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The Ivy, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent

The Ivy, Canterbury

4.4 (234)
£25 and under
British
15 Parade, Canterbury, Kent CT1

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
Located at the corner of The Parade & Rose Lane, just a stone's throw from the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral in the heart of the historic city centre, The Ivy Canterbury will feature a stylish bar, an inviting outdoor terrace, and an elegant private dining room. Discover menus featuring modern British cuisine to brasserie classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, with something for everyone to love. From breakfast through to dinner seven days a week, the restaurant offers a luxurious haven in a stunning and elegant setting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–12:00 am Mon, Sat, Sun 12:00 am–12:30 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Olsi Kraja
  • Private party facilities
    Ideal for celebrations, special occasions, birthdays and larger parties, The Private Room is a space where you and your loved ones can create memories to remember.
  • Neighborhood
    Canterbury
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Canterbury East Train Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • British Icons Set Menu

    May 13, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
    Join us for our British Icons Set Menu, a selection of our iconic classic dishes that perfectly embody our unmistakable British greatness. Enjoy 2 courses for £27.95 or 3 courses for £34.95, with a complimentary glass of iconic Ivy Champagne. Menus and prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    British Icons Set Menu Photo
  • Father's Day Set Menu

    Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025
    Upgrade your celebrations with our Father's Day Set Menu. Enjoy two-courses for £29.95 or three-courses for £34.95, perfectly paired with our exclusive Father's Day Cocktails. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Father's Day Set Menu Photo
  • Class of 2025 Graduation Menu

    Jul 20, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
    Celebrate this monumentous milestone with our Class of 2025 Set Menu. Enjoy two-courses for £29.95 or three-courses for £35.95, perfectly paired with an exclusively priced and perfectly chilled bottle of Nyetimber, available for £75 and a memorable keepsake to take home. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice
    Class of 2025 Graduation Menu Photo

What 234 people are saying

The Ivy, Canterbury reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kent

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Kent

    Lively

  • Kent

    Most Booked

  • Canterbury

    Best Overall

  • Canterbury

    Best Food

  • Canterbury

    Best Service

  • Canterbury

    Best Ambiance

  • Canterbury

    Great for brunch

  • Canterbury

    Good for business meals

  • Canterbury

    Good for groups

  • Canterbury

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Canterbury

    Healthy

  • Canterbury

    Romantic

  • Canterbury

    Good for special occasions

  • Canterbury

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Canterbury

    Lively

  • Canterbury

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy in Canterbury offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food," an "inviting and welcoming atmosphere," and "exceptional service." Guests praise the beautifully executed dishes and friendly staff, with standout service from staff like Phoebe. Despite some minor criticisms on pricing and spacing, it's a must-visit for special occasions.
234 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Kent9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food as usual however the price of drinks is rather off putting. I’m not mean but £14 for a strawberry mojito which was about 2 parts alcohol mix and 8 parts crushed ice seems to be a bit of a con?!

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  2. Lucretia

    Connecticut24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant in Canterbury. Fabulous cocktails, service was exceptional. Meals both vegetarian, fish and chicken Milanese delicious.

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  3. Ellie

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal and great service. I always get the duck salad as a starter at The Ivy and this time the amount of duck on the plate felt slightly lacking but the flavour was still incredible. The Blackened Cod was brilliant as usual, as well as the scallops and sea bass. Very pleasant experience

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  4. claire

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very enjoyable time, food was lovely. Didn’t really like the reminder that we only had 25 minutes left before our table was needed, after we had just ordered our second drink and dessert. It all became a bit of a rush which was a real shame.

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  5. alexia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and really professional, friendly service but it was very noisy, Please turn off the music, you couldn’t hear it properly and made. It difficult to hear eat other talk when it became busy.

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  6. Lisa VIP

    Kent7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely quick lunch ! Was delicious, cocktails were Amazing !

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  7. Julie VIP

    London66 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly staff, great food and drinks. Lovely ambience. Would recommend

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  8. Joan

    Kent3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, excellent service and a wonderful space!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great ambience, food, and venue. The staff were amazing.

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  10. Jade

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting and service. It was for my best friends birthday and we all loved it

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FAQs

The Ivy, Canterbury is rated 4.4 stars by 234 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.
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15 Parade, Canterbury, Kent CT1

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Canterbury
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–12:00 am Mon, Sat, Sun 12:00 am–12:30 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Canterbury East Train Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Olsi Kraja
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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