The Ivy St Albans Brasserie

4.5

5796 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 85 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

The Ivy St Albans Brasserie brings the familiar luxury of The Ivy on West Street to a relaxed yet sophisticated all-day dining restaurant on Verulam Road.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 8:30 am–12:30 am Sun 8:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
01727 615300
Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sean Burbidge
Private party facilities
For those looking for a little something extra to celebrate with friends or impress at a business lunch, The Ivy St Albans Brasserie offers a semi-private dining area, seating up to 12 people. Positioned at the back of the restaurant, the semi-private dining area gives you the option of a more intimate setting for group dining while enjoying beautiful decor and a stunning conservatory ceiling. Available to book for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whether you are entertaining friends, having a business meeting or hosting a Christmas party. No minimum spend or set menus required. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant’s main menus.

Location
1-3 Verulam Road, St. Albans, ENG AL3 4DA
Neighborhood
St. Albans
Parking details
Christopher Place Car Park, 3 Upper Dagnall St, St Albans AL3 5EA (2 min walk from the car park) NCP Car Park St Albans Gombards, Gombards, St Albans AL3 5EN (4 min walk from the car park)
Public transit
St Albans station. Station Way St. Albans AL1 5HE (15 min walk from the station)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu
£17.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Elevate your mornings with our £17.95 breakfast set menu. Begin your day with a choice of refreshing smoothies and a tempting selection of pastries to start, accompanied by The Ivy Breakfast featuring all the classics. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
Festive Set Menu
Nov 13, 2024 - Jan 2, 2025
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with our Festive Set Menu. Enjoy two courses for £55 or three for £60 and delight in our show-stopping festive dishes, selection of fine wines and seasonal cocktails. Tables of 7+ must book our Group Festive Set Menu experience. Guests dining on our Festive set menu can choose between two or three courses for lunch, available from 11:30am - 6:30pm. For dinner, we offer a three-course option only, served from 6:30pm - Close. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
Sunday Steak Supper
Multiple dates available
Treat yourself on Sunday evenings and discover our new steak and wine pairing for the perfect end to your weekend. Enjoy a grilled minute steak served with a rich peppercorn sauce, accompanied by thick cut chips or a refreshing baby gem salad and a glass of wine, available for £19.95 from 4pm - Close. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.

What 5,796 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Hertfordshire
Great for brunch
Hertfordshire
Great for creative cocktails
Hertfordshire
Hot spot
Hertfordshire
Good for special occasions
Hertfordshire
Lively
Hertfordshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy St Albans Brasserie offers a "wonderful atmosphere" and "excellent service," making it a top choice for family outings and special occasions. Guests frequently praise the "amazing food" and attentive staff who "go above and beyond" to make celebrations memorable. Despite some noise and pricing concerns, it remains a "highly recommended" dining spot.

5,797 Reviews

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Sal
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall experience and service was excellent, food portions vs price too high
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Clement
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great meal, but we waited a fair amount of time for our courses.
The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded on November 11, 2024
Hi Clement, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your meal and appreciate your patience during the wait. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Edwina
Berkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the duck to start. Very little shreds of duck for the price. Otherwise a great place
The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded on November 11, 2024
Hi Edwina, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your thoughts on the starter. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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anna
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Service was rather slow and it was very cold as they didn't realise that a door was left opened !
The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded on November 11, 2024
Hi Anna, Thank you for your feedback. We’ll address the issues and hope to welcome you back soon!
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Yvonne
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Table by the kitchen - not great. And they wouldn’t move us. Everything else excellent. Especially our server. Sheila (I think)
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Chris
Hertfordshire
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent ambience, food and service. They have upped their game.
The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded on November 4, 2024
Hi Chris, Thank you for the kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the ambience, food, and service, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Jill
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely brunch this morning with wonderful waitress who took care of all our needs. It was a birthday celebration and a wonderful surprise of candle and cake brought to the table. Delightful. Very well looked after and enjoyed the experience.
The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded on November 4, 2024
Hi Jill, Thank you for celebrating with us! We're so pleased you enjoyed the brunch and birthday surprise. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delightful moments!
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Nikkita
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our time at The Ivy in St Albans. Our waitress Georgia was fantastic and went above and beyond to help us throughout the meal. The ambience was really great and there was even live music which was a lovely touch. It’s great that they have a vegan menu and they cater to special dietary requirements for example gluten free. If I could make one comment I would say that they could provide more choice for example both vegan and gluten free, particularly in the main course and dessert, as they’ve had the same Asian salad option (which although delicious) has been on their menu for years, and it would be nice to have a change. This is the only option if you are both vegan and gluten free. We paid £110 for two courses food and drinks (and my husband wasn’t drinking) which I think is on the expensive side especially for a weekday meal. The set menu unfortunately didn’t cater to our dietary requirements but would have been better value for money. Overall I would highly recommend, especially the ambience and service!
The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded on November 4, 2024
Hi Nikita, Thank you for the kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the ambience and Georgia's exceptional service. We appreciate your feedback on menu variety, and we hope to see you again soon!
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Alan
Berkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Place to meet Friends & Family Great atmosphere
The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded on October 28, 2024
Hi Alan, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the ambience here and found it a great spot for time with friends and family. Looking forward to welcoming you back!
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Kay
London
80 reviews
4.0
80 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great place, overpriced on some items and small portions, including the drinks.
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FAQs

The Ivy St Albans Brasserie is rated 4.5 stars by 5796 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 85 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Ivy St Albans Brasserie

1-3 Verulam Road, St. Albans, ENG AL3 4DA

Additional information

Neighborhood
St. Albans
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 8:30 am–12:30 am Sun 8:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Christopher Place Car Park, 3 Upper Dagnall St, St Albans AL3 5EA (2 min walk from the car park) NCP Car Park St Albans Gombards, Gombards, St Albans AL3 5EN (4 min walk from the car park)
Public transit
St Albans station. Station Way St. Albans AL1 5HE (15 min walk from the station)
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sean Burbidge
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Phone number
01727 615300
Private party facilities
For those looking for a little something extra to celebrate with friends or impress at a business lunch, The Ivy St Albans Brasserie offers a semi-private dining area, seating up to 12 people. Positioned at the back of the restaurant, the semi-private dining area gives you the option of a more intimate setting for group dining while enjoying beautiful decor and a stunning conservatory ceiling. Available to book for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whether you are entertaining friends, having a business meeting or hosting a Christmas party. No minimum spend or set menus required. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant’s main menus.

The Ivy St Albans Brasserie

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu

Festive Set Menu

Sunday Steak Supper

Menu

What 5,796 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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