The Ivy Tower Bridge

Name: The Ivy Tower Bridge
Address: 1 Tower Bridge, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2AA
Telephone: 020 3146 7722
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 3.8

3.8

12365 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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The Ivy Tower Bridge is an all-day British brasserie with an all-encompassing menu serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics from dawn until dusk, seven days a week. With its riverside location and views of the iconic Tower Bridge and Tower of London, The Ivy Tower Bridge is the perfect location for guests to enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and cocktails. The restaurant also features an outdoor terrace, a bar and a private dining room on the first floor, offering tranquil relaxed yet sophisticated dining with beautiful views across the river.

With interiors designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, the two-floors restaurant offers guests the choice of dining within the restaurant, enjoying the view from floor to ceiling glass windows, or outside on the Parisian-style al fresco terrace seating 50 and overlooking the River Thames.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 142 times today

Experiences are available.

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 8:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
020 3146 7722
Website
http://www.theivytowerbridge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sean Burbidge
Private party facilities
The Ivy Tower Bridge with its riverside location and views of the iconic Tower Bridge and Tower of London, is the perfect location. The restaurant also features a private dining room on the first floor, offering tranquil relaxed yet sophisticated dining with beautiful views across the river.
Private party contact
the Events Team: 020 3727 6548

Location
1 Tower Bridge, London, SE1 2AA
Neighborhood
London Bridge
Parking details
Q Park Tower Bridge, Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Tower Bridge Parking, The Circle, Queen Elizabeth Street, London, SE1 2JE Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Public transit
London Bridge Station (Northern and Jubilee line, National Rail) 6 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

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Experiences

Set Menu
£18.95 per person
Jun 27 - Nov 9, 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 £18.95.
The Ivy Tower Bridge Afternoon Tea
£29.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Beautifully presented in a three-tied 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. *Prices are subject to change.
Festive Set Menu
Nov 20, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024
** Tables of 7 + must book the Festive Menu. The menu is priced at £50 for two courses or £55 for three-courses. Indulge in the magic of the season with our Festive Set Menu at The Ivy Collection. Our festive set menu includes Christmas crackers, mince pie parcels, and a selection of comforting hot drinks. Book now and make this festive season truly unforgettable

What 12,365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

4Food
3.6Service
4.1Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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London
Most Booked
South East London
Most Booked

12,367 Reviews

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SarahB
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my daughters 21st which I had pre advised and the staff all wished her a happy birthday and made her feel special. The service was probably the best I’ve received in an Ivy and will definitely return here
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AdrianC
Kent
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very popular place, easy to see why as it’s a fabulous setting. There’s a very wide choice on the menu which covers English pub classics and both Mediterranean and Asian dishes so something for everyone. I’d thoroughly recommend the cheese soufflé to start and if they did it, a larger one for the main course too! Having had a starter and a main course, there was no room for dessert. There’s also a decent wine list!
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peterc
London
27 reviews
vip
3.0
27 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
I have eaten at many the The Ivy Restaurants usually with excellant outcomes. However on this occasion whilst hte starter was good my course of salmon that I had asked to be cooked pink was inedible and had to be returned. The 2nd was better but not perfect. Service was ok but the overall experience was disappointing.
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RoseL
London
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall2food1service4ambience4
I ordered a cheese soufflé for lunch and when it arrived it looked delicious. It was however cold and of course being a soufflé should have been piping hot. I took a couple of mouthfuls but had to give up and send it back. I was offered another choice but by then I didn’t want anything as we were shortly leaving for the theatre. I wasn’t charged and didn’t expect to be. I was disappointed and surprised at being served a dish that had been clearly left standing. I have eaten here before with no problems.
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LindaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit as we were going to the theatre. Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch thank you.
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foodbert
Philadelphia
25 reviews
3.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food5service2ambience3
Delicious food with service challenges. Very creative presentation. Would love to try more items from the menu. However, despite having made a reservation we were given a very small table that was noticeably different from the tables around us. It was more appropriate for drinks not dinner. Each server has too many tables to look after which makes it very difficult to deliver good service. We waited far too long for our check as just one example. The food was so good that we are tempted to come back and hope for better service next time.
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KevinW
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening in a great ambience with great food and service.
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CarolineW
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great looking restaurant, masses of ambience, attentive staff and good food. My only gripe is that the service charge added is not 10% or 12.5% but 13.5%. A bit cheeky.
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
I came with a friend in a wheelchair. The staff could not have been more friendly and attentive. As the restaurant was full, there was no need for the loud music. There is nothing else I wish to say to make the number of letters up to 50. Regards, Caroline Pigott
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TeresaB
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very enjoyable lunch. I would definitely recommend.
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JulieC
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place. Waiter very attentive and professional. Food delicious. Thank you
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janisP
London
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food1service3ambience2
Seriously average pre-theatre dinner at the Ivy Tower Bridge. Had I realised that so many new restaurants had opened around The Bridge Theatre I definitely would not have wasted my money at The Ivy. Service was good and prompt. Menu had the addition of an "Asia" section. We shared the Chicken Takitori and Zucchini Fritti as starters - both were unremarkable. My friend had the Fishcake which she said was 'OK" but left half. I had the Blackened Cod which was completely tasteless. Together with 2 vegetable sides, fries, a glass of wine and a Bloody Mary our bill came to £105.84 which would have been pricey but acceptable had the food been better. We left disappointed.
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LesleyB
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and lovely food. Quiet weekday morning. Lovely surroundings
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MarkL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Ambience was awesome. Norbert was our waiter. He was great, very professional and made our dining experience memorable.
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MarkB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food was good and service good apart from initial reception. Was told just to wait in an area where there was no please or thank you, I am not expecting servility but decent manners should be the norm. Also there were 5 of us squeezed onto a table which I believe was meant for 4 maximum. Food was good quality and good value for central London.
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Champagnelover
London
32 reviews
vip
3.0
32 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall3food2service2ambience3
Set menu: Hake tasted blobby and not cooked well. Left half. Desert was good. Service was slow and we were brought the wrong orders many times. Waiters seemed either new or out-to-lunch! Had fun w my friend and they let us stay 3 hours chatting without hurrying us on so that was good.
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RoseM
Las Vegas
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food3service1ambience3
Food was ok. My Korean chicken was dry and not as saucy as others I’ve had. Others in group said hamburger was just as they liked as was duck curry. Sat outside which was nice except for waiters scraping food scraps, etc., into rubbish bag directly beside us. Worse thing was the service which was no service at all. Had to ask for menus, water, to order drinks, to order food, to order coffees, to get bill. Entrée and coffees cold. I requested they remove the discretionary service charge from bill as we didn’t get any. They obliged without comment.
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CNava
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
The venue is great, in sight of one of my favourite bridges/landmarks. The receptionist was pleasant and flexible - offering us the option of outdoor (good weather, so taken) and didn't push us to vacate at our due time. Relaxed lunch was had! We did have to look/call for service - but I prefer that to staff hovering - and had to ask for a change of Mocktail as it was not cold, but it was done with grace and speed. The weekday set menu makes this a much more accessible option for a weekday lunch, especially when you want to treat someone. Well done Ivy. My tourist friend was impressed.
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Frankie
Glasgow
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food4service1ambience2
The service was really bad . Didn’t bring the cups for the tea that goes with the afternoon tea . Tea was cooled by the time we got them , asked for a top up which never appeared . Everything was really slow . Ordered champagne which took ages to come . Manager did apologise and reduced the bill . However it was for my friends 60th birthday gift and it did spoil it a little bit . They did come over with a little cake at the end which was nice . Location with tower bridge view is great
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Annoying that a dish is described as having a salad as a side that turns out to look like garnish. The others at the table found it very amusing, I didn’t.
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Mincer
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really wonderful evening. Food was superb, are waiter was attentive and very helpful. Ambiance of restaurant was lovely.would definitely recommend.
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CatherineW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service1ambience5
Terrible service, not attentive, left us for long periods of time. We could have easily walked out without paying! Told them it was special occasion and nothing nice was done for us.
The Ivy Tower BridgeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback regarding your recent experience at The Ivy Tower Bridge. Please accept our sincerest apologies. We take pride in delivering high-quality food and the best guest experience. It is very unfortunate that this time we did not meet your expectations. We do hope we will have the opportunity to restore your faith in the Ivy Tower Bridge soon. Kind regards, The Ivy Tower Bridge
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Emmer820
London
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service3ambience3
Afternoon tea at The Ivy Tower Bridge was sadly disappointing. Soggy sandwiches, mediocre cakes and dry scones. We paid an additional £10 each for champagne and received one lukewarm glass each. The restaurant was noisy and despite the fact we had asked for the bill and were still waiting for it we were told they needed the table. Would benefit from concentrating on quality not quantity.
The Ivy Tower BridgeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback regarding your recent experience at The Ivy Tower Bridge. Please accept our sincerest apologies. We take pride in delivering high-quality food and the best guest experience. It is very unfortunate that this time we did not meet your expectations. We do hope we will have the opportunity to restore your faith in the Ivy Tower Bridge soon. Kind regards, The Ivy Tower Bridge
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IsabelaT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service1ambience5
The waiters forgot to bring the tea, i’ve tried to call them, but they just look to the other side. The food was very tasty, the place is wonderful, but the service was really bad…
The Ivy Tower BridgeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are pleased you enjoyed your time at the lvy Tower Bridge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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Ana1
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visited this place for a first time.Enjoyed the food and service was very good too. Thank you for experience.
The Ivy Tower BridgeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are pleased you enjoyed your time at the lvy Tower Bridge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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GayE
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
very good pre-theatre lunch on a Saturday, for mixed age party. Service was good
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John
Surrey
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
A good if not exceptional experience that we have had at others, service just not quite there, food good but could have been warmer. Overall a positive experience.
The Ivy Tower BridgeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback regarding your recent experience at The Ivy Tower Bridge. Please accept our sincerest apologies. We take pride in delivering high-quality food and the best guest experience. It is very unfortunate that this time we did not meet your expectations. We do hope we will have the opportunity to restore your faith in the Ivy Tower Bridge soon. Kind regards, The Ivy Tower Bridge
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BillW
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Saturday brunch entertaining a friend from Melbourne. My first visit and would def recommend it. Great service and great food. Will def return for lunch and/or dinner with my husband and other friends.
The Ivy Tower BridgeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are pleased you enjoyed your time at the lvy Tower Bridge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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JuliaO
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience3
Hair in the butter, didn’t charge us for the bread because of this. Long wait for drinks and forgot our side order, so had to wait while food was going cold. Hair was disgusting and should’ve been compensated properly, not just not paying for the bread the butter went on!
The Ivy Tower BridgeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback regarding your recent experience at The Ivy Tower Bridge. Please accept our sincerest apologies. We take pride in delivering high-quality food and the best guest experience. It is very unfortunate that this time we did not meet your expectations. We do hope we will have the opportunity to restore your faith in the Ivy Tower Bridge soon. Kind regards, The Ivy Tower Bridge
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AngelaP
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food3service1ambience1
The service was awful, we would have liked more than one drink throughout our meal. It was my husband’s birthday and I had asked for their complimentary dessert however that didn’t arrive even after prompting when we arrived. The drinks order was incorrect and took ages to arrive. Main course came with chips we didn’t receive! We ordered scones for dessert and didn’t get our coffees until we were ready to leave. I would not return again, previously it was okay however this time it was very poor.
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caliolo
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience2
It was late and I think they were all tired, it is important to smile until the end. The food was ok, I've asked for a Medium rear steak but it came nearly well done.
The Ivy Tower BridgeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback regarding your recent experience at The Ivy Tower Bridge. Please accept our sincerest apologies. We take pride in delivering high-quality food and the best guest experience. It is very unfortunate that this time we did not meet your expectations. We do hope we will have the opportunity to restore your faith in the Ivy Tower Bridge soon. Kind regards, The Ivy Tower Bridge
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SamL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service from friendly, polite staff. Lovely atmosphere and delicious food. What’s not to love! Thank you 🙏🏻
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lasmab
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Amazing service from lovely Beatrice. Great ambiance.
The Ivy Tower BridgeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are pleased you enjoyed your time at the lvy Tower Bridge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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RichardL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience5
Excellent ambience and great decor. Our food was fine but nothing special.
The Ivy Tower BridgeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are pleased you enjoyed your time at the lvy Tower Bridge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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JamesH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
Great meal, great environment. Reasonably priced. would recommend
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OpenTable Diner
Ayrshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience3
Walk in booking and we were accommodated but it was a small table for two kind of away from any atmosphere which was fair enough. We just arrived and they got us a seat. We decided to eat from the set menu which seemed great value and whilst the food was really nice it was very small portions. Chicken and mash dish and that was literally it. No veg on the side and very little sauce that it was listed to come with. The steak which had a surcharge added was over cooked when it had been asked for rare. I haven’t eaten here before from the ‘regular’ menu to compare portions but feel it should be described as light bite or the staff maybe explaining what you were getting and offering side dishes.
The Ivy Tower BridgeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback regarding your recent experience at The Ivy Tower Bridge. Please accept our sincerest apologies. We take pride in delivering high-quality food and the best guest experience. It is very unfortunate that this time we did not meet your expectations. We do hope we will have the opportunity to restore your faith in the Ivy Tower Bridge soon. Kind regards, The Ivy Tower Bridge
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SamO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
An excellent way to spend a special afternoon. Everything was excellent and I would recommend it to anyone wishing to experience that 'something special'
The Ivy Tower BridgeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are pleased you enjoyed your time at the lvy Tower Bridge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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Schnittmistress
Kent
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food4service1ambience4
Disappointed by first visit to Tower Bridge restaurant. I'm a big Ivy fan but, particularly as I had bragged about how good it would be, the service was very slow. I had to wave and call over staff numerous times to attend to us. Lovely table overlooking the Bridge. Also disappointed that the Tarte Fine was not on the dessert menu. I had chosen to go à la carte especially but as the desserts are not on the main menu I discovered too late.
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RRNW
London
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
Exorbitant prices eg £4 for 5 olives (table sharing nibbles menu). Courgette fritters and sourdough bread good though. Cocktails watered down with too much ice , both negroni and martini. Waited more than half hour to place order for food and had to ask twice. Very disappointing Thursday night dinner that was meant to be a special occasion; we had very good experience on previous visits
The Ivy Tower BridgeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback regarding your recent experience at The Ivy Tower Bridge. Please accept our sincerest apologies. We take pride in delivering high-quality food and the best guest experience. It is very unfortunate that this time we did not meet your expectations. We do hope we will have the opportunity to restore your faith in the Ivy Tower Bridge soon. Kind regards, The Ivy Tower Bridge
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JayC
London
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Unfortunately this visit wasn't one of the best ones, my starter (truffle pasta) was sitting on the side waiting to be served for a while which meant by the time it was plated, it had congealed. The service staff seemed to not be as attentive as I am used to. On the whole it was still good but not the exceptional standards I am used to at the Ivy.
The Ivy Tower BridgeResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to write your feedback regarding your recent experience at The Ivy Tower Bridge. Please accept our sincerest apologies. We take pride in delivering high-quality food and the best guest experience. It is very unfortunate that this time we did not meet your expectations. We do hope we will have the opportunity to restore your faith in the Ivy Tower Bridge soon. Kind regards, The Ivy Tower Bridge
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FAQs

The Ivy Tower Bridge is rated 3.8 stars by 12365 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 142 times today

Experiences are available.

1 Tower Bridge, London, SE1 2AA

Additional information

Neighborhood
London Bridge
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 8:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Q Park Tower Bridge, Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Tower Bridge Parking, The Circle, Queen Elizabeth Street, London, SE1 2JE Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Public transit
London Bridge Station (Northern and Jubilee line, National Rail) 6 min walk from the station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sean Burbidge
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

Website
http://www.theivytowerbridge.com/
Phone number
020 3146 7722
Private party facilities
The Ivy Tower Bridge with its riverside location and views of the iconic Tower Bridge and Tower of London, is the perfect location. The restaurant also features a private dining room on the first floor, offering tranquil relaxed yet sophisticated dining with beautiful views across the river.
Private party contact
the Events Team: 020 3727 6548

The Ivy Tower Bridge

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

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Experiences

Set Menu