The Clive Arms

4.6

738 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Mar 25, 2025

March 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 13 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
Website
http://www.theclive.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Charles Westbrook

Location
Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2JR
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.
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.
A Taste of Italy
Mar 27, 2025 only
Join us to discover the wonderful flavours of Italy!

Rhubarb & ginger crumble£7.50
vanilla custard or vanilla ice cream
Blood orange crème brulee £7.50
caramelised white chocolate, thyme shortbread
Sticky toffee pudding£7.50
butterscotch sauce, honeycomb ice cream
Chocolate & pecan tart £7.50
banana curd, salted caramel ice cream
Affogato£8.50
vanilla ice cream, hazelnut liqueur, espresso
Selection of ice creams & sorbets
Please ask for today’s selection, Toffee sauce available on request.
- 1 scoop£3.00
- 2 scoops£5.00
- 3 scoops£6.50
Cheese board
cheeseboard chutney, celery, crackers.
- Oakly Park cheddar£0.00
- Ludlow Red£0.00
- Ragstone goats£0.00
- Remembered Hills Blue£0.00
- Cheese with No Name£0.00
- 3 cheeses£8.50
- 4 cheeses£10.50
- 5 cheeses£12.50

Please ask for our current vegan desserts.

Some dishes may contain allergens, please ask for details.

What 738 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Shropshire
Best Overall
Shropshire
Best Food
Shropshire
Best Value
Shropshire
Kid-friendly
Shropshire
Good for groups
Shropshire
Healthy
Shropshire
Neighborhood gem
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 delights with "fabulous food" and "amazing staff," offering a "lovely atmosphere" and "great value for money." Regulars praise the "excellent Sunday lunch" and "well-presented" dishes. While a few found service inconsistent, overall, it promises "delicious" meals in "pleasant surroundings," making it a must-visit in Ludlow.

738 Reviews

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BARBARA
Shropshire1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
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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Jane
Shropshire4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly and helpful and speedy service. Good range of food on menu and good value for a substantial Sunday lunch.
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Richard
Shropshire1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good been looking for somewhere to meet the family around Ludlow Last place went off but this was great Good Value Stzff Brilliant
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Malcolm
Shropshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed great food and excellent attentive service.
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john
London13 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lunches were delicious with carefully prepared dishes ,very tasty and original. The wines chosen were excellent too! Service was speedy ,efficient and friendly. Overall a most enjoyable experience.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Shropshire1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! Fabulous food and staff are all amazing. Thank you
The Clive ArmsResponded 7 days ago
Dear guest, Thank you for such a lovely review! We hope to welcome you to The Clive Arms again soon. Best wishes, Emily Hotel Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always difficult to pick out a venue for a special occasion dinner when you’re on holiday but we chose well here. Prompt efficient service, excellent & well presented food. Just the job, thanks
The Clive ArmsResponded 7 days ago
Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are so happy to hear that you had an enjoyable dinner with us. Thank you for your kind comments in regards to the food and the service. We hope to welcome you to The Clive Arms again soon. Best wishes, Emily Hotel Manager
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Malcolm
Herefordshire5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent experience as usual. The staff are well trained and attentive, the food is excellent and varied. We will definitely return.
The Clive ArmsResponded 7 days ago
Dear Malcolm, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are happy to hear that you had an excellent experience with us. Thank you for your kind comments in regards to the food and the service. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best wishes, Emily Hotel Manager
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roger
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Five of us had a lovely lunch today, sampling several dishes off the menu-all great!!
The Clive ArmsResponded 7 days ago
Dear Roger, Thank you for such a lovely review! We are happy to hear you had an enjoyable lunch with us. We hope to welcome you to The Clive Arms again soon. Best wishes, Emily Hotel Manager
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john
Shropshire1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
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.
The Clive ArmsResponded on March 3, 2025
Dear John, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your Sunday Lunch with us. 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 738 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://www.theclive.co.uk/
Phone number
01584 856565

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Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea

Steak Experience

A Taste of Italy

Menu

Desserts

Rhubarb & ginger crumble£7.50

Blood orange crème brulee £7.50

Sticky toffee pudding£7.50

Chocolate & pecan tart £7.50

Affogato£8.50

Selection of ice creams & sorbets

Cheese board

Please ask for our current vegan desserts.

What 738 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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