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The Ivy House Restaurant, Keswick, Cumbria

The Ivy House Restaurant

4.5
4.5
659 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Located in the centre of Braithwaite village, within the Holiday Property Bond Hotel, Ivy House Restaurant offers its guests contemporary Cumbrian classics, in a breathtaking Lake District setting. From succulent Cumbrian classics to modern European delicacies – the team have designed their daily changing menu to delight and inspire. Just 2 and a half miles from Keswick and 10 minutes from Bassenthwaite Lake- the elegant restaurant and peaceful village of Braithwaite, is the perfect location for a relaxing evening meal out, after a exhilarating day in the Lakeland Fells.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    017687 78899
  • Website
    http://www.ivyhouserestaurant.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 659 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cumbria

    Best Overall

  • Cumbria

    Best Service

  • Cumbria

    Healthy

  • Cumbria

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cumbria

    Great for fine wines

  • Cumbria

    Good for special occasions

  • Cumbria

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy House Restaurant is a "gem" known for its "superb" service, delicious food, and cozy ambiance. Guests rave about the "attentive staff" and "excellent" meals, including standout dishes like the lamb rack and sticky toffee pudding. While the menu is "not extensive," it offers quality and interesting options, making it a favorite for "special occasions."

659 Reviews

  1. Julie

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent New Year's Eve dinner. Beautiful food and outstanding service.

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  2. David

    Cumbria

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Beautifully cooked. Discrete, friendly service.

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  3. Anne-Marie

    Cumbria

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    There was not much choice on the menu, the pictures and reviews online were fantastic which was why we book however it was missing the wow factor that we expected from such positive pictures and reviews. Just overall disappointment really. The food was ok but nothing special which was what we were after. Although the customer service from the lovely young lady 'Lorie' i believe was the ladies name. She seated us, took drinks orders promptly and checked everything was ok a several parts during the dinner. Maybe because it was between and Christmas and New Year the food service wasn't at it's best.

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  4. Shirley-Anne

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very efficient Staff were very friendly and helpful Good range of gluten free options Food was really good - well prepared and presented. Great cocktail A very pleasurable dining experience

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  5. Nick

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very enjoyable Christmas Day dinner. The food was fabulous!

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  6. Anita

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I had a lovely Christmas lunch at The Ivy House Restaurant. Even though we were early, this was not a problem. The food was delicious and served promptly. The staff were friendly and courteous. I would recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning.

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  7. Patricia

    Perthshire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely restaurant with friendly staff. We viewed the menu outside the night before and had made our choices. However when we looked at menu on the night the menu had changed which was a disappointment to us.

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  8. Annelisa

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We both had steak and a glass of red wine for supper. Both were delicious - the prime cut steak cooked to perfection and there is a thoughtfully chosen range of wines. Breakfast was equally good - a pleasing range of options. The staff are delightful and the service is second to none.

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  9. Julie

    Cumbria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The meal was beautifully cooked and presented with quality ingredients used. Service was of a very high standard. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

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  10. Malcolm

    Glasgow

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to The Ivy House. We were impressed. The staff were excellent. Prompt and efficient. The food was well presented and very tasty. The helpings are generous but not too big. The menu is small but has good variety. Hopefully it is changed regularly to encourage return business. We will be returning.

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The Ivy House Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 659 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for The Ivy House Restaurant

The Ivy House, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5SY

Additional information

  • Area
    Keswick
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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