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The Ivy Castle View, Guildford, ENG

The Ivy Castle View

4.2
4.2
10582 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 88 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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Additional information

  • 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.
    Breakfast Set Menu photo

  • 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.
    The Ivy Castle View Festive Afternoon Tea 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 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.
    Boxing Day Brunch photo

Menu

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What 10,582 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.

10,582 Reviews

  1. philip

    VIP

    London

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Ivy was hugely busy today and yet the staff still managed to deliver an amazing service. Been going to this restaurant for some time now and it’s always been consistently great. I have no idea why some people leave 1 star reviews as never had a poor experience at The Ivy Castle View

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  2. Tracy

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always! We have a Christmas Eve breakfast at The Ivy every year and we’re never disappointed. It’s evidently a very popular choice but that doesn’t compromise the service or quality of the food. Great choices, great value and a wonderful atmosphere.

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  3. Nina

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit, very impressed. The ambience was exemplary as were the staff, the details were noted, from offering to take out coats on arrival, seating us at the bar, taking our drinks to the table and table service was spot on. I think the bar was my favourite! The food was perfect and the evening was finished with a salted caramel espresso martini 🍸 Thank you to everyone, the whole team who worked fantastically together, wonderful.

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  4. Kay

    Hampshire

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days 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 4 days ago
    We appreciate your positive review and look forward to serving you again in the future

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  5. Ade

    Kent

    65 reviews

    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined 5 days 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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  6. Ads

    VIP

    Surrey

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 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 4 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad we could meet your expectations

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  7. Edward

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 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 4 days ago
    We're thrilled you had a great experience with us! Your feedback means the world to our team

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  8. 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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  9. 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 7 days ago
    We appreciate your positive review and look forward to serving you again in the future

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  10. 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 4 days ago
    We’re grateful for your kind words and constructive feedback. Your suggestions will help us do even better!

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FAQs

The Ivy Castle View is rated 4.2 stars by 10582 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 88 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy Castle View

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
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