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The Church Inn, Ludlow, Shropshire

The Church Inn

4.4
4.4
549 Reviews
£25 and under
British
Using Fresh and Locally sourced ingredients, The Church inn provides a menu of down to earth pub classics, perfect for snacking on with drinks or enjoying a hearty meal amongst friends.

Nourishing pies and traditional British desserts are served alongside an extensive selection of wines, beers and Ales for lunch an dinner.

A menu express is available from Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    British

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–8:15 pm

  • Phone number

    01584 874034

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Ludlow

  • Parking details

    Ludlow castle car park is available 200 yards from the church inn.

  • Public transit

    Assembly Rooms bus stop (2 minutes walk).<br />

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Wine

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What 549 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Shropshire

    Best Service

  • Shropshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Shropshire

    Healthy

  • Shropshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Shropshire

    Lively

  • Shropshire

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  1. JulieB

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely staff fast service Only feedback would be very poor chips Desert fab
  2. George

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Food we had was lovely and staff were great. The only thing that surprised me was lack of vegetarian options. Just 1 starter and 2 mains (both of which were curried - curry or pie). Menu said to ask for vegan options so we did thinking there would be more choices, but vegan options were the same dishes pointed out on menu - curry and pie - just the same. As I’m veggie I doubt I’d book here again until options for non meat eaters have been improved.
  3. Leo66

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed Mother’s Day Sunday lunch … I’ve never been to the church inn and had tried to book the Charlton arms which was fully booked. So had no expectations Very pleased to say the food was excellent - my mum is super fussy !! Service was prompt despite being Mother’s Day And it has a really nice vibe. Thank you 🙏🏻
  4. AndrewP

    Gloucestershire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely "English pub" atmosphere. Very good service and the food was excellent. We wanted dinner before going to the cinema and would certainly go there again. Thanks
  5. AShropshireLad

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Plaice was off which reduced options for non-meat eaters. Vegetable curry was poor; tasteless and small in quantity with no need for both rice and nan bread.
  6. JohnnyB

    Liverpool

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent. No complaints at all.
  7. MariaM

    Shropshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Myself and my husband decided at the last minute to book a table at The Church. We both chose the roast pork which was delicious. The staff are very efficient and friendly, in fact this is one of our favourite pubs
  8. StephanieN

    Cheshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely food, attentive waitress staff great evening.
  9. MartinF

    Bristol

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice place, busy/bustling with a good buzz. Food was good British gastropub fare. Local beers on tap.
  10. Dawn

    Shropshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Everything was ok ….. nothing outstanding or unacceptable. We did ask for water but didn’t get any but otherwise it was ok
  11. KerryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Table was ready and waiting for when we arrived. We were greeted straight away, and informed of the menu and the set menu. Food was fabulous and reasonable priced, would go again.
  12. DavidH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service, food and prices. Would not hesitate to recommend the Church Inn for a great meal and atmosphere.
  13. RebeccaM

    South Wales

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food buzzing atmosphere
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food in very nice pub with an excellent atmosphere Staff super friendly and helpful Excellent
  15. Shiraz

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Perfectly cooked starters and fish and chips, the right side of crispy. Portions fairly small though - perhaps because we used set lunch menu - and only 3 small biscuits with the cheese !
  16. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were staying in Ludlow for the weekend and popped in for a drink, then ended up booking Sunday lunch for the next day. Food, service and atmosphere were all amazing. Would definitely recommend oh and it’s dog friendly as well.
  17. jackt

    Shropshire

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lovely staff very attentive. Nice log fires burning , Very cosy
  18. Nicktgb

    Shropshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    5 star Sunday lunch at the Church Inn. Convivial atmosphere, great food and drink, friendly and efficient service. Will be back!
  19. Lindaloo

    Warwickshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely location right in middle off town. Very nice atmosphere. Lovely staff. Toilet nice decor and clean ! Real fire, nice decor. Food was lovely, fish looked a bit small in the plate but was very tasty.
  20. MariaM

    Shropshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed our meal at The Church. The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and efficient.
  21. LouiseS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Lovely place with great food and service. Nice cosy pub for the winter.
  22. KimS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    We went to the Church on a very busy evening. It was pleasant and the food was good but it a bit cramped and dogs are allowed in the dining room. I would give it a go on another evening but request a dog free area.
  23. AllisonR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely meal early in evening on New Years Eve so very busy but great atmosphere. Staff were run off their feet but kept us informed of service at all times and were attentive. Food was lovely as usual and my husband said it was the best beef and ale pie he’d ever had!! We always eat here when in Ludlow.
  24. CarolA

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went here for new years eve and it was fabulous. The service was amazing - very organised and efficient staff that couldn’t do enough for us. The food was outstanding. Small menu but what they do is really very good. I had beef and ale pie and it was the best pie I’ve had - other than my mothers!! Would definitely recommend this pub
  25. GoHearty

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was excellent, but The Church Inn is not only about the food. The ales were in top condition, the customer service was professional and friendly, the venue was clean even the toilets were sparkling. Pleasure to visit.
  26. MichaelH

    Shropshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    two out of the three staff who waited on our table were excellent and very friendly, the other was perfunctory.
  27. ScottC

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Was nice atmosphere though very busy, Service was good
  28. JoEllenZ

    Shropshire

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The only wrong thing was sitting upstairs, away from the liveliness of the pub. Our fault, since we didn't book soon enough.
  29. MichalaS

    Lancashire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great service! What a find! We’ll definitely be back.
  30. Elaine

    North Wales

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A good find. Tasty food. Not too much on the menu which would indicate it was fresh on the day. Friendly staff and great service.
  31. ChrisH

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed our visit and we will be returning in the New Year
  32. Tess

    Mid Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The staff were friendly and efficient, the food was delicious . We would definitely eat at The Church Inn again.
  33. RichardW

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have eaten here a few times. Always get good food. Staff are friendly.
  34. Parks

    Birmingham

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our all time eateries and watering holes. The Church Inn is brilliant all year round but at Christmas it really exudes all that’s great about Christmas dining in a fantastic atmosphere. Thank you all for making our visit so special. Happy Christmas to all the team at the Church Inn John and Max Parker
  35. Gracey

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent. Friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend.
  36. DaveB

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This Inn is the perfect place for location, the food is excellent service with a smile from everyone, the cleaner is superb, the room was spotless. Well done to all staff at the Church Inn. Mr David Bissell
  37. Jazzy

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a lovely meal with fast friendly service
  38. JulieM

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Very friendly and polite staff… Excellent food and drinks and very nice atmosphere. Would recommend a visit as it is definitely worth it 😀
  39. SteveT

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good menu choices, excellent food and service. Cauliflower and chestnut soup was delicious as was the ravioli starter. Tasty steak, fish and chips was superb. Lovely light batter, not at all greasy. Chips crispy with fluffy potato inside.
  40. DavidH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A nice pub tucked away down an alley. Dog friendly. Waitresses very efficient. Good British food and a choice of local ales.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Church Inn is rated 4.4 stars by 549 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 5 times today
Google Map for The Church Inn

The Buttercross, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1AW

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Ludlow

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–8:15 pm

  • Cuisines

    British

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Ludlow castle car park is available 200 yards from the church inn.

  • Public transit

    Assembly Rooms bus stop (2 minutes walk).

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Wine

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