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The Ivy St. Helen’s Square, York, ENG

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

4.5 (12562)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
The Ivy St. Helen's Square is located on the eponymous square in the heart of York and will serve all-encompassing, contemporary British menus.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01904 403888
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Clinton Woodhouse
  • Private party facilities
    Within easy reach of the city’s most iconic sites, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum, our restaurant offers a luxurious haven for tourists and locals alike. We also have an elegant private dining room for special celebrations and big-occasion dining.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • Location
    2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP
  • Neighborhood
    York
  • Parking details
    NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    York train station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB (9 min walk from the station)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 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. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Breakfast Set Menu Photo

  • The Ivy St. Helen's Square Afternoon Tea

    £33.95 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 St. Helen's Square Afternoon Tea Photo

  • Veuve Clicquot Brunch

    Apr 18, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025
    Upgrade your brunch and celebrate the long weekend in style with an exclusively priced and perfectly chilled bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, available for £60 .Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Veuve Clicquot Brunch Photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 12,562 people are saying

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Most Booked

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for brunch

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • North Yorkshire

    Hot spot

  • North Yorkshire

    Lively

  • North Yorkshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy St. Helen's Square offers a "lovely ambience" and "fantastic service," creating an inviting atmosphere for regulars and newcomers alike. Guests appreciate the "amazing food," "great wine list," and "stylish setting," though some mention pacing issues with service. The venue excels in delivering memorable experiences, especially for special occasions.

12,562 Reviews

  1. Holly

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely welcome and fantastic service throughout, food was delicious too.

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  2. Sharon

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Birthday Meal with friends on the 1917 menu. Excellent food, service and ambience. The Ivy have nailed it. Awesome

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  3. June

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The greeting was wonderful. We were there for a 91st birthday celebration and the staff went above and beyond to make the birthday girl feel special. We were given a booth, which was lovely! The food was delicious, and they presented our mum with a special plate of desert at the end of the meal. Really lovely!

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  4. Lisa

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fab time was had by all. Delicious food, great ambience and lovely staff.

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  5. Jennifer

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and friendly efficient service. Lovely ambience so relaxed! Loved it, I’m a regular visitor to these restaurants , never disappointed!

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  6. Susan

    Newcastle6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very small cramped table stuck up against wall upstairs, for amount of food and drinks on table ! Cheese soufflé was a huge let down to my previous one. Was like scrambled egg with cheese sauce poured over ! Tasteless Overpriced Ivy Lager especially for size of bottle ! Surcharge shocking for 2 persons.

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  7. Steve

    Yorkshire14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty good although food was not as warm as it usually is.

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  8. Andrew

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the food and service, just an ideal place to catch up and be spoilt.

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  9. Jamie-anne

    Derbyshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined at the St Helens square location to celebrate my partners 40th birthday while enjoying a few days exploring york. The decor of the restaurant is lovely and the attention to detail bringing in the York pieces too was a great touch. Our waitress was fantastic, she went above and beyond to help and cater to us. The food was nice and overall we had a memorable evening. It was slightly tainted with some other dinners not handling there tipple and shouting and such behind us but once they went it was a lovely atmosphere.

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  10. Neil

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Noisy and food quality too variable for the price.

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FAQs

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square is rated 4.5 stars by 12562 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    York
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    York train station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB (9 min walk from the station)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Clinton Woodhouse
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Phone number
    01904 403888
  • Private party facilities
    Within easy reach of the city’s most iconic sites, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum, our restaurant offers a luxurious haven for tourists and locals alike. We also have an elegant private dining room for special celebrations and big-occasion dining.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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