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- Place Types Bar
- Address Tunsgate Quarter, 98-110 High St, Guildford GU1 3QY, UK
- Coordinate 51.2351788,-0.5724658
- Website https://theivyguildford.com/
- Rating 4.4
- Compound Code 6CPH+32 Guildford, UK
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Absolutely outstanding. Were seated outside but the service was engaged and entertaining, food and drinks came in about ten minutes owning to the reported 35 chefs working simultaneously, and the food itself was world class. Would recommend for a more lavish night out.
Amazing service, checked our temperature on arrival and masks worn when not at your tables. Food was delicious and our waiter was so lovely, drinks were also amazing. Really enjoyed celebrating my 21st here with my family. Definitely recommend.
Dined recently with friends. Got an outdoors table on terrace, which in any dry weather makes a lovely setting. Immediately disappointed when the G&T ordered from their cocktail menu was bought out in a boring straight glass- when will restaurants finally realise- if we are paying hefty cocktail prices for a G&T from a special G&T menu- serve it in a fishbowl glass to make it special and do it justice! A few sips from my glass and it was all gone....
Already felt a bit flat after this. I'm vegetarian and found the offerings on the main menu and even on the vegetarian menu boring- 2 of the options are salads, one a risotto (which is most veggies mot dreaded/ boring cliche as an option) and one a curry. I always say if you want a curry you'll go to a Thai or Indian to be made authentically, not a restaurant serving mainly French/Mediterranean food!
I found the Chargrilled halloumi salad too small a portion, pretty plain and disliked the cloying red sauce all over it. I didn't see many of the ingredients it was meant to come with. Shame to see they have stopped their open sandwiches which I used to love. Still a good time overall with top notch service , interiors and atmosphere but food often falls short- at a time when we've never had more people turning veggie its time The Ivy listened to what we want. More substantial/interesting options needed ie. a veggie burger options/ pasta options- not just salads or risotto!!
We arrived on time, and were shown to our two tables promptly - social distancing meant we couldn't sit together despite being from one single household. But they accommodated us, and placed us at two adjacent tables. Our drinks orders were promptly taken, but then we waited 20 minutes for them to arrive. First thing we noticed was that our prosecco was warm. Food arrived staggered and we waited almost half an hour for our starters, but they were tasty enough, and the prawn tempura was especially delicious. However the mains were a different story - we had asked for medium rare steaks - all were well done. Our "specials" truffle burgers were so overcooked, we couldn't finish them. We were offered dessert only to then be told that we had to leave, as our 2 hour reservation was up! Hadn't finished our wine, had barely finished our mains, and to top it off, the restaurant was half empty! No where, online or in person were we told that there was a two hour time limit. The best bit? We were celebrating a special birthday. Left with a sour and bitter experience. We had a very sweet waiter, who was at no fault, but the management is TERRIBLE. The Ivy have lost a customer and most definitely won't be returning.
Having dined many times at The Ivy, we were a little concerned about trying out the spin off, but were very pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere, firstly, was great. The service spot on. Good quality food and generous portions. Doesn't break the bank. We will be returning.
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