Award-winning

The Charlton Arms

4.6

1542 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 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 1,542 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Shropshire
Best Overall
Shropshire
Best Food
Shropshire
Best Service
Shropshire
Best Ambiance
Shropshire
Best Value
Shropshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Shropshire
Great for fine wines
Shropshire
Lively
Shropshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Charlton Arms offers an "amazing setting on the river" with "excellent food and service." Guests highlight the "friendly, attentive staff" and "delicious, beautifully presented" dishes. With a "lovely atmosphere" and "great value," it's a top choice for a special meal or a casual lunch.

1,542 Reviews

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Martyn
Lancashire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent but it was Valentines day and I think they had booked too many people, as we were put on a table in the reception area and not the restaurant. I was freezing when the main door kept opening and closing.
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Paul
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely pub/restaurant in romantic location by the river. The food was well-cooked and presented and was good value - I had fish soup and lamb. I liked that the plate was full; not stingy portions. Meal included good quality veg. I would recommend arriving early for a drink beforehand in the cosy bar or in the lounge.
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Mike
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lovely setting, dined on a Sunday evening and was disappointed with the limited menu options as no specials were available other than a pork or beef Sunday roast. What we had was fine, it was just that our expectations were higher.
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Anita
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch. Service excellent. Our 2 dogs enjoyed it too! Didn’t spot any otters - hopefully next time!
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Anne
Shropshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very friendly place with lovely food and attentive staff. We have been here several times and have always been very happy with our visits.
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Jean
Herefordshire
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch. Nice and busy, so good atmosphere. Food was excellent as always.
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Fran
VIP
London
62 reviews
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nice evening at the Charlton Arms after hearing good things. Our food was very tasty and reasonably priced. I would note that there are very few options for vegetarians and nothing on the night for vegan diets (not that this affected us). It would be nice to have some more exciting mocktail options for those of us unable or choosing not to drink, but the softs were fine. The vibe was laidback and comfortable, even though it wasn't a popular season (January) and the town was generally quiet.
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Nicky
Cheshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely setting, good service and great value. Portion sizes huge!
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Jamie
Dublin
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing setting on the river with great service and amazing food. Very generous size food considering its top quality. Highly recommend
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Christine
Buckinghamshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been here before had a wonderful time. This time we felt a little let down by the Sunday roast beef was exquisite as were roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings, however the vegetables were a little disappointing no cabbage just parsnips and carrots diced up and quite hard. Felt it could’ve been improved.
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The Charlton Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 1542 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 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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