The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

4.5

12559 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 130 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for brunch

The Ivy St. Helen's Square is located on the eponymous square in the heart of York and will serve all-encompassing, contemporary British menus.

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:30 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
01904 403888
Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Clinton Woodhouse
Private party facilities
Within easy reach of the city’s most iconic sites, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum, our restaurant offers a luxurious haven for tourists and locals alike. We also have an elegant private dining room for special celebrations and big-occasion dining.
Private party contact
The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

Location
2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP
Neighborhood
York
Parking details
NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
Public transit
York train station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB (9 min walk from the station)
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu
Jan 3, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
Elevate your dining experience with our Lunch Set Menu. Embark on a culinary journey with our seasonal and classic dishes, and delight in two courses for £19.95 or three courses for £25.70 per person. The Menu is available Monday to Thursday from 11:30 till close and on Friday from 11:30-18:30.Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
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.
The Ivy St. Helen's Square Afternoon Tea
£33.75 per person
Multiple dates available
Beautifully presented in a three-tied stand and served with your choice of tea or coffee, The Ivy Afternoon Tea includes an assortment of freshly baked scones with rich clotted cream and strawberry preserve, a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, and dainty cakes and tarts, crafted with the finest ingredients. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.

What 12,559 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Yorkshire
Most Booked
North Yorkshire
Great for brunch
North Yorkshire
Great for creative cocktails
North Yorkshire
Lively
North Yorkshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy St. Helen's Square delights with "fantastic service" and "amazing food," offering a memorable dining experience in York. Guests appreciate the beautiful decor and ambiance, with staff often described as "friendly" and "attentive." The restaurant is praised for its "great atmosphere" and is a popular choice for special occasions and celebrations.

12,559 Reviews

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Carole
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From beginning to end our experience was a delight. We were made to feel special and valued. Our designated waitress looked after us brilliantly and the acknowledgement of our anniversary at the end of the meal was excellent and so appreciated. The attention to detail in every aspect was so pleasing. I have only marked the food down slightly because my husband's fillet steak was a little more rare than he likes but that is so difficult with that cut so it's my husband I should really mark down! Thank you for a special, and for me, a rare treat of an evening.
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emma
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been to many Ivy restaurants but this has to be my favourite!!! Even compared to Marylebone, just wonderful!!
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Arthur
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing deco and good food. I was allowed to swap to a nice corner sofa seat, it was so comfortable and service was quick and good!
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PhilDawber
Manchester
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and whisky choices food perfect
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Sue
Derbyshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a treat to have Afternoon Tea here today. Staff very attentive and helped make the whole experience special.
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Peter
Yorkshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect as always first visit this year and food just as tasty. Service very attentive keep it up team York
The Ivy St. Helen’s SquareResponded 6 days ago
Hello Peter Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're so pleased you enjoyed your time at the Ivy and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Ruth
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fab meal, fab service, a bit expensive but so worth it 👍
The Ivy St. Helen’s SquareResponded 6 days ago
Hello Ruth Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're so pleased you enjoyed your time at the Ivy and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Jan
Liverpool
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely visit - great food staff very attentive and helpful and friendly - had a fabulous day
The Ivy St. Helen’s SquareResponded on February 3, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back.
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Peter
Derbyshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A really enjoyable evening with friendly service from Alina. Thanks
The Ivy St. Helen’s SquareResponded on January 31, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, Alina will be so happy to read it!
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Denise
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely venue, very helpful & friendly staff, delicious food. Can’t fault it 🙂
The Ivy St. Helen’s SquareResponded on January 28, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review.
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FAQs

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square is rated 4.5 stars by 12559 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 130 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP

Additional information

Neighborhood
York
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:30 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
Public transit
York train station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB (9 min walk from the station)
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Clinton Woodhouse
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Phone number
01904 403888
Private party facilities
Within easy reach of the city’s most iconic sites, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum, our restaurant offers a luxurious haven for tourists and locals alike. We also have an elegant private dining room for special celebrations and big-occasion dining.
Private party contact
The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu

Breakfast Set Menu