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Anybody Eaten At 'the Ivy'



GUNTER

New member
Jul 9, 2003
4,373
Brighton
I've just rung to book a table at London's fav celeb eaterie and told that they were now booking 6 months in advance (so I can have my table in April).

Has anyone eaten there and why is it so popular? Is it overrated?
 




Marc

New member
Jul 6, 2003
25,267
sweet mother of moses...thats a long time to wait for dinner!

glad SubWay dont resort to such waiting lists :eek:
 


Lady Whistledown

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 7, 2003
47,641
Full of overrated D-list celebrities like the Hamiltons and the brainless It-girls of this world!
 


Barnet Seagull

Luxury Player
Jul 14, 2003
5,984
Falmer, soon...
Eaten there a couple of times. Food is good but not exceptional. Everyone seems to go to star spot, so I guess it's the Met bar restaurant equivalent.

Not my thing really.
 


watsongooal

New member
Jul 7, 2003
2,556
Chislehurst
CrabtreeBHA said:
sweet mother of moses...thats a long time to wait for dinner!

glad SubWay dont resort to such waiting lists :eek:

Had my first Sub Way on Friday. Steak and Cheese. Fukin lovely
 






Simster

"the man's an arse"
Jul 7, 2003
54,953
Surrey
I've eaten there (about 3 years ago) and it was blimmin nice tuck. Superb wine list, fantastic food and quite a suprisingly homely feel to it.

If you can't be arsed with the booking waiting list, you might find that you'll get a table by going in on the off chance at lunchtime. Make sure you're wearing suitable clobber though.
 


GUNTER

New member
Jul 9, 2003
4,373
Brighton
I was told that they welcome casual dress and the atmosphere is quite relaxed too. It's also supposed to be quite good value for money - is that true?
 








Albion Dan

Banned
Jul 8, 2003
11,125
Peckham
Ive eaten there and the food was superb and the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. food was priced about the same as most quality london restaurants (£120-160 for a couple) and there wasnt anyone famous there either.

Id recommend anyone wanting to go to a quality restaurant check out Hakkasan, top top quality far eastern/asian fusian food and you only need to book about 6 weeks in advance.
 




Gritt23

New member
Jul 7, 2003
14,902
Meopham, Kent.
GUNTER said:
I was told that they welcome casual dress and the atmosphere is quite relaxed too. It's also supposed to be quite good value for money - is that true?

I bet it's not as good value as Benjy's.
 


Beach Hut

Brighton Bhuna Boy
Jul 5, 2003
72,324
Living In a Box
Why not ring Famous Moes ?

They deliver as well, saves the aggro of even dressing up and going out the door.

PS why is there no sexual innuendo in this, standards slipping ?
 


hiney said:
Gunter,

Talk to Dwayne. I'm sure, with his endless list of celebrity pals, that he'll be able to get you in. After all, he's been up Kylie's chimney

That made me laugh out loud! Snorted into my coffee and had a few strange looks.

BTW where is the best place to go clubbing in London? Can anyone tell me? Going to see Justin on 6th December and staying the night. Just need to know where I should go, and also where to book a cheapo b+b or hotel.
 




Weezle

Active member
Jul 7, 2003
714
Brighton
I was at the Ivy on Saturday. It was my dad's 50th birthday, so i took him my mum and lady.

Although it's 6 months for dinner, the waiting list for lunch is much shorter.

The meal cost £165 for the four of us, which included 3 bottles of wine. They do a lunchtime three course menu for £20 per head.

I thought the food was very good, but i have had better. The best part was the service and atmosphere. I found it unpretentious and very friendly.

As for Hakkasan, it's my flatmate's dad's restaurant - so if you ask very nicely i might be able to sort something out - there again maybe not.

BB - don't bother about hotels in London - not when you could stay with the god that is Dwayne!! Seriously though, i booked my parents a 5* hotel and got it for £50. Go onto priceline.co.uk and you can 'offer' a price for a room. They'll get you the best grade hotel they can for your offer. All rooms sleep at least 2 people.

Ask for clubs, i could recommend loads - depends what kinda thing your after?
 
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GUNTER

New member
Jul 9, 2003
4,373
Brighton
BrightonBird said:
There are going to be 9 girls. I think we will be better off at a hotel.:lolol:

Just make sure there are no Newcastle players in the same hotel!
 


Weezle

Active member
Jul 7, 2003
714
Brighton
9 ladies??? Woo hoo!

:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Seriously, if there's 9 of you i'd recommend somewhere like Tiger Tiger or Strawberry Moons. If you email all your names if you know you're definitely coming up i'll see if i can sort out the guest list for you. :wave:
 






dwayne

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
16,269
London
Albion Dan said:


Id recommend anyone wanting to go to a quality restaurant check out Hakkasan, top top quality far eastern/asian fusian food and you only need to book about 6 weeks in advance.

I wouldn't go there I got food poisoning from that dump
 


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