The restaurant chain has multiple branches in London and across the country. The Ivy Market Grill is in the heart of Covent Garden, surrounded by trendy shops, bars, and a covered market. It buzzes with life, and magicians and musicians perform regularly, providing entertainment.
June is fast approaching, which brings Covent Garden’s Summer Festival and daily live music and entertainment. The Ivy Market Grill’s outside terrace overlooks the Piazza and is ideal for alfresco dining and absorbing the vibrant atmosphere.
The Ivy’s location amid a lively hub attracts a combination of locals and tourists for breakfasts, business lunches, cream teas, special occasions, and pre- / post-theatre dinners.
The interior is spacious, and large windows let in plenty of light. The overall appearance is sophisticated, blending Art Deco and modern. Dark wood panelling and burnt-orange insets clad the walls. The bar has a large marble counter, with seats a shade of green. The ladies’ bathroom is lavishly decorated in pink, giving the impression of a tropical garden.
There is an energetic atmosphere, and the noise levels are about right. Not too loud so you cannot have a conversation, and not too quiet so you eat in silence.
Food
The Ivy Market Grill menu is seasonal and changes monthly.
Breakfast is available seven days a week, and the restaurant serves Brunch at weekends and bank holidays, 11.00 am – 3.45 pm. May Seasonal Brunch Specials include,
Pan-fried chalk stream trout with oxheart tomatoes, smoked aubergine purée, rocket, mixed herbs and a yoghurt tartare dressing for £24.95.
Linguine with courgette ribbons, crumbled Greek white “cheese”, rocket, pine nuts and rustic tomato sauce, available at £15.95.
Options of the A la Carte’s May Seasonal Specials include,
Burrata with pea and herb purée, lovage pesto, green chickpeas, and pine nuts for £10.95.
- Warm green asparagus spears with truffle hollandaise and baby watercress at £9.95.
The main courses include,
- Chargrilled Himalayan salt wall dry-aged 8oz sirloin steak with a flambéed brandy, truffle sauce, and French beans at £38.95.
For Dessert, The Ivy Market Grill is serving a Coronation Special Dessert, The Kings Crown, Vanilla cream with a crispy crumb base and spring raspberries, for £8.95.
Drink
The Ivy Market Grill’s Drinks menu is extensive and features many local specialities and seasonal variations.
Seasonal classics on the cocktail menu include,
- Rosé & Rhubarb Negroni, Monkey 47, Campari, Aker English Rosé Aperitif, and rhubarb bitters, for £15.00
- Lavender Bramble, Beefeater 24, crème de mûre, lemon, lavender, £13.00.
May’s wine of the month is Château Lions Lamartine, Gaillac Blanc, from South West France Glass, which is £10.00, and Bottle £38.00.
As part of the restaurant’s celebration of the King’s Coronation, they are serving a Special Drinks Menu, which includes a celebration of British gin and wine. One drink, rumoured to be the King’s favourite, is a,
- Beefeater Crown Jewel, Aker English dry Aperitif, Pierre Ferrand with a twist of fresh grapefruit, £25.00.
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Practical Information
Dress Code: Ivy Market Grill Dress Code is smart casual. They prefer you not to look too sporty. While smart trainers are acceptable, avoid wearing tracksuit bottoms, football shirts, and baseball caps.
Address: 1a Henrietta Street, London, WC2E 8PS
Telephone: 020 3301 0200