The Ivy Clifton Brasserie in Bristol, City of

No puedo elogiar lo suficiente a La Hiedra en Beautiful Clifton. El servicio es INCREÍBLE, especialmente Simona ❤️ella es FABULOSA, es tan acogedora, servicial, profesional y amable. Un gran Gracias Simona 😘El ambiente es muy hermoso y especial, la comida es DIVINA. Un montón de opciones, especialmente para mí, ya que soy un celíaco. Si usted tiene la suerte de alojarse en Clifton o en cualquier lugar en Beautiful Bristol, entonces una visita a The Spectacular Ivy es una necesidad. Tienes que irte. Disfrútalo.

Went for breakfast, whole experience was stunning. Start to finish.

Tried the afternoon tea for the first time and was disappointed. The muffins were too sweet, and the chocolate and scones were tough. The tea didn't taste of anything. The service was alright.

Loved every bit of the experience. Customer service was good especially Aurora who went out of her way to deliver excellent service 👌. Food was amazing my favourite was the crispy duck salad

Brunch. El servicio era un poco lento, pero estaban increíblemente ocupados. La camarera era muy encantadora y profesional. La comida era excelente. Volveré de nuevo.

Disappointing Experience at The Ivy Clifton Brasserie – Not Worth the Hype We recently visited The Ivy Clifton Brasserie for a special Sunday lunch to celebrate my mother-in-law’s 70th birthday. Having had good experiences there in the past, we chose this place expecting quality food and service. Unfortunately, it fell far short on every front. We were seated at a cramped table in the middle of the conservatory, where waitstaff bumped into our chairs multiple times during the meal—hardly the relaxing or celebratory atmosphere we had hoped for. When we enquired about vegetarian options for my mother-in-law, who is pescatarian, we were made to explain twice that she doesn’t eat meat. Only after this were we eventually handed a vegetarian menu. The way the staff questioned her—asking why she was a vegetarian, if she was a proper one, and so on—felt more like they were challenging her dietary choices than trying to accommodate them. It was awkward and uncomfortable, and completely unnecessary. The so-called “vegetarian roast” that followed was shockingly poor: a tasteless plate of swede mash with a handful of steamed green beans and a dab of butter. No effort, no seasoning, no balance—just an underwhelming and careless attempt at a main course. We had also ordered courgette fritters and sourdough bread to share, expecting them to arrive as starters or accompaniments. These didn’t appear until more than 40 minutes later. Our mains took an hour and 20 minutes to arrive. During this time, drinks were delayed and had to be requested more than once, and the staff, though polite, seemed distracted and overstretched. The food did not make up for the service. The beef was not of good quality, the Yorkshire puddings tasted like something from a packet, and worst of all, the table was never cleaned between courses—we ended up eating on a dirty table. The one thing we’d made a point of when booking—a birthday dessert with a candle—was entirely forgotten. To top it off, the dessert we did receive (an apple tart) was so heavily soaked in alcohol that it was hard to tell whether you were having a pudding or a cocktail. And then came the bill—with an optional service charge that, frankly, felt like daylight robbery given the poor service and disappointing food. Needless to say, we had too much good manners to make a fuss on the day of a family celebration, but we left deeply disappointed. All in all, this terrible experience lasted for 2 hours and 15 minutes—and sadly, not because we were enjoying delicious food or receiving warm, knowledgeable service. It was simply a drawn-out, disheartening afternoon that left us all frustrated and let down. We won’t be returning.

Excellent breakfast. Wonderful staff and always made to feel welcome.

El Ivy es un lugar muy especial. Tiene de todo, desde hermosa comida hasta un personal amable y encantador ambiente. El menú es fabuloso, con un montón de opciones, incluso batidos y zumos que pueden ser difíciles de conseguir fuera de las barras de zumos. He desayunado, almorzado y cenado allí y me han encantado todos. Está en un entorno tan impresionante con una vista del impresionante puente colgante Clifton solo a la vuelta de la esquina. No se pone mucho más hermoso que la Hiedra. Es mi lugar favorito en todo Bristol! ♥️

Thank you for a brilliant time for our lunch. Jennifer the manager was extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful. She made our visit worthwhile and even recommended some delicious dishes to enjoy.

Beautiful foods and the lovely Filipina lady who’s look after us thank you♥️

A kind lady named Alma served us today, her energy was so warm & welcoming! Brilliant & friendly service, watermelon salad was beyond amazing, vegan dishes were delicious too (vegan coconut curry is a must try), Tiramisu was too strong (we could taste the alcohol) for our liking.. Lovely evening overall.

Excellent service and pretty surroundings but the food is average. I’ve been a few times and no change, though maybe it’s just the vegetarian options? Overall I would prefer other local restaurants.

I took my kids for my daughter's 16th and sons 19th within days of one another. My son and his girlfriend are vegan. The choices for them were very poor. A bloody non dairy yoghurt with some raspberries was about all they could have. I love The Ivy but doing the right thing by my kids left me feeling a bit disappointed (the menu choices, not my son being vegan😂)

Having experienced 2x afternoon teas at 2x Ivy restaurants within 1 month (1x bristol and 1x bath), i'm compelled to write this review as was disappointed again. You are paying for the ambience and service but not necessarily for good food. On both occassions, the sandwiches were very dry and choux pastry stale. As other reviews mention, a lack of savoury options. I dont think its worth the money, particularly as you are additionally charged a service fee, so looking at around £40 per person. Unfortunately i would not recommend afternoon tea at the Ivy.

I used to love the Ivy - but it’s losing its way. Serving staff uninterested and unhelpful. I asked if it might be possible for my child’s fish to have a bit of garlic and butter added to it when cooked (just to enhance the flavour) and I was told the kitchen doesn’t have any garlic!!!! Really? Utter rubbish. We won’t be back.

Fabulous seating in the conservatory, lush decor, comfy seating always buzzing. Lots of staff looking after you. As it was easter the children has free easter boxes filled with great quality gifts. We had a birthday too so the birthday Girl had a free chocolate birthday bomb for dessert. We had roast chicken, generous amount of meat and roast potatoes, great Yorkshires, could have done with a few more veg but very nice with delicious gravy. Hamburgers were huge and enjoyed, very large for little ones. All the puddings were fabulous. A fabulous place for a special occasion

Great bar and food. Beautiful setting.

The environment is very nice. After your meal, you can reach Cliffton Bridge by walking for 3 minutes. Reservation is not a problem during quiet hours. Food is generally delicious

Danny was professional and welcoming. Many thanks.

Lovely setting, food fine, staff fine, service was lacking which meant the overall experience was slightly disappointing. Compared to previous experience at the Ivy this was a distant relative. Beautiful building and interior is gorgeous just needs more staff to create the magic.

We had a lovely time. Rose are waitress made it even more special.

My son and girlfriend treated us here for some outstanding food, with helpful and friendly staff in this excellent restaurant

Great venue, attentive service and superb food

Pretty nice good, very lovely serving staff. The venue was a little hot in temperature for my liking but we asked if they could open the door and they did very kindly to allow a breeze in. Great wine selection too. For a more high end meal out it’s a good option, especially if you have the AMEX dining credit to use.

Excelente comida y servicio, tuvimos la ensalada de pato y calamar para empezar, bistec y la lubina para principal, la tarta de manzana y bomba de chocolate para el postre. Todo delicioso y excelente servicio como siempre!

I have visited many Ivy restaurants and this was by far my favourite venue with the best service. The staff were attentive, polite to eachother, everything in it's place and wonderful food. Thank you!

I took my family for dinner and we had a great time. I, 100%, recommend it.

A beautiful and pleasant dining experience and attentive staff throughout our time.

La bienvenida fue fabulosa. El entorno es magnífico. La comida era absolutamente fabulosa. El servicio de Danny nuestro camarero fue insuperable. Un joven tan amable y servicial. Muy recomendable.

Went there today with my partner to celebrate my birthday and got to say the food was outstanding and a special mention to Lauren ( hopefully I spelt it right ) who went above and beyond!. Fantastic service.

It had been a while since my last visit, so I was excited to return—and I’d forgotten just how stunning the interior is! The opulent decor, with its rich botanical theme, creates such a relaxing and elegant atmosphere. We were seated at a lovely window table with a great view of the bar. To start, we shared the buffalo mozzarella with pesto and a refreshing crab and avocado salad, alongside a warm selection of bread—always a nice touch! For mains, I chose the fillet steak (medium rare), while Sian went for the chicken supreme. Unfortunately, my steak arrived well-done, so it had to be sent back. The replacement took about 30 minutes, which meant Sian had to eat her meal alone, disrupting the flow of our dinner. When the steak finally arrived, it was really good, but the delay was disappointing. To end on a sweet note, we shared the chocolate bomb dessert—rich, indulgent, and a perfect way to wrap up the evening. Aside from the steak mishap, it was a lovely night with good food and beautiful surroundings!

Wonderful service and food, it was a real treat and a fantastic place.

Had a lovely birthday celebration here for my friend. The food was great and our server Nisha was incredible. So helpful with recommendations and also helped us find bars in the area, couldn’t praise her service skills more!! Need more people like that in the industry.

Brilliant wedding reception in the Orangery. Souflle to die for!

Fabulous experience at The Ivy, Clifton. Staff were very attentive and the food (brunch) was amazing. Beautifully decorated room

Average experience tbh, bit too crowded in places too and food was forgettable

Had a lovely lunch with my mum and sisters for a special occasion.

I booked a champagne afternoon tea for my sisters 60th, we arrived early and had a couple of very nice cocktails, food was nice but our service was very different to many other tables. We weren't offered tea or champagne, waitress suggested that as we had a cocktail we wouldnt want tea/coffee? we had to ask for it, other waiters also made it special by instigating the dry ice, but not for us. We had to ask for cutlery/spoon to eat the treats on the stand. Others celebrating birthdays were also given an additional treat of a cake which again my sister did not have...no special treatment on our table! Not really the standards /service we expected at the venue. Not what I expected as a special treat for a special birthday🤔😒

Food was excellent, as was the service. Friendly staff. Atmosphere was a bit down as it was late lunch and fairly empty. Wine expensive, even the house rose. Comfortable corner table, a good view of the room.

Our experience at The Ivy Clifton Brasserie was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the elegant and beautifully designed interior, with its stylish décor and charming atmosphere. The attention to detail in both the furnishings and the artwork really added to the overall experience. The food was delicious, perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. The menu offers a great selection, and everything we tried was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The service was outstanding—the staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. Another highlight was the spotlessly clean and wonderfully fresh-smelling restrooms, which only added to the overall sense of quality and attention to detail. It was a truly enjoyable dining experience, and we highly recommend The Ivy Clifton Brasserie for anyone looking for great food, excellent service, and a lovely ambiance. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An absolutely lovely restaurant, among the very best in Bristol in my opinion. Nisha was my server; I did the two course meal for 20 pounds (very affordable for the quality) and asked her to pick my selections for me. I wasn’t disappointed. For my starter I had the tiger prawns, they come in a wonderful green sauce that’s reminiscent of a green goddess salad dressing. Complimented the prawns perfectly. For my main I had the duck, it fell off the bone and was very tasty. Will definitely come back again and bring my friends. Ask for Nisha if you stop in!

I took my family to this restaurant last night. Staff were very pleasant and restaurant looked great. All was going well until my son’s rib eye was served. The medium rare was well done. As was mine. My wife’s duck curry was served lukewarm. Both were returned. I would have expected that all 4 meals be returned in order that they could be re served hot and we could eat together. At the end, the manager proactively offered free deserts and tea coffee. My kids had 2 deserts, but my wife and I declined. The actual food was good but the £170 experience was a waste of money as 2 of us ate at a time. My son is coming to university here and i thought this could be come a regular place to visit, but honestly when a restaurant can’t cook a steak correctly or serve warm food that’s a major issue.

Not a cheap date but the food was sublime! Quite noisy……

Lovely afternoon tea The Ivy. Staff couldn’t have done more and, as it was my mum’s birthday, they gave her a profiterole with a candle - very sweet.

Have never visited an Ivy but was visiting daughter at Uni and wanted to treat her for her birthday, family travelled up. Venue and decor lovely and staff very welcoming and made us feel special. We sat in the lower conservatory type area which was lovely and bright and not too cramped. Food was lovely, the sour dough bread was amazing, served warm as a starter with olives. Was worried the portion sizes would be small but we all left happy and full. They unexpectedly produced a choux bun with a candle for my daughter which was a nice gesture. Overall, it was expensive but we had a lovely time and was worth it for a nice occasion.

It was my 2nd day visit in Bristol, the food and ambience were good. It would be even better if there’s more choice in the menu.

Poor over priced and not enough to feed a cat, why would you pay £18.95 for shepherds pie that’s the size of a starter?………….

If only they had more gluten free veggie options...really it's quite sparse for 2025. Really nice place with great service...

Reservamos un té de celebración para mis padres 56 aniversario de boda, esperando con ansias una maravillosa tarde de celebración. Somos asiduos a los restaurantes Ivy, pero nunca hemos probado la sucursal de Clifton, más bien decepcionante! El restaurante era comprensiblemente ocupado, pero muy caótico! Esperábamos un rato para estar sentados y fuimos introducidos en una habitación de jardín trasero muy superpoblada. El servicio era lento y no nos dieron la opción de un vaso de burbujas, solo directo al té. ¡Lamentablemente nos decepcionamos mucho con nuestros sándwiches salados servidos en un plato negro desagradable de melamina envuelto en papel de cera como un hotdog de carretera! La ofrenda dulce era una extraña combinación de un desajuste demasiado dulce de las cosas, ¿no entiendes las trufas de chocolate en una cajita para un té alto? Una habitación tan hermosa, con el papel pintado más maravilloso en la habitación del jardín. Lástima por el lento servicio caótico y decepcionante té alto.

Alma was the best waitress! Made our entire night!!❤️

Alma stole the show!!! She was the best waitress anyone could ask for. Thank you for making our evening so special. Lots of love, Lydia B-W x

We visited for the afternoon tea, having been given a voucher. £33.75 each I believe but our voucher covered it entirely. My wife is gluten intolerant so had forewarned them but it still took 45 mins for our food to appear, whilst later arrivals had already been served. Not copious quantities but sufficient. The berry accompaniment for the gluten free food was literally still frozen. Service was polite but a little less than efficient. Surprised that the food was supposed to all fit on a small table - elsewhere I've had side tables. No hot water for the tea. Atmosphere ok but the background music was not to my taste. We've eaten better food, served in better surroundings with more efficient service than this - albeit the price was lower at the Ivy. Ok if you're looking for just tea time eats but not as a "destination experience " like the Ritz, Dorchester etc

Went for afternoon tea and the place is amazing for it! The atmosphere is delightful, the staff were pleasant, although communication was a little lacking. We ended up repeating our order multiple times, waiting for things to arrive, only to be needing to ask again. But all in all the afternoon tea selection was a good amount and filling, and also delicious! We definitely enjoyed ourselves.

Wonderful place. Beautiful decor. Lovely staff.

Lovely place, great food and service !! Most importantly, they take Amex !

Wonderful food and service, can't wait for our next visit to Bristol.

A spot of lunch at The Ivy Clifton Brasserie in Bristol was an absolute treat. In an attempt to summarise the style and character of The Ivy, the best thing to do is pay reference to their website from which the following extract is taken; “The Ivy Grills and Brasseries offer extensive all-day menus featuring the best of modern British dishes in a relaxed dining atmosphere. Each Grill and Brasserie is sophisticated yet approachable, casual yet polished and can be found in carefully selected locations both in London and beyond.” After considering how best to describe our ‘Ivy’ experience I quickly realised the words from the website was sufficient. Modern dishes, relaxed, sophisticated, casual yet polished is a perfect description of this place. The staff provide a first class and professional service all set within this classy and rather British environment. Beautifully presented drinks and the food was just perfection of which I strongly recommend the crispy duck salad as a main course. What a great place to spend lunch and feel part of something quite special. If you find yourself in Clifton, this place is a must but you must book well in advance.

Absolutely wonderful vegan tea 💚 with brilliant service too. I'll be honest I was surprised at how delicious the high tea was as I've tasted vegan cream teas before and they've been so so...but this vegan cream tea was a delight!! Beautifully crafted pistachio battenburg, an amazing chocolate coconut truffle and everything was fresh and truly scrumptious 💚 most of all as a single person and vegan I was treated so well and not rushed or turned away which I'm afraid has happened at other places. Loved it.

Have been a few times before and the food & service were 5 star - on this occasion though my husband and I only came for some drinks. Sat at the bar and got some excellent recommendations from Renée and Lauren who delivered 10/10 cocktails and equally excellent service. Will come again!

Attended for the first time with family and my 18 month old. Had the set menu. Starter was lovely. Really enjoyed the chicken skewers. Main also was good. Had the ragu. Dessert was nice (frozen berries) but it was meant to come with a hot white chocolate sauce and it didn’t have this so it was basically a bowl of frozen berries and sorbet and so it was very cold! I like berries and so didn’t bother me much but for the price you pay you should have what is listed on the menu! It tasted great even without the hot sauce. My main issue is that the staff were miserable!!!! I’ve never been somewhere where the waiter didn’t even say hello.they didn’t offer a children’s menu. When My baby dropped a spoon and I appologised and asked for another I got a nod. It was really strange! They were otherwise attentive. But zero communication 😂 maybe it was just the waiter we had. But overall. A lovely evening. The actual building itself is stunning!

Overall a lovely place. Worth a visit

Booked for a late evening dinner on Valentine’s Day. Live violinist was a nice touch. Service was pretty quick for a full house evening. Served by Daniel R who was absolutely brilliant, couldn’t have been more helpful. Food was lovely however the ribeye steak was a little fatty. Would order the filet instead next time.

Lovely lunch menu with a good selection to choose from. The food was beautifully presented. I had phoned ahead and paid £32 for a celebration chocolate cake to be brought to the table at the end of the meal as a surprise. I checked on arrival and yes it was all on the booking but the waitress came to our table and announced what type of cake we wanted and when should she bring it to us which spoilt the surprise. Anyway the cake was lovely and we laughed it off and then we were charged again for the cake when the bill arrived. I asked for a refund and was eventually given it but the staff didn’t apologise and we were meant to feel like we were causing trouble.

Food and drink incredible Rude Maitre 'd. A real shame.

Staff were great, however my steak was over cooked and the burger was dry. The worst part was the interior noise level. The music was more like a club night and loud not low fine dining music, which then increased the noise from the tables conversations, which on a table of 6 meant we couldn’t hear each other, has put us of going again. Shane as we have been there numerous times. They have also shortened the bar, which is fine but they had customers sat in bar chairs all night which meant you couldn’t get to bar while waiting, they need to move them on as it ruins it for others.

Great food, impeccable service, iconic building

gorgeous restaurant and amazing attentive service. food was just alright though, i think this is an ambience > taste kind of spot. i had the blackened cod and i couldn’t taste the char, just a lot of sweet sauce.

Had a wonderful lunch experience. 👌

We went for an afternoon tea, and it was delightful! The food was delicious, and the staff were incredibly kind. The place has a posh atmosphere, with great attention to detail. As a small suggestion, it would be nice to have a bit more of the savory sandwiches in the afternoon tea and slightly reduce the number of sweets, just to balance things out.

Went for Sunday lunch. Was so disappointed for an established restaurant. Plate was full full of frozen roast potatoes, frozen yorkshires, frozen french beans and watery swede. Meat was appalling. Two of us had chicken. It was like a de boned leg deep fried and the beef was two inches per slice and no flavour. Obviously not from a beef joint. Need to up their game at £30 for the beef and £25 the chicken. Absolutely a disaster. So many good establishments around at the moment delivering home cooked roasts. Do not visit

I treated a friend to breakfast for a special birthday thinking that going to the ivy would be a treat. However the breakfast was a real disappointment. Very bland and nothing special. The building and decor is stunning but everything else was a complete disappointment. I expected better quality for the money that I paid.

A delight! Friendly, attentive staff, really good food, spotless, relaxed atmosphere. Michael the Manager was very helpful. We will return!

Fine dining in a private room👌☀️ high class dining with friends. Recommended for meetings while dining. Feels really good. The bread as a „side“ with butter is just perfect, very delicious!

Fancy food. Wonderful interior. Service ok

If you go as a couple, he prepared to sit shoulder to shoulder with other couples. Not ideal! The menu is very limited, and make sure to read carefully. I ordered the chicken Milanese, which said came with a Parmesan salad .. however was a few shavings of cheese & 3 sprigs of lambs lettuce. Food came extremely quickly which makes me think it wasn’t freshly cooked if I’m honest. Bill was put on the table whilst still enjoying dessert, which made us feel rushed off the table when we still had 45 minutes left of our slot. Was very excited for our first visit at the Ivy, and I must admit I won’t ever be returning.

I was pretty disappointed with my duck Rendang as has nothing to be with the authentic Rendang recipe, it tastes like a Tesco curry. Nice place, service decaying on peak time.

The brassiere was modern with furnishings to suit the period of the building and its surroundings. Table service was excellent, food and drinks arrived very quickly. Our meals were well prepared and excellent tasting. Not overly expensive, I would visit again.

Beautiful atmosphere, great service, and wonderful food.

I had Such an amazing experience with my boyfriend last night. Even if the restaurant was busy the guy called Ammar was very friedly and helpfull. He Also gave us a very good raccomandation from the drink menu. Their rasperry martini was delicius ! We were with other friends and i personally order the steak and the soufflé as a starter and the chocolate bombe as a dessert. Everything was amazing ! Thank you guys we'll see you soon !

I came to the ivy clifton at the weekend with a friend to celebrate a new job offer. We had a great experience, Ammar was our server for that night and his service was impeccable with helping with food and wine choices. My friend had the steak and I had a duck salad and Ammar recommended a very nice red wine to be paired with it. We then had the apple tart for dessert with some amazing cocktails after.

I had dinner on Tuesday night with 2 friends, we sat on table 27 I had soufle as starter, chicken milanese and a great Apple tarte as dessert but the real difference was made by the wine recommended us by Ammar, who was our server for the night, he suggested us an Italian red, which was simply the best, his knowledge on wines is off the chart. He was really friendly and always happy to help 5 star experience

My best friend made me a surprise for my birthday and we came here on Tuesday for an afternoon tea, we had such a good time, charming environment and great service. We sat on table 6 and Ammar our server really made my day with the birthday plate he also gave us some nice recommendations about tea and coffee, we couldn't choose a better place to celebrate my birthday.

Fantastic place. Good place too escape reality.

Fairly disappointed by the festive breakfast as nothing seemed to be freshly prepared, there is no way the rösti were homemade! The food was served so quickly after ordering that I suspect it was pre-prepared and reheated. The pastries were average, again probably frozen. Overall the food was bland and the quality closer to that of an industrial canteen than a top-end restaurant. It's a shame because the building is gorgeous.

New Year’s Eve, all aspects were unfortunately trimmed to maximise revenue. It’s definitely lost its sparkle. We know you’re busy, but greet us properly, don’t rush us, ignore us at the bar, put us in a cold corner, minimise the entertainment and replace the usual arrival glass of bubbly with a tub of pop-corn. Previous good experiences don’t justify future mediocre performance.

Beautiful building. Had the festive afternoon tea, just the right amount of cakes, the mince pie and scones were delicious! The battenburg was a little too sweet and rich for my taste. Great experience at The Ivy.

Don't go for brunch. Having had great experiences at the Ivy before (dinners) we took some visitors for brunch. Regrets! Only the bill came fast, rest of the service was inattentive and standoffish. 3 full English breakfasts - toast, cold - eggs, cold and one plate missing an egg - black puddings, missing

Visited the Ivy for lunch early December, but unfortunately the service and food did now blow me away. I was dining alone and waited 20 minutes for the team to bring over menu or take my drink order. I ordered the Chicken Supreme Milanese with Truffle Sauce and a side of spaghetti, which was nice, but slightly underwhelming. Given the reputation and price point of the Ivy, I would expect a higher standard of service and food.

Booked The Ivy at Clifton as we had always been impressed by the Building and decor on previous visits to Bristol. Unfortunately, the food was not as impressive , overpriced, and not well presented. The wine was average for the £13.00 that it cost for a small glass with the added addition of a service charge Service was slow and seating area small. I was looking forward to the evening but came away feeling uneventful.

Eggs Benedict was really nice. Latte was quite small. I wanted pancakes with blueberries & bananas but they couldn't do that, so wasn't impressed.

Lovely brunch, excellent service our waiter Daniel was extremely attentive, delicious food and buzzing atmosphere. Perfect place for a girly catch up!

Lovely atmosphere, attentive staff and delicious food - recommend for all occasions!

My recent visit to The Ivy Clifton Brasserie was truly a memorable experience. The building itself exudes elegance and charm, reflecting its historical roots as a former bank. This adds a unique character to the dining atmosphere, making each visit feel special. The menu offers a delightful array of dishes. The afternoon tea is a standout, served in a setting that makes you feel like royalty. For those seeking comfort food, the shepherd's pie is a must-try, rich in flavor and perfectly prepared. Seafood enthusiasts will appreciate the blackened cod, which is cooked to perfection, while the linguine offers a tasty option for pasta lovers. Dessert was an adventure in itself, with the chocolate bombe providing a spectacular end to the meal. The ambiance of the restaurant is further enhanced by soft candlelight, adding a touch of romance and intimacy to the setting. Overall, The Ivy Clifton Brasserie lives up to its beautiful reputation, combining aesthetic charm with culinary excellence. It’s an ideal spot for anyone looking to enjoy a luxurious meal in a stunning setting.

Sorry but this time The Ivy Clifton was disappointing. We were 5 - 3 adults and 2 kids, we asked for round table several times but were given very uncomfortable three tables moved together. We didn’t get our tea while ordering afternoon tea. The keeper for snacks and desert had broken leg - so it was simply levitating… I order champagne and was waiting it for too long and did get Prosecco instead warm and with no bubbles- asked to change and was waiting again… in the end we had nice smile and small talk from the personal, but even when my Ivy card was used - points for the service charge were not taken in account. There is sediment remains

After ordering our drinks ( wine) it took 20 minutes after chasing them up to get them on arrival My wife’s meal was fine but I had fish and chips , the chips where hot but the fish and peas were tepid When we got the invoice to pay it was incorrect , overcharged for food we did not have, so we waited and explained to the waiter who recalculated it to the correct amount We where out for our Anniversary and meeting friends afterwards so wanted to leave as soon as Just wanted to have a nice experience at the Ivy . I had an email from Ryan @ The Ivy but felt his response was unsatisfactory

Expected a good impression but felt slightly let down. The inside is just very good. Service excellent but food was just ok. Chips were lukewarm to cold. Fish was ok and the burger was reasonable. Disappointed as the Ivy promised so much more.

Beautiful restaurant with comfortable seating without being crowded. The food was uninspired and very average. Tired scrambled eggs with a few small hash browns (rosti) and a mushroom (portobello) does not exactly inspire confidence. Pastries all small, commercial and served late. Service very pleasant and unhurried. Good for an occasion , good price , sad about the food.

Excellent meal. Thoroughly enjoyed my upgraded fish and chips with mushy peas! Rest of the family enjoyed various choices. Excellent Christmas pudding and mince pies. Special mention to our waiter Ammar who made it special and enjoyable. We will be returning soon.

Miserable atmosphere, moody staff and only three options allowed for breakfast. Even though the restaurant was almost empty at 10am in the morning. Would have had a better experience elsewhere with ease.

I recently had lunch at at The Ivy, and overall, it was a fantastic experience. The food was truly outstanding—top-notch in every way, with flavors and presentation that were absolutely spot-on. The restaurant itself is beautiful, clean, and exudes a refined atmosphere. However, I’m giving four stars because the service could have been better. We often had to look around and wave to get the staff’s attention for things we needed, as they weren’t proactively checking on us. At a restaurant of this caliber, I would expect much more attentiveness from the staff to match the exceptional food and ambiance. That said, I would still highly recommend The Ivy for the quality of the cuisine alone. If the service improves, it could easily be a five-star experience.