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The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie, Cambridge, ENG

The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

4.4
4.4
10503 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
16 Trinity St, City Centre, Cambridge, ENG CB2 1TB

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2 people
19:00
Booked 99 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie serves all-encompassing, contemporary British menu.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 08:30–22:30 Fri, Sat 08:30–23:00 Sun 08:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    01223 344044
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan France
  • Private party facilities
    The Boat Room at The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie is a venue that wears its heritage proudly. Centred around one long table, the rowing and punting influence is clear, while colourful prints celebrate the university city’s academic and scientific achievements as well.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • Location
    16 Trinity St, City Centre, Cambridge, ENG CB2 1TB
  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Park Street car park, Park Street, Cambridge CB5 8AS (4 min walk from the car park) Grand Arcade car park, Corn Exchange Street, Cambridge CB2 3QF (5 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    Cambridge train station, Station Rd, Cambridge CB1 2JW (14 min drive from the station)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Breakfast Set Menu

    £17.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your mornings with our £17.95 breakfast set menu. Begin your day with a choice of refreshing smoothies and a tempting selection of pastries to start, accompanied by The Ivy Breakfast featuring all the classics. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Breakfast Set Menu photo

  • The Ivy Cambridge Afternoon Tea

    £35.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Beautifully presented on a three-tiered stand and served with your choice of tea or coffee, The Ivy Afternoon Tea includes an assortment of freshly baked scones with rich clotted cream and strawberry preserve, a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, and dainty cakes and tarts, crafted with the finest ingredients. As this menu is specially curated, we are only able to offer classic or vegetarian options and are unable to accommodate other dietary requirements. Menus and prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    The Ivy Cambridge Afternoon Tea photo

  • Sunday Steak Supper

    Multiple dates available
    Treat yourself on Sunday evenings and discover our new steak and wine pairing for the perfect end to your weekend. Enjoy a grilled minute steak served with a rich peppercorn sauce, accompanied by thick cut chips or a refreshing baby gem salad and a glass of wine, available for £19.95 from 4pm - Close. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Sunday Steak Supper photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 10,503 people are saying

The Ivy Cambridge 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for brunch

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Hot spot

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Romantic

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Lively

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Most Booked

  • Cambridge

    Best Overall

  • Cambridge

    Best Food

  • Cambridge

    Best Service

  • Cambridge

    Best Ambience

  • Cambridge

    Great for brunch

  • Cambridge

    Good for business meals

  • Cambridge

    Hot spot

  • Cambridge

    Great for fine wines

  • Cambridge

    Romantic

  • Cambridge

    Good for special occasions

  • Cambridge

    Lively

  • Cambridge

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie offers a "beautiful restaurant" setting with a "great atmosphere," making it a delightful dining experience. Guests praise the "friendly and attentive staff," especially Marvin, for their exceptional service. The menu features "delicious" and "beautifully presented" dishes, complemented by impressive decor and a "stylish" ambiance.
10,503 Reviews

  1. Philip VIP

    Cambridge28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great welcome from staff and all staff at the bar and the table were excellent, courteous and attentive without being overly so. Menu choice varied and plentiful. Food served hot and very flavoursome. Great atmosphere and space. Made whole experience a perfect end to the day
    The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Phillip, Thank you so much for the wonderful review regarding your recent visit. We are glad that all elements, from the food to the service and atmosphere, were so enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you again for another perfect end to a day. Kind Regards, The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

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  2. Ashley

    Norfolk/Suffolk10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stayed over in Cambridge for one night, The Ivy is a beautiful restaurant, food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Definitely recommend.
    The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded on 4 April 2025
    Dear Ashley, Thank for you taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We pride ourselves on the quality of our food and are glad to see that recognised. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind regards, The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

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  3. Michael

    Brighton1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon sharing a tea with my family Only niggle was paying for an extra pot of tea….it is just one bag and hot water!
    The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded on 2 April 2025
    Dear Mr Michael, Thank you for the amazing score and for providing your feedback regarding the tea. We will make sure to pass this to the General Manager. Kind regards The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

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  4. David

    Cambridge6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A good variety on the menu with something to suit most tastes but the drinks were expensive.

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  5. Sharon

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marvin was absolutely charming. Nothing was too much trouble. We really enjoyed being looked after by him
    The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded on 30 March 2025
    Dear Sharon, Thank you so much for sharing your review regarding your recent visit. We pride ourselves on our service and are so glad you enjoyed it; we will pass your comments onto Marvin. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Kind Regards, The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

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  6. Elaine

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and food was first class. Not cheap but worth the money will go again
    The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded on 28 March 2025
    Dear Elaine, Many thanks for the great review. We take great pride in both our food and the service we provide, we greatly appreciate your comments on the matter. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Kind Regards, The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

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  7. Sam

    Cambridge1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The starters we have are very nice but the main we have is the fish stew that is very disappointed. From the price you charge is bit too much. In the portion only have 2 small pieces of fish and maybe 3 very small scallop and the clams only I can find is the shell. But the taste is ok

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  8. Sacha VIP

    East Sussex12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good experience at The Ivy Brasserie Cambridge. Server was really attentive and friendly.
    The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded on 24 March 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your score with us. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

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  9. Mark

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out shopping with my husband and mother to make it a nice day out decided to book with you. Staff all exceptional accommodating and polite. Food was delicious, very relaxing atmosphere. Pleased with choice and will return.
    The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded on 23 March 2025
    Dear Mark, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you had a relaxing day with us and enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience! The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

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  10. Russell VIP

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food took ages to arrive and some was cold so not a great experience
    The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded on 23 March 2025
    Dear Russell, We're really sorry to hear about your experience. We strive to provide excellent service, and we regret that we didn't meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us, and we’ll be sure to address this with the team to improve in the future Kind regards, The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

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FAQs

The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie is rated 4.4 stars by 10503 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 99 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

16 Trinity St, City Centre, Cambridge, ENG CB2 1TB

Additional information

  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 08:30–22:30 Fri, Sat 08:30–23:00 Sun 08:30–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Park Street car park, Park Street, Cambridge CB5 8AS (4 min walk from the car park) Grand Arcade car park, Corn Exchange Street, Cambridge CB2 3QF (5 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    Cambridge train station, Station Rd, Cambridge CB1 2JW (14 min drive from the station)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan France
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Phone number
    01223 344044
  • Private party facilities
    The Boat Room at The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie is a venue that wears its heritage proudly. Centred around one long table, the rowing and punting influence is clear, while colourful prints celebrate the university city’s academic and scientific achievements as well.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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