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The Ivy in the Lanes, Brighton, ENG

The Ivy in the Lanes

4.5
4.5
16619 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 118 times today
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Airy, art-filled restaurant offering an all-day dining menu plus champagne & bespoke cocktails.
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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Parkes & Olsi Kraja
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • 1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu

    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 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.
    1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu 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. ***Prices and menu options are subject to seasonal changes. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Breakfast Set Menu photo
  • Sunday Steak Summer

    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.
    Sunday Steak Summer photo

What 16,619 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Brighton

    Best Ambience

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Good for groups

  • 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

  • Brighton

    Best Ambience

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Good for groups

  • 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 an enchanting dining experience with "beautiful surroundings," "excellent service," and a "buzzy atmosphere." Guests appreciate the attentive and friendly staff, particularly standout waiters like David and Sonia. The menu's variety and "delicious" options, such as afternoon tea and signature dishes, are highly praised. Despite occasional service delays, the overall ambiance and "superb" dining make it a "lovely" choice for special occasions.
16,619 Reviews
  1. Lauren

    East Sussex

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely lunch and the staff that waited on us couldn't have been kinder or more helpful. Thank you so much for a great time.

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  2. Rob

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening with great food, the service was fantastic and our waiter was very attentive.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Rob, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us and that both the food and service met your expectations. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to the team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Brian

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleasant experience. Cannot fault the staff. All were welcoming and friendly. Love the decor and seating arrangement. Clean and well presented. Food was well prepared and presented. First time visit to an Ivy but will definitely be going again.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Brian, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re so glad to hear you had a pleasant experience with us. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the décor, seating, and food quality. We're thrilled to hear that your first visit won’t be your last! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience.

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  4. Bradley

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding from start to finish. Had a beautiful roast dinner on the Sunday. The service was second to none
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Bradley, Thank you for the amazing feedback! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your roast dinner and had such a great experience with the service. It’s always our goal to provide an outstanding experience from start to finish, and we’re thrilled we hit the mark for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Katya

    Brighton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was a little slow & inattentive. The food was amazing though and the ambience was great.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Katya, Thank you for your feedback. We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the food and ambience! We are sorry to hear the service didn’t meet your expectations, though. We always aim to provide attentive and efficient service, and we’ll be sure to address this. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience!

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  6. Ken

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked through the door the staff were fantastic. Flora who looked our table really stood out and the food was incredible!
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Ken, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that Flora made such a positive impression and that you enjoyed your meal. We’ll be sure to pass on your compliments to her and the rest of the team. Looking forward to having you back soon!

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  7. Isaac

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had to reschedule due to illness, still got good table, amazing food, will be going again
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Isaac, We’re so happy to hear you were able to make it despite the reschedule! It’s great to know you enjoyed the food and had a great experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon

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  8. Zohaib

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food complimented with some excellent service from our waiter, Louis. Overall a great experience and will definitely be coming back.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Zohaib, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that both the food and Louis' service made your experience memorable. We will be sure to pass along your thanks to Louis for his exceptional customer service, he’ll be thrilled to hear it! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience.

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  9. Elesa

    Brighton

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love The Ivy. Food is lovely and the setting is great. Marvellous service. Nothing beats being there.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Elesa, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you love The Ivy and enjoy the food, setting, and service. It's always a pleasure to welcome guests who appreciate the experience as much as you do. We can’t wait to have you back for another great visit!

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  10. Stuart

    Oxford

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and a high point, cocktails only 6/10 unfortunately (they can’t do a mojito), the food was good, the wine unfortunately disappointing. Overall enjoyable. Will be back.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Stuart, Thank you for your honest feedback! We’re so glad to hear that the service was excellent and that you had an enjoyable experience overall. We’re sorry to hear the mojito and wine didn’t meet your expectations, though. We’ll definitely pass on your comments to the team to ensure we improve. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another visit!

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FAQs

The Ivy in the Lanes is rated 4.5 stars by 16619 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 118 times today
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
Google Map for The Ivy in the Lanes

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

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Kevin Parkes & Olsi Kraja
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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
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