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The Ivy in the Lanes, Brighton, ENG

The Ivy in the Lanes

4.6 (16669)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
51A Ship Street, Brighton, Brighton, ENG BN1 1AF

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 135 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Airy, art-filled restaurant offering an all-day dining menu plus champagne & bespoke cocktails.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Parkes & Olsi Kraja
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • 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
  • 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. ***Prices and menu options are subject to seasonal changes. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Breakfast Set 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

Private dining

What 16,669 people are saying

The Ivy in the Lanes 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Loved For

  • Brighton

    Best Service

  • Brighton

    Best Ambiance

  • Brighton

    Great for brunch

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Kid-friendly

  • Brighton

    Innovative

  • Brighton

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Lively

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

  • Brighton

    Best Service

  • Brighton

    Best Ambiance

  • Brighton

    Great for brunch

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Kid-friendly

  • Brighton

    Innovative

  • Brighton

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • 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 "beautiful decor" and a "great atmosphere," complemented by "excellent service" and "delicious food." Despite some reports of slow service, many guests highlight the "friendly and attentive" staff. This restaurant is well-suited for special occasions, offering a "lovely setting" and a "memorable dining experience."

16,669 Reviews
  1. Hasha VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a special experience. Superlative service and ambience.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Hasha, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words about our service and ambience, we’re delighted to know each visit feels special to you. We’ll certainly look into this with our team to ensure it’s served perfectly chilled and sparkling every time. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Ivy again very soon!

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  2. Moya

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, great atmosphere, lovely staff and fantastic food. What more could you ask for
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Moya, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear you had a great time with us on Saturday night. It's fantastic to know we’ve earned your praise as the best Ivy you’ve visited, that means a lot to our team. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to our staff, who truly appreciate it. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable experience!

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  3. Jeremy

    Hampshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Found the service a bit slow. When our order was taken it was rushed which resulted in the wrong food being brought to our table. For the money I was expecting a slightly better experience. It was quite noisy and we felt that although the service was slow the whole experience felt rushed and not very relaxing. When we left we both felt rather disappointed with the whole experience.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Jeremy, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience fell short of your expectations. We understand how important it is for both the service and the atmosphere to be enjoyable, and we regret that we didn’t deliver that during your visit. We’ll be reviewing the points you’ve raised, including the speed of service, order accuracy, and noise levels, to make necessary improvements. We appreciate your honest comments and hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the experience you deserve. Please feel free to reach to us directly to discuss this further. Thank you

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  4. Paul

    Brighton3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Helpful staff very good service and food served hot and quick another good visit to the Ivy.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Paul. Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the service and the food, and that everything was served hot and quickly. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent visit soon!

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  5. Sue VIP

    London33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, the Ivy delivers. Beautiful decor, great location, professional and friendly service. And the food...the duck curry was divine - spicy, tasty but not at all overpowering. I will struggle to choose anything else next time! The steak looked wonderful too and was perfectly cooked. Not a cheap night out - though the 1917 menu when available is great VFM.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Sue. Thank you so much for your lovely review, Sue! We're so pleased to hear that you had another fantastic experience with us. It’s wonderful to know that the decoration, location, and service met your expectations. We're glad you enjoyed the duck curry – it’s definitely a favorite for many! We agree, the steak is a great choice too. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next visit, and we’ll be sure to have something delicious ready for you. Thank you again for your kind words.

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  6. Ben

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food - fantastic service from entry until we left - no rushing us out Vera - who waited on us was amazing. The food was GREAT quality. Will visit again
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We’re so glad you had a great experience and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Eugenia

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time at the Ivy with the kids, the service was brilliant and they were so lovely with them as well, they even got a little Easter present ! We'd been to the Ivy in London locations, but this was more spacious and equally trendy, delicious food - definitely recommend
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thank you for such a wonderful review! We're pleased to hear you and your family had a great time with us. It’s lovely to know the little Easter surprise was appreciated, and that the team helped make the experience special for the kids. We’re also glad you enjoyed the space and the food! We hope to welcome you all back again soon.

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  8. Nick

    Brighton2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We have been eating at The Ivy In The Lanes and The Ivy Asia since opening in Brighton and have never had a poor word to say about it, even to the point where we have joined the rewards scheme and had family members for large celebrations in The Tidal Room. Unfortunately today was an exception with food being served barely warm, to the wrong places, with accompanying sides for the roasts being given to those having fish and chips. The usually excellent service was unfortunately quite slow and in personable to the point where we were asked whether there was anything else we wanted, at the same time as being told we needed to vacate the table within 5 minutes. Such a shame on a family celebration of birthdays and Easter Sunday which will make us think twice about returning to what has been a favourite of ours for some time.

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  9. DAVID

    London13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service too fast we had our starter before our wine arrived 10-15 minutes after sitting down and main course within 2 minutes of finishing the starter- too quick for a relaxed evening meal.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, though we understand that the pacing of the meal felt a bit too quick for a relaxed dining experience. We truly appreciate your input and will take it into account to ensure a more balanced and enjoyable experience for our future guests. We hope to welcome you again soon for a more leisurely evening!

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  10. Denise

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service - not cheap but never disappoints and service was excellent
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the food and service. We truly appreciate your support and are so glad to know we continue to meet your expectations. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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The Ivy in the Lanes is rated 4.6 stars by 16669 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 135 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy in the Lanes

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Kevin Parkes & Olsi Kraja
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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