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The Ivy House Restaurant, Keswick, Cumbria

The Ivy House Restaurant

4.5
4.5
652 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
20:30
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 652 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
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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 offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests praise the "delicious" dishes, including standout items like lamb curry and sea bass. The cozy and beautifully refurbished setting, combined with attentive and friendly staff, make it a "wonderful ambience." Highly recommended for both locals and visitors.

652 Reviews
  1. Annelisa

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Terry

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent from start to finish, excellent meal full of flavour, pudding to die for sticky toffee pudding

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  5. Keith

    Angus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Splendid food at very reasonable price. Excellent service. Our third visit and we’ll be back again!

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  6. Jan

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thanks for a lovely evening. Great food, great service. Will go back - soon!

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  7. Hilary

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food - salmon and lamb cutlets. Excellent service. Music a little loud. Value for money

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  8. Claire

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the lamb curry which was very fatty. When I was asked how my meal was I mentioned that it was fatty and the response was "well it is lamb". Not what I would have expected! The chicken curry which my husband had was fine. Prices were high for this kind of food though. Having said that we had breakfast in the same restaurant and that was very good

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  9. Robert

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent food and service...........................

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  10. Helen

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff very welcoming accommodated main course change with no problem. Food cooked perfectly with interesting flavourings.

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FAQs

The Ivy House Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 652 OpenTable diners.

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20:30
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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