The Ivy, Canterbury

4.2

48 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 143 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Hot spot

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 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Kent
Most Booked
Canterbury
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy in Canterbury boasts "lovely ambience" and a "perfect location" in the city center. With "beautiful decor" and fresh, tasty food, it promises a delightful dining experience. While service needs improvement, the restaurant is an "asset to the city" and a great choice for special occasions.

48 Reviews

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Andy
Kent
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We arrived at the restaurant for an anniversary meal about ten minutes before our booking time. Understandably we were asked to wait at the bar which we duly did. As our table time came and went we assumed, as it was busy, the restaurant was running a bit behind. Half an hour after our booked slot we asked the barman when we might be seated. He disappeared for a while, came back and told us that there had been an issue with the reservation system and that they were trying to find a us table. We left and had a very nice meal at Côte Brasserie opposite. Totally unacceptable and incredibly poor service.
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Michelle
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food !!! Nothing was too much trouble for the waitress - would highly recommend x
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Rita
Kent
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent service, food was good but nothing amazing about it . Very busy as you would expect in the run up to Christmas, staff were going very well . Very very noisy as it was so busy.
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Catherine
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, great atmosphere, and wonderful staff. Whole experience was very enjoyable. Highly recommend the Canterbury Ivy
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Margaret
Kent
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Perfect evening - almost! Food, service and the ambience were outstanding - however, both my friend and I tripped on a small step near our table. It had a lighting strip but I feel more is needed to make it safe. Apart from that it was an outstanding evening and staff were the best part - apart from the delicious food!
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Carolyn
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely beautiful place! Food, and service was excellent
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Bernadette
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Welcoming, warm on a freezing cold day, excellent staff from cloakroom to front of house. Attentive, but not overbearing. Made us feel very special. Food appealed to all 4 of us and was enjoyed. Relaxing, not rushed. Overall, a great experience and can’t wait to go back.
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Kirsty
London
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food and really buzzy atmosphere. Great addition to Canterbury!
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David
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch. Quite busy so needed to book. Good food. Good service. No complaints.
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Nicola
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very busy so do book in advance. Lovely atmosphere, beautiful decor. Only had a main course as not used to eating much at lunchtime. Good was very nice ( had the truffle burger with chunky chips). Both had a glass of wine £9 & £12.50 for 175ml. Pretty expensive, only few options for by the glass, otherwise you have plenty of bottle options. Extensive cocktail list. Staff were attentive. Took your coats on arrival too. Private dining options. Festive menu £50 for 2 courses so thought this was expensive. All on all a lovely lunch with a friend.
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FAQs

The Ivy, Canterbury is rated 4.2 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 143 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