RE STAU R A N T
This summer, The Ivy opened its doors
to the public once again following a
five month closure for a significant
refurbishment, which has seen one of
London’s most iconic restaurants enter
a new chapter, ahead of its centenary
celebrations in 2017. Martin Brudnizki
Design Studio has been employed to bring
the restaurant, bar and private room firmly
into the present day, whilst retaining the
essence of what has made The Ivy such
a special place for so long such as the
harlequin stained glass windows, the green
leather banquettes, wood and mirrors,
great art and kind lighting which are all
incorporated in a way that references the
past but moves it into the 21st century.
New are a great, more spacious entrance,
sumptuous loos, a fantastic dining bar that
has become a focal point of the dining
room, and a vastly superior cloakroom. In
the kitchen, Executive Chef Gary Lee has
formed a menu, which includes seasonality
and balance, amongst other things. Ivy
classics still feature on the menu, but the
differences take into account people’s
changes in taste, for example, the Asian
section has grown, salads and vegetables
are more prolific and the “sea and shells”
section has been added because there is a
much greater demand for fish and shellfish
than before.
this summer, the ivy opened its
doors to the public once again
following a five month closure
for a significant refurbishment
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