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Charlton Arms Hotel, Ludlow
Ludlow
SY8 1PJ
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
ROB Camra left this review about Charlton Arms Hotel
A very smart hotel right on the river at the lower end of Ludlow. Several adjoining rooms, most with great views of the river below and the incumbant wildlife. Very friendly and chatty staff and a good selection of 3 local ales. We tried two of them and they were very well kept. We were staying at The Cliffe at Dinham, which was very good, but I think next time we'd stay here.
On 13th October 2023
- rating: 7
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Tris C left this review about Charlton Arms Hotel
I’ve been visiting Ludlow (strictly this is in Ludford) all my life and despite having photographed all the town’s pubs, this was my first-ever visit to one, originally the Red Lion, primarily in search of a meal and one available after lunchtime on a Sunday, a nigh on impossible task in the countryside.
Upon parking up one’s slab in the car park, you enter into what is essentially a rather posh country hotel-cum-restaurant, with Reception just past the entrance, where thereafter, one is led into a plush up-to-the-minute dining room with modern boarded floor, mid-grey or avian-themed wallpaper colour scheme, a few knickknacks such as bottles with plate glass windows looking out over the Teme, ducks on show, before settling down for the evening at a pre-laid table, with excellent fish and chips (£15.50) and a lovely panna cotta with poached pear pudding (£7.00), wobbling voluptuously, capturing the attention of my lustful gaze. Customers were a mixed though thoroughly genteel bunch, contributing to a car park which resembled a BMW dealership.
I’d managed a sneaky peek at the small, trendified bar on the way to our table (with just two young drinkers), espying an unused pump, Ludlow Gold, Wye Valley IPA and Hobsons Bitter in great shape, the whole ensemble served by friendly staff.
With very good food and a spectacular view, this is a great place to eat and I couldn’t fault the condition of my pint, but this is really now more of a restaurant than pub, where I would stay for a half before embarking on a crawl of the town’s other hostelries, but wouldn’t stay for anything other than food.
On 23rd September 2023
- rating: 5
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Charlton Arms Hotel
The layout here comprised of a moderate sized bar area on two levels just on the left of the entrance. The right hand side room was mainly set out for dining and all the main windows along the side over looked the River Teme, plus there was a large roof terrace area. Five handpumps in the main bar serving Ludlow Gold, Woods Take 5, Wye Valley HPA, Butty Bach and Hobsons Best. We went for the Woods Take 5, which was in excellent condition. The staff and locals were all friendly and welcoming. Well worth a visit.
On 13th January 2020
- rating: 7
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Al Bundy left this review about Charlton Arms Hotel
A good pub, restaurant, guest house situated down a hill, through an archway and next to a river. Inside is a mainly open plan pub and a comfortable place to enjoy a drink. Outside seating at the front and also overlooking the river. 5 handpulls dispensed Wye Valley and Ludlow beers. Friendly and welcoming. I liked it.
On 14th May 2019
- rating: 8
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Soup Dragon left this review about Charlton Arms Hotel
A detached riverside hotel, restaurant and pub, with patio area. It is mainly in undressed stone, but has a coach entrance above which is in timber and yellow daub. It also has a nice oriel window, The interior is generally open plan and most is given over to dining, not surprising as it is ran by a restaurateur. There is a small bar area just off to the left on entry, isolated by a hearth feature from further dining tables. It is in coffee and wood, has bench seats and a wood floor, as well as lots of fish jugs! There is no TV and the music was soft and general. The service was friendly and the clientele consisted of a few locals in the bar area and diners everywhere else. Beer; usual taps with Hobson's Bitter, Ludlow Stairway, Gold and Wye Valley Butty Bach. The Gold was fine. A nice visit, just a little to restauranty for my taste.
On 2nd July 2014
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Graham Coombs left this review about Charlton Arms Hotel
Large pub overlooking river across bridge from town. Has a series of different bars and roof patios at various levels. Good range of beers and seems well geared to food although didn't sample any. Undoubtedly gets very busy, but nice when quiet.
On 5th September 2010
- rating: 8
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Richard Arwkrite left this review about Charlton Arms Hotel
With bars and patio overlooking the River Teme and Ludlow this has the best views of any pub in town. It was not wheel chair friendly on my last visit. Your troubles start in the graded car park and the bars are multi level. The small car park soon fills up and is cramped.
Pricey may be but on a summers evening its the price you pay for a beautiful view.
PS the beer ain't bad either.
On 28th September 2009
- no rating submitted
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