The Ivy Castle View
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
- Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 08:30–22:15 Sat, Sun 09:00–22:15
- Phone number
01483 920100
- Website
- Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress Code
Smart Casual
- Executive Chef
Sean Burbidge
- Private party facilities
The Looking Glass Room at The Ivy Castle View accommodates 30 guests either on one long table or across three round tables of ten, or 70 guests for a standing reception. The walls of The Looking Glass Room are adorned with colourful vintage prints and locally referenced artwork inspired by Guildford’s historic heritage, the Surrey landscape, Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, and the golden sands of the ancient River Whey. The Art Deco-style, polished dark oak parquet floor and gilded iron pendant lighting add a touch of glamour to the space. In addition, The Looking Glass Room features a beautiful silk clad and pale orange onyx bar, decorated with antique brass rod detailing, as well as its own private covered terrace, complete with beautiful views across Guildford Castle, making the room suitable for both seated and standing receptions.
- Area
Guildford
- Parking Details
Castle Car Park, Sydenham Rd, Guildford GU1 3RW (4 min from the car park) Bright Hill Car Park, Guildford, GU1, UK (6 min walk from the car park)
- Public Transit
Guildford train station, Station Approach, Guildford GU1 4UT (9 min walk from the station)
- Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
What 8,017 people are saying
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- 4.5Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.1Value
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The Ivy Castle View is rated 4.5 stars by 8017 OpenTable diners.
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Tunsgate Quarter, 98-110 High Street Guildford, ENG GU1 3QY
Additional information
- Area
Guildford
- Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 08:30–22:15 Sat, Sun 09:00–22:15
- Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress Code
Smart Casual
- Parking Details
Castle Car Park, Sydenham Rd, Guildford GU1 3RW (4 min from the car park) Bright Hill Car Park, Guildford, GU1, UK (6 min walk from the car park)
- Public Transit
Guildford train station, Station Approach, Guildford GU1 4UT (9 min walk from the station)
- Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive Chef
Sean Burbidge
- Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
01483 920100
- Private party facilities
The Looking Glass Room at The Ivy Castle View accommodates 30 guests either on one long table or across three round tables of ten, or 70 guests for a standing reception. The walls of The Looking Glass Room are adorned with colourful vintage prints and locally referenced artwork inspired by Guildford’s historic heritage, the Surrey landscape, Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, and the golden sands of the ancient River Whey. The Art Deco-style, polished dark oak parquet floor and gilded iron pendant lighting add a touch of glamour to the space. In addition, The Looking Glass Room features a beautiful silk clad and pale orange onyx bar, decorated with antique brass rod detailing, as well as its own private covered terrace, complete with beautiful views across Guildford Castle, making the room suitable for both seated and standing receptions.