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The Ivy, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent

The Ivy, Canterbury

4.3
4.3
126 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 128 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 126 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Kent

    Hot spot

  • Kent

    Most Booked

  • Canterbury

    Best Ambience

  • 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.

126 Reviews

  1. Sara

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience, very special occasion

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  2. Brian

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Great experience and level of service from arrival during the meal to leaving was outstanding. Food very good Christmas pudding exceptional BM

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  3. Rob

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Pleasant atmosphere and we enjoyed our meals.

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  4. Priya

    Kent

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Having a festive afternoon tea at the Ivy but Unfortunately the service was very poor for the Ivy. The ambiance and deco at the restaurant was wonderful and greeted really well when we first arrived. The amount of sandwiches you get for 4 people is not enough. The quality of the cakes was not what I’d expect from the Ivy- no flavour and dry. I have definitely had better cream teas than this. We had 3 vegetarians and they adapted for this really well the finger sandwiches were delicious it was a shame there were only 5 fingers.

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  5. Penny

    Kent

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Festive Afternoon Tea, good selection and quantity of savouries and sweet eats. Very nicely presented. Only downside the tea to drink was very weak and odd flavour. Changed to coffee which was better.

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  6. Michael

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  7. Maxine

    Kent

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to the new Canterbury Ivy so I was expecting great things. This visit was not as good. The afternoon tea came out when my daughter was in the loo so she didn’t get to see the smoked ice. The scones were brought out at the same time as the rest of the tea and uncovered, so by the time we had eaten the savoury the scones were cold and hard. Our server disappeared so eventually we asked another person for the bill. Overall it fell short of what we would expect from the Ivy and was not worth the cost on this occassion.

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  8. Joseph

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  9. Shaune

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  10. Debra

    Kent

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 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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FAQs

The Ivy, Canterbury is rated 4.3 stars by 126 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 128 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy, Canterbury

15 Parade, Canterbury, Kent CT1

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
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