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The Ivy St Albans Brasserie, St. Albans, ENG

The Ivy St Albans Brasserie

4.4
4.4
4807 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
The Ivy St Albans Brasserie brings the familiar luxury of The Ivy on West Street to a relaxed yet sophisticated all-day dining restaurant on Verulam Road.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 150 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 8:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 8:30 am–12:30 am Sun 8:30 am–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    01727 615300

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Sean Burbidge

  • Private party facilities

    For those looking for a little something extra to celebrate with friends or impress at a business lunch, The Ivy St Albans Brasserie offers a semi-private dining area, seating up to 12 people. Positioned at the back of the restaurant, the semi-private dining area gives you the option of a more intimate setting for group dining while enjoying beautiful decor and a stunning conservatory ceiling. Available to book for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whether you are entertaining friends, having a business meeting or hosting a Christmas party. No minimum spend or set menus required. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant’s main menus.

  • Neighborhood

    St. Albans

  • Parking details

    Christopher Place Car Park, 3 Upper Dagnall St, St Albans AL3 5EA (2 min walk from the car park) NCP Car Park St Albans Gombards, Gombards, St Albans AL3 5EN (4 min walk from the car park)

  • Public transit

    St Albans station. Station Way St. Albans AL1 5HE (15 min walk from the station)

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Set Menu

    £17.95 per person

    Mar 27 - Jun 23, 2023
    Enjoy our set menu available Monday to Wednesday (11:30-21:45) and Thursday to Friday (11:30-18:30), with two courses from £17.95.
  • Father's Day Set Menu

    £25.50 per person

    Jun 18, 2023 only
    Make Father’s Day extraordinary. Treat your loved ones to our specially curated set menu, available exclusively on Father's Day. Two course for £25.50 or three course for £29.50 from 4pm.

What 4,807 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for brunch

  • Hertfordshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Hertfordshire

    Most Booked

  • St. Albans

    Most Booked

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  1. Michael

    Hertfordshire

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Splendid, as always. The blackened cod was especially good.
  2. Sunpop

    Northampton

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service2ambience1
    Arrived punctually at 8.15 to be told we needed to wait outside on a busy noisy street. Once seated service was at best average although the staff were polite. Food was disappointing, having been to other Ivy restaurants and having a lovely experience we were left feeling underwhelmed.
  3. AnnabelleH

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food, gorgeous restaurant and tasty food :)
  4. Joleene72

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the two course set meal which was fantastic value for money and so delicious, we explained that we had a show to get to and the staff made sure we had our food out in time, attentive and observant staff with quality food, Wine and great customer service!
  5. sons

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food1service4ambience3
    Ordered the special - scallops with risotto. Scallops were over cooked and risotto dry and unseasoned. Disappointing!!!
  6. David

    London

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We were left standing at the entrance despite being seen by one staff member who oh 3 occasions ignored us. The duck salad which we have had on many occasions, and always really enjoyed, was seriously disappointing. It was very bland and the duck was like rubber.
  7. DebraF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous service, food and amazing cloud cocktail
  8. paulw

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Poor food, muffins were both stale bread and hardly toasted, poached eggs cold. Considering we were the first ones in at 8:30 and fairly quiet poor food and will question weather to come back after that experience
  9. LindaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic and my husbands gluten free requirements were well catered for. The wine of the month was lovely. The service was good with attentive staff and we didn’t have to wait long for our food. It was busy but the atmosphere was lovely. We had a noisy group of young women sitting near to us which sometimes made chatting to each other difficult but they were just having a good time so it was fine. All in all a great evening
  10. JamesC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I enjoyed our dinner at The Ivy in St Albans as it lived up to all the expectations based on the many previous visits I had made. As the stars suggest, in all respects our visit was excellent although the Black Bee Cheesecake is worthy of special praise and it was a perfect end to our meal. Thanks to all the staff
  11. CalumA

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the most amazing experience last night. The service from the whole team was five star!
  12. IanR

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very reasonable prices for outstanding food, service and ambience
  13. RuthP

    East Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the welcome, service and attention to detail was excellent. The food and cocktails were spot on, although on a personal note I was disappointed to see the wonderful prawn cocktail is not in the current menu. Great lunch…
  14. BarryM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Ideal venue for our lunch meeting with old friends. Good food, good service, good venue and good company
  15. CharmianM

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time in 2 weeks we have eaten dinner at the Ivy St Albans. My husband and I love it there. The menu is extensive and imaginative , our favourite restaurant.
  16. DavidM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an experience gift voucher for a tea, this restaurant happily exchanged the value so that we could have a lunch. Service excellent, all the staff helpful and cheerful and the lunch was excellent.
  17. NannyAnne

    London

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We ordered a bottle wine for £38 a Pinot Grigio had a sip and it clearly was not very nice no taste and seemed watery. We stuck to water the other Pinot was £44! 3 x starter were nice but the steak egg and chips were very poor. Very tough couldn’t even cut with a steak knife. They brought another fir my Hubby but really no better. Table of 4 but only 3 served and the risotto turned up about 8 mins later! It was a very small portion and it tasted weird. Fish & chips were ok. The plates for the Steak dish were shaped like boats which made it even more difficult to cut the steak. I do not think we will repeat the experience any time soon. Very disappointed.
  18. PaulD

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious all three courses the waiter took time to ensure we had a lovely time
  19. PeterJ

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food, nice decor, good service, will return. Good visit
  20. OpenTable Diner

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service as always here . Not cheap but worth paying the extra for the standard
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very tasty food, good service. I would take one star off because the flooring is so polished it becomes very dangerous for heels.
  22. Bentot

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always find the staff at the Ivy to be courteous and helpful, the food is excellent and the ambience is fine.
  23. DavidR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    The restaurant was very noisy and we were struggling to talk to each other, which is not ideal for an evening meal. This restaurant may be best suited for brunch/ lunch or a much younger diner.
  24. FrankyBT

    Hertfordshire

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great evening celebrating a 70th Birthday. The food and service was excellent and to a very high standard.
  25. Jeremy

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was excellent, as usual. We were unfortunately allocated to a table outside because "you booked online". It was a chilly evening so this was impractical. The booking process needs to be amended
  26. LyndaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Lovely food, good service. Bit noisy the Sat night we were there.
  27. StIvyMike

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made to feel welcome, special request fulfilled. The food was lovely and the service brilliant.
  28. JudyS

    Cambridge

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food, cooked to perfection. We had a lovely anniversary meal. We asked to be moved as we were next to a large party of quite noisy women and this was no problem at all and very much appreciated. Perfect and attentive service.
  29. JohnS

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Very pretentious now! No choice of lager Ridiculously heavy old fashioned beer glasses Stupidly placed trees in the way so waiter hit me on the head with a tray No photography sign (why) Bad tasting sauce with my steak Overpriced wine The place has changed for the worse.
  30. YvonneB

    Birmingham

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited for a cream tea on our anniversary .It was better than expected and excellent value too .We were delighted to be given a large choir bun as a treat
  31. MC21

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    The menu has changed significantly since our last visit, we always loved coming to the Ivy , but now that the menu has changed so much we won’t be coming again Also we ordered strawberry daiquiris which were ok we ordered a further round of the same , they were awful, we complained and were told they had run out of strawberries? They had served them without strawberries Not good
  32. JimH

    Hertfordshire

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Excellent lunch as always and charming service.Itwas a bit noisy but as the waiter said it was Friday and weare not in a library….brilliant
  33. ClaireH

    Hertfordshire

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had lunch for 3 people on a Friday. The food was good, but I was very impressed with the service. Our main courses were considerably delayed, but the waitress in charge came and apologised and we were offered complimentary desserts. The coffees we ordered were also very late coming, but again they were immediately given to us at no charge. Although this may sound as though service was poor, it was actually really good - the 2 waiters who looked after us (and I am so sorry as I did not get their names) - were excellent. Both were friendly and offered advice on the food. The second waitress (we managed to stay over the change over time for staff!) was fabulous - really lovely personality. Thank you to all the staff.
  34. GeoffD

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My 2 guests were 15mins late(parking delay) but service staff allowed me to choose a quiet table in the meantime. Staff and were attentive to my needs and relaxed about latecomers. Food selection was flexible with choices off each/any of the menus to suit us. Food quality was v good. My guests commented favourably about the venue.
  35. Good

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    1st time at the ivy for breakfast extremely happy with everything about the visit. The food was fantastic and will definitely visit again. Would highly recommend.
  36. SueH

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    First time here, great food and service and real value for money, we will go again
  37. AndyD

    London

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Delightful lunch with the family, impeccable service!
  38. CADKAP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal and lovey birthday pudding. Friendly staff.
  39. HBoot

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great fed and great service was a lovely place to go. Staff also gave us a free dessert as it was my girlfriends birthday.
  40. AdeE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First best experience in all restaurants ever visited. I will definitely visit again soon

FAQs

The Ivy St Albans Brasserie is rated 4.4 stars by 4807 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 150 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy St Albans Brasserie

1-3 Verulam Road, St. Albans, ENG AL3 4DA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    St. Albans

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 8:30 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 8:30 am–12:30 am Sun 8:30 am–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Christopher Place Car Park, 3 Upper Dagnall St, St Albans AL3 5EA (2 min walk from the car park) NCP Car Park St Albans Gombards, Gombards, St Albans AL3 5EN (4 min walk from the car park)

  • Public transit

    St Albans station. Station Way St. Albans AL1 5HE (15 min walk from the station)

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Sean Burbidge

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    01727 615300

  • Private party facilities

    For those looking for a little something extra to celebrate with friends or impress at a business lunch, The Ivy St Albans Brasserie offers a semi-private dining area, seating up to 12 people. Positioned at the back of the restaurant, the semi-private dining area gives you the option of a more intimate setting for group dining while enjoying beautiful decor and a stunning conservatory ceiling. Available to book for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whether you are entertaining friends, having a business meeting or hosting a Christmas party. No minimum spend or set menus required. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant’s main menus.

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