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The Clive Arms, Ludlow, Shropshire

The Clive Arms

4.6
4.6
729 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
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Booked 6 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.

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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
    01584 856565
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Charles Westbrook
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Steak Experience

    Apr 10, 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.
    Steak Experience photo
  • A Taste of Italy

    Mar 27, 2025 only
    Join us to discover the wonderful flavours of Italy!
    A Taste of Italy photo

What 729 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Shropshire

    Best Overall

  • Shropshire

    Best Food

  • Shropshire

    Best Value

  • Shropshire

    Good for business meals

  • Shropshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Shropshire

    Healthy

  • 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 offers "fantastic value" with generous portions and diverse, "delicious" menu options, including gluten-free choices. Guests praise the "friendly and attentive" staff and "lovely" atmosphere, ideal for quiet meals or gatherings. Highlights include the "best Sunday Lunch" and exquisite "tiger prawn pasta." Highly recommended for its "consistent excellence."
729 Reviews
  1. john

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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.

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  2. Sue

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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

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  3. Sian

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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.

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  4. Del

    Cambridge

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 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 7 days ago
    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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  5. Anne

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 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 7 days ago
    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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  6. Rachel

    Shropshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 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 February 9, 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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  7. Kim

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 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 7 days ago
    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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  8. Alan

    Herefordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 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 February 9, 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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  9. Linda

    Shropshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food as usual, the tiger prawn pasta was absolutely delicious
    The Clive ArmsResponded on February 9, 2025
    Dear Linda, Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you had an enjoyable meal with us. Best wishes, Emily Hotel Manager

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  10. Fred

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Sunday lunch. Will certainly go again. Nothing not to like.
    The Clive ArmsResponded on February 9, 2025
    Dear Fred, Thank you for such a wonderful review! 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 729 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Clive Arms

Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2JR

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    A49 Ludlow
  • Neighbourhood
    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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