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The Ivy, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent

The Ivy, Canterbury

4.3
4.3
139 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 152 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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–Fri 8:30 am–12:00 am Mon, Sat, Sun 12:00 am–12:30 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    01227 647077
  • 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.
  • 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

  • A Taste Of History

    Jan 3, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
    Elevate your dining experience with our Lunch Set Menu. Embark on a culinary journey with our seasonal and classic dishes, and delight in two courses for £19.95 or three courses for £25.70 per person. The Menu is available Monday to Friday, between 11:30-18:30 .Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    A Taste Of History photo
  • A Taste of Winter

    Jan 6, 2025 - Mar 4, 2025
    Dine on a selection of our new seasonal winter dishes and enjoy two courses for £24.95 or three for £29.95 with a complimentary glass of Ivy Cuvée English Sparkling Wine or alcohol-free Wild Idol, on arrival. Menu is available Sunday to Thursday past 18:30. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    A Taste of Winter photo
  • 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

What 139 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Most Booked

  • Canterbury

    Best Service

  • Canterbury

    Best Ambience

  • Canterbury

    Good for business meals

  • Canterbury

    Innovative

  • Canterbury

    Neighbourhood gem

  • 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.

139 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely interior and welcome was warm on arrival. Scallops were delicious, mushroom linguine devine and the cheese board was tasty. Cocktail was refreshing. I liked it a lot! Burgers eaten by our friends were a little overcooked and dry, but we had a lovely time overall.

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  2. Jane

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Reception area cramped and a smile when we arrived would have been nice, not a great welcome. Otherwise really enjoyed our lunch, great service, good atmosphere

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  3. Bronnie

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were warmly welcomed as we arrived. Excellent service from Jessamay. Food was well presented and very appetising. Friendly and cosy atmosphere. Very clean facilities.

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  4. Julie

    Kent

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Have been here before and loved it. Went out for a NYE meal but they had a DJ who was playing music so loud we could not talk to each other. Totally understand NYE needs something different but for us they got it totally wrong. Turn music up around 10 but not when people are trying to eat a mea at 8pml. Such a shame and would make us unsure about returning. Food and service was good but so not worth a bill for 2 at £280 when we couldn't hear each other talk. So disappointed!

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  5. Stephen

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was superb from start to finish. Staff were quick and attentive and the food was delicious.

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  6. Lynn

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very wide food choice and interesting combinations, love the menu.Service was first class and HAPPY!

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  7. Alison

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was lovely and quick to arrive. We had the festive menu which was better value. Our waitress was attentive and helpful. Compared to other Ivy Brasseries, the ambience was not as special. The tables were rather close. On a busy day, it would have felt you were on top of other diners.

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  8. susannah

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely breakfast experience. Excellent staff and service

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  9. Sara

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

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

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  10. Zoe

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place and food staff are so lovely would highly recommend

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FAQs

The Ivy, Canterbury is rated 4.3 stars by 139 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 152 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy, Canterbury

15 Parade, Canterbury, Kent CT1

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Canterbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–12:00 am Mon, Sat, Sun 12:00 am–12:30 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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