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The Ivy House Restaurant, Keswick, Cumbria

The Ivy House Restaurant

4.6
4.6
666 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Located in the centre of Braithwaite village, within the Holiday Property Bond Hotel, Ivy House Restaurant offers its guests contemporary Cumbrian classics, in a breathtaking Lake District setting. From succulent Cumbrian classics to modern European delicacies – the team have designed their daily changing menu to delight and inspire. Just 2 and a half miles from Keswick and 10 minutes from Bassenthwaite Lake- the elegant restaurant and peaceful village of Braithwaite, is the perfect location for a relaxing evening meal out, after a exhilarating day in the Lakeland Fells.
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What 666 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cumbria

    Best Overall

  • Cumbria

    Best Food

  • Cumbria

    Best Service

  • Cumbria

    Best Value

  • Cumbria

    Healthy

  • Cumbria

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cumbria

    Great for fine wines

  • Cumbria

    Good for special occasions

  • Cumbria

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy House Restaurant impresses with "excellent food and service" in a beautifully refurbished setting. Diners rave about the "amazing food," "impeccable service," and "lovely atmosphere." While some find it pricey, the experience is deemed "worth it" for special occasions. The restaurant offers a "great menu" with standout dishes like duck and hake, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

666 Reviews
  1. John

    Derbyshire5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mushroom and halloumi only veg choice and covered in spicy sauce and very expensive for the strange dish. Lamb was excellent

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  2. Alan

    Yorkshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great service we had a lovely meal at this nice restaurant

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  3. Gloria

    Cumbria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything excellent. Visited many times and always impressed.

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  4. Tom

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful surroundings staff very pleasant and service good

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  5. Elizabeth

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is first class. We always eat there when staying at Ivy House. The staff, the ambience and food are all amazing!

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  6. Jill

    Lancashire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful decor; great service; delicious food in a lovely cosy and quiet atmosphere, just what we wanted.

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  7. Sheila

    Cumbria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We've eaten at the restaurant on a number of occasions over the years. This time we were quite disappointed. We had to sit and wait in a separate room before being taken to our table. Everyone was just sat there all looking at each other! The food was good but overpriced. We've decided next time we're in Keswick/Braithwaite we won't be dining at Ivy House.

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  8. Julie

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent New Year's Eve dinner. Beautiful food and outstanding service.

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  9. David

    Cumbria9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Beautifully cooked. Discrete, friendly service.

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  10. Anne-Marie

    Cumbria1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    There was not much choice on the menu, the pictures and reviews online were fantastic which was why we book however it was missing the wow factor that we expected from such positive pictures and reviews. Just overall disappointment really. The food was ok but nothing special which was what we were after. Although the customer service from the lovely young lady 'Lorie' i believe was the ladies name. She seated us, took drinks orders promptly and checked everything was ok a several parts during the dinner. Maybe because it was between and Christmas and New Year the food service wasn't at it's best.

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The Ivy House Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 666 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The Ivy House Restaurant

The Ivy House, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5SY

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    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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