The Ivy, Canterbury

4.3

100 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 90 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Charming

Located at the corner of The Parade & Rose Lane, just a stone’s throw from the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral in the heart of the historic city centre, The Ivy Canterbury will feature a stylish bar, an inviting outdoor terrace, and an elegant private dining room. Discover menus featuring modern British cuisine to brasserie classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, with something for everyone to love. From breakfast through to dinner seven days a week, the restaurant offers a luxurious haven in a stunning and elegant setting.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 8:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
01227 647077
Website
https://www.ivycollection.com/restaurants/the-ivy-canterbury-brasserie/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sean Burbidge
Private party facilities
Ideal for celebrations, special occasions, birthdays and larger parties, The Private Room is a space where you and your loved ones can create memories to remember.

Location
15 Parade, Canterbury, Kent CT1
Neighborhood
Canterbury
Parking details
None
Public transit
Canterbury East Train Station
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu
£17.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Elevate your mornings with our £17.95 breakfast set menu. Begin your day with a choice of refreshing smoothies and a tempting selection of pastries to start, accompanied by The Ivy Breakfast featuring all the classics. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
Festive Set Menu
Nov 13, 2024 - Jan 2, 2025
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with our Festive Set Menu. Enjoy two courses for £50 or three for £55 and delight in our show-stopping festive dishes, selection of fine wines and seasonal cocktails. Tables of 7+ must book our Group Festive Set Menu experience. Guests dining on our Festive set menu can choose between two or three courses for lunch, available from 11:30am - 6:30pm. For dinner, we offer a three-course option only, served from 6:30pm - Close. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
The Ivy Canterbury Festive Afternoon Tea
£33.75 per person
Multiple dates available
Beautifully presented in a three-tied stand and served with your choice of tea or coffee, The Ivy Afternoon Tea includes an assortment of freshly baked scones with rich clotted cream and strawberry preserve, a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, and dainty cakes and tarts, crafted with the finest ingredients. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Kent
Hot spot
Kent
Most Booked
Canterbury
Best Ambiance
Canterbury
Good for groups
Canterbury
Hot spot
Canterbury
Great for fine wines
Canterbury
Good for special occasions
Canterbury
Lively
Canterbury
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy in Canterbury offers a "beautiful atmosphere" with vibrant decor and is a "great addition" to the city's dining scene. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive staff." While service can be slow at times, the overall experience is "very enjoyable," making it a popular spot for celebrations.

100 Reviews

C
Chris
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience and atmosphere and brilliant service
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Lisa
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the Truffle Burger followed by the Ivy Snowman both courses were delicious.
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MaryC
Kent
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tables were a bit cramped for 4 people with all the breakfast paraphinalia, noise levels quite high. Lovely big teapot but only one teabag!
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Michelle
Kent
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First visit and have already booked again because of the good service, good food and atmosphere. Food was tasty, not exceptional. The warm Asian salad was full of flavour, the creme brulee was nice, the fishcake was tasty and was definitely large enough to be considered a meal on its own, the lemon sorbet was as anyone would expect cool and tart. Price points were good but didn't have alcohol so cannot comment on pricing there. All the team we engaged with were smiling, friendly and chatty. Slight detractor in that we were placed under a heater which was somewhat overwhelming at times. Wonder if they could have asked on arrival whether we minded being seated there. Lesson learned and on next booking we asked for a table away from the heat.
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Patti
Kent
37 reviews
3.0
37 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I have visited many Ivy restaurants & the food is always excellent. Usually the level of service is excellent too. Sadly not today. The staff on the Canterbury franchise are clearly not well trained. For example they reached over the table in front of guests & had no idea of which wines to recommend with desserts & when a large amount of sediment was left in the bottom of a glass the supervisor tried to argue this was “normal” to a junior waitress then denied saying this & was extremely curt to a member of our group. (The wine was eventually taken off the bill) Items were forgotten off our order & took a long time to come and no apology was given for the error. Ivy restaurants are usually of a very high standard in both food & service. Our food was lovely, the service substandard. You need to invest time training your staff else the reputation of the restaurant will falter. Such a shame as the venue is very nice. Hopefully future visits will find a better trained staff with supportive, polite supervisors.
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Dee
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoyed the whole experience, we were very well looked after
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Eleni
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved it ❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Sian
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was exceptional. Food very good, although lacked a little of anything special this time. Main course of shepherd's pie just needed something & the sprouts tasted like water, no seasoning & were overcooked. They actually arrived cold, but the staff were so apologetic, offered a complimentary dessert, and removed them from the bill. Very well managed situation. I would absolutely recommend the Ivy Canterbury.
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Jayne
Yorkshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time at the Ivy and it’s was just fantastic. We all loved it from the moment we got there there . The attention to detail was incredible, from the decor to the amazing staff and onto the food , wow incredible.
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Roland
Yorkshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service. Starter and pudding excellent, the mains were very disappointing for my probably too high expectations.
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FAQs

The Ivy, Canterbury is rated 4.3 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 90 times today

Experiences are available.

15 Parade, Canterbury, Kent CT1

Additional information

Neighborhood
Canterbury
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 8:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Canterbury East Train Station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sean Burbidge
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ivycollection.com/restaurants/the-ivy-canterbury-brasserie/
Phone number
01227 647077
Private party facilities
Ideal for celebrations, special occasions, birthdays and larger parties, The Private Room is a space where you and your loved ones can create memories to remember.

The Ivy, Canterbury

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu

Festive Set Menu