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The Ivy St Albans Brasserie, St. Albans, ENG

The Ivy St Albans Brasserie

4.5
4.5
5799 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
A photo of The Ivy St Albans Brasserie restaurant

The Ivy St Albans Brasserie

4.5
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
St. Albans

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 91 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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 08:30–00:00 Fri, Sat 08:30–00:30 Sun 08:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    01727 615300
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • 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.
  • Location
    1-3 Verulam Road, St. Albans, ENG AL3 4DA
  • Area
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, 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

  • Festive Set Menu

    13 Nov 2024 - 2 Jan 2025
    Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with our Festive Set Menu. Enjoy two courses for £55 or three for £60 and delight in our show-stopping festive dishes, selection of fine wines and seasonal cocktails. Tables of 7+ must book our Group Festive Set Menu experience. Guests dining on our Festive set menu can choose between two or three courses for lunch, available from 11:30am - 6:30pm. For dinner, we offer a three-course option only, served from 6:30pm - Close. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Festive Set Menu 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 5,799 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for brunch

  • Hertfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Hertfordshire

    Hot spot

  • Hertfordshire

    Romantic

  • Hertfordshire

    Lively

  • Hertfordshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy St Albans Brasserie offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service" and a "welcoming atmosphere." Guests frequently praise the "attentive staff" and "delicious food," making it a great spot for celebrations. While some find it a bit pricey and occasionally noisy, the overall experience is consistently delightful.

5,800 Reviews

  1. Sime

    London

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The beef we ordered was overcooked and bland. The starters were tiny and outrageously overpriced. The overall cost for the evening was absurd and completely unjustified. I expected a pleasant meal, but a woman performing music made it hard to hold a conversation with my partner, forcing us to raise our voices to hear each other. It was an awful experience.

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  2. Sarah

    Hertfordshire

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good table with plenty of room for 2. Our waitress was lovely although the supervisor was less friendly. Food was great , service almost too efficient except drinks service which was a bit slow. Good atmosphere for a rainy Sunday evening

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  3. richard

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service wasn’t great - had to tell waitress to clear plates before setting up for dessert and the turkey ballotine was dry and not great vfm.

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  4. Sal

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall experience and service was excellent, food portions vs price too high

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  5. Clement

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal, but we waited a fair amount of time for our courses.
    The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Clement, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your meal and appreciate your patience during the wait. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Edwina

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the duck to start. Very little shreds of duck for the price. Otherwise a great place
    The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Edwina, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your thoughts on the starter. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  7. anna

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Service was rather slow and it was very cold as they didn't realise that a door was left opened !
    The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Anna, Thank you for your feedback. We’ll address the issues and hope to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Yvonne

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Table by the kitchen - not great. And they wouldn’t move us. Everything else excellent. Especially our server. Sheila (I think)

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  9. Chris

    Hertfordshire

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambience, food and service. They have upped their game.
    The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded on 4 November 2024
    Hi Chris, Thank you for the kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the ambience, food, and service, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  10. Jill

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely brunch this morning with wonderful waitress who took care of all our needs. It was a birthday celebration and a wonderful surprise of candle and cake brought to the table. Delightful. Very well looked after and enjoyed the experience.
    The Ivy St Albans BrasserieResponded on 4 November 2024
    Hi Jill, Thank you for celebrating with us! We're so pleased you enjoyed the brunch and birthday surprise. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delightful moments!

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FAQs

The Ivy St Albans Brasserie is rated 4.5 stars by 5799 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of The Ivy St Albans Brasserie restaurant

The Ivy St Albans Brasserie

4.5
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
St. Albans

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 91 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy St Albans Brasserie

1-3 Verulam Road, St. Albans, ENG AL3 4DA

Additional information

  • Area
    St. Albans
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 08:30–00:00 Fri, Sat 08:30–00:30 Sun 08:30–23:00
  • 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
    Sean Burbidge
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Phone number
    01727 615300
  • 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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