12/09/2026
Fishmore Hall
We were invited by the new chef Dan, who’s clearly putting real effort into refreshing the menu. The room was quieter than expected for a Saturday night, but there’s definitely potential here.
Olives were a nice start and the heritage tomatoes were the standout of the evening, both in the burrata starter and again alongside the steak. The burrata salad was the surprise highlight. The smoked salmon was pleasant, though a touch of dill or capers would have lifted it. The ham hock terrine felt a little flat and could have used something punchy alongside it.
For mains we had the Shropshire beef sirloin steak and the pan‑roasted Cornish hake with crushed new potatoes, samphire and beurre blanc. The samphire was overcooked and the fish didn’t carry much flavour, which left the dish feeling muted. The steak had great support from the heritage tomatoes, Stilton sauce and skin‑on fries, though the meat itself didn’t quite deliver the depth you’d expect.
With Ludlow’s food scene thriving, we think there’s real potential for the dining side to become more of a destination in its own right, with a little more confidence and character. (Invite)
