The Ivy in the Lanes

4.5

16573 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 127 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Airy, art-filled restaurant offering an all-day dining menu plus champagne & bespoke cocktails.

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Daily 8:30 am–11:30 pm
Phone number
01273 082200
Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sean Burbidge
Private party facilities
The Tidal room is decorated with delightful vintage prints and artwork that takes its inspiration from the heritage of The Royal Pavilion and Brighton’s fishing village past as the port of Sussex.
Private party contact
the Events Team: 020 3727 6548

Location
51A Ship Street, Brighton, Brighton, ENG BN1 1AF
Area
Brighton
Parking details
The Lanes Car Park, Black Lion Street, Brighton BN1 1ND (4 min walk from the station) NCP Car Park Brighton Theatre, Church St, Brighton BN1 1US (4 min walk from the car park)
Public transit
Brighton train station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP (11 min walk from the station)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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. ***Prices and menu options are subject to seasonal changes. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
Festive Set Menu
13 Nov 2024 - 2 Jan 2025
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with our Festive Set Menu. Enjoy two courses for £50 or three for £55 and delight in our show-stopping festive dishes, selection of fine wines and seasonal cocktails. Tables of 7+ must book our Group Festive Set Menu experience. Guests dining on our Festive set menu can choose between two or three courses for lunch, available from 11:30am - 6:30pm. For dinner, we offer a three-course option only, served from 6:30pm - Close. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
The Ivy in the Lanes Festive Afternoon Tea
£33.75 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.

What 16,573 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
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Brighton
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
Brighton
Great for brunch
Brighton
Great for creative cocktails
Brighton
Hot spot
Brighton
Great for fine wines
Brighton
Romantic
Brighton
Good for special occasions
Brighton
Lively
Brighton
Most Booked
Brighton
Best Overall
Brighton
Best Food
Brighton
Best Ambience
Brighton
Best Value
Brighton
Great for brunch
Brighton
Great for creative cocktails
Brighton
Hot spot
Brighton
Great for fine wines
Brighton
Romantic
Brighton
Good for special occasions
Brighton
Lively
Brighton
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy in the Lanes offers a delightful dining experience with its "great atmosphere" and "fantastic service." Guests praise the "excellent food" and "lovely ambiance," making it perfect for special occasions. The attentive staff ensure a memorable visit, though some note occasional service delays. Overall, it's a firm favorite.

16,573 Reviews

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Karen
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at the Ivy. Fabulous food and a lovely setting
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Debbie
VIP
London
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always The Ivy made our day. Excellent welcome on arrival. Lovely table. Great service again. Delicious tastes in every mouthful of our lunch.
The Ivy in the LanesResponded 1 day ago
Hi Debbie, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that we made your day special. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the warm welcome, great service, and delicious lunch. Your praise for our receptionist means a lot to us, we will be sure to pass on your compliments to him. He truly is a valued member of our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Patrick
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Christmas Lunch menu. All courses were well prepared and tasty. Service was excellent.
The Ivy in the LanesResponded 1 day ago
Hi Patrick, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Christmas lunch menu and the service. It was a pleasure having you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!
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Paula
Brighton
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
just so hot in thier felt unwell in the end due to the heat sadly
The Ivy in the LanesResponded 5 days ago
Hi Paula, Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear that the heat affected your experience. Please let us know next time, and we’ll be happy to adjust the air conditioning to make you more comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Colin
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service, fantastic staff who go above and beyond, totally 5 star experience and the food is out of this world.
The Ivy in the LanesResponded 5 days ago
Hi Colin, Thank you so much for your incredible review, Mr. & Mrs. Fay! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a 5-star experience and enjoyed the service, staff, and food. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the team. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you to The Ivy Brighton, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Deborah
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous pre concert meal. Cheese and walnut souffle was delicious, as was the fish and chips for the main course. Service was excellent
The Ivy in the LanesResponded 5 days ago
Hi Deborah, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed the cheese and walnut soufflé, fish and chips, and the service. It’s great to hear we were part of your pre-concert experience! We hope to welcome you back soon!
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IanP
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A excellent evening with great service and beautiful food, lovely setting we will definitely be back for another occasion
The Ivy in the LanesResponded 5 days ago
Hi Ian, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had an excellent evening with great service, beautiful food, and a lovely setting. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another special occasion!
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Emma
Brighton
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Such slow service was the main issue. Waited 20 mins even for someone to just come to the table
The Ivy in the LanesResponded 2 days ago
Hi Emma, Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the slow service you experienced. We strive to provide timely and attentive service to all our guests, and it seems we fell short during your visit. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide you with a better experience. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us.
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Richard
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere fantastic food and brilliant staff how else would you want to spend a Tuesday afternoon 🍽️🥩🍷👌🏻
The Ivy in the LanesResponded on 12 December 2024
Hi Richard, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and service. It was our pleasure to have you, and we're so glad you chose to spend your Tuesday afternoon with us. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!
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Alex
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Remember that the tip/service charge is added automatically, I asked how I could give a tip and wasn't informed so tipped twice.
The Ivy in the LanesResponded on 9 December 2024
Hi Alex, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the meal and the service. We sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the tip/service charge. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to communicate this more clearly to our guests in the future. Thank you again, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
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The Ivy in the Lanes is rated 4.5 stars by 16573 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 127 times today

Experiences are available.

51A Ship Street, Brighton, Brighton, ENG BN1 1AF

Additional information

Area
Brighton
Hours of Operation
Daily 8:30 am–11:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The Lanes Car Park, Black Lion Street, Brighton BN1 1ND (4 min walk from the station) NCP Car Park Brighton Theatre, Church St, Brighton BN1 1US (4 min walk from the car park)
Public transit
Brighton train station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP (11 min walk from the station)
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sean Burbidge
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Phone number
01273 082200
Private party facilities
The Tidal room is decorated with delightful vintage prints and artwork that takes its inspiration from the heritage of The Royal Pavilion and Brighton’s fishing village past as the port of Sussex.
Private party contact
the Events Team: 020 3727 6548

The Ivy in the Lanes

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu

Festive Set Menu