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The Ivy, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent

The Ivy, Canterbury

4.4 (237)
£25 and under
British
15 Parade, Canterbury, Kent CT1

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2 people
21:00
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
Located at the corner of The Parade & Rose Lane, just a stone's throw from the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral in the heart of the historic city centre, The Ivy Canterbury will feature a stylish bar, an inviting outdoor terrace, and an elegant private dining room. Discover menus featuring modern British cuisine to brasserie classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, with something for everyone to love. From breakfast through to dinner seven days a week, the restaurant offers a luxurious haven in a stunning and elegant setting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:30–00:00 Mon, Sat, Sun 00:00–00:30 Sat, Sun 09:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    01227 647077
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/restaurants/the-ivy-canterbury-brasserie/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Olsi Kraja
  • Private party facilities
    Ideal for celebrations, special occasions, birthdays and larger parties, The Private Room is a space where you and your loved ones can create memories to remember.
  • Location
    15 Parade, Canterbury, Kent CT1
  • Area
    Canterbury
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Canterbury East Train Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • British Icons Set Menu

    13 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025
    Join us for our British Icons Set Menu, a selection of our iconic classic dishes that perfectly embody our unmistakable British greatness. Enjoy 2 courses for £27.95 or 3 courses for £34.95, with a complimentary glass of iconic Ivy Champagne. Menus and prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    British Icons Set Menu photo

  • Father's Day Set Menu

    14 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025
    Upgrade your celebrations with our Father's Day Set Menu. Enjoy two-courses for £29.95 or three-courses for £34.95, perfectly paired with our exclusive Father's Day Cocktails. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Father's Day Set Menu photo

  • Class of 2025 Graduation Menu

    20 Jul 2025 - 26 Jul 2025
    Celebrate this monumentous milestone with our Class of 2025 Set Menu. Enjoy two-courses for £29.95 or three-courses for £35.95, perfectly paired with an exclusively priced and perfectly chilled bottle of Nyetimber, available for £75 and a memorable keepsake to take home. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice
    Class of 2025 Graduation Menu photo

Menu

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What 237 people are saying

The Ivy, Canterbury reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Kent

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Kent

    Lively

  • Kent

    Most Booked

  • Canterbury

    Best Overall

  • Canterbury

    Best Food

  • Canterbury

    Best Service

  • Canterbury

    Best Ambience

  • Canterbury

    Great for brunch

  • Canterbury

    Good for business meals

  • Canterbury

    Good for groups

  • Canterbury

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Canterbury

    Healthy

  • Canterbury

    Romantic

  • Canterbury

    Good for special occasions

  • Canterbury

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Canterbury

    Lively

  • Canterbury

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy, Canterbury offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional service," "delicious food," and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests praise the "fabulous cocktails," "beautifully executed dishes," and "attentive staff." While some find the drinks pricey, the "inviting and welcoming ambience" and "memorable experiences" keep patrons returning.

237 Reviews

  1. Malcolm

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Ivy always presents excellent food and service, It is comparable to Michelin Star quality. All of there Restaurants provide the same standard

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  2. Andy

    Kent4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Sunday lunch treat. fabulous venue. great friendly staff.

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  3. Mike

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for a first date with the loveliest woman I’ve ever met. Thank you for building this business.

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  4. Susan

    Kent9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food as usual however the price of drinks is rather off putting. I’m not mean but £14 for a strawberry mojito which was about 2 parts alcohol mix and 8 parts crushed ice seems to be a bit of a con?!

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  5. Lucretia

    Connecticut24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant in Canterbury. Fabulous cocktails, service was exceptional. Meals both vegetarian, fish and chicken Milanese delicious.

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  6. Ellie

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal and great service. I always get the duck salad as a starter at The Ivy and this time the amount of duck on the plate felt slightly lacking but the flavour was still incredible. The Blackened Cod was brilliant as usual, as well as the scallops and sea bass. Very pleasant experience

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  7. claire

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very enjoyable time, food was lovely. Didn’t really like the reminder that we only had 25 minutes left before our table was needed, after we had just ordered our second drink and dessert. It all became a bit of a rush which was a real shame.

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  8. alexia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and really professional, friendly service but it was very noisy, Please turn off the music, you couldn’t hear it properly and made. It difficult to hear eat other talk when it became busy.

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  9. Lisa VIP

    Kent7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely quick lunch ! Was delicious, cocktails were Amazing !

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  10. Julie VIP

    London66 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly staff, great food and drinks. Lovely ambience. Would recommend

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FAQs

The Ivy, Canterbury is rated 4.4 stars by 237 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.
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15 Parade, Canterbury, Kent CT1

Additional information

  • Area
    Canterbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:30–00:00 Mon, Sat, Sun 00:00–00:30 Sat, Sun 09:00–00:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Canterbury East Train Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Olsi Kraja
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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