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The Ivy Castle View, Guildford, ENG

The Ivy Castle View

4.3
4.3
9799 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
The Ivy Castle View is an all-day British brasserie in the heart of Guildford, located just off the High Street, the main entrance is within the Tunsgate Quarter. With an all-encompassing menu serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics from dawn until dusk, the restaurant is open seven days a week and is also featuring a private dining room, outdoor terrace and a bar, offering tranquil relaxed yet sophisticated dining with beautiful views across Guildford Castle.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 135 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
    Mon–Fri 08:30–22:15 Sat, Sun 09:00–22:15
  • Phone number
    01483 920100
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Private party facilities
    The Ivy Castle View is an all-day British brasserie in the heart of Guildford, located just off the High Street, the main entrance is within the Tunsgate Quarter. For those special celebrations we offer our elegant private dining room.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • 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

Experiences

  • 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.
    Daytime Festive Set Menu photo
  • Evening Festive Set Menu

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

    14 Nov 2023 - 3 Jan 2024
    The perfect way to start your day. Elevate your morning with our Breakfast Festive Set Menu, crafted to capture the magic of the season. Discover a selection of smoothies and breakfast classics, available for £16.95 per person
    Festive Breakfast Set Menu photo

What 9,799 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Surrey

    Great for scenic views

  • Surrey

    Most Booked

  • Guildford

    Best Overall

  • Guildford

    Best Food

  • Guildford

    Best Service

  • Guildford

    Best Ambience

  • Guildford

    Best Value

  • Guildford

    Good for groups

  • Guildford

    Healthy

  • Guildford

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Guildford

    Good for special occasions

  • Guildford

    Lively

  • Guildford

    Most Booked

9,802 Reviews
  1. CristinaS

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    This time it was not great!We were seated at a table near a Christmas tree close to the bar where it was very narrow and noisy.We asked to be moved and they moved us to another table.The noisy level was very loud,staff not very friendly and unexpericed!I adked for a famous cocktail bit she could not recommend one..finally choosen one that was not nice at all..mostly ice!Chicken was very greasy,it was tasting like the chicken was fried in the same oil with fish or the oil was very old..chips greasy as well..dessert was good but they forgot to bring spoons at the table so we all sat down waoting for someone to come..the chocolate sauce was not hot enough so one of the chocolate bombs did not melt..no tablecloth on the table..not impressed this time unfortunately!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We were disappointed that the Stilton cheese souffle was no longer available..................

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  3. JaneT

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as ever. Katie W was just superb. Lovely smile and humour. Excellent service. Please thank her for looking after us so well. Thank you Jane

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Great food. Service was slow to get going as we waited nearly 20 minutes just for the first service interaction and drinks order. Once we were up and running it was terrific.

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  5. GosiaA

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    We waited for drinks and food very long but it has been sorted out at the end. I prefer Ivy Asia in Guildford for service and food, but obviously very different food menu. Still always like The Ivy atmosphere at Christmas time.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    For Afternoon tea with old school friends it was perfect. Lovely bustling atmosphere and we were seated in a booth which protected us a little from the noise whilst allowing us to look out on to the whole restaurant. Our waitress was superb and had to navigate a host of allergies as well as mistakes by the kitchen but she handled it all professionally and ensured we were very well looked after. The food was good, (the scones were particularly delicious) with some lovely touches to make it feel like we were having a real treat.

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  7. rosanna

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely festive lunch. Food lovely and service great.

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  8. CarolineH

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Really lovely surroundings and food very nice. Service was bit slow though

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Very poor menu choice. Place was so loud. Couldn’t hear my partner unless he shouted at me. Waiter kept interrupting. Very expensive for very little food.

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  10. StephanieM

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    We always enjoy the Ivy, sometimes it is better than others this time the noise level was not good, very difficult to hear members if our party, I know it’s coming up to Christmas and it’s going to be busy but it did feel very over crowded, and the service was mire rushed than usual, at least twice they tried to clear tge plates before we were finished. The food was nice but my Bern’s were cold and very over cooked, it’s probably getting too expensive to come as often as we have come in the past

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  11. SuzannePF

    Surrey

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always the staff are friendly and efficient and the food amazing.Looking forward to our next visit

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  12. MarianT

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Was very busy and quite noisy.

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  13. JonB

    London

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great festive menu. Enjoyed the crackers. Waiter attentive and everything was served well. A great view

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Bath

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    The quality was unsatisfactory. Fillet steak was not lean and not seasoned. Creamed spinach was watery and not seasoned. The soufflé starters were not available.

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  15. KimC

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant, great food & excellent service. Absolutely love the decor!

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  16. WendyG

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love visiting The Ivy Castle View! Its warm, friendly atmosphere and delightful staff help to make it a special occasion. The food, whatever we choose, is delicious, and in perfect quantities. The cocktails are mouthwatering! We enjoyed our time at The Ivy very much

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent as always! Very festive, busy, loved the Polar Bear.

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  18. JohnM

    Aberdeen

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Ambient noice was too much, especially for my wife who wears hearing aids

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  19. JenniferM

    Surrey

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience1
    It was cold, as often is, food was nice but waitress not aware of menu, expensive for two people, but I love the Ivy so hey ho.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Nice ambiance and good service. What I feel that let the restaurant down was the food. It is pretty expensive and the food does not reflect the prices they charge. I ordered the pan fried chicken in bread crumbs which comes with a fried egg on top and it arrived burnt around the edges and extremely dry so all in all was a dreadful meal. I would have expected much better food to be served and perpetration for the price of our meal.

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  21. BrendaH

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Our server was hopeless. He got so much wrong. Including brought breakfast tea instead of Earl Grey. The server that brought our tea and coffee half cleared the table from a bit of dropped food. Left the rest on the table. My Milanese chicken was not nice but I didn’t complain as I was having a nice day out with my daughter. The Ivys standards have dropped. A lot! Oh and £5.50 for your own filtered sparkling water!!!!!

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  22. Charlieb

    Leinster

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere and decor. Pleasant and friendly staff and delicious food.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent value, great ambiance with delicious food. Raffaele was very attentive and we even got complimentary Prosecco when he had overheard that my wife and I recently got married.

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  24. InstagranSallyL

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Delicious food. Stylish venue. Prompt service. Waitress- efficient but could have smiled more.

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  25. KeithW

    Surrey

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Service was poor. The food was not hot. The fish was overcooked, the side dish of veg was cold and my burger was over cooked and dry. We have been several times before and were very disappointed. At nearly £100 each we can get a lot better for a lot less money. We will not be going back for a long while.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    West Sussex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience5
    Great decor and vibe, very slow service. Would go again as felt like a special occasion place

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  27. TrishB

    Surrey

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely first time taking my parents for my mums birthday. The service was excellent, we moved tables as a little bit cold and they couldn’t do enough to make sure we were comfortable.

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  28. JanieE

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fabulous birthday meal last night. The staff were so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent and the ambience great. A fantastic evening!

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  29. DebsC

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience1
    The food options for someone with a dairy allergy were pathetic - basically a plain steak with no sides at all. No suitable starters on the allergen menu although the smoked salmon could have been served without the butter since it was on the side. The truffle burgers were dry and tasteless and the so-called truffle mayonnaise was barely visible on the bun and not at all on the burger. The music was so loud you couldn’t hear people on the other side of the table. All in all a very disappointing meal bearing in mind the cost. The only good thing was our server James.

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  30. DarrenW

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    How experience was very happy and present. I would definitely recommend coming here for evening meal or maybe lunchtime dinner

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  31. Elsie

    Surrey

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Lots of choice. We dined in the private dining room - available at weekends which was quieter. Food portions not huge. Ambience and staff are very much part of an enjoyable experience.

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  32. CristinaS

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food,service and atmosphere.Thank you for a wonderful evening.

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  33. janeS

    West Sussex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great staff very attentive. Food nice but very pricey.

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  34. PatriciaD

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a lovely meal, slightly marred by hair in the batter of fish, however they were very apologetic, comped the meal , these things happen, but service was excellent and food was good, overall a good experience 👍

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  35. AlexandraJ

    Surrey

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    When you leave knowing you won't go back something wasn't right! We knew we'd be 15 minutes late so we rang to say so. Genius having the automated option to inform the restaurant you'd be late. They were incredibly amenable and delayed our booking by 15 minutes which gave us a total of 30 minutes grace. Much appreciated. It was a special occasion and they greeted us with a HBD to my daughter. Again, impressive. We sat at table for 10 minutes (granted we had a menu) but then had to wait whilst they swept the floor around us, cleared a few tables, re laid them and then disappeared. We eventually had to ask if we could order a drink. The staff were perfectly friendly but it took forever. The food arrived in good time but was really nothing special. Sons steak was medium/rare but chewy, blackened cod was over sauced it only tasted of orange however the chicken Milanese and Eggs went down a treat. Ordering another drink wasn't straightforward and thank goodness for the newbie waiter as he was far more attentive than our waitress. However the employee of the month, who we nabbed from another section, was super, personable with the kids and efficient. On settling the bill we were asked if everything was ok. Being typically British the response expected was probably... fine. However it really wasn't. I commented on the very average service and distinctly average food. I wasn't after a discount or a reduction on service.. if I'd have wanted that I'd have complained properly .. but don't ask me if it was ok if you don't want honest feedback. My response clearly didn't sit well and our waitress wasn't too happy about it. For a pricey lunch which was a treat it was disappointing. On the plus the wallpaper in the loos is always great to look at and the bear out the front was sporting a fab Xmas jumper. Sadly that's not enough to entice us to return.

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  36. SofiaA

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Ivy Castle is beautiful and set in a great location. Brunch was amazing and the eggs done to perfection. The service was great too. It was a great experience and will definitely be back.

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  37. Rachel

    Surrey

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Forgot about us and took 45 mins to bring over a cup of tea - even though we had to remind them! Overall the restaurant was too busy for them to deliver good service. Food was excellent as usual. The tea took 45 minutes to arrive and £4 for a cup of tea is ridiculous, one pot to share between two people gave us a cup and a half each, silly really.

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  38. LisaT

    Surrey

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The food was warm not hot Wrong drinks brought to the table and the waiter just hovered so I said I’d keep what he brought. Service slow

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  39. AliH

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Poor service and poor food. Had a meal here previously and was nice but last night was disappointjng

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We all enjoyed our visit to the Ivy. It was quite noisy and being single sided deaf it was quire difficult to hear at times, so would probably request a quiet table if I go again. The food was lovely and the set festive menu was really good and good value. Drinks were quite pricey and they charge for water which is automatically placed on the table . We had a lovely evening though.

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The Ivy Castle View is rated 4.3 stars by 9799 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 135 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy Castle View

Tunsgate Quarter, 98-110 High Street, Guildford, ENG GU1 3QY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Guildford
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:30–22:15 Sat, Sun 09:00–22:15
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • 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
  • Phone number
    01483 920100
  • Private party facilities
    The Ivy Castle View is an all-day British brasserie in the heart of Guildford, located just off the High Street, the main entrance is within the Tunsgate Quarter. For those special celebrations we offer our elegant private dining room.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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