please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Hobsons Best and Town Crier, Ludlow Red Dawn and Gold and Wood's Lad were the 5 handpulls on Friday and standards remain as they have been for a number of years.
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A lot of money has obviously been spent on this place – TO TOTALLY RUIN IT ! The bar has been moved from its central location to one side – as far away as possible from the one entrance that you are still allowed to use. The whole decor has been redone in a hideous colour that can only be described as pale olive. The lighting is very subdued – which always make me think that they don’t want you to be able to see what you are eating / drinking !
The beer range is also reduced, though to be fair there are still 6 handpumps. However, these all serve local beers that are very much alike – golden ales the lot. I tried the Ludlow Boiling Well – which was far too cold for my liking.
This place has gone from being (arguably) the best pub in town to easily the worst of the five places I visited on the day.
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Recently reopened after a smart refurbishment. The bar has been moved meaning it's easier to get served. 3 regular beers from the Ludlow Brewery, Hobsons Best and Salopian Darwin's Origin (which I tried on Christmas Eve and which was in good order). Interesting use of old beer kegs in the gents!
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Just walked up there for a pint; seems to have been closed since April this year.
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Had pretty much the same experience yesterday as I did earlier in the year. Enjoyed my pint of Wood's Christmas Cracker.
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Revisited yesterday whist at the Ludlow Spring Festival. Service was still lacking, but the beer was OK. Better but could try harder.
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Being an avid real ale drinker I was keen to try this place especially it being in the Good Beer Guide. Was promptly served a pint of clearly 'off' beer only to be told repeatedly in a condescending tone that it was supposed to taste like that (without them trying it too I might add). I've worked in a pub for years and know an off pint when I taste one! 'Light and hoppy' it was not- cheese was the overriding flavour and I was taken aback by the patronising and rude customer service.
They clearly do not care about customers or show the courtesy to be even vaguely polite to their paying customers. Disgraceful!
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Well this definitely has the largest range of beers in town – with 10 being available. It also has the most varied range, as it was the only place that had dark beers on tap. I see people have been complaining about the beer quality, but I tried both Hobsons Nutty Mild and Three Tuns Stout, and they were both perfectly acceptable.
People have also complained about the decor, but again I see nothing wrong. It may be a bit “lived in”, but that’s a good thing in a pub – I would rather have that than a museum piece.
There are at least 2 entrances, but wherever you come in you are gaced with the central bar. Work your way around and make sure you investigate all the hand pumps, otherwise you might miss what’s on offer. There is a list, but it isn’t visible from all parts.
It was pretty busy when I was there, and I felt obliged to sit at the bar, rather than take up a quarter of a table for 4. There was a constant stream of people coming and going and looking for tables or ordering, but it never got overly full. [ I believe there is more seating upstairs ].
I didn’t eat, but from what I could see of the menu, there was a separate “pie menu” which had coloured stickers to indicate which pies were actually available on that day.
Last, and by no means least, the barmaids were b*****y gorgeous !
9/10 – hard to find what’s not to like about this place.
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The Church has been a favourite of mine since I first visited Ludlow in 2008, so I have been rather concerned by the recent spate of negative reviews. Having called in for a pint during a recent visit to the town, I can only conclude that there is some sort of conspiracy to talk down the Church and hype the Feathers.
In my book the Church is as good as ever. OK, the interior is perhaps getting a little tired, but the service was good and there is an excellent choice of mainly local ales. My pint of Hobson's Town Crier was superb.
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Lads weekend in Ludlow. Tried the Church, Ludlow Boiling Well, Wye Valley, have to say bit disappointed. Beer was average quality. Service pretty poor. Pub's sadly a bit of a letdown.
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First time in the town. Number of people recommend here. Having passed this pub we trying it. I had the misfortune to sample two of their ales today. Wye Valley Bitter and Ludlow Boiling Well. Both were dreadful. I know and drink ale on a regular basis and these are normally both excellent ales when served up by a landlord who knows how to treat real ales. If you appreciate real beer, don't come here.
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God, what a grotty little pub the Church has become.
Tatty, uncouth loud drunken idiots, indifferent service, and very average beer. What a real disappointment.
Very poor. A really sad experience. Go elsewhere.
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God, what a grotty little pub the Church has become.
Tatty, uncouth loud drunken idiots, indifferent service, and very average beer. What a real disappointment.
Very poor. A really sad experience. Go elsewhere.
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Hadn't been in the Church for a while, and had a shock last night.
I have to agree with others here, the pub has definitely taken a turn for the worst. The place is a mess, and looking run down (the toilets are terrible!).
As for beer, a poor imitation of what used to be here. Wye Valley, Ludlow and Hobsons all very average.
Service was poor, with staff blind to some customers over others. Furthermore, some of whom would not have been served in better establishments in there intoxicated state!
Doubt I'll visit here again in a rush.
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Not having visited for a while, I wasn't expecting much having read the last few reviews but I have to say that the service last night was pretty good considering how busy it was (clearly there are still many people who think the Church is worth patronising). And the Three Tuns Clerics Cure was good too.
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What's going on here?
The Church Inn used to be such a pleasant place to visit, with good beer, surroundings and service.
Now you find what's becoming a grotty back street pub, looking very worn and in need of some serious TLC.
I sadly have to agree with others here and locally, the Church is going down the pan. Service is very indifferent, sometimes poor, with little if no management.
Groups of very drunk raucous individuals who appeared incapable of even getting to the bar spoit our last visit, as did the very average pint of Ludlow Boiling Well and Hobsons Town Crier.
Afraid we wouldn't recommend anymore, and will be looking elsewhere in Ludlow.
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Extremely disappointed with our visit.
Whist central and easy to see the potential, it was sad to find the pub quite grotty and in need of attention.
Putting that aside, 8-10 beers looked promising. Trying Ludlow Boiling Well was a bad choice, as it was cloudy and in poor condition. The Wye Valley Bitter wasn't much better either.
Service was appallinglying slow and not very impressive. The experience was finally spoilt by the obviously very drunk, uncouth young guys by the bar who really made us feel uneasy.
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Very disappointed. The Church was not what we expected.
Dirty tables, floors, toilets. Service was appalling. Staff totally disinterested.
The ales we tried, Hobsons Town Crier (definite tang), Ludlow Boiling Well (past its best) and Wye Valley HPA (dead, lifeless).
Finally, what's with all the fruit/hop flies? A serious problem in this pub.
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Sadly The Church is not as good as it used to be. Know this pub for over 5 years and standard have slipped quite a bit.
The place lacks management. With no clear direction the place looks desperately in need of TLC. Sticky bar and tables. Uncleared glasses on a quiet afternoon and so on...
Decent selection of ale, but we found the quality wasn't the best in Ludlow. Ludlow Gold 4.2% very "tired" for example.
Service also has something to be desired. Staff absent from the bar or busy texting whilst customers wait.
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Difficult to rate on one visit... I popped in on a Saturday lunch in October 2014 during a weekend stay with my wife in Ludlow. The place was really busy and seemed friendly enough to me. Good mix of locals, dogs and tourists, many of who were tucking into the many pies on offer on the menu... (not the dogs!)Loads of real ales, the star of which was Hobsons Town crier, a 4.5% abv Golden ale. Also on offer was Wye Valley Bitter and many more. I had a Cotleigh New Harvest Golden Bitter ABV 4.0% but found it bland compared to the Town Crier... The pub was a little tatty, but I don't expect all pubs to be the same...
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Agree with previous posts. What's going on here? Used to be great, but has lost the plot.
Still upto 10 ales, but sadly not that special anymore. Service is disorganised chaos. Pub looks neglected. Bad language from customers and even one female member of bar staff.
Prices still however reasonable.
Not what it was.
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Group of us visited Ludlow for the first time. Been told about the Church, and was keen to visit.
Good selection of ale (decent pint Ludlow Gold 4.2%) both local and national. We found some ale was getting a little "tired" (possibly slow sellers?)
Pub is OK but looks a bit tatty. Ale prices reasonable, but wine expensive, warm and poor. Service was OK.
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Good selection of ale from the area and beyond. Service wasn't great, and for an ale pub beer was served flat and lifeless. Earlier posts about the decor/cleanliness are unfortunately true. Sadly not what it was.
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Was told to check out the Church. Good selection of ale, mostly local, and decent. Have to say, service a bit lacking though.
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Great selection of beers, enjoyed the Ludlow Gold. Interesting "mix" of clientele, but have to agree, service is a little lacking. Should be included in a visit.
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Sadly not what it was. The ales are still good, but the place has lost some appeal. Service is lacking, slow with some staff surly and reluctant to serve. Worth a visit, but not necessarily for a quick pint.
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Exactly what I hope for in a pub. Excellent choice of beers from golden to black (Stout from Three Tuns brewery), great conversation with other visitors and a lovely warm feel about the place. Long may you be there for us.
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Excellent range of real ales. Tasted several all of which were of great quality. Service a bit slow but worth the wait
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Visited Ludlow on business, and through BITE found The Church.
Decent selection of beers, with a good mix of local/national. Found service however poor, and the place looking a bit rundown. Also ate here, and wasn't that impressed by the pie I had.
Worth trying if only for the ale selection.
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Great selection of local ales and ciders. But then several other pubs in town also have a good selection too.
Avoid the temptation of ordering one of their "pies" - they're hardly pies (not in my book anyway) and it's a bit of a rip-off.
Worth popping in for drinks before moving on to (or having been) somewhere else for food. Can get busy, mostly due to its fairly small size and location.
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What a GREAT pub
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Good selection of ale, we particularly liked the Wye Valley. Service wasn't great, with long delays and staff chatting. Found it a bit noisy, but welcoming. Place feels more a blokes booze. Worth finding though.
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Called in the Church bastion on BITE reviews. Very good choice of ale, and three pint drinking "girls" received a warm welcome! A bit of a "boozer", but some interesting (I assume) local characters. Nice pint of Wye Valley and Ludlow Gold.
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Certainly worth a visit. Great selection of ales, both local and from afar. Guy on the bar, Dave, great character. Warm welcome.
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Very central with a very good selection of real ale. Pub itself is OK and seemed quite popular, but looks a bit rundown inside. Service could have been better. Worth visiting.
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Told this was the place for real ale in Ludlow. We discovered a good selection of beers, some local. Tried a pint of Wye Valley and Ludlow Gold. Both good. Like the idea of a tasting bat -3 x 1/3 of a pint tasters.
Service was a bit poor, as the bar seems left unattended quite a bit whilst staff take phone calls/chat etc.
Definitely worth a visit if your in Ludlow.
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Visited the Church as I gather it is good for cask ale. To be honest the beer was fine, tried a pint of Boiling Well and Montys Mischief. Very disappointed by the service. The two young women behind the bar both seemed to have serious attitude problems, one very miserable, the other reluctant to serve! Not a great experience. Beer OK but disappointing overall.
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I see the last poster has reviewed only three places, all in Ludlow, and the only one he/she commends is The Feathers, like nearly all on that hotel's thread.
That said, it does seem one or two more widely-written posters are concerned that some complacency might be creeping in occasionally here, which would be a pity.
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Having visited the Church Inn now a couple of times, I would say the beer is reasonable, but the place is tatty, looking more like a local "boozer" than the type of establishment it claims to be. Don't expect to be served quickly, as staff are slow, talking or rarely behind the bar!
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Spacious and popular pub in the centre of town. Excellent choice of ales kept in great condition - some of the Wye Valley and Ludlow beers were very satisfying. Sadly, food is rather disappointing and quite a bit of what is advertised was unavailable - they have the right idea bearing in mind the location - but it could be so much better whilst still remaining 'pubby' rather than 'foodie'. It is also one of those places that likes passive-aggressive little notices detailing dos and don'ts. A curate's egg.
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Every bit as good as in previous years. The Wye Valley Bitter was spot on as usual and the 'Blazing Saddle' was an excellent accompaniment.
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Recent visit very disappointing. Been going in for years but noticed that service has become very patchy. Visited last week and had one of "those days". First barman completely cocked up the round, the 2nd. lad in the afternoon was sadly in the wrong business ( no eye contact, very slow, continually chatting to other off duty members of staff, every table had empty glasses on, the fire had gone out and there were trays of half polished cutlery all along the bar top. At least 2 customers left without a drink as our mate chatted away. A senior member of the team arrived, cleared up all the chaos and I thought at last I can go to the bar and get a quick round in. Sadly no. Halfway through the round with my drinks out of reach the phone rang and was answered straight away and there followed a 5 minute call about an accommodation enquiry whilst I stood there. It's easy really ,if you have a live customer give them priority and let the phone ring. As I said probably just a bad day. Beer was good, loos clean and by early evening the place was as busy and buzzy as always. Don't get complacent guys.
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This place is a little gem. Run by people who know how to run a pub. Staff knowledgable. 10 differant ales. At time of my visit; Wye Valley, HPA. Archers, Winter Warmer. Three tuns, Stout. Ludlow Gold and Boiling Well. Hobson, Town Crier and Mild. Salopian Darwins Origin and Milk Street, Winter Spice. The Boiling well and Salopian I drank we well kept and well served.
Away from ale. The Church is a good all rounder with draft Cider and Perry on offer as well a tempting selection of Whiskies. The wine and spirit selections were also plentiful. Lots of pictures of old Ludlow on walls and a beautiful dog shaped nut cracker on the bar. Also does 3x 1/3 pints for £3.30 if you can't make your mind up.
Cracking place. Full of life and very welcoming.
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Number 2 rated pub on this website... no way! Yes, it's the best pub in Ludlow, but that's not too difficult. It's distinctly average and the food is on the poor side (especially those very disappointing pies). Pubs close to (but outside) Ludlow are, however, truly excellent for the most part. Sorry, but this is an insult to many, many fantastic pubs elsewhere. By coincidence the current number 1 rated pub (The Plough at Little London) used to be known to me before I moved to Ludlow - now that is a great place, so the ratings system kind of works (sometimes). I'm giving The Church Inn 6/10
//rant over
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Lovely popular town centre pub always with a good selection of ales, all usually top notch. Blindmans Gambit was poor however or at least not to my taste but the Ludlow Brewing Co Boiling Well was excellent. Always one to call into but may be a squash at the bar when the tables are full of diners but usually better after nine.
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Great pub, a real treat on a visit to Ludlow. Always has 10 beers on and the landlord is very friendly. Tasting rounds of thirds available for a reasonable price and pints are very well priced too. Food is traditional but very good.
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Good old-fashioned pub. Excellent choice of 10 beers. Personal favourites on a recent visit were Wye Valley Bitter and Dark Side of the Moose. No TV so people - a good mix of young and old - talk. A simple idea that might catch on.
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No sign at all of any grubbiness. Perhaps they have taken note of these reviews. And I really like the timewarp aspect, there are far too many modern refurbs of pubs that are awful. Great beer here, mainly local but a couple from further away. A variety of styles too. An unusual pub, and the better for it. 9/10
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Considering its well-earned foodie reputation, Ludlow offers a surprisingly poor choice of pubs. This is the best of the bunch and while it's okay, it wouldn't be a standout in many towns. Hobson's mild was fine, one of the ten they have on handpull. It seems stuck in a timewarp - not the cleanest of places nor the most comfortable but I guess they don't have to work too hard.
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Keep coming back to this generally good pub but why of why cant the staff seem to be somewhat better motivated, well I guess it's a lack of managment.
Which is why the bar brasswork is so badly looked after or FILTHY as it is and the pipework in the gents. The old saying was a clean loo then a clean kitchen, no brainer still these days.
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Was here last Saturday c/o steam train from London. A superb pub; excellent buzzing atmosphere and a very good range of beers from Ludlow Gold to Bishops Castle Three Tuns stout with Hobsons Mild, Wye Valley bitter and others between.
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Lovely pint of HPA in a busy and atmospheric pub which seems to offer appeal across the board with a wide range of interesting ales, bright and modern interior decor and friendly, efficient service. The pick of the central hostelries in a lovely town.
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Just returned from my 4th annual pilgrimage to the Church and I am delighted to report that it is as good as ever.
Hobson's Town Crier top notch again as are the national prize winning Ludlow Sausage butties.
Has to be the best pub in Shropshire and a contender for the best pub in the UK.
10/10 again !!!
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My first time in Ludlow and I hoped for a good pub. I was not dissapointed by the Church. 10 ales on tap in superb condition include 9 local beers - 2 from Wye Valley including the excellent HPA, Hobson's town crier was excellent as was ludlow gold, other beers included Six Bells, more Hobson's and Ludlow as a well as a Dark Star. An exception range for a small town and the food - pie - was also excellent. Service was very good and the opening hours were impressive - until midnight. Dogs were welcomed and the atmosphere was what you expect from a brilliant pub.
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Went here with my wife whilst in town for our fortieth. Dropped in for an evening meal in between visits to the two Michelin starred restaurants in town.
What a great pub. No problems with the staff, and there were four real ales on, of which the Town Crier was spot on. They are proud of their home made pies, and they have a special of any three mini pies for about a tenner. They are served in coffee mugs, topped by a crust that has obviously been cooked on top of the pie, and contain lots of large chunks of meat.
Incidentally, my wife copped out by having ham, egg and chips. Two large slices and two eggs !!!
Keep it up, Church Inn - this is what a decent pub should be like. We obviously dined superbly all week, but this was definitely the best value for money. Very highly recommended
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I have just returned from my third annual pilgrimage to the Church at Ludlow.
Nothing seems to have changed much since my last visit 18 months ago. It is as good as ever. It was market day so it was busy. The Hobson�s Town Crier was once again tip-top as was my speciality Ludlow sausage sandwich. It was worth the 150 mile round trip from the East Midlands for that alone. My wife opted for the pork and smoky bacon pie which she said was absolutely delicious.
I know from previous reviews that the performance of the staff sometimes perhaps leaves a bit to be desired. On Wednesday lunchtime the mature guy behind the bar was definitely on the ball, but the girl serving the food does seem to be in need of a little more �welcome approach� training.
But overall, if more pubs were like the Church, the depressing number of pub closures would immediately be reversed.
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About as good as it gets. Unusual layout of small rooms, 9 superb beers mostly local, decent service and staff ok (if hassled), food (pies anyway) great if a bit dear.
It�s hidden beside the building with columns that stands in the middle of the road (near the church � obviously).
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More changes here than Brian Rix could have imagined together with the Ludlow welcome, if your lucky that is. Beer is excellent, so is the cider, foods all right I suppose if you like dustbin lids full. Locals OK. Guvner spends too much time abroad and wouldn't know one end of a barrel from another.
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There is no doubt that service here can be haphazard. But the ale's generally good, with a special mention for Hobson's TC. They are largely supporting brewers who, if not local, are from within 60 miles or so. They feature a beer of the month (Hobson's Mild in May; Blorenge from the Tudor Brewery at Abergavenny in June) at �2.20, which is good value, especially in over-size glasses. Food portions remain gargantuan and local produce features. For all its 'four-and-a-half star' presentation (dirty joke from the 1960's) if you were to visit only one Ludlow pub it would have to be the Church.
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Set in the middle very middle of Ludlow and at the heart of the community
judging by the people coming and going. Very much reminded me of that colossus of pubs the once peerless Wykeham Arms ,Winchester (Graeme Jameson we miss you ,God bless).
Lots of local ales ( 7 plus) very reasonably priced and served well surrounded by local characters. I only wish I could have lingered longer
Verdict: I must go to Church more often.
R21
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Beer here was not on good form - possibly due to too many handpumps and not enough beer drinkers. Started on Three Tuns bitter which tasted alright but was a little hazy. Bar staff weren't too friendly and seemed more interested in reading the paper than serving anyone.
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Whilst still impressed by this pub and its range of local ales, I wasn't too impressed by the landlord the last time I visited. Slow service at the bar for starters. Then a rather cold service thereafter.
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This cosy town centre pub was historically known as the Cross Keyes, the current name dating from 1979 A history of the pub on the wall lists all the leaseholders since 1439 and reveals that the premises has been used as a barbers, surgeons, blacksmiths and a saddlers as well as a pub. It is currently run by the town�s former mayor and displays certificates for more awards than an Oscar ceremony. They refer not just to their ales but extend to their fruitcakes, pates and all kinds of obscure pub produce but it is the ales that will obviously appeal to most. 8 hand pumps with mainly local beers � I didn�t note them all but they included Ludlow Boiling Well, Salopian Shropshire Gold, Wye Valley Butty Bach, Hobson�s Mild and Wye Valley Stout. A full list hangs over the main bar if you don�t wish to traverse the bar poking in between the customers. The main door opens into a small reception area (the pub is also a small hotel) and the main bar wraps itself around to the sides and rear with traditional straight forward furnishings, pew seating and a few nick nacks. A collection of pump clips decorate the front ceiling beams and the bar is decorated with hops but on the whole the interior is quite restrained and unpretentious. The atmosphere was quite relaxed and whilst I didn�t get a chance to visit any other pubs in town, I can imagine that this would certainly be amongst the best.
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Some mixed reviews here, but the Church seemed an excellent place to stop for a pint on my quick visit to Ludlow. The attractive central bar offers a wide selection of real ales on handpump, including a good pint of the local Ludlow Gold. Busy, but the staff seemed to be performing well too.
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I think quite a lot depends on who is behind the bar. The Church seems to specialise in employing young women who, though qualifying on ornamental grounds, seem to think the pub's run as their private social club and thus are no use. But the food's better this year than it has been for some time, and it's still a top ale pub - not to be missed.
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Having read some of the BITE reviews since my last visit to the Church in May last year, I was a bit apprehensive about what we would find when we were in Ludlow during the this year�s May Bank Holiday.
But as my favourite gourmet sausage butties and sandwiches were still being advertised on the menu outside we decided to go inside and give it a try �
We were NOT disappointed.
The Church is as good as ever. There was the usual good selection of real ales. I opted for the Hobson�s Town Crier which was tip-top.
No problems with the staff either. The service was quick and friendly. And the food was as good as ever, freshly cooked, well presented and promptly served.
So what�s the problem ???
No hesitation ... full marks again !!!
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As time goes on things change and unfortunately the Church Inn appears to be suffering. Whilst it has not been sold and ruined by Punch Taverns, the owner seems to have lost the plot and most if not all of the old faces both barsides are different.The number of the beers on offer and their quality is still the best for many a mile, also I believe the food also stands
shoulders above others, but the ambience in the lunchtime session has fallen of of a cliff and is dashed upon the rocks below. There is still much to comlement this ship but the rudder is unmanned.
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Ludlow Gold and Boiling Well served here. Both excellent ales.
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Contrary to the previous review the service when I went was good, with the barman showing a keen interest in local ales. And what a range of ales there were, I think about 8 ales in total of which 5 or 6 were locally brewed. Can't fault the ones I tried but the standout beer was Ludlow Gold (or something similarly named), a truly delicious pint.
Atmosphere good, I liked the bar in the middle of the room and the nutcracker. I will return if I come back to Ludlow.
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Well, I do actually have to agree with all others that this really is a superb establishment, apart from it's Customer Service !!!!
My wife and I have visited Ludlow on numerous occasions.... most recently over the Bank Holiday weekend, and we always like to stay in (as our friends would call it) 'up market' establishments. We always enjoy the dining in Pubs & Restaurants local to Ludlow to eat fresh and exciting produce, and above all, we always make a number of visits to The Church to sample an absolutely outstanding selection of Real Ales. We just cannot praise this establishment more, apart from the Customer Service that it provides, it is far, far, far, below the standards it sets for its Beer and its Food offering !!
Our main 'gripe' is that staff behind the bar seem more interested in chatting between themselves and with friends, doing Crossword Puzzles, or discussing Jokes off their mobile phones than looking after the owners customers. We have frequently had to wait for service, and not because they were too busy. My wife actually over heard what appeared to be local customers moaning about this problem also.
I do feel quite bad having to make my point in this manner, however, the owners of this establishment need to take the negatives with the positives, and address the negatives very urgently.
The standard of the beer and the service, are equally important, and if one of them is not up to scratch...we will take our future business elsewhere.
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Great pub - good food, good ale and in an excellent location by the Buttercross and, obviously, the Church.
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Can't really add much more to previous reviews of this superb pub other than to urge people to try the pork pie special and wash it down with Wye Valley Bitter. It's a great place to stay too.
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Super pub with a fabulous atmosphere. Great choice of ales and cider.
I questioned the taste of a pint and without question the landlord replaced it, and brought it to my table to make sure it was okay. You dont get the in wetherspoons!!!!
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I can only really endorse what has been said previously about the Church Inn. It did take a little bit of finding in the labyrinth of alleyways off Ludlow�s Castle Square, but it is well worth the effort because it is a real gem and certainly deserves its high rating. The eight hand-pumps include a good selection of beers from the local Ludlow and Hobson Breweries. Hobson�s Mild seems to be extremely popular. I had to smile at what at first appears to be a smooth-flow dispenser at one end of the bar � but on closer inspection the label reads �Severn Trent Brewery � Pure Filtered H2O � ABV 0.0%�
The food, like the beer at the Church, is excellent. I can highly recommend the Sausage Baguette where you can choose the filling from a menu of several award winning sausages made by the town�s Master Butchers.
Pubs don�t come any better than the Church Inn �10/10
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Fantastic find although the good lady didn't believe that I had actually visited a church! Must have been the smile on my face!!
With the exception of one, the reviews below are spot on.
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Porbably the best pub in Ludlow or even Shropshire, with eight draught beers all well kept and some pretty fine food, cheerful helpful bar staff, occasional live music, landlords selection of 60's/70's plays via his ipod.
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pleasant pub,friendly staff,good selection of beers all kept in good order,good food reasonably priced, its a popular pub and can get very busy.
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Great pub with a real local atmosphere and a great choice of ales. A must for every visit to Ludlow. Not eaten here though as there are so many good eateries in the town.
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If you like tinned peas, and draught Sarsons (vinegar)
this is the pub for you
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Better than ever this year. Food, drink and service excellent.
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It remains a great pub for the reasons mentioned in the previous posts. Recently, though, there has seemed to be a bit of tension between kitchen and bar, which can't be good. The owner is engaged in a huge project at the Charlton Arms down by the river, and I can't help wondering if his eye is slightly off the ball at the moment. That said, I'll be back next year, when I expect to find the Charlton going great guns as well.
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One of my favourite drinking spots in the whole wide world. A truly joyous drinking experience made possible by welcoming staff, great local beers and ales, tasty and affordable pub grub, funny and friendly punters i could go on but if you are anywhere near the enchanted town of Ludlow on your travels, be sure to look in on this place, mine's a pint of Hobsons.
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Easily one of the best inns in the country; great beers (drink your way down the bar!), tasty food, newly-refurbished, cosy rooms and a very warm welcome - right in the middle of lovely Ludlow.
Kate - 19 Oct 2004 11:02 |
An absolute gem of a pub, with about 10 beers available on both the occasions I have visited. Extensive food menu and quite deservedly a popular watering hole.
Cobbo - 29 May 2004 15:13 |
