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Ivy Clifton Brasserie

4.5
4.5
8805 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
The Ivy Clifton Brasserie is located on the corner of Caledonia Place and The Mall, overlooking The Mall Gardens.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 158 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 8:30 am–10:30 pm Fri 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    0117 203 4555

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Sean Burbidge

  • Private party facilities

    The Ivy Clifton Brasserie has two private rooms: The Eastern room seats 12 guests on one long table; or 24 standing and The Western room seats 16 guests on one long table; or 32 standing.Natural daylight floods the rooms and the walls are adorned with an eclectic collection of locally referenced artwork and prints, reflecting period drawings of Bristolian architecture and business, not to mention its great railway heritage, as well as the rivers Severn and Avon, port scenes, and some eye-catching Deco images. Both rooms are available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks and canapé receptions, and are equally suited to private parties and celebrations, as they are to corporate bookings, providing the perfect setting for entertaining friends, family and clients in Clifton Village.

  • Private party contact

    privatedining@theivycliftonbrasserie.com: 0117 203 4555

  • Neighbourhood

    Clifton

  • Parking Details

    Charles Place Car Park, 1 Charles Pl, Bristol BS8 4SD (14 min walk from the car park)

  • Public Transit

    Bristol Temple Meads train station, Bristol

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • The Ivy Clifton Brasserie Afternoon Tea

    £29.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a British tradition at The Ivy Collection with our famous Afternoon Tea, perfect for any occasion. Give in to the comforting smell of freshly baked, light & fluffy scones paired with clotted cream and strawberry preserve. Then, sink your teeth into soft, crustless sandwiches bursting with traditional British fillings, before concluding your dining experience by indulging in a selection of sweet and decadent petit fours. To make your occasion extra special, upgrade to our Champagne Afternoon Tea by adding a glass of The Ivy Collection Champagne. Birthdays, special occasions; whatever the reason or season, The Ivy Clifton Brasserie is your destination for the perfect Afternoon Tea. *Prices are subject to change
  • Graduation Set Menu

    £50.00 per person

    Jun 22 - Aug 4, 2023
    Celebrate a Graduation with our bespoke set menu, with two courses for £50 including a glass of Ivy Collection Champagne.
  • Father's Day Set Menu

    £25.50 per person

    Jun 18, 2023 only
    Make Father’s Day extraordinary. Treat your loved ones to our specially curated set menu, available exclusively on Father's Day. Two course for £25.50 or three course for £29.50 from 4pm.

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What 8,805 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

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  • Bristol

    Best Overall

  • Bristol

    Best Food

  • Bristol

    Best Service

  • Bristol

    Best Ambience

  • Bristol

    Best Value

  • Bristol

    Good for groups

  • Bristol

    Healthy

  • Bristol

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Bristol

    Good for special occasions

  • Bristol

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Bristol

    Lively

  • Bristol

    Most Booked

  • Bristol

    Best Overall

  • Bristol

    Best Food

  • Bristol

    Best Service

  • Bristol

    Best Ambience

  • Bristol

    Best Value

  • Bristol

    Good for groups

  • Bristol

    Healthy

  • Bristol

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Bristol

    Good for special occasions

  • Bristol

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Bristol

    Lively

  • Bristol

    Most Booked

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  1. Dickie

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Friendly staff & excellent food. Memorable experience especially Anniversary treat. 😊

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  2. vivicol

    Bath

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Warm welcome followed by a helpful waitress who gave us lots of time to choose our dishes. Service was quite quick and the food was amazing. It is a wonderful place for a celebration.

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  3. KathyM

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The rye bread served with our smoked salmon was too salty. Please change your supplier! We also had to ask for butter. Apart from that, the food was good.

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  4. RachaelD

    Dorset

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal, cocktails and service. Beautiful surroundings and atmosphere.The fixed 3 course menu was excellent.

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  5. LauraE

    Bristol

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Nice food, but nothing majorly special for the price point. My partners fish wasn’t cooked although no problems in sorting a replacement that can hot and cooked through. Nice ambience, tables, seating etc

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  6. BarbaraP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Very impressed. Will come again. We did have to wait a long while for our main courses ( one hour after arriving) but maybe it was because new staff were being trained.

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  7. SussanD

    Bristol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My sister bought me this Champagne afternoon tea for my 70th birthday My sister had been before & said how nice it was so it was on my list to try & it lived up to my expectations, what a lovely touch when they brought the cake stand and proceeded to pour water into the middle decoration, smoke came puffing out, so spectacular. Would definitely recommend for any occasion.

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  8. Shane

    Bristol

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We gave 3 for ‘services’ because of the staff forgot to serve the water we requested. We had to request it with another waiter. For our experience, the staff were a bit lack of attentive. Nice building but the interior is a bit dated and tired, the noise level was a little bit too much especially from the bar area. We hope they will take this as a constructive criticism.

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  9. JacquiW

    Bristol

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came to celebrate my daughters 23rd birthday and we were looked after by the very lovely Tenesha & May (?). We always seem to have Tenesha looking after us whenever we visit the Ivy to celebrate and she even remembered us and where we had sat on previous visits. Nothing is ever too much trouble for the Ivy team and the food was amazing too. Loved the birthday treat for Luci too. Thank you! :-)

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  10. TonyD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    An enjoyable lunch, if slightly too close to the next table, nevertheless nice surroundings.

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  11. AmandaR

    Gloucestershire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had another brilliant meal at The Ivy Clifton, everything about it was outstanding. I am vegetarian and gluten free which can be tricky but they were fantastic, really helpful and I had a wonderful meal. Thank you

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  12. DavidH

    Cornwall

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I decided to treat ourselves to a nice meal for our wedding anniversary - we were not disappointed. The food was delicious, beautifully presented and a pleasant gap between courses as to not feel rushed. The restaurant itself is stunning with an eclectic decor ( the ladies are a sight to behold ). All the waiting staff were friendly and attentive but not intrusive. A very enjoyable lunch and we will be returning

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  13. Adam

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was lovely, the only downside was there was a long delay between mains and dessert, we felt rushed by the staff at the end of the meal as they said the table was needed in 5 mins for the booking. This could have been avoided if the desserts had been quicker.

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  14. WesleyB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The Ivy is a place for occasions, for feeling a bit of luxury and the building ambience is lovely. The food is outstanding but not necessarily to everybody's tastes/slightly limiting. (the only reason not not described as outstanding)

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  15. KateJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding ! Service was amazing , never waiting long for your order and your drink being topped for you as soon as was needed , never disappointed whenever we visit

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  16. MrsM

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! The lovely lady who served us was brilliant. She was so kind to our son and looked after us. The food was perfect.

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  17. Myriamk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful birthday treat. First time we have had afternoon tea in your restaurant...a very special treat. THANK YOU

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  18. LorP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the experience. Excellent service by knowledgeable waitress.

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  19. JohnB

    Bristol

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Very pleasant but conversation was not easy where we were seated. our young waiter was excellent. The food was good but always easy to determine from the menu description

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  20. AnnabelPring

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I just want to say a massive thank you to all of the staff especially Luke & Alex for being so lovely and attentive. It was mine and my mums first ever time at the Ivy and we were so pleased with the service and the incredible food. Can’t thank them all enough and we will definitely be returning!

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  21. Kirstyoung

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. Staff attentive, food delicious, Space was beautiful. Even brought free desert for friend’s birthday!

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  22. ClaireB

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always, lovely staff, great food and service

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  23. SuzyB

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous nice place to celebrate an occasion . Lovely food as always particularly loved the Asian Monk Fish and Prawn curry and it was nice to be able to mash the two menu’s in one restaurant 💕

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  24. DaveB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a fantastic occasion - amazing food, fine drinks and diligent service. We would highly recommend tThe Ivy.

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  25. NevilleE

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another exceptional meal at an Ivy restaurant! Worth the trip from city centre: high quality food and wine in a relaxing setting. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Birmingham

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing! We were early and they kindly let us sit at our table and have a drink whilst we waited. All the staff were so friendly and attentive. Our afternoon tea was delicious. Perfectly balanced between sweet and savoury. It was just enough! Would highly recommend! And we’ll definitely be back soon.

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  27. CharlotteA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience at the Ivy Clifton. Food was very good and service was attentive. Loved the environment too, overall a brilliant visit!

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  28. EljadeB

    Bristol

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Ivy never disappoints and the entire experience from beginning to end is always outstanding!

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  29. MichelleD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service from start to finish. Food amazing as always.

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  30. CarolD

    Bristol

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Lovely surroundings, excellent staff, all very friendly and helpful. Food was good and we all enjoyed our meal

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  31. BenK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday!

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  32. NigelW

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Always food to a good standard, nice atmosphere & good service

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  33. Bristol

    Bristol

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food and value. Service mostly excellent but as the meal progressed it was difficult to attract anyone’s attention. We had to make the running to request a bill. Please give more attention to diners. I really did not welcome a text chasing our arrival 7 minutes after our table time. I had confirmed 24 hours earlier we were coming and had amended the table for 2 to a table for 3.

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  34. JohnC

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good lunch great environment good food and service

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  35. Anon

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Lovely setting but the food was less than average.

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  36. BarbaraP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely meal and service, it was our Wedding Anniversary, and we were very well attended by all concerned. Thank you all very much .

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  37. ChristopherK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was exceptional as was the level of service

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  38. GraceH

    Bristol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love service and lovely food as always! Especially the dessert (we had the crème brûlée and the chocolate bomb). The sharing plates for the tables were also very reasonably priced!

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  39. Tors

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Afternoon tea was lovely especially the dry ice smoking in a pot when brought over. Was a little disappointed with the scones as were a bit over cooked and not quite enough filling in the chicken sandwich but being picky. Lovely atmosphere and a lovely interior. We really liked our waiter who was very friendly and attentive.

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  40. Peter

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Relaxed refined dining. An excellent place for a smart lunch. First class service and well prepared and tasty food. It’s not cheap but still seems good value for money.

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FAQs

Ivy Clifton Brasserie is rated 4.5 stars by 8805 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 158 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ivy Clifton Brasserie

42-44 Caledonia Place, Clifton, Bristol, ENG BS8 4DN

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    Clifton

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 8:30 am–10:30 pm Fri 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Charles Place Car Park, 1 Charles Pl, Bristol BS8 4SD (14 min walk from the car park)

  • Public Transit

    Bristol Temple Meads train station, Bristol

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Sean Burbidge

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    0117 203 4555

  • Private party facilities

    The Ivy Clifton Brasserie has two private rooms: The Eastern room seats 12 guests on one long table; or 24 standing and The Western room seats 16 guests on one long table; or 32 standing.Natural daylight floods the rooms and the walls are adorned with an eclectic collection of locally referenced artwork and prints, reflecting period drawings of Bristolian architecture and business, not to mention its great railway heritage, as well as the rivers Severn and Avon, port scenes, and some eye-catching Deco images. Both rooms are available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks and canapé receptions, and are equally suited to private parties and celebrations, as they are to corporate bookings, providing the perfect setting for entertaining friends, family and clients in Clifton Village.

  • Private party contact

    privatedining@theivycliftonbrasserie.com: 0117 203 4555

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