Restaurants near Grove Ferry Picnic Area

Had a wonderful time at The Ivy Canterbury. We arrived early but were seated immediately. The restaurant was busy but not too noisy and the decor and ambience was excellent. Our waitress Millie, was very friendly and quick to attend to our needs. Food and drinks were bought to us in a timely manner and the food was excellent (the Ivy Snowman quite something although I'd recommend to share). Despite the place being busy and a clear demand for tables, at no point did we feel rushed and after we finished our meal and settled the bill, we moved to the bar to have a few more drinks at our leisure where once again the mixologists were chatty and friendly and able to make a multitude of cocktails of our choosing without having to check how to make them. The food and drink were on the pricier side but you get what you pay for and the bill was not unreasonable for what we received. As a Canterbury resident, I think I have a new favourite restaurant/bar.

The Tasting Menu was superb, top quality food and good, non intrusive Service. Wine list is huge, but expect to pay quite a lot for even fairly modest wine, still and sparkling. You should also know that because of the quality and high standard, expect that be reflected in the price. This is not a gastro-pub…. It’s much, much more than that.

My Husband and myself dined today both having the Christmas dinner , which was absolutely gorgeous, we ate in this restaurant a month ago with friends and we found it was lovely , cosy and warm , the staff extremely friendly and couldn’t do enough for us . Definitely now our favourite restaurant and will certainly recommend it to others . Looking forward to yet another visit in the new year .

First of all easy and complete booking service through OpenTable. Nice welcome to the restaurant , the service was great, friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was lively without being overpowering and it just felt good. The food was really tasty, presented well and portions were ample. I would be happy to return and I would be happy to recommend the restaurant.

Great food, lovely place, best roast I’ve had this year!