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The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells

4.5
4.5
6760 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
46-50 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1XF

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Set just a few minute’s walk from the idyllic and iconic Pantiles Georgian colonnade, The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells offers sophisticated and friendly all-day dining to local residents and visitors alike.
Located on the bustling High Street of Royal Tunbridge Wells, the restaurant make for an ideal spot to enjoy an accessible all-encompassing menu, serving British classics from dawn until dusk, including breakfast, elevenses, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks, dinner and cocktails.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Parkes & Olsi Kraja
  • Neighborhood
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Parking details
    Torrington Car Park,Vale Ave, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1DJ (4 min walk from the car park) Tunbridge Wells Main station Car Park, Mount Pleasant TN1 1UL (4 min from the car park)
  • Public transit
    Tunbridge Wells train station, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1BT (4 min walk from the station)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu

    Jan 3, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
    Elevate your dining experience with our Set Menu. Embark on a culinary journey with our seasonal and classic dishes, and delight in two courses(starter and main course) for £20.95. The Menu is available 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.
    1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu Photo
  • The Ivy Aperitif Affair

    Mar 27, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
    Bring friends and family together to celebrate the arrival of warmer, longer days at The Ivy Aperitif Affair. Enjoy our signature drinks at an exclusive price, available weekly Monday to Friday, from 4pm to 6pm. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    The Ivy Aperitif Affair Photo
  • The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells Afternoon Tea

    £35.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Beautifully presented on a three-tiered 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. As this menu is specially curated, we are only able to offer classic or vegetarian options and are unable to accommodate other dietary requirements. Menus and prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells Afternoon Tea Photo

What 6,760 people are saying

The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Great for live music

  • Kent

    Good for special occasions

  • Kent

    Lively

  • Kent

    Most Booked

  • Tunbridge Wells

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells offers a charming dining experience with "amazing service" and consistently "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "lovely ambiance," and standout dishes like "rosemary almonds" and "smoked salmon." While occasional service hiccups occur, the overall experience is "fantastic," making it a "go-to restaurant" for special occasions.

6,760 Reviews
  1. Clara

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Slay!!! We really enjoyed our time there and the atmosphere is always amazing - thank you so much Ivy team!

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  2. claire

    Dorset13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening. Delicious food, good service. An overall very special evening

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  3. DAVID

    Kent1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A pleasant meal but received wrong main course and I foolishly miss-read the champagne her glass for per bottle! The food was wonderful, the rosemary almonds are mind-blowing, we attended for a birthday, the only real drawback was I'd ordered the roast lamb, since they'd run out of the fillet steak and a different lamb dish arrived. I honestly thought a bit odd but was hungry, so just ate it and thought perhaps I'd miss-interpreted the menu. I'd then ordered two desserts, as I was still hungry, since my lamb turned up without anything else to accompany it, no roast potatoes, carrots, Yorkshire pudding, gravy etc. So the quality of the food was excellent but an error in ordering had somehow meant I got a different dish to the one I requested. The per glass prices for champagne are also shown but not per bottle, so the £23 bottle was in fact £140, so that's my mistake and not the end of the world, should have worn my glasses! Overall, it was very nice, just a slight blemish and was just offered a glass of Ivy Champagne on my next visit but bearing in mind I've just spent £426 plus tip, I'm not sure a glass of bubbling is really going to entice me to go back. So my advice, try and keep a menu, so you can check your order!

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  4. Marna

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor and service was excellent- shame about the food!
    The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded on April 3, 2025
    Thank you Marna for your review.We hope we will see you soon.The Ivy Team

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  5. Alan

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice experience & great decor…..overall would go back as my wife loved it
    The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded on April 3, 2025
    Thank you Alan so much for sharing your wonderful review with us! We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Dan VIP

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Been serval times and I have to say this was the best in terms of food - really good. A really enjoyable Mother’s Day!
    The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded on April 3, 2025
    Thank you Dan so much for sharing your wonderful review with us! We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  7. Shaun

    East Sussex4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great evening at The Ivy - you always come away feeling like you have had a lovely time.
    The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded on March 24, 2025
    Hi Shaun We're pleased you enjoyed your time at The Ivy. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Best regards, The Ivy Team

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  8. Tomsdad

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Tonbridge Wells but another top class experience. From the first greeting by the reception staff to the unfortunately inevitable goodbye, it was a most enjoyable evening with great food and service in another beautifully decorated Ivy restaurant.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Kent7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always!!!! You always feel spoilt following an experience at The Ivy

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  10. AnnaH

    Kent1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Usually the service is great, but unfortunately today it wasn’t which was really disappointing
    The Ivy Royal Tunbridge WellsResponded on March 5, 2025
    Hello Anna. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us and we're sorry to hear you were disappointed with your experience. We would like to reassure you that we take all feedback on board to improve our guest experience and we hope you'll join us again soon to restore your faith in us.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 77 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells

46-50 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1XF

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tunbridge Wells
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 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
    Torrington Car Park,Vale Ave, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1DJ (4 min walk from the car park) Tunbridge Wells Main station Car Park, Mount Pleasant TN1 1UL (4 min from the car park)
  • Public transit
    Tunbridge Wells train station, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1BT (4 min walk from the station)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Parkes & Olsi Kraja
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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