The Ivy, Canterbury

4.4

119 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 62 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
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon, Sat, Sun 12:00 am–12:30 am Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
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

Boxing Day Brunch
Dec 26, 2024 only
Whether you are continuing the Christmas celebrations or unwinding from the Festive period, our Boxing Day brunch menu will be sure to delight. Choose from a tempting selection of classic Ivy dishes with a Bloody Mary for £34.95 per person and enjoy the last of the festive ambience . Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
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.

What 119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 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.

119 Reviews

M
Michael
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely way to spend Christmas Eve,the service was warm,friendly and very attentive,the food excellent.We had a fantastic evening and look forward to our next visit.
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Joseph
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, outstanding bar service afterwards. Cocktails are great
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Shaune
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely time. Everything was perfect. Food was excellent. Service great.
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Debra
Kent
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The waiter informed us they were short staffed as we had waited 20 mins for an additional hot drink. Some items were not what we ordered but lovely nonetheless. Not the usual service we normally receive here.
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Veronica
Kent
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service at the table was very good, food excellent, would definitely return
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Jacqui
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was great, lovely dessert, CO2 with frozen yoghurt, much enjoyed. Waiting staff very attentive. Some of the guests had terrible manners.
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Fabio
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous new eatery from the ivy chain. Amazing food always an enjoyable experience, well done Guys
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M
Martin
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience . Can’t praise the staff enough
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Jonathan
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Welcomed warmly taken to our table and introduced to our waiter, service excellent . Food and drinks good but a bit expensive.
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Fiona
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great staff, great food - brilliant bar manager - definitely worth a visit!
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FAQs

The Ivy, Canterbury is rated 4.4 stars by 119 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 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 62 times today

Experiences are available.

15 Parade, Canterbury, Kent CT1

Additional information

Neighborhood
Canterbury
Hours of operation
Mon, Sat, Sun 12:00 am–12:30 am Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
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

Boxing Day Brunch

Breakfast Set Menu

Festive Set Menu

Menu

What 119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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