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The Ivy in the Lanes, Brighton, ENG

The Ivy in the Lanes

4.5
4.5
16569 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 130 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Airy, art-filled restaurant offering an all-day dining menu plus champagne & bespoke cocktails.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01273 082200
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Private party facilities
    The Tidal room is decorated with delightful vintage prints and artwork that takes its inspiration from the heritage of The Royal Pavilion and Brighton’s fishing village past as the port of Sussex.
  • Private party contact
    the Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Parking details
    The Lanes Car Park, Black Lion Street, Brighton BN1 1ND (4 min walk from the station) NCP Car Park Brighton Theatre, Church St, Brighton BN1 1US (4 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    Brighton train station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP (11 min walk from the station)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, 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. ***Prices and menu options are subject to seasonal changes. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Breakfast Set Menu Photo
  • 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.
    Festive Set Menu Photo
  • The Ivy in the Lanes 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.
    The Ivy in the Lanes Festive Afternoon Tea Photo

What 16,569 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Brighton

    Best Overall

  • Brighton

    Best Food

  • Brighton

    Best Ambiance

  • Brighton

    Best Value

  • Brighton

    Great for brunch

  • Brighton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Lively

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

  • Brighton

    Best Overall

  • Brighton

    Best Food

  • Brighton

    Best Ambiance

  • Brighton

    Best Value

  • Brighton

    Great for brunch

  • Brighton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Lively

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy in the Lanes offers a delightful dining experience with its "great atmosphere" and "fantastic service." Guests praise the "excellent food" and "lovely ambiance," making it perfect for special occasions. The attentive staff ensure a memorable visit, though some note occasional service delays. Overall, it's a firm favorite.

16,569 Reviews
  1. Paula

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    just so hot in thier felt unwell in the end due to the heat sadly
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded today
    Hi Paula, Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear that the heat affected your experience. Please let us know next time, and we’ll be happy to adjust the air conditioning to make you more comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  2. Colin

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, fantastic staff who go above and beyond, totally 5 star experience and the food is out of this world.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded today
    Hi Colin, Thank you so much for your incredible review, Mr. & Mrs. Fay! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a 5-star experience and enjoyed the service, staff, and food. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the team. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you to The Ivy Brighton, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  3. Deborah

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous pre concert meal. Cheese and walnut souffle was delicious, as was the fish and chips for the main course. Service was excellent
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded today
    Hi Deborah, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed the cheese and walnut soufflé, fish and chips, and the service. It’s great to hear we were part of your pre-concert experience! We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  4. IanP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A excellent evening with great service and beautiful food, lovely setting we will definitely be back for another occasion
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded today
    Hi Ian, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had an excellent evening with great service, beautiful food, and a lovely setting. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another special occasion!

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  5. Richard

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere fantastic food and brilliant staff how else would you want to spend a Tuesday afternoon 🍽️🥩🍷👌🏻
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Richard, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and service. It was our pleasure to have you, and we're so glad you chose to spend your Tuesday afternoon with us. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  6. Alex

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Remember that the tip/service charge is added automatically, I asked how I could give a tip and wasn't informed so tipped twice.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Alex, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the meal and the service. We sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the tip/service charge. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to communicate this more clearly to our guests in the future. Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

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  7. Steven

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for breakfast with my mum. She loved it and staff where friendly
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Steven, Thank you for your lovely 5-star review! We're so happy to hear that you and your mum enjoyed your breakfast with us. It's wonderful to know that you felt welcomed by our friendly staff. We look forward to seeing you both again soon for another enjoyable experience!

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  8. Michael

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just a fabulous evening, really liked the bringing of a profiterole with a candle for my wife’s birthday
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Michael, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous evening and that the profiterole surprise added to the celebration. It was our pleasure to help make your wife’s birthday special! We look forward to welcoming you both again soon.

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  9. RodE

    East Sussex

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    How do you improve from perfect. From the sencond we hand in our coats.... and what style the staff have!! The service was perfect.. with our server, correctly, judged our personalities. The semilion was present but gave us valuable assistance in our choice of drinks, as did our lovely server. The food was gorgeous and what a day to remember!!! Thank you .
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded on November 28, 2024
    Hi Rode,. Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience with us was nothing short of perfect. It’s great to know that our team’s attention to detail and style made such a positive impression, and that our server were able to assist you in choosing the perfect drinks and meals. We’re delighted that the food and overall service exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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  10. Stephen

    London

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely good and service. Perhaps a little too noisy
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded on November 25, 2024
    Hi Stephen, Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We appreciate your comment about the noise level, and we’ll certainly take it into consideration as we strive to create the best experience for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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FAQs

The Ivy in the Lanes is rated 4.5 stars by 16569 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 130 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy in the Lanes

51A Ship Street, Brighton, Brighton, ENG BN1 1AF

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Lanes Car Park, Black Lion Street, Brighton BN1 1ND (4 min walk from the station) NCP Car Park Brighton Theatre, Church St, Brighton BN1 1US (4 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    Brighton train station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP (11 min walk from the station)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01273 082200
  • Private party facilities
    The Tidal room is decorated with delightful vintage prints and artwork that takes its inspiration from the heritage of The Royal Pavilion and Brighton’s fishing village past as the port of Sussex.
  • Private party contact
    the Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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