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The Ivy House Restaurant, Keswick, Cumbria

The Ivy House Restaurant

4.7 (685)
£25 and under
British
The Ivy House, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5SY

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About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Located in the centre of Braithwaite village, within the Holiday Property Bond Hotel, Ivy House Restaurant offers its guests contemporary Cumbrian classics, in a breathtaking Lake District setting.

From succulent Cumbrian classics to modern European delicacies – the team have designed their daily changing menu to delight and inspire.

Just 2 and a half miles from Keswick and 10 minutes from Bassenthwaite Lake- the elegant restaurant and peaceful village of Braithwaite, is the perfect location for a relaxing evening meal out, after a exhilarating day in the Lakeland Fells.

We apologise as we are not pet friendly. But our sister restaurant Merienda in Keswick www.merienda.co.uk is pet friendly.

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What 685 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cumbria

    Best Overall

  • Cumbria

    Best Food

  • Cumbria

    Best Service

  • Cumbria

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cumbria

    Great for fine wines

  • Cumbria

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy House Restaurant offers "excellent food" and "friendly service" in a "lovely atmosphere." Guests rave about the "beautifully presented" dishes and the "attentive staff." With a varied menu catering to all tastes, including gluten-free options, it's a "splendid dining experience" that's "highly recommended."
685 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, professional, friendly staff. Thoroughly recommend Ivy House Restaurant.

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  2. Diane

    Birmingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal. Ingredients standout. Good choice of items. Good chef here.

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  3. Peter

    Mid Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very attentative service. Excellent food, good specials choice as well as varied menu, catering for all tastes. Would highly recommend.

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  4. Sandy

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Excellent friendly service. A good experience all round!

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  5. Vanessa

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal here. Food was delicious. Nicely presently, cooked well, nicely selection to choose from. The two gentlemen who waited on us very friendly and attentive. They were really nice. The restaurant is decorated very nicely and not echoey so wasn’t noisy. After a long hike that day we had a lovely evening. Thank you so much. Best meal and service we have had for a long time.

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  6. Anthony

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We much enjoyed our first (but not last) visit to The Ivy House. Everything was excellent except the red wine which was a little disappointing for a Chateauneuf du Pape

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  7. AnneR

    Kent7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a really lovely evening. The food was excellent a very good choice of all courses and the service was superb. A very pretty dining room with lots of space so you didn’t feel at all crowded.

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  8. Carol

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully presented and delicious food from a delightful menu. Service could not be faulted. All in all, a splendid dining experience

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  9. Deborah

    Cumbria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were very attentive & so lovely. My partner had a chicken curry & he said it was one of the best he had ever had & he’s eaten at Michelin star restaurants. I had steak linguini which was equally delicious. Both had sticky toffee pudding with honeycomb which was so light & yummy. Couldn’t fault anything & will definitely be eating there again.

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  10. AnneR

    Kent7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really lovely place for a meal. There was a good choice and the food was really good. Amazing service and just a perfect evening

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The Ivy House Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 685 OpenTable diners.

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The Ivy House, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5SY

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Keswick
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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