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Clive Arms, Ludlow, Shropshire

Clive Arms

4.4
4.4
464 Reviews
£25 and under
British
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

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    British

  • Phone number

    01584 856565

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Ludlow

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Small Plates Night

    Apr 21, 2023 only
    Join us for a relaxed tapas-style evening bringing you a wonderful selection of seasonal dishes. Small plates, charcuterie, nibbles and much more, this is the perfect foodie event where you can enjoy a host of flavourful food.
  • Steak Experience

    Jun 9, 2023 only
    Our butcher from Ludlow Farmshop will be onsite and you will have the opportunity to choose a cut and weight of steak of your choice and then have it cooked to perfection by The Clive Arms head chef. You will pay butchery counter prices for your steak choice and add your sauce and sides for a set price. Of course, starters and desserts will be available too.

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What 464 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Shropshire

    Good for business meals

  • Shropshire

    Good for business meals

  • Shropshire

    Healthy

  • Shropshire

    Romantic

  • Shropshire

    Good for special occasions

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  1. sanfran

    Warwickshire

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Very nice food, service was a bit slow, we will come again.
  2. Camperlady

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    We dine with you regularly. Tonight’s dinner was tasty but only warm. Really do like my food hot.
  3. CarolO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoy our visits to the Clive Arms, and would not hesitate in recommending this outstanding venue
  4. Nick

    London

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good food and service. The sauce of the Loin of Lamb was very salty, but this was promptly replaced with the same dish less salted.
  5. RachaelE

    Shropshire

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Very disappointed with the menu choices normally you look at the menu can’t make up your mind because there’s too much choice but this was not the case too much fish and not enough meat

    Clive ArmsResponded todayThankyou for your feedback. We are sorry to hear you were not satisfied with the menu choices, we offer 3 fish options, 4 meat options and 1 vegetarian option, this is to try and accommodate all of our cliental. We hope this does not deter you from visiting again. Best wishes, Katie

  6. SueH

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The Sunday lunch was the best I have ever had and good value for money. Definitely recommend to friends
  7. Annie

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely food only complaint the plates could of been bigger as the portion were piled hig on the plate
  8. JoBaxChar

    Shropshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The ambience and decor of the Clive Arms is wonderful. The food was tasty. However, it would have been nice to have a choice of vegan food. There was one main and one starter which were vegan but that’s then not a choice! There was no vegan dessert. This a really stylish, modern restaurant. I know it’s in the middle of the Shropshire countryside but the vegan world is moving at a rate of knots and I think The Clive Arms needs to catch up.
  9. JohnW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Good Starter and Main meals, rather disappointed with the cheese and biscuits- poor presentation considering there is a deli on site. Asked for cocktail menu - unfortunately staff didn’t know what cocktails available as didn’t have a printed cocktail menu. Overall lovely starter and main courses in a very quiet atmosphere.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Herefordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quality food served in nice clean pleasant ambiance by lovely staff.
  11. DeborahD

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely restaurant. Tastefully decorated, staff friendly, polite and helpful. Good choice on the menu with good options for GF, DF and Vegan. Will definitely be back!
  12. DavidW

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very comfortable stay with good food and excellent staff
  13. crimewriterkate

    London

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Lovely place for Sunday lunch. Nice atmosphere, delicious food, good service. We'll be back.
  14. Lud5

    Shropshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience2
    The Food was fantastic. The waitresses were lovely but service was very slow and we felt we had been forgotten at times. Due to the slow service we had to go and find a menu for the desserts. Another table near by gave up and didn't bother ordering dessert! We were seated in the bar area near a door to the outside and every time the door opened there was a blast of cold air from outside. There was a fireplace in the main bar area but this was unlit which may have made it warmer, a couple sat next to the unlit logburner commented to us how cold they were. Overall we would return as the food was fantastic, but we would dress in warmer clothes and ideally not be sat by the door.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was amazing, I had the venison which was out of this world!
  16. LindaJ

    Birmingham

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked a table for Sunday lunch for four of us. Three had haddock and chips and one had roast beef, all of which was delicious. For desserts two of us had creme brulee and two had crumble, again everything was lovely. The service was very friendly and it was a very relaxed atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend and we'll definitely be back.
  17. LouisaA

    Shropshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Staff were attentive on arrival. We were shown to our table and our orders were taken. Two of our party order the rump steak however when the food arrived it was clear that they had brought two completely different steaks. One waitress said they were both rump steaks but when we asked another waitress she could see a mistake had been made. By the time the correct order had been brought, the other members of our party had almost finished their meals. The waitress was apologetic but didn’t have the authority to compensate us in any way. The restaurant was very quiet and lacked any atmosphere as a result. It was also very cold.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Herefordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place with lovely decoration, styling & ambience. Food was lovely.
  19. AnnH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All our food was delicious and good sized portions, sustainably sourced, best meal out for a long time 😊
  20. DyanneH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely ambience. No intrusive music. Service was good. The food was excellent. We both had the roast beef and it was delicious. Highly recommended.
  21. Clarkey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff were very friendly, and helpful, food came quickly despite the place being busy, and was superb
  22. SarahP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good quality food cooked very well, with lovely flavours.
  23. Anonymous

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate at The Clive on a very quiet Thursday evening, the staff made us most welcome and offered to move us from the bar into the restaurant I can honestly say the steak was the best I had ever eaten. Will certainly be returning in the future.
  24. KerryW

    Shropshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food in a really nice setting. I would highly recommend a visit to the restaurant.
  25. Becky

    Liverpool

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent sunday lunch on NYE. The service and food were really great throughout. Would recommend and we will hope to return soon.
  26. JackieB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Roast beef was tough. Would rather not have food piled high on the plate e.g meat was on top of vegetables making cutting food difficult. Would prefer vegetables to arrive in separate dishes to avoid this.
  27. AndrewF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really enjoyed a relaxed Sunday lunch with a really good 'menu à prix fixe' and excellent service - fantastic!
  28. JaneD

    Herefordshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous meal for any occasion, I highly recommend.
  29. GeorgeR

    Shropshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Service very efficient, food very good, bit disappointed with choice of puddings ( but that’s just personal choice)
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Superb service.
  31. KathyM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely atmosphere, great staff. The decor is very attractive with plenty of space and well set out tables. Food was excellent and we look forward to visiting again.
  32. ColinS

    Shropshire

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We weren’t offered the festive menu at all. The braised red cabbage of the main course was lacking in flavour, the stuffing didn’t seem homemade and the sticky toffee pudding sauce was a little bitter and overall not up to the standard we are used to at the Clive Arms.
  33. Reviewer

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    I used to come the Clive a lot. This wa my first visit after COVID. The food is acceptable but nothing special. We had the a La crate tonight but will try the festive menu tomorrow. Booked for a 2 night stay
  34. JulieG

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Disappointing visit to Clive arms for Sunday lunch. Strange taste to gravy Service a little to poor Desserts only arrived after asking twice but by that stage wait was too long and needed to leave. Noisy environment dogs barking Attention is needed to service better experience is expected from such a class of restaurant.
  35. GRoy

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal in lovely surroundings. Great food and service, staff very friendly. Good gluten free options.
  36. AprilS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food but more options would be nice. Lots of noise in the bar area Excellent service
  37. MattH

    Cheshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Slightly short menu choice. Very well cooked steak
  38. KatieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely meal and the best chips I’ve ever tasted and I’ve had a lot of chips! Would definitely recommend.
  39. TLJReview

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The Clive Arms is our local, and how lucky we are to have them! Staff is absolutely outstanding, the restaurant is very good, local and seasonal offerings are exceptional, and occasional themed nights delightful and well planned. Plus very dog friendly.
  40. KarenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fantastic Sunday roast, the beef is just melt in your mouth and worth every mile of our 100 Mile journey to stay and enjoy!!!

FAQs

Clive Arms is rated 4.4 stars by 464 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Clive Arms

Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2JR

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Ludlow

  • 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, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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