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The Ivy Cardiff

4.5
4.5
12820 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 170 times today
Experiences are available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 09:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    029 2233 8940
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Private party facilities
    The Ivy Cardiff brings relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to the heart of the capital. For those special celebrations, there’s the refined glamour of our elegant private dining room.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve

    £20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2023 only
    ***You will be dining from our New Year's Eve Set Menu which is priced at £75 p/p . A deposit of £20 per person is required upon booking; this will be redeemed on your final bill. The deposit is refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 72 hours prior to your reservation. Join us for an unforgettable celebration this New Year's Eve with the glamour of The Ivy Royale, as you immerse yourself in our show-stopping entertainment and themed games. Enjoy champagne on arrival and a three-course set menu. Your table will be booked for 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of up to 2, 2 hours for parties of up to 4, 2 hours 15 minutes for parties of up to 6 and 2 hours 30 minutes for parties of 7+
    New Year's Eve photo
  • 1917 Set Menu

    £19.17 per person

    4 Jan - 9 Feb 2024
    Step back in time to 1917, the year The Ivy made its debut, and journey into the past with our 1917 Set Menu, unlocking a time capsule of flavours that have graced our tables for over a century. Unveil and relish the tastes of this era for £19.17 per person for two courses, or £24.17 for three courses.
    1917 Set Menu photo
  • Daytime Festive Set Menu

    20 Nov 2023 - 3 Jan 2024
    ** Tables of 7 + must book the Festive Menu. The menu is priced at £50 for two courses or £55 for three-courses. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Christmas with our Festive Set Menu, crafted to capture the magic of the season. Dine from our two or three-course menu and delight in our show-stopping festive dishes, selection of fine wines and seasonal cocktails.

What 12,820 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Wales

    Best Ambience

  • South Wales

    Great for brunch

  • South Wales

    Great for creative cocktails

  • South Wales

    Great for fine wines

  • South Wales

    Romantic

  • South Wales

    Good for special occasions

  • South Wales

    Lively

  • South Wales

    Most Booked

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Overall

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Service

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Ambience

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for brunch

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for fine wines

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for special occasions

  • Cardiff City & County

    Lively

  • Cardiff City & County

    Most Booked

12,820 Reviews
  1. JonB

    South Wales

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    Overall1Food5Service1Ambience5
    We were asked to wait for our table at the bar, then forgotten about. We finally got attention and were seated 50 minutes after our booking time.

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  2. KellyD

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    Overall5Food5Service4Ambience5
    Ask for a table upstairs, quieter and tables are more spread out

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  3. Steph

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    Overall3Food5Service1Ambience3
    After booking the Ivy last year for Christmas breakfast we booked again this year. We were running by site due to traffic but lucky they could accommodate us. After being sat down for 10 minutes I asked to order drinks and we ordered food. We ordered mini pastries to share but all good came together, my drink came but half way through food after chasing a side my mums drink they eventually came. Overall service wasn’t up to the usual standard which is really disappointing and really spoilt the experience. Food on the other hand was amazing!

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  4. CraigP

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    Overall4Food5Service3Ambience5
    Treat for my daughters 18th on 5th December and she was going to have her first drink with her dad, just one cocktail, photo id “not good enough”, being with her parents “not good enough” the guy behind the bar insisted on hard copy evidence of her being 18. At this point I was ready to walk out as he had ruined my mood seeing my daughter go from excited to upset. We stayed and meal lovely. Then came a service charge of £15 plus. And purely due to the guy at the bar I was going to refuse to pay it. Yes she should have had ID that had to be hard copy not photo of her birth certificate, but be real it is law under 18 can have a drink with a meal when accompanied by parent. And a photo of her birth certificate and her parents there surely common sense has to prevail. The bar tender with the long hair ruined our special occasion being jobs worthy.

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  5. FrancesE

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Just love the food and ambience here and will always return. Convenient location too.

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  6. SamanthaL

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    Overall4Food3Service2Ambience5
    My mother’s steak was inedible. We complained to the waitress who didn’t really do anything about it-the fact my mother had left it other than 2 bits was evidence enough. The waitress claimed you didn’t have Tia Maria to have a Calypso coffee & I felt there was a language barrier. Overall ambience was amazing-as usual but never had this experience in The Ivy before so feel disappointed.

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  7. Rosie

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    We were very well looked after and all thoroughly enjoyed their meal.

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  8. CatherineA

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Delicious food in a comfortable and welcoming environment

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  9. GarethW

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The food was very good with excellent service. Well worth a visit.

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  10. Colleen

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great menus choices and service. Would definitely recommend to a friend or colleague.

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  11. Catbev

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Fabulous restaurant. Food was excellent and service 1sr class. Prices are not bad at all although drunks are on the pricey side but worth it.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    Overall4Food5Service2Ambience4
    Excellent food but was kept waiting a long time for drinks

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Our meal was absolutely amazing and we were extremely pleased with the whole experience, if I had to find fault it would be the sprouts which I usually love, they were disappointingly overcooked.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    My only issue was the many steps to toilet. Lift was broken and I cannot walk upstairs. Disabled toilet needed downstairs. Food was beautiful.

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  15. PeteS

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Excellent meal, excellent service. Lovely restaurant would highly recommend it.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us.  We truly appreciate your support and would love to welcome you back for your special occasion, be it a birthday or Christmas booking. To make your next reservation even more convenient, you can download our user-friendly Ivy Rewards app at https://theivycollection.app or reach us at 01225 307 100. We look forward to welcoming you again and creating more memorable moments together. Kind regards, The Ivy Cardiff.

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  16. Fussy

    Bath

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Good all round pre theatre meal. The loos were a bit of a hike though!! Always enjoy going to The Ivy. We’ve been to a few in our time!!

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us.  We truly appreciate your support and would love to welcome you back for your special occasion, be it a birthday or Christmas booking. To make your next reservation even more convenient, you can download our user-friendly Ivy Rewards app at https://theivycollection.app or reach us at 01225 307 100. We look forward to welcoming you again and creating more memorable moments together. Kind regards, The Ivy Cardiff.

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  17. Wales

    South Wales

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Great food, staff were very attentive, was a great experience as always

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us.  We truly appreciate your support and would love to welcome you back for your special occasion, be it a birthday or Christmas booking. To make your next reservation even more convenient, you can download our user-friendly Ivy Rewards app at https://theivycollection.app or reach us at 01225 307 100. We look forward to welcoming you again and creating more memorable moments together. Kind regards, The Ivy Cardiff.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience4
    Lovely surroundings for a great meal. Enjoyed 3 courses and all well presented, warm and delcious.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us.  We truly appreciate your support and would love to welcome you back for your special occasion, be it a birthday or Christmas booking. To make your next reservation even more convenient, you can download our user-friendly Ivy Rewards app at https://theivycollection.app or reach us at 01225 307 100. We look forward to welcoming you again and creating more memorable moments together. Kind regards, The Ivy Cardiff.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A lovely restaurant with beautiful decor and very good food.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Lovely welcome, with 3 staff all wishing my partner a happy birthday. Friendly and efficient service. The food was well cooked and well presented. A nice touch of a profiterole with a candle in as a birthday gesture. Thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us.  We truly appreciate your support and would love to welcome you back for your special occasion, be it a birthday or Christmas booking. To make your next reservation even more convenient, you can download our user-friendly Ivy Rewards app at https://theivycollection.app or reach us at 01225 307 100. We look forward to welcoming you again and creating more memorable moments together. Kind regards, The Ivy Cardiff.

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  21. Sanaa

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Booked a table at the ivy for my best friend’s birthday. Food was delicious, staff were friendly and attentive. We had a great evening.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    Overall really nice evening and will go again. Good looking restaurant, great food and service 👍

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    My daughters, granddaughters and I had a fabulous evening at the Ivy Cardiff. Food was beautiful, the young man who served us was attentive, polite and always smiling. The decor was wow! The girls were impressed.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience4
    Food was tasty although for what we had a little on the expensive side. My husband was still peckish after finishing his but did say he enjoyed what he had. My fish & chops were delicious, plus the desert was really yummy, though again expensive # £9.95. Limited non alcohol drinks. Overall a pleasant experience, beware of the surcharge, not a fan of discretionary charges, I prefer to tip according to my experience, so had it removed and did just that, we had a lovely waiter!

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  25. DaveMack

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    It’s not a cheap venue but food and service outstanding. Best place to eat.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Another lovely meal in a great setting. Service was excellent as aways.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you again and creating more memorable moments together. Kind regards, The Ivy Cardiff.

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  27. JasonW

    Palm Springs

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    A wonderful Christmas meal with friends in a beautiful setting. Great food, great service, great time had by all.

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  28. NikkiG

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Visited for the first time and had breakfast which was superb - a truly great experience and we would love to visit next time for dinner.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall3Food5Service3Ambience4
    We had the festive set breakfast which was absolutely delicious. Unfortunately the service wasn’t great we had the final course served first before we even had teas and coffees! Then followed by the smoothies and muesli. Such a shame it wasn’t served as three courses because it was lovely but we had to eat it in a strange order. We also waited 25 minutes to be seated having booked our table in advance luckily we weren’t in a rush. The Christmas decor was sadly lacking too in comparison to previous years.

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  30. StuartS

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    Overall2Food3Service2Ambience2
    Under staffed, ordered full breakfast came without bacon, had to ask for bacon. Two coffees ordered one came as requested the other didn’t had to ask for the coffee as originally ordered.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall3Food3Service3Ambience3
    I found it very rushed. It was also very cold in there. Our usual place Ivy is Manchester so we found the Cardiff one very small, the entrance part was also very small. The food was very tasty though and our waitress was lovely, so I would still go back there again

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Very lovely night with amazing food the staff were great and helpful

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall5Food4Service5Ambience5
    Overall very enjoyable experience, service is amazing and staff very professional! Only down side we asked for the steak cooked medium and it was more well done but still very nice.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us.  We truly appreciate your support and would love to welcome you back for your special occasion, be it a birthday or Christmas booking. To make your next reservation even more convenient, you can download our user-friendly Ivy Rewards app at https://theivycollection.app or reach us at 01225 307 100. We look forward to welcoming you again and creating more memorable moments together. Kind regards, The Ivy Cardiff.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    The décor is amazing there with so much attention to detail The food & staff were incredible.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    North Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Fantastic food service we’re very well looked after from the moment we went in would go back again

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us.  We truly appreciate your support and would love to welcome you back for your special occasion, be it a birthday or Christmas booking. To make your next reservation even more convenient, you can download our user-friendly Ivy Rewards app at https://theivycollection.app or reach us at 01225 307 100. We look forward to welcoming you again and creating more memorable moments together. Kind regards, The Ivy Cardiff.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
    Beautiful setting, superb food and cocktails. Really friendly staff, perfect date night!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
    Our dining experience was quite literally at the bar which surprised me when we were taken to our seats! (I assumed we would be sat on a table close to the bar.) The food was wonderful, the bar staff were friendly, efficient and really lovely. If we needed refills this was done immediately as we were sat at the bar. When we were served our food the waiters were sort of coming up behind us as we were facing the bar and it all felt a little awkward placing our food choices across the bar area. We went for the Christmas Menu (£110 for two of us) and with drinks and service charge we paid £170. I don't think we had the same experience as diners sat at tables. This may just be a personal observation and we still enjoyed our evening, but if you book bar seating area, remember you will eat quite an expensive meal sat at high stools at the bar!

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us.  We truly appreciate your support and would love to welcome you back for your special occasion, be it a birthday or Christmas booking. To make your next reservation even more convenient, you can download our user-friendly Ivy Rewards app at https://theivycollection.app or reach us at 01225 307 100. We look forward to welcoming you again and creating more memorable moments together. Kind regards, The Ivy Cardiff.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall2Food3Service4Ambience3
    The interior of the Ivy is lovely. However initially you have to queue outside while people leaving are jostling to get out, get coats and you are waiting to check in. You are unable to enter to wait at the bar. The lady serving us was lovely. The food was lovely but for anyone wanting a nice meal out it is very overpriced. I don’t see why you should pay extra for chips when the meal itself is expensive. We also would have preferred to have left a tip ourselves. The service charge for an £80 bill was over £9 automatically added. We were in there less than an hour and again struggled to get out due to the amount of people queuing at the entrance. Its a shame

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall3Food5Service1Ambience1
    We were there just over an hour . Having a nice time. Spent £120 for the two of us. Instead of a dessert I ordered a Cocktail. And asked for the bill. When he brought it over he said can we hurry up because they need the table !! I took the service charge off the bill. Left most of the cocktail and we left. Really not a nice way to be treated. And will not go back.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere. Beautifully decorated. Food was served quickly and delightfully presented

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us.  We truly appreciate your support and would love to welcome you back for your special occasion, be it a birthday or Christmas booking. To make your next reservation even more convenient, you can download our user-friendly Ivy Rewards app at https://theivycollection.app or reach us at 01225 307 100. We look forward to welcoming you again and creating more memorable moments together. Kind regards, The Ivy Cardiff.

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The Ivy Cardiff is rated 4.5 stars by 12820 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 170 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy Cardiff

69/70 St David’s, Cardiff, WLS CF10 1GA

Additional information

  • Area
    Cardiff
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 09:00–00:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    029 2233 8940
  • Private party facilities
    The Ivy Cardiff brings relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to the heart of the capital. For those special celebrations, there’s the refined glamour of our elegant private dining room.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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