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The Ivy, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent

The Ivy, Canterbury

4.2
4.2
51 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 138 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
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
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 8:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Area
    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

  • New Year's Day Brunch

    1 Jan 2025 only
    Start the 2025 in style with our New Year's Day Brunch. Choose from a tempting selection of dishes and immerse yourself in the last of the festive ambience. Enjoy a selection of classic Ivy dishes with a Bloody Mary for £34.95 per person. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    New Year's Day Brunch photo

  • New Year's Eve Menu

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    ***A Deposit of £10 per person is required upon booking. You will be dining from our three-course menu for £85 per person. Roll up, Roll up, The Ivy Circus will be taking over our iconic venues this New Year's Eve. Get your glad rags on and grab your favourite people to make this a true Ivy night to remember , featuring a bespoke set menu and dazzling entertainment. Should your plans change, please ensure you give us a notice of cancellation by the 29th of December at the latest to avoid losing your deposit. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    New Year's Eve Menu photo

  • Boxing Day Brunch

    26 Dec 2024 only
    Whether you are continuing the Christmas celebrations or unwinding from the Festive period, our Boxing Day brunch menu will be sure to delight. Choose from a tempting selection of classic Ivy dishes with a Bloody Mary for £34.95 per person and enjoy the last of the festive ambience . Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Boxing Day Brunch photo

Menu

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What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Kent

    Most Booked

  • Canterbury

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy in Canterbury boasts "lovely ambience" and a "perfect location" in the city center. With "beautiful decor" and fresh, tasty food, it promises a delightful dining experience. While service needs improvement, the restaurant is an "asset to the city" and a great choice for special occasions.

51 Reviews

  1. Mike

    Kent

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great addition to Canterbury choice of restaurants. Service very good, food good but portions on the small size. Can’t help feeling it’s a bit overpriced, but that describes a lot of restaurants these days.

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  2. Jackie

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon spent at the Ivy in Canterbury, brand new but holds all the charm you expect… service team did a great job and the food was excellent. Will return for sure…

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  3. Catherine

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Beautiful meal and Edna our waitress was lovely and attentive . It was very loud and more like a club atmosphere mainly because a few loud groups. It main thing which caused a problem was the air conditioning was so so cold we did ask them about it but nothing was done. Probably the vents need to be repositioned as it’s a new restaurant. Otherwise food was very good.

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  4. Andy

    Kent

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We arrived at the restaurant for an anniversary meal about ten minutes before our booking time. Understandably we were asked to wait at the bar which we duly did. As our table time came and went we assumed, as it was busy, the restaurant was running a bit behind. Half an hour after our booked slot we asked the barman when we might be seated. He disappeared for a while, came back and told us that there had been an issue with the reservation system and that they were trying to find a us table. We left and had a very nice meal at Côte Brasserie opposite. Totally unacceptable and incredibly poor service.

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  5. Michelle

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food !!! Nothing was too much trouble for the waitress - would highly recommend x

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  6. Rita

    Kent

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service, food was good but nothing amazing about it . Very busy as you would expect in the run up to Christmas, staff were going very well . Very very noisy as it was so busy.

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  7. Catherine

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great atmosphere, and wonderful staff. Whole experience was very enjoyable. Highly recommend the Canterbury Ivy

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  8. Margaret

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect evening - almost! Food, service and the ambience were outstanding - however, both my friend and I tripped on a small step near our table. It had a lighting strip but I feel more is needed to make it safe. Apart from that it was an outstanding evening and staff were the best part - apart from the delicious food!

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  9. Carolyn

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely beautiful place! Food, and service was excellent

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  10. Bernadette

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming, warm on a freezing cold day, excellent staff from cloakroom to front of house. Attentive, but not overbearing. Made us feel very special. Food appealed to all 4 of us and was enjoyed. Relaxing, not rushed. Overall, a great experience and can’t wait to go back.

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FAQs

The Ivy, Canterbury is rated 4.2 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 138 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy, Canterbury

15 Parade, Canterbury, Kent CT1

Additional information

  • Area
    Canterbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 8:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, 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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