The Ivy (West Street)

The Ivy restaurant has been a firm fixture on London’s dining and social scene since its foundation in 1917. The restaurant and private room upstairs are the epitome of glamour – now more than ever after a triumphant redesign in 2015 by the acclaimed Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. With its shimmering central bar, signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection, the longevity of this most British of dining institutions is ensured. Renowned for its food, Executive Chef Gary Lee creates balanced seasonal menus that place the Ivy classics alongside a contemporary global palette, incorporating more Asian dishes, salads and vegetables, and a “sea and shells” section. Meanwhile, Director Fernando Peire and his experienced team deliver the unfaltering service for which The Ivy has become celebrated for worldwide, over the years. The Ivy welcomes customers without reservations at the central dining bar, where the A La Carte and Table d'hôte menus are both served. In this, its centenary year, there will be a host of special events lined up to celebrate both the past and future of this unique restaurant.