The Ivy in the Lanes

4.5

16573 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 129 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.

Private dining

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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
Website
https://ivycollection.com/
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

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

New Year's Day Brunch
Jan 1, 2025 only
Start the 2025 in style with our New Year's Day Brunch. Choose from a tempting selection of dishes and immerse yourself in the last of the festive ambience. Enjoy a selection of classic Ivy dishes with a Bloody Mary for £34.95 per person. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
New Year's Eve Menu
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
***A Deposit of £10 per person is required upon booking. You will be dining from our three-course menu for £85 per person. Roll up, Roll up, The Ivy Circus will be taking over our iconic venues this New Year's Eve. Get your glad rags on and grab your favourite people to make this a true Ivy night to remember , featuring a bespoke set menu and dazzling entertainment. Should your plans change, please ensure you give us a notice of cancellation by the 29th of December at the latest to avoid losing your deposit. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
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.

What 16,573 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Brighton
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
Brighton
Great for brunch
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Great for creative cocktails
Brighton
Hot spot
Brighton
Great for fine wines
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Romantic
Brighton
Good for special occasions
Brighton
Lively
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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.

16,573 Reviews

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Karen
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at the Ivy. Fabulous food and a lovely setting
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Debbie
VIP
London
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always The Ivy made our day. Excellent welcome on arrival. Lovely table. Great service again. Delicious tastes in every mouthful of our lunch.
The Ivy in the LanesResponded 1 day ago
Hi Debbie, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that we made your day special. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the warm welcome, great service, and delicious lunch. Your praise for our receptionist means a lot to us, we will be sure to pass on your compliments to him. He truly is a valued member of our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Patrick
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Christmas Lunch menu. All courses were well prepared and tasty. Service was excellent.
The Ivy in the LanesResponded 1 day ago
Hi Patrick, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Christmas lunch menu and the service. It was a pleasure having you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
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Paula
Brighton
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days 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 5 days ago
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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Colin
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 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 5 days ago
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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Deborah
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
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 5 days ago
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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IanP
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
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 5 days ago
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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Emma
Brighton
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Such slow service was the main issue. Waited 20 mins even for someone to just come to the table
The Ivy in the LanesResponded 2 days ago
Hi Emma, Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the slow service you experienced. We strive to provide timely and attentive service to all our guests, and it seems we fell short during your visit. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide you with a better experience. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us.
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Richard
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
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 on December 12, 2024
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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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 on December 9, 2024
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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FAQs

The Ivy in the Lanes is rated 4.5 stars by 16573 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 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 129 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
https://ivycollection.com/
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

The Ivy in the Lanes

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Day Brunch

New Year's Eve Menu

Boxing Day Brunch

Menu

What 16,573 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Ivy in the Lanes restaurant rated?

Is The Ivy in the Lanes currently accepting reservations?

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