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The Ivy St Albans Brasserie, St. Albans, ENG

The Ivy St Albans Brasserie

4.5 (5896)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
1-3 Verulam Road, St. Albans, ENG AL3 4DA

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 75 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ermond Cara
  • 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
    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
  • Jazz Nights At The Ivy St Albans Brasserie

    Jan 28, 2025 - Nov 18, 2025
    Transform your Tuesday evenings with the soothing sounds of a live jazz performance. Unwind over dinner or cocktails made by our resident mixologists, and experience the perfect harmony of music and cuisine. Complement your visit with your aperitif of choice. Join us in celebrating the talent of Sarah Jones Jazz every other Tuesday, 7pm – 10pm.
    Jazz Nights At The Ivy St Albans Brasserie 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

What 5,896 people are saying

The Ivy St Albans Brasserie 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for brunch

  • Hertfordshire

    Romantic

  • Hertfordshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy St Albans Brasserie offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with "great service" and "exceptional food." Diners appreciate the "attentive staff" and "delicious dishes," making it a "perfect venue for celebrations." Some reviews note the high prices and occasional service lapses but praise the restaurant as a "lovely place to go" for a special occasion.
5,896 Reviews
  1. Leah

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing evening with my husband. Food was amazing. Service was outstanding. Will definitely be back again
    The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Leah, Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you and your husband had an amazing evening with outstanding service and delicious food. We can’t wait to welcome you back again!

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  2. Richard

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A brilliant time at the Ivy St. Albans.. Great Service,.Great Food and brilliant cocktails.
    The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Richard, Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you had a brilliant time with great service, food, and cocktails at our restaurant. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Louise

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Wait over an hour for food asked for medium steak but unfortunately the outside of my fillet was burnt Asked for ice 3 time never got any The reception manager was lovely & friendly

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  4. Vanessa

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic Birthday dinner here. The foods was exceptional. I chose the steak tartare, followed by blackened cod and then the cheesecake. Absolutely perfection. My friend had the pate followed by shrimp pasta. He also said it was outstanding. We couldn't believe our luck either when we found they had a duo saxophonist and singer singing 1950s songs, which my friend loved. It was a perfect evening.
    The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Vanessa, Thank you for sharing your fantastic birthday dinner experience! We’re thrilled you and your friend enjoyed the food and the live music — what a perfect combination. We look forward to welcoming you back for another special evening soon!

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  5. Daniel

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for dinner, very tasty menu, with plenty of options to chose from.
    The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Daniel, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the menu and found plenty of options to choose from. We’ll be sure to pass on your special thanks to David for his attentive service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Michelle

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very beautiful atmospheric brassiere with attentive and friendly service. However, although well presented the quality of some of the ingredients in the food was poor in particular the Monk fish in the Keralan curry and the meat in the burgers could also have been better.
    The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Michelle, Thank you for your kind words about our atmosphere and service. We’re sorry to hear that some of the ingredients didn’t meet your expectations. Your feedback is appreciated and will be shared with the kitchen team to improve.

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  7. Mike

    Bath/Somerset10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Ivy experience is always enjoyable. This time the food was superb and the service and ambience of the usual high standard.
    The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Mike, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the food, service, and ambience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Jon

    Hertfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at the Ivy is always good however the menu is little changed in a very long time. There needs to be some new dishes added the main menu and not just as special dishes
    The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Jon, Thank you for your kind words about our food. We appreciate your suggestion about refreshing the main menu and will definitely pass it on to the team. We hope to surprise you with some new dishes soon!

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  9. mike VIP

    London4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The burger was rank. Over cooked to the point of being bone dry, paired with a super dry brioche.

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  10. Bill

    Durham/County Durham7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and service but overpriced. Far too noisy and actually unpleasant.
    The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Bill, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the food and service, but we’re sorry to hear the noise level affected your experience. We appreciate your comments and will keep them in mind.

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The Ivy St Albans Brasserie is rated 4.5 stars by 5896 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 75 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
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • 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
    Ermond Cara
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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