The Clive Arms

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   Malcolm

   Herefordshire

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service. Excellent food. Nothing negative to say.
   

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   Carolyn

   Shropshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Second visit in 2 weeks, menu changed, just as gorgeous.
   

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   Roy

   Shropshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food and efficient and friendly staff a enjoyable experience and reasonable prices. Would certainly recommend giving it a try.
   

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   Annette

   Norfolk/Suffolk

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Well… basically it was so bad we walked out as the 2 more couple next to us. It was really cold, we waited 15 mins and wexeernt even offered a drink. I got up as asked it someone could take our order. They said yes an then walked away. I won't be going back!
   

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   Vivienne

   Shropshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first time at the Clive Arms. The staff are amazing, very efficient, friendly and attentive but not pushy. The food was first rate. We found it a little pricey. We would go again, but not as often as we would like to. It is definitely worth a visit
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Norfolk/Suffolk

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 7, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We really enjoyed our dinner at The Clive Arms, as I am gluten intolerant it was really good to see so many options on the menu that I could have. The food and drink were delicious and the service excellent.
   

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   Carolyn

   Shropshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is an exceptional restaurant that is easily overlooked as you whizz by on the A49. The service is quick and efficient, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The food is beautifully presented on piping hot plates. I think it is good value for money, we had 3 courses, 3 people £116, including 3 tonic waters. Look at the website menu, and you will see that this is a restaurant, not pub grub. I would advise booking. We will definitely be going back again.
   

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   Ruth

   London

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 3, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Visited for Sunday lunch, family of 4, it was very busy. Had to wait for our table although we arrived bang on time. First time at The Clive. Service was slow and rather haphazard and we had to ask for menus, drinks etc. Sadly we didn't really feel particularly well-looked after. It should have been better. Food-wise...beef Sunday roasts were really excellent. Pasta dishes were a little spicier than expected but good. My marmalade Bakewell tart I found very disappointing - the marmalade was v bitter and the Bakewell tart was cold and tasted as though a bottle of almond essence had accidentally been added instead of a few drops. After a couple of mouthfuls I couldn't eat any more. We had 1 other dessert which was fine and cheese - again fine. This was our last meal after lovely 4 day break in Ludlow. I would like to give it a higher rating but service in particular needs to improve significantly.
   

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   Lorraine

   Shropshire

   14 reviews

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   3.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I was brought a teapot of tea but no milk, there was too much sweet stuff, not enough savoury. Nobody came back in nearly 2 hours to see if everything was OK and we weren't offered more tea in that time, and they started sweeping up round us at the end
   

   The Clive ArmsResponded on November 4, 2024

   Dear Lorraine, I'm sorry to hear that you did not fully enjoy your experience with us for Afternoon Tea. In terms of the food - our 'traditional' does consist of the classic finger sandwiches, scone, and a selection of sweet treats. However, for those that do not have a sweet tooth, we have another version which is entirely savoury. With this - we can do a combination of the two which we have named our 'couples' afternoon tea. I will speak to the members of staff in regards to the service you received as it definitely wasn't up to our usual high standards! We do usually do a few checkbacks during the afternoon tea and I will ensure that the clean up happens once everyone has vacated the restaurant. We do hope you will visit us again soon. Kind regards, Emily Hotel Manager
   

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    Annette

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Lovely afternoon tea and great value with plenty to eat
    

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