The Ivy Castle View

4.2

10579 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 79 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Charming

The Ivy Castle View is an all-day British brasserie in the heart of Guildford, located just off the High Street, the main entrance is within the Tunsgate Quarter. With an all-encompassing menu serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics from dawn until dusk, the restaurant is open seven days a week and is also featuring a private dining room, outdoor terrace and a bar, offering tranquil relaxed yet sophisticated dining with beautiful views across Guildford Castle.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 8:30 am–10:15 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:15 pm
Phone number
01483 920100
Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sean Burbidge
Private party facilities
The Looking Glass Room is a private dining venue that really reflects its surroundings. Taking inspiration from Guildford’s historic heritage, the Surrey landscape and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, the walls are adorned with colourful vintage prints and locally sourced artwork.
Private party contact
The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

Location
Tunsgate Quarter, 98-110 High Street, Guildford, ENG GU1 3QY
Area
Guildford
Parking details
Castle Car Park, Sydenham Rd, Guildford GU1 3RW (4 min from the car park) Bright Hill Car Park, Guildford, GU1, UK (6 min walk from the car park)
Public transit
Guildford train station, Station Approach, Guildford GU1 4UT (9 min walk from the station)
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

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. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
The Ivy Castle View Festive 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.
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 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 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.

What 10,579 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
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Surrey
Great for scenic views
Surrey
Most Booked
Guildford
Best Overall
Guildford
Best Food
Guildford
Best Service
Guildford
Best Ambience
Guildford
Good for groups
Guildford
Healthy
Guildford
Neighbourhood gem
Guildford
Good for special occasions
Guildford
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy Castle View offers a "beautiful restaurant" experience with exquisite food and exceptional service, making it a prime choice for fine dining. Guests often find their visits enjoyable, with "friendly and attentive" staff contributing to a warm atmosphere. While some service inconsistencies are noted, the overall experience remains "up to the usual standard." The location's ambiance and "delicious food" are frequently praised, making it a go-to for special occasions.

10,579 Reviews

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Kay
Hampshire
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service, tasty well-presented food and nice atmosphere.
The Ivy Castle ViewResponded today
We appreciate your positive review and look forward to serving you again in the future
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Ade
Kent
65 reviews
5.0
65 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yet another outstanding meal at The Ivy, Castle View. With the typically exceptional Ivy customer service.
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VIP
Surrey
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service with great food Lovely surroundings
The Ivy Castle ViewResponded today
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad we could meet your expectations
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Edward
South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive to a gluten allergy, and lots of options on the festive a la carte menu.
The Ivy Castle ViewResponded today
We're thrilled you had a great experience with us! Your feedback means the world to our team
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Coral
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service very slow as restaurant very busy and noisy x
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Merete
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Ivy has a lovely atmosphere with helpful staff. We were unfortunate enough to sit next to a team out on their Christmas work-do. They were very loud, they had no inhibitions, nor awareness, nor consideration for other diners.
The Ivy Castle ViewResponded 3 days ago
We appreciate your positive review and look forward to serving you again in the future
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Kelsie
Surrey
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The Ivy has some lovely food and very good service. But it is very pricey and they did ask if we would like festive crackers at the start and then charge us for the privilege without warning!
The Ivy Castle ViewResponded today
We’re grateful for your kind words and constructive feedback. Your suggestions will help us do even better!
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Claire
VIP
New York City
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous Christmasy catch up with girlfriends. Champagne wasn’t cold enough unfortunately but other than that it was a lovely afternoon
The Ivy Castle ViewResponded today
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We really appreciate your feedback—it's information like this that helps us improve our service. Have a great day
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Gareth
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely mid afternoon festive lunch at the Ivy. Excellent food, attentive and friendly service - throughly enjoyable!
The Ivy Castle ViewResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad we could meet your expectations.
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Tonya
London
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Menu was boring & underwhelling, very limited choice, 2 of us had to send our sirloin steaks (should have been a flat iron given how thin it was) back as it was overcooked, chicken was bland, and fillet steak was not very tasty. Everything cost extra even the steak sauce, very expensive and not a place I would recommend or revisit. In fact we had a booking with Ivy Asia for next week which we are cancelling due to our experience at the Ivy last night, both restaurants are in the same building so expect they have the same chef’s kitchen. Not a great way to celebrate my daughter’s birthday!
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The Ivy Castle View is rated 4.2 stars by 10579 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 79 times today

Experiences are available.

Tunsgate Quarter, 98-110 High Street, Guildford, ENG GU1 3QY

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Guildford
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 8:30 am–10:15 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:15 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Castle Car Park, Sydenham Rd, Guildford GU1 3RW (4 min from the car park) Bright Hill Car Park, Guildford, GU1, UK (6 min walk from the car park)
Public transit
Guildford train station, Station Approach, Guildford GU1 4UT (9 min walk from the station)
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sean Burbidge
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Phone number
01483 920100
Private party facilities
The Looking Glass Room is a private dining venue that really reflects its surroundings. Taking inspiration from Guildford’s historic heritage, the Surrey landscape and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, the walls are adorned with colourful vintage prints and locally sourced artwork.
Private party contact
The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

The Ivy Castle View

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu