The Ivy Soho Brasserie

Name: The Ivy Soho Brasserie
Address: 26-28 Broadwick Street, London, ENG, United Kingdom, W1F 8JB
Telephone: 020 3301 1166
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.1

4.1

9918 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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Artworks, marble and onyx provide a relaxed, elegant backdrop for a vast, all-day British menu.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

6 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 247 times today

Experiences are available.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 08:30–00:00 Sun 09:00–23:00
Phone number
020 3301 1166
Website
https://theivysohobrasserie.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sean Burbidge
Private party facilities
Artworks, marble and onyx provide a relaxed, elegant backdrop for a vast, all-day British menu. Hidden away towards the back of the main restaurant, The Blake Room is a world away from the energetic buzz of Soho.
Private party contact
The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

Location
26-28 Broadwick Street, London, ENG W1F 8JB
Area
Soho
Parking Details
Q-Park Soho is located on 52 Poland St, Soho, London W1F 7NQ, Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Public Transit
Oxford Circus station (Central, Bakerloo and Victoria line) 5 min walk from the station Piccadilly Circus station (Piccadilly and Bakerloo line) 6 min walk from the station Tottenham Court road station (Central and Northern line) 6 min walk from the station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

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.
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.
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.

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What 9,918 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
3.9Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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London
Most Booked
West End London
Contemporary British
West End London
Most Booked

9,918 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server Hugo was a great ambassador to the Ivy … personable and efficient thank you from the Canadians Julie and Claire
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SteveR
Hampshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Always good food, pleasant experience. Will be visiting other venues in the near future.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food3service1ambience3
Firstly I tried for over 15 minutes to call the restaurant to advise that we were going to be late arriving for our booking. When we eventually arrived we were not warmly greeted. On sitting down for our meal our waiter was not very friendly or engaging and was not able to offer alternatives or deviate from the menu, for example fries were requested instead if chunky chips. Our drink glasses were slow to be refilled and we were certainly never asked if we would like to order extra drinks. When we requested a replacement of the bottle of water we had to wait at least 15 minutes for that to appear. On finishing our meals our plates were cleared away and the desert menu just left on the table with no curtesy or engagement from the member of staff. All of this would be almost excusable if the staff were rushed off their feet but in fact the restaurant was very manageable. This was a very disappointing experience given that as a group we had previously eaten at the Winchester branch and had such a wonderful experience. We will not be returning.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience5
Food was average at its best, and I would also rank service the same. Tables are small (poor-ish like :))), they move (at least mine) and was in a slope) +++ Nice ambiance - bar, walls, chairs etc
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ClaphamTom
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience5
Excellent venue, and very conveniently located. This was the first time I had been there, and my breakfast was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Gloucestershire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food5service1ambience2
Food was excellent, but the service was extremely bad for the price paid - it felt like the servers couldn't be bothered and many things were done poorly. Would not recommend, or go back.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
Our table wasn’t ready when we arrived for our 4pm sitting. Service to begin with was good, starters arrived quickly & were very nice. We had to keep asking for more wine to be poured & we were kept waiting for our main course. No truffle taste to my chicken & wasn’t overly warm. Had to again ask for the remainder of our wine & had to wait a long time for our bill due to what appeared to be a lack of staff. Have had far better experiences here.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food3service1ambience4
Disappointing compared to past experience. Lovely waiting staff but the timings from the kitchen was unreasonable. Also to keep asking for items just to get through the first course was embarrassing. The team was understaffed and struggling but kept a smile on their faces which was good. But will be my last visit 😞
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Sannyally
London
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
Nice restaurant with lovely decor and good atmosphere. Food average. Service wasn't great, we heard they were a bit understaffed, so had to wait a while for food and drinks, one drink order didn't even appear. However the staff were very nice and did what they could. I've also been before and had no issues, it was just a super busy afternoon.
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Ulla
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great vibe and atmosphere for a Saturday night after theatre dinner
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VictoriaC
Malta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
The vibe was so much fun. Such a wonderful place for a weekend meal and drinks.
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LetiziaG70
Italy
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
Good food in a fancy restaurant! Centrally located, perfect for a nice walk before or after dinner. The restaurant was too crowded and it was very difficult to hold a conversation… anyway, good food and nice people. I would recommend it maybe not on a Saturday.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food very good , service excellent. Only annoyance is the cost of drinks and the additional service charge added to the bill of 13.5%.
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RichardL
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service and food was very good. There was a cool air draft from the vents in ceiling above us which was annoying, particularly so as it was freezing weather outside. My wife didn’t want us to make a fuss and the table position was otherwise good, in a fairly quiet and private part of the restaurant. The DJ was a nice touch!
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience4
Pros: Good food, excellent table service, good value Cons, Reception team did not come across as very happy or welcoming, took a while to be finally seated and food service was a little slow. Restaurant was very noisy this evening.
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GiselleS
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
GOOD FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, AND NOT EXPENSIVE VALUE FIR MONEY PRESENTLY SURPRISED
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OpenTable Diner
Brighton
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food4service1ambience4
Food is good. Though for them wanting to be a bit more upmarket they are not cooking everything from fresh. Our burger had been pre-cooked and simply finished off cooking when we ordered. I worked in busy restaurants where we DID cook from fresh and it CAN be done. It’s the service that troubles me. We walk in and three staff on host at the door, all clearly busy, but they don’t even look up to acknowledge and it’s even like they’re saying, ‘don’t look up, don’t look up’. The waiter simply takes an order, where is upsell and cross sell? Anyone can take an order. Taking a food order at The Ivy becomes the same as taking a food order at McDonald’s - pretty much the same and almost anyone can do that. No after sell.
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Happypatron
Cornwall
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food, service and ambiance all very good indeed. We had our table slightly longer than booked which was fortunate as we were celebrating, but made for a fabulous lunch. Staff were very friendly and attentive, only slight niggle was one member of staff kept reaching over us to remove things from the table instead of moving around it but other than that was brilliant.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great service it a little slow with the first drinks once sat down.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience3
Firstly we had to wait 20 mins for our table to be ready. Fish was over cooked. Returned it and took ages to bring fresh with no update. Meanwhile my other friends had eaten. Service was very slow, except when asking for the bill! My sister has a severe nut allergy, server stressed that starters ‘may contain’ due to ‘cross contamination’ (which felt more like a standard exclusion clause) but then casually said the rice comes with almonds. Manager came over after bill brought and to his credit, took note of our complaint and duly reduced the bill without hesitation. However it would have been far better for them to apologise before this and at least, remove then service charge or take off a wine as a gesture. I think the staff are over worked and it’s not managed well. Shame because we have eaten here before and had a lovely time.
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OpenTable Diner
Surrey
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food2service2ambience3
The reception staff were not interested in the customers and I gelt that I was talking to myself ! The waiters were better . The food was mediocre , sirloin steak was overcooked although we asked for medium rare and the chicken escalope was very dry and overcooked as well
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Got a last minute booking which was nice. However, we felt rushed and had to move to bar after 1.5hour to finish our drinks. Paying near one hundred per person should not be rushed like this. Won’t be back to this location.
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sammy
Kent
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Absolutely fantastic- a shame you can’t teach other diners some table etiquette!!
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Was a lovely meal good service and nice clean restaurant little bit noisy but coped
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food2service2ambience2
We had a window of 2/3 hours for the table but the waiting staff did not come to take our order until 30-40 mins in. Food was average and noise level poor. Yet they charged a high service charge. Highly unlikely to revisit the Soho brasserie branch.
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JaneE
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food was great as always. A fun atmosphere at Christmas time.
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KennyG
London
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience4
This was a repeat visit to this venue so we knew what to expect. Always busy and after a short wait we were seated and looked after efficiently by two waitresses. We were however somewhat hassled into placing an order by a separate waiter who requested orders literally 30 seconds after giving us the menus. We asked for a little more time and he was back 30 seconds later pushing again. Then when ordering he was so busy looking elsewhere he repeated every dish we ordered incorrectly. He was just to focused on packing people through like a conveyor belt. Thankfully after ordering he was not back at our table again. Food was good on the whole, service fast and convivial atmosphere throughout.
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BTNineElms
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect evening, thanks to the excellent service and delicious food.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've only just discovered the Ivy chain and it's by far our favourite place to eat in London.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food2service2ambience4
It was very busy. A bit of slow service, took a while for our order to be taken. Chicken was slightly overcooked. First time, probably not had a perfect meal at an Ivy. Won't put us off going, but probably not go back to the Soho restaurant
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SusanP
London
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
I somehow ended up with a different chicken dish to the one I ordered. I suspect it was a mistake between the server & myself, it was so noisy….but it is on the lead up to Christmas & I’m not a grinch! We were in the draft of the door which I suspect would be a pain on any day but they were as busy as always so we just manned up.
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CamS
London
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great venue..great service . Lovely ambience. Food was above average but scallops were a bit underdone. Blackened cod was small and lacked flavour. For the price I would expect better.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our table wasn’t quite ready when we arrived but we were offered a small bar table to order a drink while we waited. Our table was ready right after our drinks arrived. Service was good as expected but nothing extraordinary. My brother in law and I ordered the current special, scallops with truffle risotto. I was surprised at the amount of scallops we received. I expected 3-4 and there were approximately 8 on each of our plates! It was very good. I also ordered the wine pairing they suggested. I only wish it was delivered closer to when my meal arrived. It was no longer chilled by the time my food came. Unfortunately my sister’s chicken was slightly undercooked. It took us a while to confirm as it was hard to see with the lighting. The server did offer her something else but by the time it would’ve arrived my brother in law and I would’ve been done and she didn’t want to eat alone or have us wait and let our food get cold so she was too disappointed to re-order anything else.
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DeenaP
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tasty dishes and superb service. Nice festive touches to dishes too.
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FionaT
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy eating here. The staff are really efficient and the food is very tasty indeed. It is our restaurant of choice when in London.
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ClaireR
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always love the Ivy brasseurs but thought the front of house service last night was particularly excellent. We booked at short notice having been let down by the original venue we were meant to be eating in. The lady at the front desk was dealing with a very busy restaurant but looked after us so well until she could find space. We ate at the bar and had fabulous service. Of course, the food was delicious too. Thank you so much for a lovely night.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Lovely restaurant, very good atmosphere, clean facilities and very good food. The only negative was the staff inside the restaurant unwelcoming and did not smile at us, plenty of smiles and laughter with their colleagues. The reception staff the opposite nice greeting.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 November 2023
overall5food2service5ambience4
Anna-Marie was incredible, attentive, and delivered everything with a smile. Best service I've had in all of London.
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LindaO
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food good portion sizes . Waiter was polite and helpful. Expensive but that’s what you have to pay in central London.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Ivy is always a fantastic venue in every way. They never fail to deliver. Thank you
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The Ivy Soho Brasserie is rated 4.1 stars by 9918 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

6 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 247 times today

Experiences are available.

26-28 Broadwick Street, London, ENG W1F 8JB

Additional information

Area
Soho
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 08:30–00:00 Sun 09:00–23:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Q-Park Soho is located on 52 Poland St, Soho, London W1F 7NQ, Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Public Transit
Oxford Circus station (Central, Bakerloo and Victoria line) 5 min walk from the station Piccadilly Circus station (Piccadilly and Bakerloo line) 6 min walk from the station Tottenham Court road station (Central and Northern line) 6 min walk from the station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sean Burbidge
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://theivysohobrasserie.com/
Phone number
020 3301 1166
Private party facilities
Artworks, marble and onyx provide a relaxed, elegant backdrop for a vast, all-day British menu. Hidden away towards the back of the main restaurant, The Blake Room is a world away from the energetic buzz of Soho.
Private party contact
The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

The Ivy Soho Brasserie

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Festive Breakfast Set Menu

Daytime Festive Set Menu

Evening Festive Set Menu

Popular dishes

Atlantic Sea Scallops

Crispy Duck Salad

Chicken Milanese

Menu

What 9,918 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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