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The Ivy in the Lanes, Brighton, ENG

The Ivy in the Lanes

4.5
4.5
16575 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 106 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Airy, art-filled restaurant offering an all-day dining menu plus champagne & bespoke cocktails.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01273 082200
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Private party facilities
    The Tidal room is decorated with delightful vintage prints and artwork that takes its inspiration from the heritage of The Royal Pavilion and Brighton’s fishing village past as the port of Sussex.
  • Private party contact
    the Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • Area
    Brighton
  • Parking details
    The Lanes Car Park, Black Lion Street, Brighton BN1 1ND (4 min walk from the station) NCP Car Park Brighton Theatre, Church St, Brighton BN1 1US (4 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    Brighton train station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP (11 min walk from the station)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Day Brunch

    1 Jan 2025 only
    Start the 2025 in style with our New Year's Day Brunch. Choose from a tempting selection of dishes and immerse yourself in the last of the festive ambience. Enjoy a selection of classic Ivy dishes with a Bloody Mary for £34.95 per person. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    New Year's Day Brunch photo
  • New Year's Eve Menu

    GBP 10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    ***A Deposit of £10 per person is required upon booking. You will be dining from our three-course menu for £85 per person. Roll up, Roll up, The Ivy Circus will be taking over our iconic venues this New Year's Eve. Get your glad rags on and grab your favourite people to make this a true Ivy night to remember , featuring a bespoke set menu and dazzling entertainment. Should your plans change, please ensure you give us a notice of cancellation by the 29th of December at the latest to avoid losing your deposit. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    New Year's Eve Menu photo
  • Boxing Day Brunch

    26 Dec 2024 only
    Whether you are continuing the Christmas celebrations or unwinding from the Festive period, our Boxing Day brunch menu will be sure to delight. Choose from a tempting selection of classic Ivy dishes with a Bloody Mary for £34.95 per person and enjoy the last of the festive ambience . Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Boxing Day Brunch photo

What 16,575 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • Brighton

    Best Overall

  • Brighton

    Best Food

  • Brighton

    Best Ambience

  • Brighton

    Best Value

  • Brighton

    Great for brunch

  • Brighton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Lively

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

  • Brighton

    Best Overall

  • Brighton

    Best Food

  • Brighton

    Best Ambience

  • Brighton

    Best Value

  • Brighton

    Great for brunch

  • Brighton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Lively

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy in the Lanes offers a delightful dining experience with its "great atmosphere" and "fantastic service." Guests praise the "excellent food" and "lovely ambiance," making it perfect for special occasions. The attentive staff ensure a memorable visit, though some note occasional service delays. Overall, it's a firm favorite.

16,575 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner at the Ivy Brighton was amazing,from our starters to the dessert…you couldn’t fault anything… The atmosphere was buzzing…service was superb..a brilliant night was had..

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  2. Kevin

    VIP

    Brighton

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very attentive and food and drinks very good.

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  3. Karen

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at the Ivy. Fabulous food and a lovely setting

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  4. Debbie

    VIP

    London

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always The Ivy made our day. Excellent welcome on arrival. Lovely table. Great service again. Delicious tastes in every mouthful of our lunch.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Debbie, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that we made your day special. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the warm welcome, great service, and delicious lunch. Your praise for our receptionist means a lot to us, we will be sure to pass on your compliments to him. He truly is a valued member of our team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Patrick

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Christmas Lunch menu. All courses were well prepared and tasty. Service was excellent.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Patrick, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Christmas lunch menu and the service. It was a pleasure having you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

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  6. Paula

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    just so hot in thier felt unwell in the end due to the heat sadly
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Paula, Thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear that the heat affected your experience. Please let us know next time, and we’ll be happy to adjust the air conditioning to make you more comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Colin

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, fantastic staff who go above and beyond, totally 5 star experience and the food is out of this world.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Colin, Thank you so much for your incredible review, Mr. & Mrs. Fay! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a 5-star experience and enjoyed the service, staff, and food. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to the team. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you to The Ivy Brighton, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. Deborah

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous pre concert meal. Cheese and walnut souffle was delicious, as was the fish and chips for the main course. Service was excellent
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Deborah, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad you enjoyed the cheese and walnut soufflé, fish and chips, and the service. It’s great to hear we were part of your pre-concert experience! We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  9. IanP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A excellent evening with great service and beautiful food, lovely setting we will definitely be back for another occasion
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Ian, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had an excellent evening with great service, beautiful food, and a lovely setting. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another special occasion!

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  10. Emma

    Brighton

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Such slow service was the main issue. Waited 20 mins even for someone to just come to the table
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Emma, Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the slow service you experienced. We strive to provide timely and attentive service to all our guests, and it seems we fell short during your visit. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide you with a better experience. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us.

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FAQs

The Ivy in the Lanes is rated 4.5 stars by 16575 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 106 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy in the Lanes

51A Ship Street, Brighton, Brighton, ENG BN1 1AF

Additional information

  • Area
    Brighton
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Lanes Car Park, Black Lion Street, Brighton BN1 1ND (4 min walk from the station) NCP Car Park Brighton Theatre, Church St, Brighton BN1 1US (4 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    Brighton train station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP (11 min walk from the station)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01273 082200
  • Private party facilities
    The Tidal room is decorated with delightful vintage prints and artwork that takes its inspiration from the heritage of The Royal Pavilion and Brighton’s fishing village past as the port of Sussex.
  • Private party contact
    the Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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