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Ivy Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Ivy Bournemouth

4.4 (113)
£25 and under
British
Bourne Ave, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH2 6DT

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
Nestled in the coastal town of Bournemouth, The Ivy brings a taste of luxury to the local dining scene. Discover menus featuring modern British cuisine to brasserie classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, with something for everyone to love. From breakfast through to dinner seven days a week, the restaurant offers a luxurious haven in a stunning and elegant setting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 8:30 am–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Parkes

Experiences

  • Class of 2025 Graduation Menu

    Nov 2, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025
    Celebrate this monumentous milestone with our Class of 2025 Set Menu. Enjoy two-courses for £29.95 or three-courses for £35.95, perfectly paired with an exclusively priced and perfectly chilled bottle of Nyetimber, available for £75 and a memorable keepsake to take home. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Class of 2025 Graduation Menu Photo
  • Father's Day Set Menu

    Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025
    Upgrade your celebrations with our Father's Day Set Menu. Enjoy two-courses for £29.95 or three-courses for £34.95, perfectly paired with our exclusive Father's Day Cocktails. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Father's Day Set Menu Photo
  • British Icons Set Menu

    May 13, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
    Join us for our British Icons Set Menu, a selection of our iconic classic dishes that perfectly embody our unmistakable British greatness. Enjoy 2 courses for £27.95 or 3 courses for £34.95, with a complimentary glass of iconic Ivy Champagne. Menus and prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    British Icons Set Menu Photo

What 113 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Best Ambiance

  • Dorset

    Great for brunch

  • Dorset

    Good for business meals

  • Dorset

    Innovative

  • Dorset

    Hot spot

  • Dorset

    Great for fine wines

  • Dorset

    Good for special occasions

  • Dorset

    Lively

  • Dorset

    Most Booked

  • Bournemouth

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ivy Bournemouth offers a "stunningly beautiful" setting with "excellent food and friendly service." Guests enjoy a "fantastic" vegan menu and "lovely" lunch experiences. While some mention slow service and high prices, the restaurant is praised for its "wonderful dining experience" and "memorable" atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions.
113 Reviews
  1. Garry

    Dorset1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Firstly we were served by a waiter who looked like he hadn’t washed his uniform upstart rude, gave us the specials while leaning against the wall while throwing a receipt into an old ice bucket which he left next to me at our table for the duration of our stay, was quite abrupt with us at times which even put my guest off even ordering wine feeling like she was put on the spot and wasting his time, for a £140 bill you would expect a high level of service, the food wasn’t up to their supposed standard either from pictures and advertising the burger was dry I had the crab and scallop linguini their wasn’t any crab and my other friend had the monkfish curry which was very bland personally there are many places in Bournemouth that are much cheaper and better quality your literally paying for the name.

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  2. Jane

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luncheon menu that started at 11.30 for set price for either 2 or 3 courses was excellent value for money. This included a glass of champagne. Beautifully presented and delicious.

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  3. Nadeisha

    Kent1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was lovely and so was the look of the restaurant it was very aesthetically pleasing but food was dead.

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  4. Steve

    Dorset1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Reservation: Table of 3 to celebrate daughter’s 20th birthday. Booked online via Open Table and noted it was for a birthday celebration. This made no difference and is a pointless field in the booking process. Seating was slightly cramped, my chair faced a small curved booth seat with my back to a walkway and other diners. People walking past would regularly bump into me. Food: Scallop Starters were lovely! Fillet steak ordered medium and arrived medium-well. Ok, but needed more seasoning. 2 had Shepherds Pie and said it tasted lovely but both felt ill through the night with stomach cramping. Possibly coincidental? Dessert were Crème Brûlée (complements here) and Raspberry sorbet with pistachio mousse. It was commented that the mousse was tasteless. Service: Our server wasn’t very attentive. Quick to take our order then didn’t see him again for about an hour or so. This was disappointing as I wanted to order more drinks. Told him that I’d been waiting for him to return but still he done another Houdini so we left promptly after desert and went to another bar. All in all, It made the service charge a bitter pill to swallow. Overpriced and underwhelming experience. Other Ivy restaurants do it MUCH better.

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  5. Ian

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and the service was exceptional. Staff were very attentive

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  6. Claire

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely champagne breakfast for our anniversary. Couldn’t fault the service or the food.

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  7. Yurymar

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food , good taste and beautiful restaurant

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  8. Vicky

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and wine were excellent, and the service was top notch until 10pm...when everyone who had served us throughout the evening vanished into thin air. No one paid us any attention, and we couldn't catch anyone's attention to get the bill. In the end, we received the bill but then spent ages waiting for someone to bring the card machine. In the end, we went up to the till at the bar. A frustrating end to an otherwise lovely evening.

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  9. vanessa

    Dorset1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The dishes are very small not value for money you have pay extra for vegetable main meal does not come with vegetables

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  10. Ali

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very lovely evening meal, excellent food and friendly service.
    Ivy BournemouthResponded on June 6, 2025
    Good Morning, Thank you for your review. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and I am glad you enjoyed your visit. We hope to welcome you again soon. Kind Regards, Martin Reception Manager The Ivy - Bournemouth

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Ivy Bournemouth is rated 4.4 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ivy Bournemouth

Bourne Ave, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH2 6DT

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bournemouth
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 8:30 am–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Bournemouth Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Parkes
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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