The Ivy Clifton Brasserie
About
The Ivy Clifton Brasserie is now open in the heart of Clifton Village, Bristol. Set in the magnificent Clifton and Hotwells Conservation Area, in the old NatWest Bank on the corner of Caledonia Place and The Mall - overlooking the Mall Gardens - the building itself is Georgian with an impressive portico entrance and vast domed, near-wall to ceiling windows. The most striking thing when inside are the unusually high ceilings, which give a true sense of space, and which are adorned by impressive brass circular chandeliers. Diamond-patterned black, tan and cream floor tiling befits the elegant surroundings; dark-wood period furniture, navy and tan leather chairs and brass fixtures and fittings complement the look and feel, masterminded by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. An eclectic collection of prints hangs on the walls, reflecting period drawings of Bristolian architecture and its great railway heritage, the rivers Severn and Avon and port scenes, as well as some eye-catching deco images.
There are 130 covers in the restaurant, bar and orangery, as well as two private dining rooms (The Eastern and The Western) - one with 12 covers and one with 16. Eight tan leather and black iron high-backed stools skirt around the bar. Antique mirrors hang on the walls, and natural light floods in, not only from the glass-panelled walls, but also from the timber sky lanterns above.
The menus throughout the space have been created by The Ivy Collection's Chef Director, Mark Askew, and Group Executive Chef, Sean Burbridge, with help, of course, from brasserie's Head Chef, Dominik Malecki. The modern British menu is inspired by the orginal Ivy in West Street, Covent Garden and offers dishes for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks and dinner. Whether looking for a quick shepherd's pie and a glass of wine before a cinema out or post a spot of shopping, or a three-course meal, customers can be sure of finding good quality and abundant choice.
Reservations are encouraged; however some tables are held back for walk-ins, offering accessible, all-day dining in a relaxed setting. There is something on offer for everyone, for every occassion - be it an informal breakfast, weekend brunch with friends, working lunch, birthday or anniversary or formal dinner.
Bristol is certainly a hot spot for foodies. An amalgam of fine dining restaurants and vibrant, multi-cultural and exciting cafes, food vans and pop-ups abounds. The Ivy Clifton Brasserie seems to sit in the middle of these two ends of the scale, and Clifton Village is the obvious choice - encapsulating a sense of local community, elegance and history as it does.
The Ivy Clifton Brasserie has been designed to deliver the memorable experience that is synonymous with The Ivy's unique style.
Opening Times
Open (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 08:00 | 00:00* |
Tuesday | 08:00 | 00:00* |
Wednesday | 08:00 | 00:00* |
Thursday | 08:00 | 00:00* |
Friday | 08:00 | 00:00* |
Saturday | 08:00 | 00:00* |
Sunday | 09:00 | 23:00* |
Further Information
Catering
- Serve afternoon tea
- Serve breakfast
- Serve evening meal
- Serve lunch
- Special dietary requirements catered for
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age) - All ages welcome
- Baby changing facilities
- Highchair
COVID-19 Response
- Eat Out to Help Out
Establishment Features
- Al Fresco Dining - Orangerie
- Booking required - Encouraged but not required
- Garden/patio for guests' use
- Private rooms - Yes, two rooms available
Key Features
- In town/city centre
- Unique venue
TripAdvisor

- Service
- Value
- Food
- Excellent795
- Very Good365
- Average208
- Poor115
- Terrible56
Recent Reviews:
- par14United KingdomAn Excellent evening! Great foodFriday, 24th June 2022We celebrated my daughters graduation here. We were given a fantastic table facing the garden the service was efficient and fun and the food was excellent. Great wine and cocktails a very pleasant... Read full review
- M6431LJjamesmWethersfield, United KingdomRushedMonday, 27th June 2022What a shame We had a 6.30 booking on Saturday, was very obvious they needed us out and the whole meal was rushed The calamari was awful Worst Ivy Meal ive ever had & ive had a lot Read full review
- BostonRedSox88Boston, MassachusettsVery, very average in every way.Tuesday, 28th June 2022Post lockdown The Ivy in Bristol has gone backwards. The service is now patchy at best and usually downright slow. The brigade in the kitchen has changed so the qualitiy of what comes out of it is... Read full review