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The Charlton Arms

4.5
4.5
1014 Reviews
£25 and under
British
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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!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

  • Private party contact

    Amy Bosi: 01584 872813

  • Location

    Ludford Bridge, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1PJ

  • 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

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What 1,014 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Shropshire

    Best Service

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    Innovative

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  1. Adele

    Shropshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visited for Mother’s Day Sunday lunch. Food was amazing cooked to perfection. Staff were friendly, welcoming and service was excellent. Have visited many times and will be back again soon for another Sunday lunch!

  2. BenjaminS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, service and location. Best meal out I’ve had in UK for long time.

  3. Robo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tasty food, great location, brilliant service with very friendly staff.

  4. SKen

    Shropshire

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    The quality of the food has gone down since our last visit. Needed more seasoning in general. And there was a hair in my main course

  5. SusanC

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed the food. The fish soup is soooo tasty!

  6. MargaretD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an excellent welcome. Staff are friendly and helpful without being overpowering. Warm, inviting restaurant with plenty of space between tables for privacy. The food was excellent. The menu is varied and the food well cooked.

  7. LeeE

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Enjoyed our evening at the Charlton Arms, staff were excellent, food was seriously good and the location is awesome. If you want a good meal and great ambience, this is the place to eat.

  8. LouiseS

    Exclusive

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The rack of lamb was served with 3cm of string on it. There was one portion of lamb left when I ordered so it was very popular but I didn't find it overly tasty and the mint sauce wasn't tart enough. Other than that, the roast potatoes and veg were very nice as was the dessert. I didn't find the experience a particularly 'warm' one.

  9. Emma

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great lunch and tasty starters. Lovely helpful staff

  10. ColinS

    Shropshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, excellent service, excellent service...Will definitely be returning

  11. OpenTable Diner

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and excellent service...

  12. Welshwanderer

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    A pleasant experience. Starters were interesting and imaginative. Mains were either fairly standard pub fare (burger, fish and chips or steak) or expensive more creative options. Nothing in between. But overall tasty and enjoyable. Eagerness to clean tables (with foul smelling bleach spray) ready for breakfast made us feel pressured to leave and was off putting.

  13. Jonathan1977

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food in a great location and excellent value for money. Will definitely go back to The Charlton again.

  14. NokG

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was delicious and succulent. Friendly staffs. Good atmosphere.

  15. AlistairB

    Shropshire

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    As usual the food, setting and atmosphere combine to create a most enjoyable dining experience. I have been eating at The Charlton for many years and have never been disappointed. Highly recommended.

  16. TrevorR

    Shropshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time diners and stayers. Restaurant menu choice, quality and service all excellent. Very attentive. Bar staff and lounge area excellent, friendly, helpful. Hotel accommodation brilliant and location to town very convenient. Great place to stay and eat.

  17. Annie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We would definitely recommend The Charlton Arms, the food, restaurant and staff were all to a high standard. We look forward to visiting in the summer, as this building is set in a fabulous location.

  18. JaniceC

    Shropshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Lovely setting. Lovely food with good variety. Staff very attentive and friendly.

  19. HelenP

    Norfolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our riverside room was superb. One of the best showers we have enjoyed. Location on the river couldn’t be bettered. A most memorable stay.

  20. Adam

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Doing the basics well enough but overall very average. I'm not in a rush to go back for food.

  21. Whizzler

    Naples

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The menu choice had something for everyone. Our meal was absolutely delicious, and was served in an efficient but very friendly way. We were in the large dining room looking out over the river, but because of the size of the room it lacked a little ambience. However that mustn’t detract from the fabulous food. We will definitely return

  22. JohnC

    Shropshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food nice beer and friendly staff would definitely recommend

  23. AlisonT

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service nothing to much trouble and very dog friendly

  24. Hagleymum

    Worcestershire

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Lovely place on the river. Food was exceptional & staff were all lovely . Room itself was fine but lacked a little ‘ambiance’. Quite stark.

  25. PMiddlemiss

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Had a lovely Sunday Lunch. We all had the sunday roast which was great. Our grandaughter loved the yorkshire pudding which was huge. The service was excellent, nothing too much trouble and all the staff we very friendly. Will definitely be back, maybe in the summer instead of a rainy Sunday.

  26. vickyB

    Birmingham

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food and excellent views overlooking the river.

  27. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff, location and food

  28. KerryW

    Shropshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The food and service was very good, the noise level was quiet high due to a large group of adults and several children. Whilst we were eating two tables asked to be moved. Not the restaurants fault but maybe they could of mentioned something discreetly.

  29. CherylE

    Shropshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    absolutely wonderful, staff in bar and restaurant extremely friendly and helpful food was up to its high standard as usual

  30. Adele

    Shropshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New Year’s Day Sunday lunch for belated birthday . As usual Great service, efficient friendly staff and lovely food & lovely setting by the river. Returning visit as have been many times and always first class service. Can’t wait to return.

  31. Chrissy1

    Shropshire

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Some very interesting menu choices with a range of prices to suit different budgets. We had a range of different menu choices and all were very good especially the Fish Soup, the vegetarian option, the chicken dish and the lemon meringue. The service was relaxed, friendly, and unobtrusive. Also it’s great to be eating good food and enjoying quality real ales at the same time.

  32. OpenTable Diner

    Cornwall

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent New Years Eve meal

  33. JulieS

    Herefordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went on new years eve for an early evening meal. A varied and interesting menu. The starter of spinach soufflé was outstanding and my main course of chicken brevette and gnocchi also excellent. My husband had the rib of beef which again was perfect. My compliments to the chef and also a good in-house team. I highly recommend a visit Julie Siddons

  34. AlanG

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Lovely place, attentive staff and great food.

  35. AdrianD

    Shropshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious food , always a treat for your taste buds. Friendly helpful staff.

  36. JoanneP

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A beautiful setting, beautiful food & service. We will be returning x

  37. JohnV

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious!!! We had the Chicken pate (best pate we have eaten), the Ravioli truffle was outstanding and the Welch rack of lamb cooked medium rare was juicy, tender & full of flavour. Dessert: sticky pudding with Vanilla ice-cream. It was a perfect choice to end the night! Service was efficient and friendly.

  38. FraserC

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, fabulous service and advice. Loved it. Not the first time we've been but even better than last time

  39. douglasn

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food, friendly staff , will definitely stay there again

  40. NeilT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, lovely food, great room with a view and great breakfast.

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 Charlton Arms is rated 4.5 stars by 1014 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 16 times today
Google Map for The Charlton Arms

Ludford Bridge, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1PJ

Additional information

  • 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

  • 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

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