The Clive Arms

4.6

703 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 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
Website
http://www.theclive.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2JR
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.
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.

Marinated Greek olives (VE, GF, DF)£4.00
Sourdough with salted butter or Virgin rapeseed oil & balsamic (VEO, DFO)£4.00
Soup of the day (VE, GFO)£7.00
artisan bread, salted butter
Lamb Merguez empanadas (DF)£9.00
carrot & cumin hummus, pickled raisins, harissa dressing
Potted crab (GFO)£9.50
truffle butter, cucumber, radish, beetroot, crispbreads
Fig, goats cheese & spinach salad (V, VEO, GF, DFO)£8.00
candied pecan nuts, chilli & honey dressing
Smoked haddock (GF)£9.50
potato rosti, braised leeks, crispy egg, cheese sauce
Butternut squash & basil croquettes (GF, DFO)£8.00
chicory & orange chicory & orange chicory & orange salad, tender broccoli, roasted hazelnut yoghurt
Local game & smoked bacon terrine (GF, DF)£9.00
caramelised apple, parsnip, green bean chutney

Mains

Local pork belly£22.50
caramelized onion & bacon macaroni cheese, warm winter slaw, Ludlow farm black pudding, BBQ sauce
Roast lamb rump (GF, DFO)£24.50
mashed potato, pea & kale fricassee, parsnips, glazed carrots, red wine jus
Monkfish (GF, DFO)£26.50
cumin rice, vegetable tikka, cucumber, masala yoghurt
Sage & almond gnocchi (VE,V)£18.50
sweet potato puree, confit shallots, walled garden kale, sun dried tomato, toasted almonds, sage oil
Penne pasta (DF, GFO)£19.50
tiger prawns, samphire, garlic, lemon, chilli & parsley
Beer battered haddock & chips (GF, DF)£18.00
crushed peas, tartar sauce
7oz cheeseburger (GFO, DFO)£18.00
brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, gherkin, chorizo jam, fries, burger relish

From The Grill

All steaks served with roasted tomato & mushroom, sweet onion confit, chips, watercress (GF)

Sirloin steak 8oz£28.50
- Blue cheese£0.00
- Peppercorn£0.00
- Garlic butter£0.00
Rump steak 10oz£25.00
- Blue cheese£0.00
- Peppercorn£0.00
- Garlic butter£0.00
Butchers cut steak 10oz£23.00
- Blue cheese£0.00
- Peppercorn£0.00
- Garlic butter£0.00

Sides

Hand cut chips£4.00
Worcestershire sauce onion rings£4.00
Truffle & parmesan fries£4.50
Seasonal greens£4.00
Seasonal mixed salad£4.00
Fries£4.00

Some dishes may contain allergens, please ask for details

V —Vegetarian VE - Vegan, VEO — Vegan option, GF - Gluten Free, GFO — Gluten Free option, DF - Dairy Free, DFO — Dairy Free option

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

Noise • Energetic

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

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Liz
Shropshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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

The Clive Arms

Make a reservation

Additional information

Afternoon Tea

Christmas Day

Festive Menu

Starters

Marinated Greek olives (VE, GF, DF)£4.00

Sourdough with salted butter or Virgin rapeseed oil & balsamic (VEO, DFO)£4.00

Soup of the day (VE, GFO)£7.00

Lamb Merguez empanadas (DF)£9.00

Potted crab (GFO)£9.50

Fig, goats cheese & spinach salad (V, VEO, GF, DFO)£8.00

Smoked haddock (GF)£9.50

Butternut squash & basil croquettes (GF, DFO)£8.00

Local game & smoked bacon terrine (GF, DF)£9.00

Mains

Local pork belly£22.50

Roast lamb rump (GF, DFO)£24.50

Monkfish (GF, DFO)£26.50

Sage & almond gnocchi (VE,V)£18.50

Penne pasta (DF, GFO)£19.50

Beer battered haddock & chips (GF, DF)£18.00

7oz cheeseburger (GFO, DFO)£18.00

From The Grill

Sirloin steak 8oz£28.50

Rump steak 10oz£25.00

Butchers cut steak 10oz£23.00

Sides

Hand cut chips£4.00

Worcestershire sauce onion rings£4.00

Truffle & parmesan fries£4.50

Seasonal greens£4.00

Seasonal mixed salad£4.00

Fries£4.00

Some dishes may contain allergens, please ask for details

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