The Ivy Temple Row in Birmingham

Excellent place for dining. Nice looking interior, absolutely delicious food, and top service. What more could you ask for. I tried the Salt and pepper tempura squid, as well as roasted scallops for starters. For main enjoyed the Grilled Peruvian chicken. Top notch.

The English breakfast was mediocre, no scrambled eggs. The waiters are very professional, the environment is beautiful, and the price is slightly expensive. It has already caught up with the 12.5% ​​service fee in London.

Used it for a birthday meal for four. Excellent attention from all staff.....even down to providing a surprise birthday extra sweet for our birthday celebrant.

First visit. Fantastic. Can't wait to go back.

Just love this place. Never had a bad experience there.

I’ve visited a couple of different Ivy restaurants and always enjoyed them (it was my suggestion to take some visiting Polish colleagues there for some quintessentially British culture) and this visit was no exception. The service and atmosphere are 10/10 and the prices are generally very reasonable. I was extremely disappointed to see that the cheese soufflé was no longer on the menu and my main course wasn’t particularly special, but the French onion soup and crusty bread was delicious. I’ll have no hesitation to go back again in the future.

We had a wonderful, relaxing breakfast experience here after a very early morning arrival into Birmingham and our waitress Beverly was so friendly and welcoming! Great food, service and atmosphere… and delicious coffee. We’ll definitely return when we’re next in Birmingham

Very friendly staff, beautifully decorated restaurant and delicious food. High recommended and we will return. 😊

Went there on a Sunday so venue was pretty good. Service was okay but not that great. Food is good but a bit expensive. Would recommend for a fancy occasion

Great setting for your instagram posts! A great variety in the menu with lots of imaginative choices for vegetarians. Haven't had a dish here that I didn't enjoy. Top notch and attentive service.

We decided to book reservations here for our year anniversary. Having never dined here before I was really excited and it did not disappoint. We had trouble finding a car park space, so I called the restaurant and they were completely understanding. The waiter was amazing giving a fast, professional and friendly service. They were also very knowledgeable when pairing wines to my menu selections. We were seated in a cozy, intimate booth. The restaurant itself was clean, warm and had the perfect anniversary ambience. We will definitely be back!!!

This is my 1st visit to the Ivy in Birmingham. I've been to few in London and surry. Alway great customer service. Delicious food and drinks. Love the decor and atmosphere.

Wonderful meal at The Ivy Birmingham again and fabulous Autumn Menu, lovely food and great value for money ...Big shout out to the amazing waiter Adam who looked after us so well!! :)

Ambiance and service as expected. Food quality was poor. I don't believe the main course was actually 'cooked' more a re-heated ready meal, just disappointing. The desert was awful, the chocolate brownies were a semi hard chewy mush. Won't return any time soon.

Summary: This restaurant has great potential, but a few areas could use improvement. Pros: Pleasant atmosphere with attractive decor. Staff are smartly dressed. Extensive menu with a wide range of dishes, all reasonably priced. A few deals offer excellent value for money. The food was tasty and well presented. A nice gesture with a birthday dessert added as a special touch Cons: We booked a table for five but were squeezed onto two small square tables, with one of us awkwardly seated at the side. When I asked the manager if they were fully booked, he said no. Fortunately, he added another table, but insisted the original table was meant for five. In future, I’d ensure to visit with an even-numbered group to avoid being cramped. Ingredient shortages: We ordered three steaks and two seabass dishes, but the waiter informed us that they only had one seabass left, even though it was only 7:30 pm and it wasn’t a busy night. Limited dessert options: Out of the three available desserts, one was already out of stock by the time we ordered. We opted for a set menu that included a glass of sparkling wine, and mentioned we’d order a separate bottle later. However, the waiter insisted we order the bottle immediately, even before we’d looked at the wine menu. This felt uncomfortable, and we ended up with a glass of sparkling wine, a glass of wine, and water each on the table. Not sure why we were rushed to order the wine and served immediately. Service charge: A 12.5% service charge felt excessive—especially for the Midlands. The service didn’t stand out enough to justify such a high fee. While we made the most of our evening, the overall experience was not special enough to encourage an immediate return. However, if you manage to avoid the issues we encountered, you should have a pleasant dining experience.

We only popped in for a drink, but we were made most welcome and Dominic behind the bar could not have been more helpful and friendly.

I'd not been to the Ivy in Birmingham before , but this one has a fabulous atmosphere and very attentive and helpful staff. The food was great, as usual and it was completely packed so they are obviously doing something right. The dry iced dessert was a nice surprise and I've only just twigged that the Latte pattern is an Ivy leaf. What was particularly nice was not being hassled to free up the table, as we were meeting family. Thanks!

Enjoyed our time for my sisters 80th birthday. Breakfast was so yummy and finished off with a cheeky prosecco We had a lovely day x

Always busy but consistently good quality. Have booked several times due to specific dishes on the menu online only to find these specific dishes have been removed by the time the reservation actually comes round. No one's fault but would be nice to know what dishes may be "removed" and which are "constantly present".

This restaurant is popular and frequently very busy now. Noise levels can be quite disturbing at times.

Unfortunately, the worst The Ivy experience I've had... and I've had a few! The service, the food, the whole experience has always been top tier at the Covent Garden, Tower Hill, Canary Wharf and Blackheath branches (as well as The Ivy Asia St Pauls and Guildford) so I went to this branch, in Birmingham, with very high expectations. What’s even more of a shame is it was one of my friends first time ever eating at The Ivy and her first experience was not a true reflection of what dining at The Ivy should be. The decor, vibe and food were all still really good, but what let this branch down was the very slow and very nonchalant service we received. - Our drinks arrived within good time but we waited ages for our starters. - The gap between our starters and our mains was so long that we had to ask our waitress where our dinner was AND it finally arrived over 1.5 hrs since our reservation start time! - An apology was only made after we’d asked where the food was. Even then, not once during our dinner were we asked whether we wanted another drink. We had the same drinks all evening. - We'd asked to see the dessert menu early on, while making our dinner choices and it wasn't brought to us. Deflated, we didn’t bother to remind her but decided to leave it and figured we’d get dessert elsewhere instead. In the end they removed our drinks from the bill, as a goodwill gesture, but the damage had already been done. Unfortunately, not a good experience.

Friendly service but ultimately not up to par. 45 minutes wait for breakfast was quite excessive, eggs rock solid on arrival. Service was friendly but overwhelmed, concerning as it was not busy. Overall lacked finesse which should be a requirement given the price bracket in which the ivy sits.

Extraordinary service from waiter named Fortunato. He made us fell very welcome and provided very attentive service all night! Food was fantastic as well, stake was bang on. We will definitely be back! Thank you Fortunato!!

Such an exquisite place. We are definitely going to be there soon.

A good example of the Ivy chain. Standard Ivy food options. Good comfy seating. Well located just off the main strip and a 5 minute walk from the train station.

Nice location and friendly staff. The food was of a high standard, except my fish (fish and chips) was quite doughy at one end and crunchy at the other. Drinks were, as you would expect, quite expensive. Good atmosphere though.

Private Dining at its very best!

Lovely experience. The atmosphere is surely stunning and the service was excellent to match. We didn't mind the service as service was second to none. Would definitely recommend it as one of the finer eateries in Birmingham.

A charming atmosphere with great food and service.The staff do a fabulous job because it's busy all day and everyday on the weekends!

This restaurant is buzzing with vibe. Always packed and it does not surprise me that they may also be returning customers. The waiters treat you like royalty, immaculately dressed, with a desire to give you the best experience possible. Now the food OMG words cannot describe how good the food looks , beautifully presented ( Chicken starters on skewers & Sashed burgers with cheese and chips,apologies if it’s not the correct name) like a dish from Master Chef. The blend of flavors and choice of dishes can make this outing the main event for the evening. Be sure to book it in advance as you can’t fully appreciate this experience by chance, with having to wait. If you appreciate value as do others, plan it accordingly and you won’t be disappointed.

Wow lively place on a Friday lunchtime, managed to get a table for 2, then changed it (why do they give you the worst placed tables if you are unbooked) much happier. Good service, veg tangine could have been a bit warmer, but very nice, as was the duck curry. Rose wine spot on, nice place for lunch.

1. First impression is a little over the top when actually it is exceptional and classic silver service. My choice was Pumpkin soup followed by Duck curry. 2. Three years on the exceptional service is just as friendly and efficient with delicious afternoon tea.

Vegan afternoon tea - sandwiches were lovely, scones were hard and dry. Service was okay. Lively atmosphere.

Felt very rushed to get us in and out of the restaurant, had two people waiting on our table which just lead to miscommunications. When ordering they forgot to add an item to the order and had to come back again to ask, again constantly interrupting our experience, when watching other tables they weren’t interrupted nearly as much. Especially as a lone couple celebrating a birthday that day the amount of attention was too much. When ordering drinks we enquired about non-alcoholic drinks, they only offered alcoholic options so I had to find non-alcoholic options myself and quickly decide while they stood there waiting. Then when the food arrived my partners burger was undercooked, I’ve never been to a restaurant where a burger was well undercooked. As for my steak I asked for medium and it arrived rare, when ordering medium you expect medium, I didn’t ask for it to be redone as by this point I was not enjoying the experience, especially as my first time going to any of The Ivy restaurants. Neither of us finished our meals, paid way too much, and a very disappointing birthday lunch. Wouldn’t recommend especially if you’re not local or a regular to the restaurant. Go somewhere else as it’s not worth the money.

We went with a voucher for a cream tea and the staff tried to charge us on top. The service was slow and the quality of food was poor (3 stale scones). The atmosphere was pretentious and one of the waiters served us with his flies down. Overall really disappointed

Had my sisters bridal shower in the private dinning room. Beautiful decor & atmosphere. Food was delicious. Our hostess Sylvia was attentive and professional. Thank you 😊

Attended family party. I chose French onion soup ( plenty of onion, tasty); Duck curry (piquant, just right degree of spiciness ) and a nice dessert.

Food was ok, very expensive for what portion you get. Service was really slow, and waitresses was rude on two occasions. Won't be back!!

Overall we had a lovely meal and evening, however the service wasn’t brilliant , our waitress was a very pleasant young girl and she didn’t seem very experienced and couldn’t cope with the amount of tables she had, lovely girl polite and helpful but not on it. We had to call over a different waiter as my partners steak wasn’t cooked enough for him, our wine was chilled and she wasn’t around to top up our glasses. Food was nice overall and wine with meal and espresso martini after dinner were really good.

The food was ok, nothing special, although I had an excellent cup of tea. Waiting time was reasonable. Service was appalling - e.g. our hot breakfast was brought to the table before the previous course had been cleared away. The waitress told us to clear our own plates.

Nice setting, friendly staff, the food is very good. I recommend.

First time visit. My wife ordered Steak Tartare not realising that it's a cold raw dish so couldn't eat it... our mistake so we asked for an alternative. We offered to still pay for the steak but the restaurant would not let us pay which is very good of them. So we were waiting for the replacement and my wife, who has a heart condition, suddenly started to feel unwell so we had to leave. The staff were genuinely concerned and helpful. Will go back soon.

Food was amazing. Special mention to our host Magda who was very helpful and gave excellent service. Made our celebration one to remember and will most definitely return to this lovely restaurant

What a great restaurant! Celebrating my 50th birthday with family. Service was amazing especially Magda, she was attentive, polite, and very informative regarding a member of our party with nut allergy. Magda stopped him trying another member's food as it had traces of nuts in. We couldn't thank her enough.... Food was exceptional. Chips were the best all of us had ever tasted! We will definitely visit again and hope Magda serves us.

I went to The Ivy after work (5pm) and was able to get a table without a reservation. The service was fantastic with suggestions offered and insight available on the dishes we were considering. I will definitely return.

We went to celebrate my graduation and we had an amazing time. All the staff were so friendly and kind. The food was stunning as well as the wines. A big thank you to Magda! She was lovely and attentive with us, such an amazing girl !! :)

We attended The Ivy for a meal to celebrate an Anniversary. The staff were very knowledgable on the menu, especially Anashwara and another Lady who I unfortunately didn’t catch the name of. Nothing was too much for either of them. The food and drinks were delicious and of a very high quality. Thank you for a lovely evening, I will definitely be back:)

Food is bad 😯 The fried egg is so oily, and the steak is tough and dry.

Breakfast was amazing, thank you 😊

absolutely beautiful restaurant , my favorite place to visit,the food is always exceptional and the decor is stunning,large selection of alcoholic drinks as well which is great,the staff are very professional and friendly,would recommend but i tend to book as it can be very busy on a weekend.

Magda was our waitress for the evening, and she was very attentive but not intrusive. This was our first visit to the Ivy, an anniversary gift from friends, and l must say the design and atmosphere created is amazing in our opinion. We did have an issue with the food though unfortunately one of our dishes was not as warm as it should have been, very tasty but not up to the expected Ivy standard. Magda was so apologetic and offered a free dessert. Also our bill became a little confusing as we had a gift voucher for our meal, which wasn't taken off. Magda couldn't apologize enough, and even refused a tip, as she felt her service wasn't up to standard. She is a real credit. Overall we loved it there and would certainly be going again.

Fantastic place, beautiful decor, lovely staff, who are happy to get you anything you need. I had gluten free afternoon tea and when compared to the standard afternoon tea it felt like a little less attention had been paid to the dessert plate. However, I booked only an hour before and the dessert plate was still nice! I also had x2 gluten free, raisin scones which also tasted great! Would definitely recommend afternoon tea and whilst booking I also noticed there is a Monday to Wednesday lunch menu for £19.17 (nod to the year the Ivy was established) which is excellent value!

An excellent experience, from the moment we were greated at the front door all the way through to leaving at the end of the evening. The cocktails, the wine and the beautiful food could not have been better. The members of the ivy team made sure the evening went well and Vincenzo when the extra mile to help make a belated birthday celebration very memorable. We will definitely be back to sample more of delights from the menu

A gem of a place! The food was tasty and served quickly. Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere made the experience unforgettable.

Sorry but I have dined here several times but this time the food served yesterday has resulted in food poisoning today. I feel awful and I don’t think I’ll ever dine here again. Don’t order the shepherds pie. Expensive food poisoning. Thanks.

My first visit , to the Ivy Birmingham. Was very good , if not excellent, The food and service was excellent. Sylvia, who was very beautiful in giving us a beautiful time at the restaurant. All staff looked so well presented. And made us very welcome. Thankyou Sylvia and staff ,for making our dining out most beautiful. Xxx Definitely will be back xx

I’ve been to several Ivy restaurants in England, Birmingham is not too bad, but many dishes could be improved. The steak tartar is one of my favourites, but the taste is different from other Ivy restaurants. I even didn’t finish it. The squid is dry. Main courses are good, but rib eye stake is not as juicy as expected. The cod is very nice! Stuff are very kind and friendly. Nice place for occasions.

Short review: Fab staff. Fab decor. Great food. Hot, tasty, wonderful. Longer review: We went today for breakfast and at the time being 10am were 1 of 2 tables. We were welcomed and checked in our coats. This was my first Ivy experience and it did not dissapoint. This is not somewhere we would probably go again as it is a treat for us but if I could I would be a regular. We were seen to quickly by a wonderful chap who was very polite and our drinks came super fast. Food also didn't take very long to come out. Beautiful full English breakfast, I was quite hungry so wanted a significant breakfast otherwise I would have ordered the eggs benedict...or pancakes...or poached eggs and avocado...or pastries...I'm going to have to revisit aren't I. The smoothies are also fab. I liked that my coffee was a temp that was drinkable immediately however it did mean it went cold quickly! Really lovely staff and environment. 10 out of 10.bhighly recommend.

Lovely experience and good food. Looking forward to returning.

Really top quality breakfast and service.

A welcoming atmosphere tasty dishes and excellent service make this restaurant worth visiting

Absolutely amazing in every way possible.. By far the best service,attention to detail,food was divine..Absolutely excellent...thank you so very much...

We love The Ivy! We have been in Birmingham for as couple weeks and have eaten several meals here and have enjoyed them all. The ambiance is lively and classy, the staff are all super friendly and attentive and the food is spot-on. Some of our faves include the roasted tomato soup, beef tartare, smoked salmon (sooo good!) and for breakfast the eggs royale. Go!

Beautifully cooked food and excellent cocktails. Our waiter Vincenzo was very attentive and helpful without being overbearing. Wonderful relaxing atmosphere. I will definitely be back for more.

Very classy city centre restaurant, with flamboyant decoration. Many choices on the menu, with very fresh ingredients. Service was attentive, timings were good for a business lunch. Fishcake and baby green salad both excellent. Would always recommend for business lunch if any size. Have also had Afternoon Tea for two, which is a different level again, a special treat or give voucher as a fabulous present.

I liked the desert more than the main meal. Kind of mid

We were a table of eight having lunch from the 1917 menu. Seems they can't cope with bringing 8 meals out at once. We had several minutes gap between the first and last plate to our table. This meant that first meal out was only Luke warm before we could start eating. Good value though for the two or three courses

amazing food, service and ambiance. can't beat the Ivy!

Delicious food. Excellent service and catered well for me being gluten and dairy free. I would recommend.

Came here for an anniversary meal as our last experience was fantastic but we left disappointed. The scallop starter had no taste to the foam or truffle and the apple tarte fine still tasted so strongly of alcohol that I couldn't finish. Our waiter wasn't on the ball. We had to ask repeatedly to have our wine topped up and for the bill. When collecting out plates, he wouldn't speak and just took the plates. Even when we were seated by the hostess, she failed to mention some items on the menu were unavailable, which meant someone in our party had to panic order. The stairs to the loos are very slippery and the loos themselves are quite overwhelming. The scent in there from some sort of diffuser was particularly strong. Finally, we were shocked that young children were dining there on an evening. We were sat next to a table with two small children. The iPad on the table, things getting knocked off and squealing really detracted from the atmosphere. On a more positive note, we had a lovely table in the window. We'd highly recommend the shepherd's pie, buratta, and fishcake. The zucchini were also lovely but the tongs were quite frustrating to use as they kept slipping over each other. All in all, we would return but just for dinner, not a special occasion.

Visited on thursday afternoon great food great venue and great service will be back

Fantastic food, service and prices.

Ivy has her hallmark and I love it. That modern British decoration, full of color and elegance. Their waiters, always attentive and pleasant and the food, very good menu and quality. If you are a fan of English Fish&Chips but you don't dare order it anywhere because of the “fritanga”, this is your place. It's worth trying.

A delightful venue, very quirky as you'd expect, great service and excellent food A lovely place for our celebration!

Lovely meal and drinks. Over attentive waiter tried ro take my plate before I finished my meal several times

Disappointing Experience – Overcharged and Poor Service I was overcharged by £9.70 at Ivy Birmingham. When I emailed them about it, they didn’t even apologize, just offered to refund the difference. I let them keep the money. Very disappointing experience—wouldn’t recommend it.

All i can say is AMAZING!!! I just popped in to have a cup of tea with a friend and we both left saying we can't wait to return to actually dine. So we plan to go back ASAP!! Everyone was super pleasant and friendly. The ambience and design is beautiful. Ideal for a pleasant breakfast,lunch or dinner!!

Having visited the Cambridge Ivy last month for brunch, the same group of friends and I came to the Birmingham !!!

Amazing and beautiful ! Me and my boyfriend came for dinner and it was wonderful. I had the prawn & monkfish curry, so tasty! I loved my coconut flavoured mocktail so much!! It had little bubble tea balls inside & tasted delicious , we both loved our food! Thank you for the lovely service & food. Our waiter was lovely & we asked a colleague to take a picture of us, she did a fabulous job too as the pictures capture our wonderful date night . We will definitely be back thank you

The afternoon tea presented was lacking in savoury food - 3 items; the one with cucumber was very disappointing and the texture was soft and lacking 'interest' The scones were small and overcooked and , as a consequence, were dry. The sweet food was sickly - the poppy seed cake was more butter icing than cake, the 'raspberry bun had a very odd tasting filling and the chocolate pot was put to one side after a small mouthful. Needless to say I will not be recommending the afternoon tea to friends, which is a pity as on all the other occasions I have eaten at the Ivy the food has been tasty and value for money

First time to the Ivy. We went for my mum's birthday meal. We stuck with the 2 course set menu, which was just under 20pp. We had a range of dishes, all delicious! We are big eaters, and although portions looked on the smaller side, we were all full and couldn't fit in a dessert. They bought out a celebration choux bun for mum with a candle and happy birthday for her, which she loved. Decor is beautiful, and staff were lovely and friendly. There was a mix-up with our starters, but the team was quick to resolve it and ended up with a complimentary starter. 100% would recommend The Ivy for a weekday experience. The drinks were fairly priced in line with every other bar as well.

100/10 for you guys at The ivy From one kieron to another Kieran my brother your a professional and excitement host Engaging with you and then the suprise anniversary cake was just the cherry on top WE WILL BE BACK Our first anniversary went amazing

I had high hopes for dining at The Ivy, inspired by all the glowing reviews I've heard. Unfortunately, my recent visit for Sunday lunch left me quite disappointed. Upon arrival, the restaurant had a lively atmosphere, which was a positive start. However, I was disheartened to learn from our waitress that they were out of Sunday roasts—something I had specifically come for. In light of this, I decided to order the Fillet steak, requesting it to be cooked medium to well done. After a wait, my meal arrived, but to my dismay, the steak was rare and practically mooing! I returned it to the kitchen, and while I waited an additional 20 minutes for it to be redone, my husband had already finished his meal. When the replacement steak finally arrived, it was tough and did not meet the expectations I had based on previous reviews. As a gesture of goodwill our waitress said we could order complimentary desserts. Which was nice to be fair. However, when the bill arrived they tried to charge us for them! Also, adding £16.25 for service charge!! Overall, while the atmosphere was enjoyable, the service and food quality did not live up to what I had hoped for. I left feeling quite let down and would hesitate to return based on this experience.

I have never had a bad meal at the Ivy. Food and service is consistently excellent.

Big thanks to Magda for the great service.

I loved my delicious monkfish curry but my son thought his burger was just on as in nothing special. We love the decoration though, specially the birds wallpaper.

My friend & I had Afternoon Tea, the sandwiches were unusual and delicious, the chocolate mousse exquisite. After that we can only say the rest of our "tea" was mediocre. The scones were dry and over baked, the cakes uninspiring, a tiny donut, a lemon iced bun and a sponge ball with pink buttercream filling. The Ivy can do better than this.

Came here for a works do, the service was great, but unfortunately the steak was severely over cooked, asked for medium rare, it came as very well done tough as rubber.

My partner and I booked The Ivy for a special 'date lunch' before attending an exhibition. As soon as we arrived, the service was just amazing - attentive, welcoming and warm. We were both utterly charmed by the beautiful decor, 1920s vibe and skillfully mixed cocktails. My partner ordered crab salad, shepherds pie and tenderstem broccoli and was bowled away by the presentation, taste and attention to detail. He would give you 5 stars I am sure for food. As a vegetarian, I ordered goats curd salad and a vegan burger. What a disappointment! Completely lacking in any flavour and appearing as if it had been literally thrown together, I can honestly say it is one of the worst dining experiences I have ever encountered. I had to leave most of my main. A beautiful place that clearly prides itself on impeccable service. Please look at your vegetarian and vegan offerings so we too can fully immerse ourselves in The Ivy experience.

The Ivy always delivers in service, decor & food quality. The fixed menus are reasonable value but the alcohol is pricey! For a special occasion why not.

I was treated to a fantastic meal at the luxurious Ivy. Thank you for the fantastic time. A definitive example of fine dining and brilliant service. A must for anyone visiting Birmingham.

Excellent, but limited beer choice , choice of 1 only !!

Impressive service - attentive and professional; lively, buzzing atmosphere; food very good - portions are on the reserved size. A thoroughly pleasant experience.

A first-time visit for us, as part of a celebration day for a family member's graduation day. The food choice was wide and varied with something to suit all ages, tastes, and pockets. The menu pricing was good value, and everybody agreed the food was excellent from a wide range of dishes enjoyed by us all. Drinks were reasonably priced, although the wine list was a tad expensive for medium range wines in some cases. Our server was welcoming, helpful, and efficient, which helped a lot! There was a very lively buzz throughout, which suited our party without being overwhelming. I would recommend a visit and we will certainly be visiting again.

Having visited the Cambridge Ivy last month for brunch, the same group of friends and I came to the Birmingham Ivy for afternoon tea. Delicious selection of food and dietary requirements were checked and catered for. We started with prosecco and cocktails and staff allowed us to enjoy our drinks rather than rushing to bring out the food. The sandwich selection was great and my meat eating friends highly rated the chicken one. The cakes were outstanding and there was a good variety. When ready, we were supplied with plenty of tea. We were asked if we were celebrating a special occasion and a cake with a candle was brought out for the birthday girl. Really good place for special occasions and looking forward to either trying lunch or dinner next.

You have to visit to experience

Service was at times a bit slow but the food was excellent and the restaurant looked absolutely great.

The place was beautiful along with the food. But I have to admit it's no different from having a burger anywhere else. Only there is more staff and the turn around is quicker and it's much more expensive.

Afternoon tea was excellent and they catered for a gluten and dairy free diet unfortunately we had to wait a while as they only did the tea for 5 people when I booked for 7 and they confirmed the number of people twice. Otherwise a very enjoyable afternoon

I’ve always had nice meals at the ivy chain - solid, dependable and tasty. Today our waitress just got everything wrong and nothing arrived on time. Drinks didn’t arrive until a second manager got involved. When food came only half came. Then half a dish arrived - no sauce for steak, which was incinerated not medium. Pasta arrived in a solid gelatinous lump unseasoned (meant to be scallops and crab.). It fell with a thump to plate. They forgot to serve wine so we had to go to get it from where they were holding it. On the plus side the tarte tatin and chocolate bonnet were fab But it was a truly awful. To incinerate a steak. To cook pasta till it is a lump, to fail to season, and to have a waitress who just forgot to bring anything. It was so bad I probably now will not ever be back to an Ivy