RestaurantsShropshireLudlowSY8
Ludford Bridge, Ludlow, SY8 1PJ

survey result

Summary

£66
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Enjoy your meal in the dining room overlooking the river” when you visit this popular inn on the Ludford Bridge, which is run by Cedric (brother of Claude) Bosi and his wife Amy. The kitchen “often does interesting variants on the standard dishes, and the food is a cut above”. Top Menu Tip – “the twice-baked soufflé is excellent”.

Summary

£63
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The view from the dining room over the river is one of the best in the county” at Cedric (brother of Claude) Bosi and wife Amy’s well-established inn, on the Ludford Bridge (and also with outside seating), where the food – relatively traditional and posher than pub grub – “continues to be of high quality”.

Summary

£59
   ££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The views from the window tables overlooking the river are stunning” at Cedric (brother of Claude) Bosi and his wife Amy’s well-established inn, on the Ludford Bridge (and with outdoor seating). Its gastrofare provides “a high standard of preparation and presentation” and “is reasonably priced, as are the wines”. “Well-kept real ales” too.

Summary

£49
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Ludlow is not quite the foodie destination it used to be but you can eat well at this riverside inn”, owned and run by Cedric Bosi (Claude's brother) and his wife Amy. “Terrific views of the River Teme” (especially from the rooftop conservatory) and a “beautifully designed” interior combine with food that's “quite French, nothing at the gastronomic cutting edge, but all very well done. Oh...and the beer's local and good”.

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Owner's description

Real Ales, Fantastic Food and a Warm Welcome await you at The Charlton Arms. Independently owned and family run, we offer something for everyone. Whether returning from a muddy walk through Whitcliffe common or organising a special romantic supper, you will find exactly what you are looking for with us. Well behaved dogs and children especially welcome!

We carry a wide selection of local draft Ales and a small, carefully designed and eclectic wine list.

Our menu of modern british and pub classics feature the best seasonal produce available at the time.  We carry great pride in sourcing all our meat in the counties within the Marches.

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£8.30 £24.80 £8.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%

Restaurant details

Yes
No dress code
80

The Charlton Arms Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Charlton Arms Restaurant in SY8, Ludlow by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Charlton Arms restaurant.
Fiona M
Lovely location and views over the river. I...
Reviewed 4 months, 17 days ago

"Lovely location and views over the river. I don’t believe this is living up to its previous reputation. Still some interesting suggestions on the menu, however didn’t deliver fully on flavour. "

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Igor A
Nice location, decent food but the wine lis...
Reviewed 8 months, 22 days ago

"Nice location, decent food but the wine list has become a bit quirky following a change of supplier."

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Ludford Bridge, Ludlow, SY8 1PJ
Opening hours
Monday6 pm‑8:30 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm

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