Award-winning

The Charlton Arms

4.7

1500 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 16 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
Website
http://www.thecharltonarms.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kristian Balogh

Location
Ludford Bridge, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1PJ
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
Neighborhood
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

Summer Mixed Berries Eton Mess£7.00
Peach Panna Cotta & Shortbread Biscuit£6.95
Chocolate Fondant & Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream£7.50
Sticky Toffee Pudding£8.95
Butterscotch Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream
Caramelised Pineapple£6.50
Spiced Rum Syrup, Coconut & Pineapple Ice Cream
Cheese Plate£11.50
Baron Bigod & 24 Months aged Comté & Condiments

What 1,500 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
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Shropshire
Best Overall
Shropshire
Best Food
Shropshire
Best Service
Shropshire
Best Ambiance
Shropshire
Healthy
Shropshire
Great for fine wines
Shropshire
Great for outdoor dining
Shropshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Shropshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Charlton Arms boasts a stunning riverside location in Ludlow, offering "superb views" of the River Teme. Its "excellent food" and "attentive service" create a memorable dining experience, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The atmosphere combines "quiet comfortable elegance" with a welcoming charm.

1,500 Reviews

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Leah
Seattle
176 reviews
vip
5.0
176 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and great service. We enjoyed our dinner and we will definitely be back,
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Phillip
Shropshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our meal very good service will be back. Thank you
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Michelle
Shropshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great surroundings relaxed atmosphere pre dinner drinks , no rush, good menu but chose the lovely roasts and shared the meats. Fabulous Yorkshire pudding too. Very pleasant attentive waitress Declined dessert as savoured main dish but they looked yummy. Coffee to finish watching the river flow Overall a lovely meal plus we redeemed a voucher so win win
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Sue
Oxford
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great welcome, very friendly staff. The choice of meals was really good, we chose the roast dinner and it was delicious.
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Matt
Shropshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great meal as usual - lovely staff and service. The only negative would be the slightly mediocre choice of main courses - burgers and fish & chips is a bit average compared to what we've been used to. With that said, everything we had was perfectly cooked and presented and the Charlton remains a favourite for us.
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Simon
Oxford
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We went to The Charlton Arms for my birthday dinner which was unfortunately on a Sunday night. We found it in the Michelin guide. The menu (apparently because it was Sunday) was very limited and really all there was was Sunday lunchtime leftovers - the Yorkshire pudding was very stale and old. Staff were not engaging or invested in us having a good time. All very boring, average. Room was cold, characterless. Not worthy of being in Michelin. Disappointing. Maybe better during the week when full menu on.
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Andrew
Devon
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent choice for a high end pub supper. Outside in the summer next to the river would be perfect. Would be perfect.
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Joy
Birmingham
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We live in Ludlow and the Charlton is definitely one of favourite places to eat in the town, as food is consistently excellent quality.
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Diane
Buckinghamshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit to The Charlton Arms. Charming staff, excellent service, absolutely delicious and varied menu, great wine and lovely ambience. Would highly recommend and will definitely return. Thank you
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David
Staffordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Felt very welcomed on entry. Beautiful location on the river. Would highly recommend.
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FAQs

The Charlton Arms is rated 4.7 stars by 1500 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

Ludford Bridge, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1PJ

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
Neighborhood
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

Website
http://www.thecharltonarms.co.uk/
Phone number
01584 872813

The Charlton Arms

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Menu

The Starters

Beef Carpaccio & Basil Aioli£9.00

Cornish Crab Mac & Cheese£7.95

Chorizo Scotch Egg & Romesco Sauce£8.00

Fish Soup£7.50

Fishcakes£8.00

Twice Baked Cheese Souffle£8.50

The Pub Classic

Chicken Kiev£19.00

Dressed Crab£22.50

Summer Vegetables Lasagna£15.50

Gluten Free Battered Haddock£15.50

From Our Chargrill

Bacon Cheeseburger£14.95

32 Days Dry Aged 10oz UK Sirloin Steak£33.50

The Chef Specials

Pork Wellington£23.50

Welsh Lamb Rump£25.50

Cornish Seabream Fillet£23.50

The Dessert

Summer Mixed Berries Eton Mess£7.00

Peach Panna Cotta & Shortbread Biscuit£6.95

Chocolate Fondant & Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream£7.50

Sticky Toffee Pudding£8.95

Caramelised Pineapple£6.50

Cheese Plate£11.50

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