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The Ivy in the Lanes, Brighton, ENG

The Ivy in the Lanes

4.6 (16704)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
51A Ship Street, Brighton, Brighton, ENG BN1 1AF

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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
    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, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, 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 21, 2025 - Aug 2, 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
  • The Ivy Aperitif Affair

    Mar 27, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
    Gather your colleagues and friends to celebrate the arrival of warmer, longer days. Enjoy our signature drinks at exclusive prices, available Monday to Friday from 3:00pm to 5:30pm. Plus, experience live entertainment on the first Wednesday of every month. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    The Ivy Aperitif Affair Photo

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What 16,704 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Brighton

    Best Overall

  • Brighton

    Best Service

  • Brighton

    Best Ambiance

  • Brighton

    Best Value

  • Brighton

    Great for brunch

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Innovative

  • Brighton

    Good for groups

  • Brighton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brighton

    Hot spot

  • Brighton

    Great for fine wines

  • Brighton

    Romantic

  • Brighton

    Good for special occasions

  • Brighton

    Lively

  • Brighton

    Most Booked

  • Brighton

    Best Overall

  • Brighton

    Best Service

  • Brighton

    Best Ambiance

  • Brighton

    Best Value

  • Brighton

    Great for brunch

  • Brighton

    Good for business meals

  • Brighton

    Innovative

  • Brighton

    Good for groups

  • Brighton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • 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 a stunning atmosphere with "beautiful decor" and "outstanding service." Guests are treated to "delicious food" with standout dishes like "the salmon rillette" and "duck curry." The staff is "attentive and friendly," making it a "special experience." Perfect for celebrations, it leaves diners satisfied and eager to return.
16,704 Reviews
  1. adam

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous service and a great atmosphere. I had the Sunday roast which was nice but the roast potatoes were a little disappointing. My partner had the Korean chicken salad which was delicious
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded today
    Hi Adam, Thank you for your kind words about our service and atmosphere! We’re glad you enjoyed the Sunday roast and that your partner loved the Korean chicken salad. We appreciate your feedback about the roast potatoes and will certainly look into it. We hope to welcome you both back soon for another great experience!

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  2. Linda

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly attentive staff. Loved the decor, made the evening feel special. Food delicious
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Linda, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the décor and that it helped make your evening feel special. It’s also great to know that the food hit the mark and that our team made you feel welcome and well looked after. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Ron

    West Sussex2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food average, service impeccable, ambiance superb, pocation perfect

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  4. Esmat

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice afternoon a treat for my parent’s who were celebrating a milestone anniversary and a birthday. We were greeted and asked if we were celebrating anything (which I did state in the booking) the food and service was very good. Parents both had the rib eye, we had blackened cod which was delicious and also the chicken Milanese. Salt & pepper squid to start My dad’s steak was unfortunately chewy for him and he left some of it. Mums steak was good. We did tell the waiter and he said he will show to the chef. We had the dubai dessert but no one mentioned anything for the anniversary or birthday. Maybe they stopped acknowledging birthdays and anniversary’s ? But then why ask when you book? And why ask when you arrive for your booking. Overall it was pleasant. Next time we should bring a cake perhaps!!
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Esmat, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that overall you had a pleasant afternoon and enjoyed the food and service. We sincerely apologize that your dad’s rib eye didn’t meet expectations and appreciate you letting our team know at the time, we always want to make things right. Regarding the special occasion acknowledgments, we’re sorry if this part of the experience fell short. We do try to make milestone celebrations memorable, so we’ll review our process to ensure we follow through consistently from booking to visit. Your feedback is really helpful for us to improve. We hope to welcome you and your family back soon.

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  5. Rich

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food as always and a great Friday night vibe. The Ivy the lanes is especially nicely done out. The three ladies who served us were simply excellent - each with great character. And the front of house lady and security guy on the door also really lovely. We’ll be back!
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Rich, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and the vibrant Friday night atmosphere. It’s great to know that our team, from the three lovely ladies who served you to the front of house and security made such a positive impression. We really appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  6. Sarah

    Brighton1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I booked the restaurant for my daughter and as it was her 27th birthday but they would not serve her alcohol because she had no ID. Whilst I accept that they have to be vigilant, given I am her mother and we explained how far away from 18 she is, I was surprised this wasn’t accepted. It would have been nice to celebrate with a cocktail. The food was good. The salmon rillette, in particular, was delicious.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Sarah, Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing to celebrate your daughter’s 27th birthday with us. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the salmon rillette. We completely understand your frustration regarding the ID policy. Please know that we operate the Challenge 25 policy, which means anyone who appears under 25 is asked for valid ID before being served alcohol. We appreciate your understanding and hope that, despite this, you had a memorable celebration. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another special occasion.

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  7. Nicola

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch at the Ivy, venue is stunning, food was lovely with super service. Will definitely be returning soon to try Ivy Asia.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 2 days ago
    HI Nicola, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed your lunch and the stunning venue. It’s great to hear that the food and service hit the mark. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon.

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  8. Emma

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic lunch for 8 ladies made even more special by the exemplary service we received. Our server went above & beyond to make our experience as wonderful as he could. He had his work cut out with chatting ladies but he handled his role superbly.
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded today
    Hi Emma, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your lunch with your friends was fantastic and that our server made the experience even more special. We’re proud of our team for going above and beyond. We look forward to welcoming you all back for another memorable visit soon.

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  9. Lou VIP

    Brighton11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WOW!! HUGE thanks, as always to the Ivy Team for making every celebrations very special x
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded today
    Hi Lou,# WOW! Thank you so much for your amazing words and continued support! We’re thrilled to be part of your special celebrations and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. Big hugs from the Ivy Team!

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  10. Jane

    Brighton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time, 3 old friends celebrating a birthday. Fantastic waiter, great service, food fab and the birthday profiterole was a perfect treat
    The Ivy in the LanesResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Jane. Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to hear you had a great time at The Ivy in the Lanes, enjoyed our great service, and the profiterole we provide to our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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The Ivy in the Lanes is rated 4.6 stars by 16704 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 79 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
    Olsi Kraja
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, 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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