Award-winning

The Charlton Arms

4.7

1554 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Mar 25, 2025

10:30 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 1,554 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
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Shropshire
Best Overall
Shropshire
Best Food
Shropshire
Best Service
Shropshire
Best Ambiance
Shropshire
Best Value
Shropshire
Great for fine wines
Shropshire
Lively
Shropshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Charlton Arms offers a picturesque riverside dining experience in Ludlow, praised for its "delicious food," "excellent service," and "beautiful views." Guests enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, with standout dishes like "asparagus tortelloni" and "roast beef." Ideal for special occasions, it remains a favorite for its quality and charm.

1,554 Reviews

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Ellen VIP
London12 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Delicious food and friendly service, as always. Thanks
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Kim
Bristol1 review
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, service was great and setting was lovely
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Pat
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat out on a regular basis and our food last night was the best we have eaten in a long time. Everything was perfect, I had the chicken followed by sticky toffee pudding and my husband had pork loin followed by the Eton mess. The only thing left on our plate was the bone. The whole evening was wonderful, the food, service and table, which overlooked the river, we couldn’t fault a thing. We will definitely return when we next visit Ludlow, in fact we have already booked our Sunday lunch before we return home!
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Colin
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Table for four, we had a great meal and thoroughly enjoyed our evening.
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Phil
Herefordshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch , and a great restaurant position over the river…. Been before and will go again.
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SimonG
Worcestershire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely family experience, from the service, the quality of food and atmosphere, we couldn’t fault anything. Loved it and the chef or chefs quality to detail and presentation as well as taste.. just outstanding. Thank you
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James
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A really lovely meal - excellent service and great choice of dishes. Every one was delicious. The table was by the window with a view of the bridge and river. We will definitely be back!
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David
Shropshire14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chicken supreme was delightful and both my wife's dessert (chocolate fondant) and mine (sticky toffee pudding) were great too. Hobson's bitter was a nice pint too.
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Adele
Shropshire9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely setting, friendly staff delicious Sunday lunch and great service. Well worth a visit when in Ludlow
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Shropshire1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful
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The Charlton Arms is rated 4.7 stars by 1554 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

Mar 25, 2025

10:30 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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