can enjoy a delicious burger – what’s not to love? We will have some classic burgers, but for those who like to try something a bit different, our head chef is putting together some burgers with a twist!
    Burger Night Photo

What 747 people are saying

The Clive Arms reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Shropshire

    Best Overall

  • Shropshire

    Best Food

  • Shropshire

    Best Service

  • Shropshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Shropshire

    Best Value

  • Shropshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Shropshire

    Good for groups

  • Shropshire

    Healthy

  • Shropshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Shropshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Shropshire

    Lively

  • Shropshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Clive Arms offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Guests appreciate the charming atmosphere, diverse menu including gluten-free options, and "superb" service. While some visits have experienced service hiccups, the restaurant consistently delivers "delicious" meals, making it a favored choice for special occasions and casual dining alike.
747 Reviews
  1. hazel

    Shropshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely table in the bar area,very relaxed area less formal than the main dining room

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  2. Carole

    Shropshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food good as alway. Service good but on arriving we were shown to our table. We duly sat down and chatted to the waitress who was very pleasant but half way through the conversation we were asked to move to another table as this had been booked for “ a lady who always has this table” with no reserved notice on the table. We were a bit shocked to be asked to move !!! We were undecided whether to stay but made the decision to as the food we knew would be to our liking. Disappointed on this visit and questioned whether certain customers money is better than ours?!! It may be a while before we book again.

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  3. Annie VIP

    Shropshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Delightful, charming and efficient waitress. Truly excellent. Thank you.

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  4. Caroline

    Birmingham1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We had Sunday lunch and the food was delicious, faultless, the restaurant is lovely, tastefully designed and fitted but sadly the service didn’t match. No smiles from any of the waiters or bar staff. It felt like they couldn’t be bothered whether we were there or not which was disappointing. I hope next time we visit there will be a warm welcome and some investment in their clientele. The food deserves better.

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  5. Keith

    Shropshire14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good Haddock and chips, some of the best fish and chips I’ve had in a long time., Will be back again in the future

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  6. Cathie

    Herefordshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My sourdough bread was not fresh, my steak was very chewy. The vegetarian option and there was only one looked like it had been heated in a microwave a d there was no sauce to speak of. To be fair they did not charge for the steak after I pointed out the issue. We were very disappointed overall as we had heaisuch good things about The Clive.

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  7. Carolyn

    Shropshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable, staff are very friendly without being intrusive. The starters were lovely, lamb belly was tender, potebello mushroom with Stilton, and salmon tartar, could not fault any of them. Mains, trout fishcakes slaw with chips was superb, teriyaki pork noodles also superb. Deserts, sticky toffee pud excellent and orange creme brulee brilliant. There was nothing to fault the meal. Would recommend to all.

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  8. Brian

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was one of the very best we've had in recent times - nice setting, friendly service and excellent food - I don't normally write reviews but this was certainly worth one

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  9. Stephanie

    Birmingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great evening the children really enjoyed trying new foods was excellent x

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  10. BARBARA

    Shropshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty well presented food with friendly ,helpful staff. The only small gripe we had was a 12.5% service charge added to the bill,We would rather choose our own tip, how many people do not notice it.

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The Clive Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 747 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
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Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2JR

Additional information

  • Cross street
    A49 Ludlow
  • Neighborhood
    Ludlow
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Wed 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Thu–Sat 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Bar Mon, Tue 3:00 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Charles Westbrook
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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