The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells

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   TonyMcL

   Kent

   18 reviews

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   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Great relaxed atmosphere here. The drinks were good, my wife had a mocktail and I had the house lager as the one I chose had sold out, but it was a lovely flavour. Straight into the main course with a caesar salad for me and my wife fancied 2 starters as a main. Finishing with sorbets each, the food was great! Flavours are spot on! Service was attentive but not too much. Value was very good!

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   RitchieH

   London

   6 reviews

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   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   My eggs and pastries were over cooked

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   dawnr

   London

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   excellant food and service .Love the Ivy as it always hits the spot.Shame we sat at the back and the nighclub down stairs had drum and bass pumping through towards the end of the meal. Shame

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   LauraT

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   We was rather disappointed with the service at tunbridge wells and doubt we will return anytime soon. We was happily greated however by a polite and happy host who told us our table wasn't quite ready which we didn't mind so sat at the bar for around 10 minutes. The waitresses there after where so miserable and rude no service with a smile given atal which made us all feel very uncomfortable throughout. The drinks and deserts were delishious but even so we left swiftly due to the odd unfriendly atmosphere of the staff around us. such a shame as it was a special occasion for us all.

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   Chris

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Great food, good atmosphere. Wine very over priced and we had to keep asking for our glasses to be refilled.

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   HappyLondoner

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Beautiful restaurant, like all of the Ivy’s. Staff were great. Food lovely.

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   VickiH

   London

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   We were placed in the "side room" bit which was extremely hot. I saw three ladies fanning themselves and I myself asked if the air conditioning could be ramped up but was told it was already on maximum. It clearly wasn't working. Service on the whole was good although there were a couple of occasions where our food came out of the kitchen and was stood by the waiter's station as he was elsewhere. My husband's starter was sat there for five minutes. When we had finished our meal we had to stack our own plates as they were not removed for quite some time. I usually love the Ivy but this was one of our worst visits.

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   TomH

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   The food, was exceptional and would also like to say that the service at our table was friendly and fantastic, if that could be passed on to them, it would be greatly appreciated.

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   MarkA

   London

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Starters were great tempura prawns first rate with a nice kick scollops great as always fish and chips is another staple very good I tried the Milianse Chicken no great slightly tougher than I expected maybe touch over beaten nice truffle chips finished with profiles rolls they are super drinks we’re great as ever service first rate we love the IVY tried a new dish not one of my favourites but fine I try something else next time it was good size just not to my taste I still recommend the Zia bay

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    tonyG

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    Fantastic food service and ambiance well worth it

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    beverleyy

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    I cannot recommend the The Ivy Tunbridge Wells enough! had brunch with friends on Saturday 13th (Table 10) our waitress sorry should of got her name was lovely, helpful and friendly - thank you for looking after us :) I have had breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and now brunch, food is always fantastic and staff are always helpful, that's why i keep coming back :) Keep up the good - thanks to everyone, yes I will be back

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    JOhnS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

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    A very bustling and lively environment. Good service. Helpful good natured and friendly staff. Excellent food

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    JohnEwart

    Kent

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    We had a most enjoyable evening at the Ivy. Service was excellent as well as the food, wine and ambience. Will certainly be returning soon.

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    Dills

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Service was excellent, noisey at first but this levelled out. Very good surroundings

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    Gina

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Two of out party were coeliacs and from past experiences from other places this had resulted in disappointment but not here. The afternoon was amazing for us all.I cannot fault the food and service at all. Totally fabulous!

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    KimC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Lovely atmosphere in The Ivy, Tunbridge Wells. Thoroughly enjoyed the food. Service seemed a little rushed initially. I personally didn’t like the floor being swept about our feet, whilst we were still seated but my husband didn’t mind. Would definitely recommend to others.

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    Troy

    London

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Booked the restaurant for a birthday lunch having been before. Very disappointed with the service. Waitress standing by the service station 3 meters away whilst we sat with empty plates waiting to be cleared. Also, ordered a Pernod as an aperitif and caused some consternation amongst staff - big conflab by the bar with the Manager and two others. Eventually after 10 minutes it arrived - no ice ; no water to accompany it. Had to ask for these and wait a further 10 minutes. Our food was good no complaints here, but you have to question the organisation of staff of which there were plenty but there is obviously a training need in terms of the drink portfolio. We assumed that the guy in the checked suit was the Manager but he certainly didn't seem to be leading his team from the front rather it was a case of management by walking about but not taking anything in. Given our experience I will certainly think twice about going back to this branch of the Ivy which is a shame because it is right on our doorstep. Finally, a further let down was the birthday treat brought to our table after the desserts - a choux bun filled with chocolate ganache and cream and topped with chocolate sauce. Looked delicious but the choux bun was dry and stale. Took the gloss off the whole well intentioned gesture!

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    SarahM

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Had a wonderful lunch for daughter’s 13th birthday. The staff made her feel very special.

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    remaproo

    Cambridge

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Food was very good & as a nice touch they gave my wife a small birthday cake. However this was not the Ivy I have experienced at other places. The staff were disinterested & verging on rude .Not what you expect at The Ivy. We went there for a special lunch & apart from the food we would probably have been better treated at a cafe down the road, Have been to the London & provincial Ivy restaurants many times but this is the worst. No Ivy experience here.

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    MrsBrins

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Lovely lunch, really friendly and helpful staff, not rushed at all, great atmosphere and lovely decor.

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    TheGolfer

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    The Ivy Tunbridge Wells has been consistently good in food quality, service and atmosphere. It’s refreshing to return to a restaurant with maintained high standards.

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    DennisDmenace

    East Sussex

    24 reviews

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    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Please review your wine pricing it is far too expensive. Some wines such as Chianti and Primotivo are way overpriced. Generally wine mark ups are x 3 retail, but most of yours are x 4 and some x 5 making them way overpriced. However, your house wines are value for money.

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    BenM

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Great food (crispy duck/watermelon salad was amazing), excellent service. Highly recommend.

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    VictoriaandMimi

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Lovely afternoon tea at The Ivy, Tunbridge Wells. Excellent staff and service! Particularly enjoyed the warm scones, strawberry milkshake and many teas. Thank you very much!

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    Angelac

    Kent

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Delicious champagne afternoon tea, lovely to have a choice of rose and regular champagne. Excellent service. Only disappointment was not being allowed to have a window table as requested and as I had on my previous visit. We were seated in the main walkway opposite the bar and near the entrance so was quite busy and noisy. The reason for not being offered a window table was due to a staff meeting being held in that area and all tables around it were out of use due to this.

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    DerekS

    Kent

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    A pleasant afternoon with friends

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    mandyd

    Kent

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Always great. Great food service. The only quibble was my husband wanted fillet steak wasn't on the menu. But alternative always brilliant.

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    DebbieB

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Me and my husband had a lovely evening at the ivy in 10th August. Very friendly staff. Good choice of food which did not disappoint such nice cocktails too We will definitely go back again

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    lynn

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. Lovely food, great service, delightful environment. Thank you

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    Barts

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Bad service from miserable staff. Drinks overpriced and food quality not up to The Ivy usual standard

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    Gabriella

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Please can you ensure that for the sake of your staff primarily that the air con is fixed and in the meantime they are given the option to work without a jacket. I do not want to dine in a place where the staff are not properly cared for. I would not recommend until you have sorted this out.

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    SaraE

    Kent

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    A friend and I go to lunch once a month and The Ivy is our special treat. We travel from near Ashford. On Wednesday it was very busy but service was very good and we weren’t kept waiting. The young girl was very friendly and nothing was too much for her. Food was very good and the choice was excellent. Will definitely return.

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    TrishaE

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 August 2022

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    Great menu choice. Every course was cooked to perfection. Really sensible prices so excellent value for money. Eating in such beautiful surroundings with impeccable service makes a memorable dining experience.

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    franke

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 August 2022

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    Our food and service was excellent. Very comfortable surroundings despite air conditioning not working. A regular for us in Tunbridge Wells

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    SebastianN

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 August 2022

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    Delicious food, pretty restaurant, but our waiter was surly.

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    LindaB

    Kent

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 August 2022

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    Waited ages before asked if we wanted a drink could be as we moved from the outside to inside but a waitress did take us to our table ? Again waited what seems ages for our meal order . Quite surprised as normally the service has been really good on previous visits .

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    Littlestone

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 August 2022

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    We popped in for a light brunch. My husband had the full English & I the smoked salmon & scrambled eggs; all very nicely cooked, presented & tasty. The service was outstanding, very attentive & professional. Excellent value for money.

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    ShaunB

    East Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 August 2022

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    Excellent attentive staff, superb food would highly recommend.

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    SueB

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 August 2022

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    Lunch on a scorchingly hot day, so staff must have been so uncomfortable in their very colourful jackets. Who thought these would be suitable in these temperatures for such busy people?! Rethink needed. Probably explains the rather offhand & sulky greeting we received and the efficient but dour-looking waiter. Cheer up, guys, and shed a layer or two!

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    BryonyL

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 August 2022

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    Asked for a quiet table, got it. Changed the booking, no problems. Staff were all faultless. Food was delicious, a lovely bday breakfast. A surprise bday treat too, a nice touch.

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