The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells

4.4

6757 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 79 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

Set just a few minute’s walk from the idyllic and iconic Pantiles Georgian colonnade, The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells offers sophisticated and friendly all-day dining to local residents and visitors alike.
Located on the bustling High Street of Royal Tunbridge Wells, the restaurant make for an ideal spot to enjoy an accessible all-encompassing menu, serving British classics from dawn until dusk, including breakfast, elevenses, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks, dinner and cocktails.

Additional information

Location
46-50 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1XF
Phone number
01892 240700
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 8:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Torrington Car Park,Vale Ave, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1DJ (4 min walk from the car park) Tunbridge Wells Main station Car Park, Mount Pleasant TN1 1UL (4 min from the car park)
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kevin Parkes & Olsi Kraja

Experiences

1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu
Jan 3, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
Elevate your dining experience with our 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 Thursday from 11:30 till close and on Friday from 11:30-18:30.Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells Afternoon Tea
£35.75 per person
Multiple dates available
Beautifully presented on a three-tiered 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. As this menu is specially curated, we are only able to offer classic or vegetarian options and are unable to accommodate other dietary requirements. Menus and prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
Sunday Steak Supper
Multiple dates available
Treat yourself on Sunday evenings and discover our new steak and wine pairing for the perfect end to your weekend. Enjoy a grilled minute steak served with a rich peppercorn sauce, accompanied by thick cut chips or a refreshing baby gem salad and a glass of wine, available for £19.95 from 4pm - Close. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.

What 6,757 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Kent
Good for special occasions
Kent
Lively
Kent
Most Booked
Tunbridge Wells
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells offers a "beautiful and historic" ambiance with "great atmosphere" and "friendly staff." Diners appreciate the "excellent service" and "delicious food," particularly the "tasty shepherd's pie" and "amazing brunches." While some critiques highlight menu limitations and pricing, the overall experience remains "memorable" and "highly recommended."

6,757 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Kent7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always!!!! You always feel spoilt following an experience at The Ivy
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AnnaH
Kent1 review
2.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Usually the service is great, but unfortunately today it wasn’t which was really disappointing
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded 6 days ago
Hello Anna. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us and we're sorry to hear you were disappointed with your experience. We would like to reassure you that we take all feedback on board to improve our guest experience and we hope you'll join us again soon to restore your faith in us.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We usually love going to The Ivy in Tunbridge Wells. Service was good as usual, but one of our meals arrived barely warm. Although it was sent back willingly and a fresh hot meal arrived, it disturbed the flow of the evening. We paid the full price of the meal whereas maybe a gesture from management would have been helpful. The coffee pots (which we always enjoy with the cream) were very tarnished - a quick polish with a silver cloth would not go amiss. We will be back and hopefully these issues will be resolved.
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us and we're sorry to hear your experience didn't meet your expectation. We would like to reassure you that we take all feedback on board to improve our guest experience and we hope you'll join us again soon to restore your faith in us. The Ivy
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Sue
Kent13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food always consistently good. Sometimes the service a bit hit and miss but tonight, form the lady greeting us to the fabulous waiter, it was really good. As always, when you’re spending over £75 a head, a tad annoying to only be allowed a 2 hour slot
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and service. It’s wonderful to know that you had such a great experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best regards, The Ivy Team
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Sue
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
As usual The Ivy delivered good service and excellent food. Compared to some of the competition it's even pretty good value, especially at lunch time.
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded 6 days ago
Hi Sue, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're so pleased you enjoyed your time at the Ivy and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Anthony VIP
Brighton18 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional service and food for our lunch. The team do an amazing job.
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded on February 27, 2025
Thank you for your 5 star review! We hope to see you again soon! The Ivy
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Barry
Kent2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. The service was fantastic. Starter amazing Linguine on the main course was was meh, but the dessert was outstanding. I would go back and its still worth the premium price.
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded on February 17, 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the service, starters, and dessert. We’re sorry to hear the linguine didn’t meet your expectations—your input helps us improve. We’re delighted you’d visit us again and look forward to making your next experience even better! Many Thanks The Ivy
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Katie
East Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our afternoon tea experience at The Ivy at Tunbridge Wells was exemplary. We went for our anniversary and the food, service and ambiance were amazing. We were even given a complementary ‘Happy Anniversary’ desert, which was very unexpected and a lovely gesture. Thank you to everyone who made our experience so memorable.
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded on February 16, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you chose The Ivy Tunbridge Wells for your special anniversary celebration. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance, and we’re so pleased that our little anniversary gesture made your visit even more memorable. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words to the team. We hope to welcome you back for another special occasion soon! Many Thanks The Ivy
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Jeremy
Essex4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent !! Fantastic food and service as always
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded on February 16, 2025
Hello Jeremy, Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. Many Thanks The Ivy
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Really nice, but run of the mill dining - corporate. Steak superb. Expensive for the level.
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The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells is rated 4.4 stars by 6757 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 79 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells

46-50 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1XF

Additional information

Phone number
01892 240700
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 8:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Torrington Car Park,Vale Ave, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1DJ (4 min walk from the car park) Tunbridge Wells Main station Car Park, Mount Pleasant TN1 1UL (4 min from the car park)
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kevin Parkes & Olsi Kraja

The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells

Make a reservation

Select a time

Additional information

Experiences

1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu