The Ivy, London
Apr 17th 2005 | 8:49 am
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The Ivy, London
Hello,
I have heard a lot of great reviews about The Ivy resturant in London.
Does anybody know how long in advance i should book?. I also hear it
is a celebrity hang-out, does anybody know what Celebs have been there
and has anybody got any reviews?.
Many Thanks,
Ben Smith.
I have heard a lot of great reviews about The Ivy resturant in London.
Does anybody know how long in advance i should book?. I also hear it
is a celebrity hang-out, does anybody know what Celebs have been there
and has anybody got any reviews?.
Many Thanks,
Ben Smith.
Apr 17th 2005 | 9:50 am
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Re: The Ivy, London
On 17 Apr 2005 13:49:07 -0700, [email protected] (Ben Robert
Smith) wrote:
>I have heard a lot of great reviews about The Ivy resturant in London.
Not having eaten there myself, I've only heard good reviews, although
most say it's pretty good value for money for such a restaurant.
>Does anybody know how long in advance i should book?.
Months.
> I also hear it
>is a celebrity hang-out, does anybody know what Celebs have been there
>and has anybody got any reviews?.
They'll be millions on sites like www.london-eating.co.uk or any other
of the million or so london restaurant sites.
Jim.
Smith) wrote:
>I have heard a lot of great reviews about The Ivy resturant in London.
Not having eaten there myself, I've only heard good reviews, although
most say it's pretty good value for money for such a restaurant.
>Does anybody know how long in advance i should book?.
Months.
> I also hear it
>is a celebrity hang-out, does anybody know what Celebs have been there
>and has anybody got any reviews?.
They'll be millions on sites like www.london-eating.co.uk or any other
of the million or so london restaurant sites.
Jim.
Apr 17th 2005 | 8:38 pm
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Re: The Ivy, London
Following up to Ben Robert Smith
>I have heard a lot of great reviews about The Ivy resturant in London.
>Does anybody know how long in advance i should book?.
As long ahead as you can if, like me, you are a "nobody"..
> I also hear it
>is a celebrity hang-out, does anybody know what Celebs have been there
>and has anybody got any reviews?.
*All* the celebs have been there and you will be unpopular with
the management if you behave in a gauche way because Elton John
is at the next table, note it has changed hands and the old
owners have set up at the Wolseley, I don't know how many staff
went with them, but the doorman was one.
The food and ambience are quite relaxed, its not extra fancy
cooking, more a place the theatre trade etc can relax with some
comfort food. The menu has things like corned beef hash with
fried egg alongside sevruga caviar or poulet de landes. There are
fish cakes, shepherds pie, CTM and a burger too. Some items like
bang bang chicken have been on the menu for years, reinstated
after protests by regulars.
Note I haven't been for over a year, so it could have changed,
but I hear no bad rumours.
There is a book "the Ivy" by critic A A Gill.
--
Mike Reid in London,UK
>I have heard a lot of great reviews about The Ivy resturant in London.
>Does anybody know how long in advance i should book?.
As long ahead as you can if, like me, you are a "nobody"..
> I also hear it
>is a celebrity hang-out, does anybody know what Celebs have been there
>and has anybody got any reviews?.
*All* the celebs have been there and you will be unpopular with
the management if you behave in a gauche way because Elton John
is at the next table, note it has changed hands and the old
owners have set up at the Wolseley, I don't know how many staff
went with them, but the doorman was one.
The food and ambience are quite relaxed, its not extra fancy
cooking, more a place the theatre trade etc can relax with some
comfort food. The menu has things like corned beef hash with
fried egg alongside sevruga caviar or poulet de landes. There are
fish cakes, shepherds pie, CTM and a burger too. Some items like
bang bang chicken have been on the menu for years, reinstated
after protests by regulars.
Note I haven't been for over a year, so it could have changed,
but I hear no bad rumours.
There is a book "the Ivy" by critic A A Gill.
--
Mike Reid in London,UK
Apr 17th 2005 | 9:13 pm
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Re: The Ivy, London
Many thanks Mike for the help.
Regards,
Ben Smith.
Regards,
Ben Smith.
Apr 18th 2005 | 1:15 am
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Re: The Ivy, London
As Mike and others say, it's a relaxed and friendly place which -- once
you're in the door -- doesn't look down on you because you're a
non-celeb. Food is very good though not quite great, prices are very
reasonable for central London. As for getting in, the time of day makes
a big difference. Post-theatre (say, 10pm onwards) is difficult.
Earlier in the evening you might be able to just turn up and get in --
likewise Sunday lunchtime. The Gill book is an interesting read, by the
way.
you're in the door -- doesn't look down on you because you're a
non-celeb. Food is very good though not quite great, prices are very
reasonable for central London. As for getting in, the time of day makes
a big difference. Post-theatre (say, 10pm onwards) is difficult.
Earlier in the evening you might be able to just turn up and get in --
likewise Sunday lunchtime. The Gill book is an interesting read, by the
way.
