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The Ivy Castle View, Guildford, ENG

The Ivy Castle View

4.4 (10644)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
Tunsgate Quarter, 98-110 High Street, Guildford, ENG GU1 3QY

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 101 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
The Ivy Castle View is an all-day British brasserie in the heart of Guildford, located just off the High Street, the main entrance is within the Tunsgate Quarter. With an all-encompassing menu serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics from dawn until dusk, the restaurant is open seven days a week and is also featuring a private dining room, outdoor terrace and a bar, offering tranquil relaxed yet sophisticated dining with beautiful views across Guildford Castle.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–10:15 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:15 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Parkes
  • Private party facilities
    The Looking Glass Room is a private dining venue that really reflects its surroundings. Taking inspiration from Guildford’s historic heritage, the Surrey landscape and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, the walls are adorned with colourful vintage prints and locally sourced artwork.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • Neighborhood
    Guildford
  • Parking details
    Castle Car Park, Sydenham Rd, Guildford GU1 3RW (4 min from the car park) Bright Hill Car Park, Guildford, GU1, UK (6 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    Guildford train station, Station Approach, Guildford GU1 4UT (9 min walk from the station)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • £20.95 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.
    £20.95 Two-Course Heritage Menu Photo
  • Class of 2025 Graduation Menu

    Jul 15, 2025 - Jul 19, 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
  • Live Jazz at The Ivy Castle View, Guildford

    Feb 28, 2025 - Nov 28, 2025
    Transform your Friday evenings with the soothing sounds of a live jazz performance. Treat yourself your favourite dishes or savour a couple of tipples at the bar, while enjoying the entertainment. Available every Last Friday of the month, starting at 7:15pm. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Live Jazz at The Ivy Castle View, Guildford Photo

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What 10,644 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Surrey

    Great for brunch

  • Surrey

    Hot spot

  • Surrey

    Great for scenic views

  • Surrey

    Good for special occasions

  • Surrey

    Most Booked

  • Guildford

    Best Overall

  • Guildford

    Best Food

  • Guildford

    Best Service

  • Guildford

    Best Ambiance

  • Guildford

    Best Value

  • Guildford

    Good for groups

  • Guildford

    Healthy

  • Guildford

    Good for special occasions

  • Guildford

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy Castle View in Guildford offers a "delightful" dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests enjoy "superb views" of the castle, and the "lovely ambiance" creates a perfect setting for special occasions. While prices can be high, the attentive staff and "beautiful" presentation make it worthwhile.
10,644 Reviews
  1. Wendy

    Bath/Somerset6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, beautiful place and very friendly staff. Well done

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  2. Will

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So highly recommended. The Ivy class and quality shines through in this location, with a great range of culinary and drink options in an environment that whispers class, but never shouts. Atmosphere great, decor beautiful and staff attention to rival all, this is a must eat at place if you’re in the area. You won’t be disappointed, except when you leave.

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  3. Tracy

    Surrey1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday roast and chose the lamb rump, all was lovely and liked the pink lamb. But did find it on the chewy side, was difficult to cut up too, needed a steak knife which I’ve not had to in other restaurants having the same cut of meat! Overall experience, we all enjoyed it, albeit rather warm sat inside , it was a glorious day so can’t complain on that side of things!

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  4. Marie-Rose

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. Great server by the name of Hannah who was amazing and very patient.

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  5. Emily

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, kept my wine topped up, would come again

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  6. Jean

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant. The quality and presentation of each course is delightful. The staff are professional and attentive and the view was superb. An outstanding experience on every level

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  7. Harry

    Yorkshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, nice setting, not quite the 5 star experience I have experienced in other Ivy venues before.

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  8. Sally

    Surrey9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Guildford must have one of the best views from an Ivy restaurant. Lovely sunny evening on the terrace overlooking the castle. Warm greeting. Very attentive & professional service from Yasmin - the Manager. Really excellent at her job. Food all delicious. A great all round experience Thank you

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  9. Lisa

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A beautiful place, the staff were super attentive and keen to ensure our allergies (gluten and tree nuts) were catered for. The food was delicious and the cocktails lovely. We weren't sat near a window so didn't see the castle view. However that made no difference to our wonderful anniversary evening. AAA+++

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  10. Charles

    London9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great meal with familar favourites mixed with some exciting seasonal specials. Lovely refreshing cocktails to quench a hot summer evening thirst. Always buzzy and a great ambiance. Service on point. All in line with expectation. My only negativities are the tables for 2 are really small, they could be bigger but that would reduce the number of covers. Finding space for everything on the table is a challenge. As a non regular but repeat diner here, I've also noticed the prices have increased significantly since our last visit a year or so ago. I don't rate £7 for 10 chips value for money in Mayfair, let alone in Guildford. We always try and guess the bill total before it arrives and let's just say we were well short of the actual figure! It was a nice meal and no doubt we'll return at some point but I'd question our next return visit purely based on value for money and research other options first before doing so. There are lots of new and exciting dining options have opened in the vicinity in recent months and I'd be keen to check these out over an old staple trading on a name.... who knows they could be worse but could be better.

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The Ivy Castle View is rated 4.4 stars by 10644 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 101 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy Castle View

Tunsgate Quarter, 98-110 High Street, Guildford, ENG GU1 3QY

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Guildford
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–10:15 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:15 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Castle Car Park, Sydenham Rd, Guildford GU1 3RW (4 min from the car park) Bright Hill Car Park, Guildford, GU1, UK (6 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    Guildford train station, Station Approach, Guildford GU1 4UT (9 min walk from the station)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Parkes
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Looking Glass Room is a private dining venue that really reflects its surroundings. Taking inspiration from Guildford’s historic heritage, the Surrey landscape and Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, the walls are adorned with colourful vintage prints and locally sourced artwork.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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