The Rose and Crown in Shropshire

Visited with friends for Sunday lunch. They'd been before for lunch (although not on a Sunday)and had enjoyed it so we took a chance. Nicely busy but no issues getting a table, although I wouldn't go much after 1-1.30pm for Sunday lunch as you may miss out. Great tasting coffee and the blackberry stout was amazing. Sunday lunch is superb - 2 of us had turkey and 2 had gammon. Everything was cooked just right - the roast potatoes were great and good selection of veggies. 3 of us ordered extra cauliflower cheese but we would have been fine with just 2 for the table - I'd definitely recommend it, made exactly how it should be and really tasty. All the food was piping hot, great portions and excellent value for money. The pub is dog friendly too.

My god. Why do bar staff these days never know who’s next ? Patiently waited for a very very slow bar maid to serve the people in front of me and lo and behold …. Served a lady next who just arrived at the bar. I let it go until the very very slow barmaid then decided to serve someone else who again had just arrived at the bar. Just full on poor service.

Stopped serving food before 2pm on a Sunday ( Website states food until 2.30) . Visited after reading The Telegraph suggesting this is the best pub in Shropshire, not so ! Got the impression that they could not care less. The Telegraph reviewer should have visited The Wheatsheaf down the hill where we were looked after properly the day before.

The oldest pub in Ludlow. We visited twice during our stay for lunch and Sunday lunch. We had sandwiches for lunch and the amount of beef was superb. Sunday lunch was lovely and if you go you must have to cauliflower cheese!! Had a paddle of three Joules beers as well a great way to sample them. Atmosphere was great too.

What a hidden gem. Tucked away behind the church. A very old pub full of history and authentic features. We had a lunch - toasted sandwiches - plentiful and delicious. Sunday lunch was lovely - great service too. Dog friendly with lots of space between tables. Lovely courtyard too which I’m sure would be fab in the summer.

We enjoyed steak and chips with some nice red wine at this historic pub. The food and service were all good so I would recommend this place.

A very atmospheric old pub with a good selection of local ales and branded beers. We had an adult family night out . Natalie served us and did a wonderful job serving us drinks and a rather nice meal. This place has good pub food. Not fancy but oh so well done. Have to recommend .

Ludlow has a plethora of eating places for all tastes and all budgets but the Rose and Crown has hit the sweet spot. Owned by the Joules Brewery, there is a great selection of real ales as well as lagers and soft drinks. The food menu again caters for all tastes and the meal we both had was fresh and tasty whilst also being a perfect portion size. Hospitality was first class with a special mention for Morgan who greeted everyone with a welcoming smile showing immediate attentiveness to all. She was able to talk about all of the drinks available and was extremely efficient I her role. There is no doubt that Morgan is a real asset to the Rose and Crown, so thank you for a fantastic visit. We will definitely be back!

Great pub, great beer, great pub food, friendly staff. Nothing else to say but go. One of the oldest pubs in England also.

This is the oldest pub in Ludlow. We had visited the museum close by which was very small, so fortunately we had time to visit this pub before lunch. It has an attractive and historic interior, and there is also a small courtyard. There appeared to be some very good local ales. But we decided to enjoy two glasses of prosecco sat round a barrel.

Nice pub, lovely staff. However food was average and for the price of the fish and chips I was dissapointed that the tartar was out of a jar and most likely a cheep one at that.

Found this traditional pub whilst in Ludlow. We went in and asked if they had a table for 2,the staff said we could eat in the restaurant (staff served) or we could go in the main bar or the outdoor terrace/garden, so the outdoor it was. We ordered drinks from the bar and perused the menu. My wife opted for a salad with a salmon fillet, myself the vegetarian lasagna with garlic bread and side salad. The food was brought to the table and looked fresh and appetizing, both were polished off. With a bottle of 0% beer and a gin and lemonade the total bill was approx. £33. Excellent establishment to while away an hour or 2.

An obvious and popular watering hole for day-trippers, the Rose and Crown is not to be underestimated. The "Joules" ales on offer are very good and a pleasant change from the bigger brewery staples. Catch a sunny day and the courtyard beer garden is a great place to while away a couple of hours chatting to the friendly locals.

Steeped in history and oozing with character this pub isn't just a drinking hole. The menu is varied and after sharing a plate of beautiful whitebait we both chose the vegetable lasagne with garlic bread and salad. What a treat. A proper layered lasagne with freshly baked bread oozing with garlic. Well cooked and what a flavour! Possibly the finest veggie lasagne we have ever had. Compliments to the chef. Last but certainly not least was the excellent all round service. Thank you for a really good dining experience.

Very Basic offering ,Ham egg and FROZEN Fries ,3 been chilli , boiled rice and thick sauce containing beens and not much else , can't say it was value !!!

Stopped for lunchtime cappuccinos and roast beef sandwiches. Good food. Lovely atmosphere. Warm welcome and service with a smile. Thanks guys

Visited on a Tuesday evening and it was busy Always a warm welcome from the staff we ordered Brie Wedges to start followed by Lasagne and Gammon absolutely great pub food but the bread and butter pudding best I’ve ever had All washed down with a pint of cider Emma in the kitchen is doing a wonderful job

Nice enough pub grub. Wonderful old pub, worth popping in for a pint just to see the place. The listing says 'closed' but we were there last week. Better atmosphere than food, but nothing wrong with that.

My husband and I went here for lunch on a trip to Ludlow. It’s got lots of history and the inside still retains the warmth of age unlike many bland chains these days. The staff were lovely. The service was good and the food was homemade. The dog was welcome and was given plenty of treats. I would really recommend this place.

What a find!! Such an old, atmospheric pub. Wish I could do an all night ghost hunt here???? Lovely bar staff. Lovely beer. Lots of little nooks and crannies and history galore.

Massive wait claiming to be busy but food was soooo slow coming out of the kitchen. Sausage sandwich £7.97 cheap white sliced bread not sure there were even 2 sausages in it really sorry I chose this place to eat in Ludlow

Been in Ludlow the last two days. Day one we called in for drinks and had a nice evening chatting to locals. A lovely place with very friendly staff. Tonight we had dinner there. The food was excellent. Amy looked after us very well. A highly recommended place to go.

Me and my husband came to ludlow on saturday. We heard the rose and crown had reopened after a refurbishment. And under new management. Our last visit in early September wasn't very enjoyable the staff were miserable, and the food looked awful. So we did not eat. But the joules beer was lovely. So we thought we would give the new people a chance. And glad we did. They were fully staffed this time, happy and welcoming. The food looked amazing on the other tables. Proper pub grub. So we gave it a go. Had the best brie wedges and lasagne we have ever had before. Great music and so busy, struggled to get a table. Open fire and dog friendly with treats on the bar. Win win for us having 2 dogs. The new management has really got this!! I will recommend this pub to everybody.

Under new management, what a lovely places to go for a great night with husband and friends. New all staff are amazing and very friendly, management are doing very well running the places great

Rose and Crown under new management! Went in for a few drinks before a friends birthday party Friday 1st December but turned out to be the pubs launch after it’s had a refurbishment and it looks great Great selection of beers and food! Proper pub grub again!

Really lovely experience! Recently refurbished and under new management, the food was very tasty, reasonably priced and decent sized portions! Joule’s beer was fantastic as always and really nice to see how much work has been put into bringing the pub back to life! Staff were friendly and attentive.

This is a bit late, for the two people we want to thank - "drop-in" managers, Amy and Brandon - (Think his name is Brandon.) left the Rose and crown on Saturday, I believe, to return to Home base, Shrewsbury. We arrived, tired and hungry, at the pub Monday evening, a week yesterday. We had arrived in Ludlow later than planned owing to a terribly slow car journey, and just been told by two highly-rated Tripadvisor pubs that they could not do food for us, even though it was before the seeming 8.00pm kitchen closedown. We tried the Rose and Crown, fearing another turn away, only to be greeted by a cheery Brandon, who said he would oblige with food! We enjoyed our meal, and drinks, and could not have been made more welcome by our hosts. To make this review more "useful", I must say that the Rose and Crown is a wonderful old place - like visiting a National Trust property which just happens to be a pub. Good luck to the new manager(s), and to Amy and Brendan in their new post!

I visited ludlow on Monday because it's such a beautiful town. We were recommended by a local to have lunch in the rose and crown. Where I was informed they did great pub grub for decent prices, homemade lasagne, ham egg and chips etc. Unfortunately when we arrived the menu was not the same and got told by another customer they had changed chefs. Was very dissapointed with the options on the menu. So decided to just have a drink. The joules beer was lovely, but we were hungry so didn't stay long. We watched other meals go out, where they were small portions and overheard other customers constantly complaining. It was very busy and only 2 members of staff working. They were struggling but working hard. For a sunny day in summer holidays. The only thing I can see here is bad management. And bad decisions.

My friend and I were visiting Ludlow today 4/9/23. There was 2 members of staff on duty a female was working hard behind the bar and also a male he was working behind the Barr and also trying the seve the tables. I ordered fish and chips after eating some of it I notice a small black hair in my fish ..my friend ordered a beef sandwich the brown bread was dry and the so called beef tasted of pork…unfortunately I had to make a complaint about this matter I’m a very dissapointed customer and most certainly would not ever return.

We try to get to Ludlow once a year and always have lunch at the Rose and Crown. We were not disappointed this visit. Lovely warm welcome, great selection of beers and the Hake lunch was so good I had it two days running! Great background music which adds to the atmosphere. Dogs welcome!

Visited the Rose and Crown several times during our week in Ludlow. This atmospheric old public house has everything to offer. Good beer, friendly staff and good food. It is also dog friendly.So 5 out of five for us.

Poor at best. Very small portion of fish and chips for £15. Cold soup and waited for a ridiculously long time for food. Tomato sauce tasted watered down.

Dropped in for a drink as we wandered through the town and were attracted by the history which is impressive. Unfortunately the staff do not warrant the same description being rude and decidedly unfriendly. Considering it was late afternoon I can't help thinking it probably wasn't the end of a shift that might explain the attitude. Shame. We might well have gone back had they been a little more welcoming.

A local shop keeper recommended we eat lunch here. The fish and chips were ok but arrived on a cold plate. The burger was ok but certainly not the best. My friend and I ordered sausage and mash, again cold plates and the food was...

Went for a Sunday lunch today and was very disappointed roast dinner came out and was cold meat was very pink and very tough had to ask for the vegetables as they hadn't bought any out again these were cold ordered a pudding and this...

As a local and a regular to the rose and crown I popped in during my break on work to buy a coffee to be told there not serving tea and coffee. Took a look at the menu as I wanted to bring my daughter...

We have been having lunch at this lovely pub for a couple of years now when we have been shopping in Ludlow. The food has always been good and the staff very friendly. We understand the pub has a new landlord. We had a sandwich...

I am a local to this establishment and it has always been top notch and run by friendly staff. Unfortunately there have been some changes to the management from what I gather and definitely not for the best!!!!!! After going Sat and Sun lunchtime this...

This is the first time I have written a review for anything. Staff were pleasant but food was slow, over priced and unpleasant. Probably the worst meal I’ve had the misfortune to pay money for. I can not recommend this place for lunch.

Had a nice evening with the family. Enjoyed chatting with the barman Brandon, as I'm a regular I can say the atmosphere is very pleasant and it's a good bunch who frequent the Rosey.

Lovely friendly pub tucked away in Ludlow. Plently of choice and all prepared fresh and quickly brought to your table by great staff - Amy particularly was very helpful in helping choose what we had and ensured all our family dietry needs were catered for....

A little hidden gem Really friendly staff nice interior and a good food menu with plenty of choices Also a good selection of beers Well worth a visit

This pub is located off the Main Street and down a lane. It is a well preserved old pub with a lot of character. It has a patio area too with picnic tables. Prices were reasonable, we got their sandwich special with came with fries...

Music is brilliant heavy metal and classic rock and the excellent 90's and 80's pop. Bar staff are fun and engaging. The vibe in bar is fantastic. Highly recommended.

Came in for a sandwich , as we planned an evening meal elsewhere, I ordered cheese & pickle which I enjoyed but must have had a whole pkt of grated cheese on it , served with side salad and chips , when it came out...

Oh my god! Never in my life have I seen such a disgusting pub, run by racists. We went as a large group after the coronation. We were treated so badly by the teenage bar staff and when we asked to speak to the landlord...

The bar staff is absolutely horrible and rude! They truly offended me not swallowing me to by drinks saying that I was drunk when I didn’t even had one drink. They not only treated me bad but also my friends. I never been treated so...

If you like great live music, friendly staff and good beer then this is the best pub in ludlow for it. The two redhead ladys at the bar were fantastic and couldn’t have been more obliging. Absolutely made our night and will be the reason...

Highly recommend, absolutely fantastic service; polite and hard working staff. Lovely building with lit fire cosy. Food was obviously home made and of excellent quality - well done to the chefs! Family with children well catered for and looked after - will be returning!!

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this excellent establishment on Mother's Day, lovely food, drink and great service. Highly recommended.

The building is amazing and should be fantastic. The brewery are really missing a trick. Students running the bar playing rock/heavy metal music doesn't suit the pub. The food when on can only be described as pi@@ poor. Joules brewery get a grip!

We visited on Saturday 11 th March , it was very cold and we were looking for a dog friendly place to get a drink . The Rose and crown looked inviting with its wood burner a glow , we found a table and my...

Always a warm welcome and a wide smile. Good beer and great service. Really enjoyed coming to the crown over Christmas. Well done to all the staff from Lee, Angie, Pickle and Willow

Ignorant staff. Awful food. Unclean. Basically sh!t! I'd give it a zero but it won't allow me. But my rating is 0!

Visited here for lunch today with our 2 dogs and lovely pub, great tasty food with good portions - both had sandwiches and lots of filling in them. Nice and dog friendly with water bowls out for the dogs and dog biscuits on the bar.

A very good choice on the menu. The service and food was excellent and was well priced. Would return.

Had a meal here yesterday. Really lovely food and reasonably priced too. I had the brocilli and cauliflower cheese which was totally awesome. We had a wheelchair in our party and it was not a problem. The staff were lovely so thank you

We were hoping for food, but it was Winter festival weekend and Ludlow was rammed, as was The Rose and Crown, I mean it was heaving! Having said that, everyone was happy and despite huge demand and I imagine repeated requests of "are you doing...

The pub itself is characterful-low ceilings/uneven floors/lots of wood and the entrance I used is in a pretty courtyard. I had a beef and horseradish sandwich which wasn’t great. It was well filled but the meat was the bought in grey looking stuff and it...

Externally a very attractive building and inside full of character. A variety of real ales and a good choice of food. Staff were helpful. The gents roilest is wonderful, the landlord has a good sense of humour. The urinal are modified aluminium beer casks and...

We liked everything about this pub. The food was good, the restaurant comfy and not squashed with too many tables, and the staff were nice.

Have visited Ludlow many, many times over the years and always drop into The Rose and Crown on every trip. It used to be a lovely, welcoming and friendly pub, but it's gradually changing into a dump. On the evenings / weekends it's now frequented...

Lovely friendly staff and a good choice of beers and food We went for the pies 1 large & 1 small Fantastic well worth a visit

Vegans beware the tart is Frozen and microwaved. The staff are really patronising too. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone unless you want food poisoning?

Joules Brewery pubs with is a fine town centre bar approachable from several alleys and streets, with lots of beer garden and alleyway seating too. Friendly staff, and customers, and several customers had their dogs with them too. The pub won the 2022 ‘Oie Trail’...

Called in on the hope of a bite to eat, as it was dog friendly, but no food served on Monday nights. Stayed for a quick drink since the young lady behind the bar made us most welcome and recommended another place to go and...

This very old pub is absolutely full of character, good beers and decent pub food. I stopped during a gruelling 50 mile bike ride and the lassagne lunch was very good. The salad is normally a good sign of how much a restaurant really cares...

We visited for lunch and drinks, I had the beef and horseradish sandwiches and my wife had the ham and mustard, both were accompanied by crisps and a large salad. Our lunch was good and good value for money. We added a pot of tea...

Found this historic old pub in the centre of Ludlow, and what a find, full of character and history, had a simple lunch with plenty of it and fresh and a very friendly floor waitress/barmaid, would definitely return..👍🍺🐕

We were turned away at 2pm on bank holiday Monday, there weren’t loads of people in the pub. They said they had ran out of everything Really disappointed we couldn’t have lunch there as it looked like a really cozy pub

We've just had lunch in the Rose and Crown. It was delicious. The battered brie was fabulous, my sandwich was filled to bursting, served with a fresh salad and great chips. All the staff we talked to were lovely and friendly. Highly recommend, will definitely...

This is a homely authentic olde worlde English pub. It is VERY dog friendly which delighted me. Unfortunately we were looking to eat and on the night we visited they were having a Jamaican Night (or West Indian, not sure). There was no other menu...

Went here for lunch mid week. The service was very good, they were very friendly and dog friendly too. The food was average, what you expect from a pub. I would eat there again as it did the job 👍

Cosy nooks in this pub with log fire and friendly staff we enjoyed a nice Sunday roast and a couple of real ales which were in very good condition

Went here for lunch while visiting Ludlow. What a great find lovely food and drinks friendly staff and a warm homely atmosphere. The place was very busy guess that's not surprising as every other pub in Ludlow was closed. Will definitely visit when in the...

This is a gem tucked away but signposted so do not miss it. Very very old, thick walls, full of character and logs burning in the stove. Great drinks and we had a lovely light lunch. Very friendly people and we could have stayed all...

Lunched with friends here, lovely oldy worldy pub, friendly staff and very nice food! Worth a visit.

We stumbled on this pub whilst looking for a place to eat. Decided to go after seeing the board. What a surprise. A great old pub with so much history. The brewery that now owns it makes great beer. Look up the mouse bar and...

Visited this excellent pub today. Staff very friendly. Meal was brilliant and did not have long to wait for it. Our two golden retrievers made very welcome. Well worth seeking it out.

Called in here for a late lunch mid-week and asked what time they stopped serving food. We were told 2.00pm so we ordered as it was 1.40pm and seemed to be quite busy, with a large group of people nearby who had just ordered. We...

Came here yesterday with my Dad and nephew for lunch they both had scampi and chips and I had the Brie and pepper quiche - we all really enjoyed the food and drinks (including the best cranberry juice I’ve had). Lovely service and a lovely...

stopped for a drink and lunch while walking around the tow very nice oldy worldly pub staff very pleasent nice lunch

Visited The Rose and Crown while visiting Ludlow. Lovely tasting food. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff.

This pub in the heart of Ludlow was great for the two dogs we have, both inside and outside. They serve the best cider I’ve ever had here “Robinsons Flagon Cider” and the boys had enough beers that they got a free t-shirt out of...

Lovely traditional Englosh pub. Had lunch, the late & the cheese & pickle sandwich. The chips were scrummy. Very popular & can see why. Service was also good.

Great tasting food, good menu, reasonably priced and obliging staff. My only suggestion is to widen the range of non-alcoholic beers available as they only had Becks Blue. Otherwise highly recommended.

The chef is Greek so some interesting meals on the menu, beautifully cooked. Great service in a lovely old building.

Visited here while in Ludlow for drinks. Nice old pub with a good atmosphere. Staff where polite and friendly and drinks reasonably priced with a good choice. Worth a visit.

Came into ludlow for the first time and couldn't believe how amazing this pub was. Although a small menu the food was outstanding and the service was just the same. Its very clean and the staff are very helpful, will definitely be eating here again.

The pub is in a 13th century building but managed to be accessibel for my husband, a wheelchair user. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The menu choice was small but the food was freshly cooked, well presented and very tasty. Reasonable value too....

Very quick and friendly service with little waiting. Our second visit for lunch and it lived up to our expectations. Very nice food and presentation. Plenty of tables outside in peaceful and relaxing area at rear of the pub. Toilets were very clean, social distancing...

A lovely pub with an enjoyable range of hot and cold food on offer together with a range of good local beers. We sat in the courtyard at the rear and the service was excellent. The young ladies serving were exceptionally friendly and efficient, nothing...

We visted Ludlow today, We fancied some Lunch so popped into the Rose And Crown, The staff were helpful, friendly and polite, the pub was clean with quirky decor, We were seated and our order taken, my hubby had the all day breakfast and I...

Called for drinks, loved the oldie historic building. Greeted by friendly staff and felt safe with the Covid environment procedures. Tried the Green Monkey Craft Ale and Joules Pale Ale, both had to be tried twice !!! Great atmosphere and very inviting, will visit again...

Very nice old pub, busy, good atmosphere. Large portion for light lunch and very tasty. Cheesey chips let them down

After a previous stay in Ludlow where we had only visited The Rose & Crown for drinks we decided to eat here on this visit. Sunday lunch was the reason and it was certainly well presented and tasty. Service was a tad slower than even...

We just popped in for drinks and were very pleased with our choice of pub as there are rather a lot in Ludlow, but thank you all for looking after us so very well. Bit cold outside but it was a visit. Thank you again

We called in for a snack lunch and found exactly what we wanted (baguettes, chips, pork pie etc.) Very good beer and best of all, Robinsons draught cider! Everything was good. Service was pleasant and followed Covid guidelines, plenty of sanitiser about, tables well spaced...

We visited this pub for a walk in basket neal and a very nicde pint in September 2020, having walked out of another posher restaurant in the area where we made to feel very uncomfortable.Not so here, everyone was very friendly helpful and was well...

Called in for a late afternoon pint for some quality time with me, myself & I. Looks recently refurbished by a smaller local brewery. Nicely done. COVID stuff was shot on without being intrusive. Staff were really friendly and efficient and the menu looks enticing....