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The Clive Arms, Ludlow, Shropshire

The Clive Arms

4.6 (782)
£25 and under
British
Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2JR

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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–Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Bar Mon, Tue 3:00 pm–7:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Charles Westbrook
  • Neighborhood
    Ludlow
  • Cross street
    A49 Ludlow
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, 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.
    Afternoon Tea Photo
  • Fish Night

    Sep 4, 2025 only
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    Fish Night Photo
  • Game Night

    Oct 2, 2025 only
    Save the date! More information coming soon…
    Game Night Photo

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What 782 people are saying

The Clive Arms reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Shropshire

    Best Service

  • Shropshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Shropshire

    Good for business meals

  • Shropshire

    Good for groups

  • Shropshire

    Healthy

  • Shropshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Shropshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Shropshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Shropshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Clive Arms delights with "excellent food and service," offering a varied and "interesting menu" that caters to all, including those with dietary restrictions. Guests praise the "friendly and attentive staff" and the "lovely atmosphere," making it a "gem" worth repeated visits. Ideal for both everyday dining and special occasions.
782 Reviews
  1. Adrian

    Shropshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, the staff were very professional and polite, however at times seemed overwhelmed on a very busy Sunday. Perhaps they would probably benefit from being assigned certain areas, although it was very busy. However, I would definitely recommend the restaurant as the overall experience was lovely. Thank you.

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  2. Matthew

    Birmingham/West Midlands (county)6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent. Lovely restaurant. Went there based on the reviews for a Sunday lunch. Was not disappointed. The roast beef was excellent as were the cheesecake and creme brulee. Lovely spot, courteous staff and excellent value.

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  3. Andreww

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great quality ingredients, lovely staff and good value for the quality.

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  4. Joanna

    Shropshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, great service with friendly and attentive staff

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  5. James

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Understaffed leading to confusion regarding wine list. Duck breast was excellent but the orzo pomodoro it was accompanied by was poor. We ate during a very hot evening and seemingly no effort was made to ventilate the restaurant area. The Clive has been better.

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  6. Elaine

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It took an incredibly long time for our party of 4 to be served, then they lost our order & had to come back & ask us again

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  7. Malcolm

    Herefordshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff, the service, the food, all first class. Couldn't fault a thing.

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  8. John

    Phoenix / Arizona11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A friendly welcome and an interesting and tasty menu at a very affordable price

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  9. Keith

    Shropshire17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Was send a voucher for free sweets, but was told not valid on Sundays but the voucher did not contain any restrictions,. I complained, and after discussion, and further.complaining, it was finally agreed to honour the discoun5 voucher., The Clive Arm should make it clear on any voucher/email sent if restriction on validity applies and on what days. Overall rather disappointed with the attitude of the staff on duty..

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  10. Debbie

    Cornwall2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked online and had lovely steak meal. Service was excellent, staff were very good. We were on holiday so were not familiar with the restaurant but needn't have worried as we had a lovely time.

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The Clive Arms is rated 4.6 stars by 782 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Clive Arms

Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2JR

Additional information

  • Cross street
    A49 Ludlow
  • Neighborhood
    Ludlow
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–1:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Afternoon Tea Wed–Sat 12:00 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
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Charles Westbrook
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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