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The Clive Arms, Ludlow, Shropshire

The Clive Arms

4.6
4.6
703 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 3 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

  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Ludlow
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, 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
  • Christmas Day

    £95.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    WE ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY. Please contact us if you would like to be added to our waiting list. Christmas Day at The Clive Arms - 2024! Please contact us directly on 01584 856 565 or info@theclivearms.co.uk.
  • Festive Menu

    Nov 27, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
    Please contact us directly on 01584 856 565 to book a table for our Festive Menu as we do require a pre-order and a deposit.

What 703 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Shropshire

    Best Food

  • Shropshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Shropshire

    Healthy

  • Shropshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Shropshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Shropshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Clive Arms offers "absolutely fabulous food" and a "superb experience" with a varied and imaginative menu. Guests appreciate the "lovely atmosphere," warm decor, and "friendly, attentive staff." While some reviews note occasional slow service, the "excellent food and value" draw many to return. Perfect for Sunday lunch and afternoon tea!

703 Reviews
  1. Liz

    Shropshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointed. I have eaten at the Clive Arms before and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Today with a small group of friends we were sat in a cold corner next to a customer make a "conference call". This call was very intrusive. It was not possible to move and apparently it was not possible to ask the gentleman to speak more quietly. The meal was excellent but unfortunately the unfortunate issue, described above ruined our Clive Arms experience.

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  2. Eryl

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely welcome from staff and nice ambience. We requested a private room, due to some special needs and they did provide one which made the day special for our family reunion. Food delicious as one would expect from the Ludlow Food Centre. We will certainly be back.

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  3. Michael

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent overall, and a very good experience as always. Happy Christmas To You All. Kind regards, Michael + Christine RIMMER

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  4. Henry

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent starters, mains and desserts. Party of four:- all had the Sunday beef roast dinner. Probably the best roast beef any of us have ever had in a restaurant. It was cooked to perfection and exactly as requested Also so tender that you could cut it with your fork - quite exceptional and also very local.

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  5. Sharon

    Cheshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service with a smile. Food was excellent and very well presented. Good menu choice and clearly marked if you have any allergies.

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  6. Howard

    Shropshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Having dined here twice before many years ago, (which was disastrous) we heard good things, and decided to give it a try. Food was good. Not great, not bad. Good would be fair and accurate. Service was great, friendly and attentive. Place was busy, but food came out really quickly. Prices were really reasonable, so can’t complain. If I had to rate the place out of 10, I’d give it a 7.

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  7. Cathy

    Shropshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, a fabulous tasty meal. Well presented and very attentive staff.

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  8. Mrs Traceyjayne

    VIP

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favourite restaurant by far, outstanding food and comfortable dining

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  9. Annie

    Shropshire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Usually very good with tasty food. It is a shame that the Festive Menu was not available.

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  10. Elizabeth

    Gloucestershire

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service, roast dinner was especially good.

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FAQs

The Clive Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 703 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Clive Arms

Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2JR

Additional information

  • 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
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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