The Church Inn in Shropshire

We didn’t have a reservation, it was a Sunday around 1 pm and they seated us quickly. Staff were very friendly and helpful however there was a distinct lack of the! We got drinks quickly however sat for over 30 minutes before someone finally came to take our food order . Food was fine . Upstairs room and view is pretty sweet !

We went in for a beer after visiting the church, when I saw one of the dishes they served for lunch I knew we had to come back. Booked a table for the night, had a very tasty three course dinner. Everything we had was really delicious. Best food I had in Ludlow.

Great night at the Church Inn. Tables nicely spaced, service really good - staff attentive and helpful, there when you needed them, but didn't hover. Food really good - roast beef exceptional - as were the puds (friends said the Rum Babas were the best they had ever had - and it's a favourite of theirs!). Would definitely recommend.

Went here on a weekend break here in Ludlow to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. Had seen reviews, history and it was on a list of recommendations from the cottage we were staying at. From first entrance to being seated, served and leaving,the staff without exception,were so very polite, friendly and accommodating. We went for the full three courses, and unusual Black pudding scotch egg for my husband, he loved it. A delicious baked goat cheese for myself. Heaven on a plate for himself in the form of a fish pie ,my trio of pork was equally amazing. Following this with two naughty puds which we shared , alongside having drinks of recommended tasty gins and a lovely Pink, we were sated . Someone here is a wizz and obviously loves cooking. Without a doubt this meal was tremendous. We would not hesitate to recommend this venue for a meal and ambience. Thank you to all staff for making our evening one to remember for all the right reasons.

Warm, friendly atmosphere where there seems to be a mix of locals and tourists. The building is undergoing some significant exterior renovation work, but this shouldn’t put you off a visit. The only negative was the side entrance door that was left to bang shut every time someone came or went. There were four of us, and we had a cross section of the menu. I enjoyed my calamari starter served with a dish of tartar sauce, a segment of grilled lime and some lightly dressed salad. I then had the trio of pork for the main course, which looked very appealing on the menu. However, on the place it was a little variable: the pork ball was overcooked and dry, whilst the filet was nicely sliced into bitesize pieces, some of which were dry and some less so. This seemed to be because they were waiting on the plate while the pork belly was being finished. Served with some ordinary green beans among little mounds of creamed potatoes and sweeps of apple sauce, it could have been so much better. My dining partners were happy if not effusive with their menu choices. I can certainly recommend the Argentine Malbec from the wine menu, however, and confirm that the service was friendly and professional.

6 of us called in for a drink. Saw the menu and thought it looked really nice. However 2 of the party felt that their Ludlow gold was below par. Went to the bar and mentioned it. Landlord looked to his mate at the bar, 'is yours OK??' yes he replied. His look told me everything. Most places would have at least asked to see the beer, maybe even replaced it. It was 2 halves of Ludlow gold, both drinkers knew the brew and knew it wasn't quite right. I know I sound bitter, however just being acknowledged that maybe there was a possible issue would have have made us feel better. Didn't bother earing there after that. Won't be back. I'm sure they won't care.

Staying two minutes from the pub, we had dinner and both of us fully enjoyed the meal and the service and the reasonable price. No complaints at all.

This is an amazing place. it’s a traditional English pub serving beautiful food. There was plenty of choice on the food menu. My colleague and I both chose the Steak and Ale pie. There was a choice of 3 locally brewed ales. The service was 1st Class by Donna and her colleague. I can’t believe that the experience was so good. I can’t recommend this place highly enough.

First time at the Church Inn - delighted with the stylish room, equipped with high end products, eg toiletries & coffee maker. Breakfast was delicious & staff were friendly & helpful. I would highly recommend.

Lovely meal, we were running late which wasn’t a problem when we rang ahead to check this was ok. Very friendly staff and lovely food. Would recommend the beef pie it was delicious

Sister pub to where we are staying. Hadn't booked and it was a busy Games Night, but we were fitted in upstairs, on our own, but that was fine. Very good host, and nice staff generally. Delicious food, especially the pies. Plenty to eat - went back to our hotel stuffed! Huge wedge of cheese, but only three small crackers; likewise with ample crumble dessert, but could have done with much more custard. Would be very happy to return.

This 14th century restaurant must have been the oldest we’ve eaten in and we’re not disappointed. Their ‘Game’ menu was brilliant. We had wild boar for starters followed by venison sausages and finished with a good old apple and fruit crumble with custard, what’s not to like?

We had a lovely meal at The Church Inn. The food was great and the service from all the staff was first class. I am so glad we chose to go in for a drink and then stay on for food. Didn't get any of the staff names but thank you for a lovely evening and a great steak pie and creamy mash meal.

We went for Sunday dinner. As soon as we walked in, we could smell the lamb and mint sauce. The staff were fantastic, friendly, helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We had starters, main course, dessert and coffee and everything was delicious and plentiful. I would highly recommend the chocolate fondant but we didn't have much left on any of our plates for any of the courses.

Just a one night stay with a friend as a pre birthday treat. Our room was immaculately clean, facilities were superb (Nespresso coffee machine, balcony with table and chairs and ashtray most welcome) dinner, breakfast and lunch were excellent the staff were so friendly and helpful . I would highly recommend this establishment

Although there’s not much 14thC left of the building the room was lovely with a little balcony with table & chairs & the food was absolutely wonderful. The service was excellent, we were treated with the utmost courtesy. Cannot praise Church Inn highly enough.

Had a lovely lunch at the Church Inn. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Food was delicious - I had the fish cakes with Coconut curry sauce. Enjoyed every mouthful. I probably shouldn’t have ordered the portion of chunky chips too as it was huge! (Still ate most of them though). Would definitely eat there again, next time I’m in Ludlow

Overpriced, meagre portions that wouldn't fill a child, with Bisto gravy, underseasoned and bland. Great attentive service which is the redeeming feature of this over-hyped pub.

Really enjoyable dinner tonight. Great welcome and service, good generous portions of food. Nice and quiet and calm. Very good roast beef (great portion size, not over large!) and super fish and chips. Would recommend.

My wife and I made a late booking for a 1-night stay and we were delighted with this olde-world hotel. The welcome from Donna, Ben and Richard was warm and friendly and they immediately put us at our ease. The location was perfect - in the heart of Ludlow town centre. Our double room was exceptional.- clean, tidy, with all the necessary amenities and great value. It even had a balcony outside. The English breakfast was huge! Thank you all for a lovely experience. We will not hesitate to make this our first port of call if we stay in Ludlow again.

Fabulous food and Fabulous service. Food was delicious, quality produce at reasonable price. Steak and ale pie, pork chop, churros, rum baba. Rum baba packed a punch.

Excellent food backed up with also excellent table service. Charlotte was professional in every way in serving up our meals. My wife had the very tasty Sunday roast braised lamb shoulder rolled followed by the Eton Mess. I elected for the simpler Cumberland Sausage ring and then one of my all time favourites, but a different take on a Rum Baba with Forest Druid was so light and delicious.

Excellent food in a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Staff were helpful and friendly. We stayed much longer than we had planned and were not rushed at all. Would highly recommend.

Great little venue tucked away down a side street. Service was good. Menu is a little limited though. We came as a party of two. I was reliably informed that the fish and chips were good. I chose the leak and potato soup which was okay and the beef burger and chips which although i have had better burgers this was also okay too. Would i return here, yes i would.

My family and I enjoyed the food here, the service was great and the staff were polite. The chicken pie was lovely and the churros were also very tasty.

Lovely lunch . Nice choice on menu with each dish was well described. Food was delicious and made by a chef . We had 14 hour cooked beef and ale pie. The pastry was proper chef made short crust. With the pie having a top...

We visited a year ago, and enjoyed a nice meal upstairs with our dog, a bit pricey but nice food, so we booked a table for evening meal as we gave 5 stars last year. A unfortunately a few changes since our last visit (new...

The food was very basic for the money they were charging. It would have been nice if the chef could have presented the meals a lot better than he/she did. Very disappointed

This pub had what appeared to be a simple menu at first glance, but the quality of the food was extremely high and there was a good and varied selection available. The service was outstanding. We booked our table online, as we had tried to...

Had dinner at this lovely pub last week. We’d had a drink the previous evening and decided to book a table. Great selection of gins and friendly staff. The food was excellent, my husband had fish and chips and I had salmon nicoise, which was...

We stayed for two nights. The hotel itself could not be better located but as the name suggests is next to a church which had regular bell chimes - not an issue for us at all and gave us a lovely view from the balcony....

Anniversary table booked and we arrived at 7.00pm, seated alone upstairs. Service staff very quiet, drinks ordered within 5 minutes. Waitress stated that she couldn't take our food order as the chef was cooking steaks and that we would have to wait until the chef...

This is a review for Sunday lunch on May 28th. Table reserved for 1.30pm and arrived a little early at 1.15pm. Quite a few empty tables but we were sat right next to one of the few tables being used. We were told that this...

Had a 3 day break in Ludlow & stayed at The Church Inn. The room was perfect, everything included, ie bath & shower, toiletries, fan, hairdryer, coffee machine, bottled water, balcony, view of church & sound of bells. Spotlessly clean & spacious, daily clean. Breakfast...

A great table by an upstairs window gave us a view of the beer garden and the church. The waitress was lovely and appreciated that we were about to go to a concert and so wanted the meal as speedily as possible. My husband had...

Although a quite unassuming pub, the food was great. We went for lunch yesterday and all the dishes were excellent!! I had the rabbit, which I love and it was exciting to find it on the menu, this does not happen often. Not many chefs...

Really disappointed at the quality of our Sunday roast Potatoes, Yorkshire puds and gravy well below standard Could not cut potatoes or puds They were left over from lunch and should not have been served Staff ver polite but no discount offered Other people sat...

What a pleasant surprise! Oh my goodness, it was superb. A very pleasant and clean environment. Staff were super friendly and efficient. The food, Cumberland Sausage and Mushroom Risotto was way beyond our expectations. Overheard one customer say that the Churros was better than anything...

Best pub roast I’ve had (and I’ve had quite a few)!! Had the pork with all the trimmings. Meat was tasty and tender, vegetables were all cooked well and especially loved the cauliflower cheese. The chocolate fondant was how it should be, very chocolatey and...

We had a nice light dinner at the Church Inn. They had excellent cask ales and food. We had a bubble-and-squeak with mustard gravy and poached egg, a mini fondue plate, and soup, plus sticky toffee pudding. Service was great. The pace is nice, attractive,...

We booked for evening meal and we weren't disappointed it was gorgeous food. we had fish and chips and chicken and ham pie. Both meals were excellent, the chocolate fondant was also very good, the Ludlow gold beer and Ludlow gin also excellent. Everyone was...

My wife and I stopped off at The Church recently for lunch, and we're very glad we did! Bar staff are polite, friendly and welcoming. The food and drink menus are varied and of good quality. Service and the general ambience are likewise up to...

Very pleasant bar and waiting staff, but disappointed that there was only one vegetarian option on the menu, which was more expensive than most of the flesh based choices, despite the ingredients being lower cost, ie cauliflower and lentils. Not even a vegetarian sandwich available.....

Very disappointing. Very expensive for the size of the meals. Our son had the kids meal, one sausage, a handful of chips and peas, £8.50. I ordered the burger. I was then told I could have it without the bun, or order something. I didn't...

Was in Ludlow for work this week, stayed in a local hotel who could take a few lessons from the Church Inn. The service was professional and friendly not stuffy and Londonish. The food and beer was outstanding, in quality portion sizzle and presentation. It...

We had booked a table for five to eat at 6,00 on a Thursday evening. For mains we ordered the Vegetarian Curry, Shredded Chicken & Ham Pie, 2 x Beef Pie and one Cumberland Sausage. The pies and sausage came with mashed potato, roasted carrot,...

We visited the Chruch Inn a year ago when we were holidaying in the area so after our first positive experience gave it another go as we were holidaying in Shropshire again (a very under-rated holiday destination). Again the Church Inn came up trumps. Dog...

Sadly we never got the chance to eat here as it was always busy. Had a couple of drinks here a couple of nights and the food looked delicious. You definitely need to book though or end up disappointed like us.

We had a party here on 4th March 2023 for 14 . The service was top notch and the food was to all served piping hot. I would recommend this pub for any celebration. john Diamond Mill St Ludlow

This is to re review my visit to the church in on March 4th. My initial review was made on the timetable but unfortunately my wife had miss informed me and on reflection all was as it should have been. I sincerely apologise to the...

What a great pub and restaurant this is. Fabulous Sunday roast which could not be faulted. Definitely worth a visit. The staff were very friendly and efficient for both food and drinks. Highly recommend this pub.

Beautiful lunch in this cosy, dog friendly pub recently. The fire is always glowing when it's cold outside so that is a welcome sight. Staff are friendly and very efficient with service. The interior of the pub has many photos from yesteryear dotted around on...

We stayed overnight and can't praise the stay enough. The room was beautifully appointed and very clean with a great bathroom. We were on the top floor overlooking the church at the back with views to the hills and a sweet little balcony. Food in...

Went to the church inn today following a recommendation. We ordered the steak sandwich on the lunchtime menu. The fries,onion rings and sauce was amazing but I couldn't cut the steak as it was all sinus, I tried to eat it but it was awful....

Sunday lunch was 5* & absolutely beautiful. Meat was cooked to perfection, yorkies were huge & crispy (proper homemade) & the gravy was to die for. Definitely one of the best I’ve had in Ludlow. Staff were friendly, polite & professional. Excellent service, will definitely...

We went here for a family meal, we were seated by the door and it was freezing, and very draughty, I ordered a steak sandwich with fries, onion rings and pepper sauce, my son ordered the sausage and mash which he really enjoyed, my daughter...

A 5 star Sunday lunch! We really enjoyed the convivial atmosphere, friendly and efficient service, the toasty woodburner and - most of all - excellent roast beef and perfect Yorkshire pudding.

We were staying in Ludlow for Christmas and visited this perfect little pub twice - once for a meal and then again for a Boxing Day drink. Lovely food, great staff and a really nice ‘feel’ to it. Perfect!

Went for dinner food was lovely staff were very accommodating had fabulous night. Would highly recommend.

Had a family get together here today for lunch. The staff were very helpful and the food was great. Service was also quick and fuss free although we did order ahead due to there being 14 of us. Good selection of beers and lagers. Plus......

Our number 1 choice for evening meals whenever we stay in Ludlow. Staff very friendly and attentive. Meals always served quickly and always very tasty. Good choice of beers too.

We came here for Sunday lunch to escape the terrible food at The Feathers hotel where we were staying. Friendly helpful staff in spite of being super busy. An excellent pint well kept. My wife had the pork which she said was excellent and came...

From the moment we walked in we got a great welcome. Stove in the bar alight. Very nice selection of local gins and cask ales. There are board games on some of the tables which is a nice touch. Our room was spotless, the bed...

Just had the most amazing meal @ChurchInnLudlow. Make sure you eat here. Hospitality, customer service ,quality is #1

Visited for an evening meal, warmly welcomed by the lovely staff. Great menu to choose from. Busy pub but staff paid just the right amount of attention to us, the waitress was fantastic. We had a really wonderful time

One of the few pubs serving food on a Sunday night. Good quality food and local beers. Nice interior with unique men's toilets (you'll have to go and see for yourself!).

As its title suggests it is next door to the Church. Attractive externally and is also home to Joules Brewery, so of course their excellent real ales are there. Food is good and varied and staff were helpful.

Have been wanting to visit this pub for some time based on the positive reviews that I had read. I was not disappointed. A very warm welcome that didn't stop there as service was great. The food was delicious with a definite home made taste...

At first glance this looks a little under whelming considering it is in Ludlow ( with its food reputation) As we had booked we went in and it really was a pleasant surprise. A touch of the Tardis. We were shown to our table by...

Unfortunately we went for dinner tonight and I won’t be returning. I had chicken Caesar salad. The chicken was dry, the salad limp, I had to ask for more dressing as I couldn’t taste it and what I did get was a small amount of...

Having been to the Ludlow Food Fair, we didn't want much in the way of gourmet food, this was perfect for the job. We were seated upstairs which was quiet. The food menu is quite small. I had fish and chips, I don't like mint...

The staff squeezed a few more onto our already large table. They were very welcoming and food and drinks were good. We had a nice evening. Small menu and everything was good. Not gourmet but filled our needs. Very nice crab and chips!

Popped in today on a visit to Ludlow, not very busy , bought drinks and sat outside. Went to order food at the bar to be told a bit of a wait but they could do it! Only wanted chips and white bait. Guy said...

A lovely characterful pub. The room we had was immaculately clean and well presented. The balcony was a great addition too. The breakfast room was lovely and the breakfast itself was first rate too. The staff were friendly and helpful and the standard of service...

We arrived late to a busy restaurant and the staff were really lovely and accommodating, chatted to all of them and they were just brilliant! The food…. Was just excellent I don’t know what the hell happened but we had a minutes silence after both...

Two beef and ale pie meals. Tiny portion of cabbage and a few mange tout. Pie just about sufficient. A squirt of mash. Not enough to sustain two adults with hearty appetites.

What a great place to eat! Very friendly welcome, and a really varied menu. Great service as well. Recommend the pie, but tbh all the other food coming out of the kitchen looked great too.

Booked here last minute, Stayed in room 3 on top floor, no view of church but being a last minute booking we didn't expect one. Lovely modern, clean room. Bathroom was also nice ( grout in shower could be cleaned better). Great cooked breakfast, served...

Excellent food, if disappointing service. Having eaten here twice over past week both experiences were the same. Food served up was very good quality, and the service was polite, as you would expect. However, Tonight I had booked a specific table four days in advance,...

We had the scotch egg and smoked salmon starter, both were very good. The beef burger and chicken pie for our mains were very good too. Service was excellent and staff all very welcoming. We were in the upstairs dining area overlooking the church.

So glad we picked this as the first place we ate in beautiful Ludlow! The mushroom ravioli was DELICIOUS. A beautiful, laid back pub with a warm welcome!

We stopped here for lunch on our way home from a short break. We were not disappointed, the décor was lovely, clean, welcoming and cosy! Some tables had board games stuck to them, a great idea! The staff were welcoming, polite and friendly. We enjoyed...

We called in today we were lucky we called in on the off chance and got a table, it was very busy lovely atmosphere and very smart and clean. My husband and I had the steak pies they were lovely just the right size with...

After a wonderful weekend in Ludlow having the best time in surrounding pubs and restaurants it was a bitter disappointment to end our main night here. Ordered a single Hennesy and coke and a large house white wine and was charged 24 pounds. Couldn't quite...

Great location, real atmosphere, friendly attentive staff and lovely rooms. Food was excellent. Highly recommended.

We thoroughly enjoyed all the food we were served. Having booked a table which we were shown to promptly,.we presume it wasn’t noted that we’d arrived. After a long wait we asked a passing waitress if we could have menus to look at. We were...

Lovely, well cooked and presented roast dinner (lunch) for two. I went with my friend whose husband had gone to a wedding nearby. We had fast service, good food and a pint of cider. Speedily served - despite a table of 9 arriving as we...

What a cracking old style pub, great selection of local gin and beers, friendly staff. Pub is covered in old pictures and interesting relics. Well worth popping in!

Looking for a tasty light lunch in a traditional olde worlde setting? This comfortable pub in the heart of picturesque Ludlow is a place to try. We chose open sandwiches of bavette steak and mushrooms, served with nicely cooked french fries, and thoroughly enjoyed them....

Fantastic service management went above & beyond, delicious food best Sticky toffee pudding reasonable price thank you for a lovely lunch.

Stopped by for a drink. Good range of local beers but only served Becks blue as a "grown up" alcohol free option.

Had a very good pint here (upstairs, as it was quite full). Place was a bit cold, but staff very pleasant.

We ate with friends here on 30/11/21,the food and service was very good, well done to the young crew , we all ordered different things , and everything that came was faultless, our first time here , unfortunately we are not local (from Cambridgeshire) but...

We hadn't booked anywhere for dinner, but fortunately the Church Inn had space for us. I had excellent, perfectly cooked duck main course and my friends enjoyed their main courses. Good range of drinks. I tried the Ludlow gins! Downstairs was pretty full with the...

1st night of break. Pub quiet, quite happy to accept my business. 2 night, we wanted 1 drink before meal, walked in and approached bar, 4 staff (young lad pulling off beer). As we got to bar, "Are you eating?" "No, just want drink." I...

We went to the church inn for an evening meal.we ordered cheese and onion pie which came with fresh veg and mashed potatoes,and i ordered gluten free fish and chips and minted mushy peas.we then ordered eton mess to share which was gluten free.the fish...

Right in the centre of Ludlow and clearly a popular drinking pub as well. I thought the food was very good and not particularly expensive. My hake dish was well cooked and well presented and their sticky toffee pudding was a good example of that...

Stopped off for a light lunch on a brisk day in Ludlow. Comfortable surroundings, friendly staff and great food. We tried the Camembert and Squid, followed by the Scotch egg and Ham Hock. Small portions but very tasty.

Very average meal. I had fish and chips. The fish was just about edible. It hadn't been cooked sufficiently. The mushy peas had seen too much of the microwave. The beer was off and I had to ask for a replacement. The atmosphere was more...

Strangely their sunny beer garden is right next to the Church, like having a drink in the cemetery but seems to be a fun place for the locals to meet up and was popular when we were there. We only had a drink so can't...