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The Ivy, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent

The Ivy, Canterbury

4.3
4.3
57 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 136 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.
    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 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.
    The Ivy Canterbury Festive Afternoon Tea Photo

Menu

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What 57 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

57 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    Kent

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was lovely but the service was lacking. We waited a long time for the food, and after ordering our initial drinks we weren’t asked again if we wanted more despite almost empty glasses on the table. If it had been particularly busy I could have understood but it wasn’t especially. The girls on the reception desk were great though when we needed to tweak our reservation time.

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  2. Chris

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning venue, great service and the food was top tier. Would highly recommend!!

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  3. Wayne

    New York City

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new Canterbury Ivy has captured the essence and style of The Ivy brand. Great food and ambience and service attentive.

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  4. Linda

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food, excellent staff, comfortable chairs and lovely ambiance.

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  5. Mariya

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Outstanding service, excellent food! Highly recommended

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  6. Mike

    Kent

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great addition to Canterbury choice of restaurants. Service very good, food good but portions on the small size. Can’t help feeling it’s a bit overpriced, but that describes a lot of restaurants these days.

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  7. Mandy

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely restaurant. Food was amazing, service was fantastic, will definitely be back soon!

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  8. Jackie

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon spent at the Ivy in Canterbury, brand new but holds all the charm you expect… service team did a great job and the food was excellent. Will return for sure…

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  9. Catherine

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful meal and Edna our waitress was lovely and attentive . It was very loud and more like a club atmosphere mainly because a few loud groups. It main thing which caused a problem was the air conditioning was so so cold we did ask them about it but nothing was done. Probably the vents need to be repositioned as it’s a new restaurant. Otherwise food was very good.

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  10. Andy

    Kent

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days 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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FAQs

The Ivy, Canterbury is rated 4.3 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 136 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy, Canterbury

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
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