Harden's says
Bristol can now claim an Ivy cafe, part of the spin-off from the celebrated Theatreland celebrities' favourite; 'accessible all-day dining' in Clifton (of course), overlooking The Mall Gardens.
Harden's survey result
Summary
Thoroughly at home in Bristol’s smartest village, the first branch outside London of Richard Caring’s national chain is “a very good place to go for a relaxed business lunch” or similar occasion on smart, neutral ground – the food doesn’t inspire much in the way of feedback either good or bad.
Summary
“Everything here is what one would expect of The Ivy”; so say fans of its popular Clifton offshoot. “It plays it posh, in a posh part of town, and attracts a devoted clientele”, with its “lovely interior”. “The menu is standard and uninspiring, but the dishes are tasty: best for breakfast, with a good range of dishes and drinks”.
Summary
“A busy brasserie atmosphere” is the highpoint at this Clifton offshoot of the glossy Ivy chain, which earnt a better rep this year, even amongst some former foes (“we went in the week it opened and never returned because it was not particularly good… we went back last week and everything was excellent”). A “splendid venue for an upmarket tea – the full works, plus fizz if required”.
Summary
The glitzy London chain’s West Country offshoot occupies a former bank in chichi Clifton Village, and – though food can be a bit up and down – reporters “still love the location”, and award it respectable marks in the main. Even so, perhaps because Bristol boasts such a thriving culinary culture, this particular branch seems to have made less of an impact on the local market than it has in most other locales countrywide.
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Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £17.95 | £22.95 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £12.00 | £24.00 | £5.00 | £7.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.25 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 13.50% |
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30 am‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am‑10 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am‑9:30 pm |
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