Harden's survey result
Summary
With the “lovely decor” replicated from the Theatreland icon for which they are branded, Richard Caring’s “always buzzy” spin-offs have found a gigantic audience nationally. But “these places live off the name for sure” and “it’s the ambience that keeps them going” – while fans say the food is “reliable”, more sceptical types dismiss it as “conveyor-belt cooking”; and say service is merely so-so. Some branches are better than others: best in London is ‘Chelsea Garden’, which has the same “distinctly average” standards as the others, but reliably offers an “uplifting” atmosphere and “great people watching” (and “on a sunny afternoon there is literally NO WHERE ELSE TO BE but its large garden. HEAVEN!!”). Also worth mentioning is the outlet by The Thames in SE1: “excellent views of Tower Bridge”, “even better if outside in summer and convenient for The Bridge Theatre”.
Summary
One of the Ivy clones, which achieved a positive press this year. “Nothing like the original Ivy of course”, though the “attractive” design is a “very loosely based pastiche” of that luminary – and, “rather surprisingly, it works”. “The food is fairly simple but well prepared and served with some elegance” – “I didn’t think I would like it but ended up being quite impressed”.
Summary
“I guess the place to be seen 2018-19” – this famous brasserie chain hit Brum in April 2018, and feedback on it divides along familiar lines between those who see it as “always a pleasant experience whatever the time of day” to those who find the food “disappointing” or “OK but nothing special”.
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Restaurant details
The Ivy Temple Row Birmingham Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Rather disappointing compared to previous visits… as is the noticeable increases in prices. "
"Go to pre-gig or theatre. Rather noisier than usual."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £17.95 | £23.95 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £10.00 | £29.00 | £4.25 | £8.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Opening hours
| Monday | 9 am‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am‑12:30 am |
| Saturday | 9 am‑12:30 am |
| Sunday | 9 am‑10 pm |
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