Restaurants · Our pick in London
The Ivy
Theatreland since 1917
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Image courtesy of © The IvyAbout The Ivy
The Ivy opened opposite the theatres on West Street in 1917 and has been a meeting place for actors and audiences ever since. Its harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and central bar set the scene for a menu of brasserie classics, from shepherd’s pie to grilled fish. It is a good choice before or after a show; book ahead for those times.
Why it's on our list
- Pre-theatre dining
- Classic brasserie menu
- Central bar
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Ivy before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Ivy are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- Leicester SquarePiccadillyNorthern0.1 mi2 min walk
- Covent GardenPiccadilly0.2 mi3 min walk
- Tottenham Court RoadNorthernCentralElizabeth line0.2 mi5 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Whitcomb Street0.2 mi5 min walk
- Taxi rank, Coventry Street0.3 mi5 min walk
Black cabs can also be hailed in the street: a lit yellow TAXI sign means the cab is available.
Key sights
- Leicester Square0.2 miWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Covent Garden0.2 miWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Trafalgar Square0.3 miWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- The British Museum0.5 miWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- London Eye0.7 miWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Westminster Abbey0.9 miWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Buckingham Palace1.0 miWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Harrods1.8 miWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 16 min
- The Shard1.9 miWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Tower of London2.3 miCycle 15 minCar or taxi 20 min
Main rail terminals
- Charing Cross0.3 miWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Waterloo0.9 miWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Euston1.1 miWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 11 min
- King’s Cross St Pancras1.2 miWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Victoria1.3 miWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 13 min
- St Pancras International (Eurostar)1.3 miWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 13 min
- London Bridge1.9 miWalk 39 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Liverpool Street2.0 miWalk 40 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Paddington2.0 miWalk 41 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 18 min