The Ivy

 
 
ADDRESS
1-5 West Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9NQ 
 
TELEPHONE
 
OPENING TIMES
Monday: 12:00-15:30,17:30-23:00. Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday: 12:00-15:00,17:30-23:59
 
PRICES
Over £45
 

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The IvyThe Ivy takes centre stage as one of the most famous restaurants in the world, almost as well known for its theatrical associations as for its sublime modern European cooking. Appropriately, it was the French actress and singer Alice Delysia who inadvertently gave The Ivy its name, "we will cling together like the ivy," she said when the restaurant was undergoing building works, borrowing the line from a popular song. A stalwart of the London restaurant scene, The Ivy has been on this corner opposite the Ambassadors Theatre since 1917 but it really came into its own in the 1930s when Noel Coward and Laurence Olivier frequented the place. In 1947 part owner Mario Gallati moved on and opened Le Caprice and today both restaurants are owned by Caprice Holdings who also look after J Sheekey and Daphne's. Although The Ivy is famous for the difficulty of booking a table, what with celebrities and half of theatreland dining here, it's well worth the effort. Once inside there's no sign of any snobbishness, the staff are not only extremely courteous and professional but also friendly. The dining room is plain and elegant, matching the simple but stylish menu. Hamburger, fishcakes and kedgeree are heading towards the comfort food end of the spectrum but there really are no bad choices - the food is absolutely first class. Don't forget to put your best frock on - the paparazzi regularly camp outside to get a snapshot of the A-listers who dine here.

Dress code: Ties are not required. Gentlemen are requested not to wear shorts.

 

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Opening and closing times for The Ivy

Today (Sunday) The Ivy closes at 22.30

Monday:

12.00
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23.30
 
 

Tuesday:

12.00
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23.30
 
 

Wednesday:

12.00
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23.30
 
 

Thursday:

12.00
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23.30
 
 

Friday:

12.00
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23.30
 
 

Saturday:

12.00
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23.30
 
 

Sunday:

12.00
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22.30
 
 
 

Location map of The Ivy

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Underground Stations

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Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
 
City Thameslink Station
 
21 minutes walk
 
Car Parks

Car Parks

 
 
China Town Masterpark
 
1 minutes walk
 
 
 

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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
62 Charing Cross Road, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from The Ivy
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
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29 Romilly Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from The Ivy
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London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Ivy
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Odeon, Leicester Square London
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London > Business > Venue Hire
24-26 Leicester Square, WC2H | 3 minutes from The Ivy
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London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from The Ivy
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Noah And The Whale
Concerts | Until 19th May 2013 

Palace Theatre 1 minutes walk from The Ivy

The five-piece, Tickenham-founded indie-outfit plays pop-rock and bluegrass infused nu-folk, from their three studio albums including the track, L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N....More

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Concerts | On 19th May 2013 

The Spice Of Life 1 minutes walk from The Ivy

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Sunday Salsa: Intermediate & Advance
Sporting Events | Until 26th May 2013 

Salsa! 2 minutes walk from The Ivy

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Fernando Montano & Friends Close Up
Exhibitions | On 19th May 2013 

The Hippodrome 2 minutes walk from The Ivy

A unique evening of dance, music and performance art....More

Sunday at Ku Bar
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2013 

Ku Bar 2 minutes walk from The Ivy

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Max And Ivan's Roffle Club
Comedy | On 19th May 2013 

Leicester Square Theatre 3 minutes walk from The Ivy

Character comedy, sketches and stand-up from the duo and special guests....More

Lewis Schaffer's American Guide To England
Comedy | Until 26th May 2013 

Leicester Square Theatre 3 minutes walk from The Ivy

Controversial humour from the London-based New York stand-up....More

Sundays at Metra
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2013 

Metra 3 minutes walk from The Ivy

Resident DJs spin R&B and funky house....More

Sensational Sunday
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th May 2013 

Zoo Bar 3 minutes walk from The Ivy

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Natalie Williams Soul Family
Concerts | On 19th May 2013 

Ronnie Scott's 3 minutes walk from The Ivy

Jazz and soul from the London-based singer-songwriter and band....More

 
 

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