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The Church Inn, Ludlow, Shropshire

The Church Inn

4.6
4.6
799 Reviews
£25 and under
British
The Buttercross, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1AW

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for craft beers
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • 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
  • 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).
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Wine

What 799 people are saying

The Church Inn 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Shropshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Shropshire

    Lively

  • Shropshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Church Inn is praised for its "great food," friendly atmosphere, and excellent service. Guests appreciate the varied menu and cozy pub setting, with highlights like the "amazing cheese soufflé" and "wonderful roast beef." Although service speed varies, the staff remains accommodating and the pub dog-friendly.

799 Reviews
  1. Sarah

    Shropshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked with 2 hours notice. Staff very friendly and accommodating but service was a little slow. Overall very nice food and experience

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  2. Keith

    Hampshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A varied menu with a decent range of good quality food. Efficient and helpful table service in a nice pub dining atmosphere. Would recommend eating there and would visit again when in Ludlow.

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  3. Heather

    North Wales1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Fish dish was congealed, coagulated, cold in parts and seemed to be heated up by microwave. Roast beef meal tepid. No waiting on staff available to complain to, didn’t finish the meal. At the point of paying, the waitress who came to clear the table would have seen the dish, she was completely uninterested and only wanted to collect payment. Will not be returning, very unsatisfied customer but then again, I’m only a visiting tourist so they’ll have plenty more footfall through the door so no skin off their nose

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  4. Madeleine

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A birthday treat! Six of came to the Church Inn to celebrate my father’s birthday and it was perfect. The ages ranged from 8-87 and there was something delicious for everyone. Our waiters were charming and helpful, and the table we were given was ideal: a cosy nook with comfortable bench seating with good acoustics for my slightly deaf father. The food was great- the only possible complaint I could make is that the Sunday roast portions are massive, but our waitress kindly wrapped up the leftovers to take away. The final kindness was lighting the many candles I brought to put on my father’s pudding. Thanks all so much!

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  5. CHRISTINE

    London43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bit of a Sunday night feel about it but we were so grateful they were serving food as most places in Ludlow closed. Pub building is lovely, staff were friendly, food was fine, choice of wine by the glass good. All reasonably priced. Small error on the bill rectified immediately without fuss.

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  6. Michael

    Shropshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff from start to finish. The Sunday roast was excellent along with the beer

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  7. Sally

    Birmingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit The Church Inn 3 or 4 times a year, sometimes staying in one of their lovely cute rooms. Time and time again the service, food, atmosphere, cleanliness and staff are all 10/10. The cheese soufflé was amazing! We will be back soon!

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  8. Stephanie

    Shropshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely meal and great service look forward to coming again

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  9. Tracey

    London14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely hot, tasty roast dinner but had to pay extra for cauliflower cheese. Husband had whitebait followed by houlimi burger. Both courses for him were quite small. Drinks choice was good and reasonably priced but we felt the food was a little expensive. Waiting staff were very friendly and polite and service was good.

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  10. Maggy

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good fish and chips with minty peas. My partner had the roast beef and cauliflower cheese, both excellent. They even did apple and rhubarb crumble for a dessert. What more could we want?! Great to be able to eat in Ludlow on a Sunday evening. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

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The Church Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 799 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
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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
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • 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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