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Guildford's branch of the ever-expanding Ivy Brasserie brand.

survey result

Summary

£78
 ££££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The view is unbeatable” (and what it overlooks is incorporated into the name) of this highly rated link in Richard Caring’s national chain; as for the rest, you can expect the usual “pretty” decor and a “decent menu selection” (“including healthy choices that don’t feel like a sacrifice”); “it isn’t cheap though, so save it for an occasion”.

Summary

£77
 ££££
3
Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

By most accounts “one of the better Ivy Cafés” – there are “no real surprises”, “but it’s well executed and a fun place in a nice location”; “if the weather’s pleasant you can sit on the balcony”.

Summary

£68
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Get a table outside and savour the view” of Guildford castle during warmer days, if you visit this brasserie offshoot of Richard Caring’s national chain. Most accounts praise “classic comfort food cuisine” here. Some cynicism is also evident though: “it’s what I’d expect of a franchise…”, “if you come to what’s effectively a posh Côte, it’s about the people and the ambience”.

Summary

£61
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“One has to ignore the twenty-somethings who spend their entire time selfie-ing themselves here, including in the loos”, but otherwise “the setting is excellent” at this castle-view spot, “and having been to The Ivy in London numerous times this is a pretty good knock-off”. As per others in the chain, “the food probably needs to be better, but we enjoy it and will certainly go back”. Top Tip – “afternoon tea is served in an unhurried way”.

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The Ivy Castle View Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Ivy Castle View Restaurant in GU1, Guildford by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Ivy Castle View restaurant.
Robert G
A good addition to the Guildford scene...
Reviewed 11 months,

"A good addition to the Guildford scene"

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £17.95 £22.95
Pretheatre £17.95 £22.95

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£10.00 £27.00 £4.95 £7.95
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £4.25
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 12.50%
Tunsgate Square, 98-100 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3HE
Opening hours
Monday8:30 am‑12 am
Tuesday8:30 am‑12 am
Wednesday8:30 am‑12 am
Thursday8:30 am‑12 am
Friday8:30 am‑12 am
Saturday9 am‑12 am
Sunday9 am‑12 am

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