The Charlton Arms
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"Enjoyable Anglo-French food and local ale"
Overview
Since taking over the pub a few years ago, Frenchman Cedric Bosi (brother of acclaimed London-based chef Claude) and his wife Amy have quickly established it as one of Ludlow’s must-visit food pubs. Located on the town’s iconic Grade I listed Ludford Bridge (famous for its battle in 1459) and a short walk from historic Ludlow Castle, this smart, modernised stone-built pub has a lovely tiered terrace overlooking the River Teme. Inside, the airy dining area is relaxed and informal with scrubbed wooden floorboards and mismatched chairs. Whether it’s dogs, children or muddy-booted walkers, everybody is made to feel welcome at this riverside pub. Well-kept local ales such as Ludlow Gold keep beer drinkers happy and there are 14 wines by the glass. The food is excellent and the concise menu focuses on classy renditions of British classics. Nine en-suite bedrooms are available, some with wonderful views over the river and across to the castle.
Ratings & awards
AA Pick of the Pubs
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About the area
Perhaps nowhere else in England will you find a county so deeply rural and with so much variety as Shropshire. Choose a clear day, climb to the top of The Wrekin, and look down on that ‘land of lost content’ so wistfully evoked by A E Housman.
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