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The Ivy St John's Wood, London, ENG

The Ivy St John's Wood

4.3
4.3
3997 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Ivy Café presents a relaxed yet stylish dining experience offering an accessible all-day menu in a friendly, neighbourly environment.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3096 9444
  • 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 for a special family lunch, The Ivy St. John’s Wood offers a semi-private dining area, seating up to 8 guests. Positioned at the back of the restaurant, the semi-private dining area was designed to provide an intimate area within the main restaurant, giving you the option of a more private setting. Available for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whatever the occasion. No minimum spend or set menus required. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant’s main menus. The restaurant also offer a table seating 10 guests in the main restaurant, the ideal place to celebrate family birthdays or gatherings in the bustling atmosphere of the restaurant.
  • Location
    120 St. John's Wood High Street, London, ENG NW8 7SG
  • Neighborhood
    St John's Wood
  • Parking details
    Q-Park St John's Wood, Kingsmill Terrace, St John's Wood, London NW8 6AA (3 min walk from the car park) NCP Car Park London Park Road, Rossmore Court, Park Rd, Marylebone, London NW1 6XZ (15 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    St John's Wood tube station (Victoria Line) 5 min walk from the station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A Taste Of History

    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 Friday, between 11:30-18:30 .Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    A Taste Of History Photo

  • 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.
    Breakfast Set Menu Photo

  • A Taste Of Winter

    Jan 6, 2025 - Mar 4, 2025
    Dine on a selection of our new seasonal winter dishes and enjoy two courses for £24.95 or three for £29.95 with a complimentary glass of Ivy Cuvée English Sparkling Wine or alcohol-free Wild Idol, on arrival. Menu is available Sunday to Thursday past 18:30. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    A Taste Of Winter Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,997 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • North West London

    Best Ambiance

  • North West London

    Great for brunch

  • North West London

    Good for business meals

  • North West London

    Kid-friendly

  • North West London

    Neighborhood gem

  • North West London

    Lively

  • North West London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy St John's Wood offers a delightful dining experience with "beautifully presented food" and "attentive, friendly staff." Guests appreciate the "lovely ambience" and "great value" meals. While service can be inconsistent, the restaurant remains a "fantastic place for a meal" with standout dishes like Chicken Milanese and the iconic Shepherd's Pie.

3,997 Reviews

  1. Susan

    VIP

    Washington DC

    44 reviews

    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Ivy is keen to position itself as “upscale“, but our experience was decidedly mid. We went for an early dinner, and despite a completely empty dining room, the hostess wanted to seat us very near the door, and nearest the entrance to the service area. Some of the patrons at the bar were wearing ball caps, in spite of the restaurant’s posted dress code, and management decided not to enforce its own rules. The food was okay, but not special. The liquor selection was equally mid, with absolutely no single malt scotches - in the UK? - and a weak selection of American bourbons. The icing on the cake was the cocktail menu, or as they spelled it on the printed menus, “cocktial”.  The waiter eagerly brought us the dessert menu following the entrees, but when it was time to order something sweet, we couldn’t get arrested! So we paid the bill and left.  Weak.

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  2. david

    VIP

    London

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyable time had by us on a busy Sunday afternoon for the staff at The Ivy.Whilst not perfect it is still a good venue for a Sunday lunch.

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  3. Lika

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious fish n chips. The zucchini fries and the french fries were thick and delicious. Great mashed peas.
    The Ivy St John's WoodResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words great! See you soon from us all at the Ivy St Johns Wood

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  4. Colin

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always an incredibly enjoyable experience - good food, reasonably priced, with great ambience and decor
    The Ivy St John's WoodResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words great! See you soon from us all at the Ivy St Johns Wood

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  5. Jo

    VIP

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely place, and the fish and chips was awesome. It was a shame the special menu only had the one drink option and they wouldn’t let you swap for a different cocktail. A Bloody Mary isn’t for everyone, we wasn’t the only table to ask, and would have happily paid the additional £1 for a Bellini. I also thought it was disappointing to be shown to the table, booked in advance for New Year’s Day brunch, to be informed before even sitting down it was needed back in 1hr 45. Not the warmth welcome, thanks for that.
    The Ivy St John's WoodResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words and gentle feedback, which is taken on board! See you soon from us all at the Ivy St Johns Wood

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  6. TIM

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    They were short staffed so service was slow. Food was usual Ivy standard
    The Ivy St John's WoodResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, we always try our best and I am sorry we were not quick enough the day of your visit. Wishing you well and thank you for saying the food was good. See you soon.

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  7. Ernesto

    Mexico City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced with standard quality really, nothing to remember
    The Ivy St John's WoodResponded 2 days ago
    Sorry that we disappointed you Ernesto, thank you for the feedback and we will try to be better to be more memorable

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  8. SY

    VIP

    London

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Boxing day experience at The Ivy at St Johns Wood. The restaurant was very festive - fun snowman theme this year, plus classy Christmas crackers. I enjoyed last year's Xmas experience and am glad we booked again this year over the Christmas period. We all had the Boxing brunch menu - really good value with a good selection of options. The food arrived promptly and was very tasty. Service was efficient and friendly - would definitely return to this location.

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  9. Christopher

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The vegan menu is unusually good and the festive cocktails witty and well done

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  10. Craig

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing time at the Ivy! They also helped us celebrate a Birthday and Anniversary.
    The Ivy St John's WoodResponded on December 22, 2024
    Dear Craig I am so pleased you had a lovely time and thank you for the 5 stars this means a lot! Best wishes and see you soon1 From Ivy St Johns Wood team

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FAQs

The Ivy St John's Wood is rated 4.3 stars by 3997 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy St John's Wood

120 St. John's Wood High Street, London, ENG NW8 7SG

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    St John's Wood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Q-Park St John's Wood, Kingsmill Terrace, St John's Wood, London NW8 6AA (3 min walk from the car park) NCP Car Park London Park Road, Rossmore Court, Park Rd, Marylebone, London NW1 6XZ (15 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    St John's Wood tube station (Victoria Line) 5 min walk from the station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Phone number
    020 3096 9444
  • Private party facilities
    For those looking for a little something extra to celebrate with friends or for a special family lunch, The Ivy St. John’s Wood offers a semi-private dining area, seating up to 8 guests. Positioned at the back of the restaurant, the semi-private dining area was designed to provide an intimate area within the main restaurant, giving you the option of a more private setting. Available for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whatever the occasion. No minimum spend or set menus required. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant’s main menus. The restaurant also offer a table seating 10 guests in the main restaurant, the ideal place to celebrate family birthdays or gatherings in the bustling atmosphere of the restaurant.
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