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The Charlton Arms, Ludlow, Shropshire
The Charlton Arms, Ludlow, Shropshire
The Charlton Arms, Ludlow, Shropshire
The Charlton Arms, Ludlow, Shropshire
The Charlton Arms, Ludlow, Shropshire
Award-winning

The Charlton Arms

4.7
4.7
1545 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:30 p.m.

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Booked 15 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 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Sun 6:00 pm–8:15 pm
  • Phone number
    01584 872813
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kristian Balogh
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,545 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Shropshire

    Best Overall

  • Shropshire

    Best Food

  • Shropshire

    Best Service

  • Shropshire

    Best Ambience

  • Shropshire

    Best Value

  • Shropshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Shropshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Shropshire

    Lively

  • Shropshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Charlton Arms offers "excellent, friendly and efficient service" paired with "superb food" in a "beautiful setting" by the river. Guests appreciate the "lovely atmosphere" and "attentive staff." While menu options may be limited on Sundays, the overall experience is consistently praised. Highly recommended for "delicious food" and "great views."
1,545 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Nottingham

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food but please go easy on the Parmesan

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  2. David

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, friendly and efficient service. Superb food, served quickly and piping hot! Outstanding!

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  3. Lucy

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, delicious food and in a beautiful setting. The restaurant itself is lovely, and the views over the river are beautiful.

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  4. Martyn

    Lancashire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent but it was Valentines day and I think they had booked too many people, as we were put on a table in the reception area and not the restaurant. I was freezing when the main door kept opening and closing.

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  5. Paul

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub/restaurant in romantic location by the river. The food was well-cooked and presented and was good value - I had fish soup and lamb. I liked that the plate was full; not stingy portions. Meal included good quality veg. I would recommend arriving early for a drink beforehand in the cosy bar or in the lounge.

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  6. Mike

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely setting, dined on a Sunday evening and was disappointed with the limited menu options as no specials were available other than a pork or beef Sunday roast. What we had was fine, it was just that our expectations were higher.

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  7. Anita

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch. Service excellent. Our 2 dogs enjoyed it too! Didn’t spot any otters - hopefully next time!

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  8. Anne

    Shropshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly place with lovely food and attentive staff. We have been here several times and have always been very happy with our visits.

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  9. Jean

    Herefordshire

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch. Nice and busy, so good atmosphere. Food was excellent as always.

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  10. Fran

    VIP

    London

    62 reviews

    4.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice evening at the Charlton Arms after hearing good things. Our food was very tasty and reasonably priced. I would note that there are very few options for vegetarians and nothing on the night for vegan diets (not that this affected us). It would be nice to have some more exciting mocktail options for those of us unable or choosing not to drink, but the softs were fine. The vibe was laidback and comfortable, even though it wasn't a popular season (January) and the town was generally quiet.

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FAQs

The Charlton Arms is rated 4.7 stars by 1545 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:30 p.m.

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Booked 15 times today
Google Map for The Charlton Arms

Ludford Bridge, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1PJ

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
  • Neighbourhood
    Ludlow
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Sun 6:00 pm–8:15 pm
  • 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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