The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells

4.4

6754 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 78 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

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
01892 240700
Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Kevin Parkes & Olsi Kraja

Location
46-50 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1XF
Area
Tunbridge Wells
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)
Public transit
Tunbridge Wells train station, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1BT (4 min walk from the station)
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu
3 Jan 2025 - 13 Nov 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 in a three-tied 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. 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 6,754 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

Diners' Choice Awards

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "exceptional service and food quality." Guests appreciate the "amazing afternoon tea," "welcoming atmosphere," and "attentive staff." The restaurant's ambiance and decor are frequently praised, providing a "lively and inviting" setting for memorable occasions.

6,754 Reviews

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Sue
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 February 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.
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Anthony
VIP
Brighton
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 17 February 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.
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Barry
Kent
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 February 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 17 February 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 Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 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 16 February 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
Essex
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 February 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 16 February 2025
Hello Jeremy, Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. Many Thanks The Ivy
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 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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Emma
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great the place was beautiful made for a great valentines dinner
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded on 16 February 2025
Thank you for celebrating Valentine’s Day with us! We’re delighted you enjoyed the food and atmosphere—it’s wonderful to know we helped make your evening special. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable occasion soon! Many Thanks The Ivy
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Derek
VIP
Hawaii
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy our time here. The service was exemplary and the food was great.
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded on 16 February 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear you always enjoy your time with us. It means a lot to know our service and food continue to impress you. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Many Thanks The Ivy
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Mia
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing afternoon tea, the best I've been to. Everything was just wonderful.
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded on 5 February 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful afternoon tea experience with us. It means so much to know it was the best you’ve been to! We look forward to welcoming you back for another special visit soon. Best regards, The Ivy Team
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Fazel
Kent
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s Always good to come to the ivy food is always 5 star and the service is outstanding great stuff and good chefs what more could you ask for 👌👌👌👌👌
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FAQs

The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells is rated 4.4 stars by 6754 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 78 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells

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

Additional information

Area
Tunbridge Wells
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 8:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
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)
Public transit
Tunbridge Wells train station, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1BT (4 min walk from the station)
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kevin Parkes & Olsi Kraja
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Phone number
01892 240700

The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu