The Ivy Oxford Brasserie
120-121 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4DF, GB
Rating: 4.4 ★ (2435 ratings)
Details
The Ivy Oxford Brasserie offers a truly elegant dining experience on Oxford's bustling High Street, near the university and iconic city landmarks. Its interior boasts opulent Art Deco styling, featuring plush marble floors, striking burnt orange banquettes, and charming botanical-themed décor that subtly references Oxford's heritage. The atmosphere within is consistently vibrant and sophisticated, creating a memorable setting for any visit.
Guests can enjoy modern British cuisine, where classic comfort dishes receive a refined twist, with an extensive and appealing seasonal menu. Highlights from the kitchen include traditional fish and chips, succulent truffle arancini, and indulgent lobster linguine, alongside a selection of excellent steaks. The brasserie also presents a delightful afternoon tea service and a creative array of signature cocktails, such as the refreshing French Garden.
This establishment is well-suited for a diverse range of patrons, from locals to tourists, seeking sophisticated all-day dining. It serves beautifully for special occasions, leisurely brunches, and casual afternoon teas, as well as intimate dinners, group gatherings, and pre-theatre meals. The dedicated private dining space, known as The Botanical Room, makes it an excellent choice for corporate events, private parties, or elegant wedding receptions.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Thursday: 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Friday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Contact
+44 1865 416333 | https://ivycollection.com/restaurants-near-me/the-ivy-south-east/the-ivy-oxford-brasserie/?utm_source=LocalGoogle&utm_medium=Organic
Comments
We were two couples with our children, a party of six, and had reserved a table in advance. From the outside, the restaurant looks quite modest and doesn’t immediately stand out, but the moment you step inside, you’re completely amazed. The interior is absolutely stunning—lush green décor, beautiful artwork, elegant details, sparkling finishes, and a luxurious atmosphere that feels both stylish and welcoming.
Everything was impeccably clean and beautifully maintained, from the bar and dining area to even the restrooms. Every corner of the restaurant was a pleasure to look at.
The food was equally impressive. We ordered a selection of starters, main courses, desserts, and tea, and every single dish was delicious and beautifully presented.
What truly made our experience exceptional was the outstanding service. The teamwork between the waitstaff was flawless. All of our dishes were served simultaneously, despite our larger group, and drinks arrived perfectly timed as well. We especially appreciated how attentive the staff were—they quietly kept an eye on our table and refilled our wine and Prosecco without us ever having to ask. Empty plates disappeared almost instantly, and everything was handled with professionalism, warmth, and genuine care.
The Ivy Oxford Brasserie is truly one of Oxford’s gems. If you’re visiting Oxford for a day to explore its famous colleges and attractions, I highly recommend making time for lunch here. It’s an experience that’s about much more than just great food.
A huge thank you to the entire team for making our visit so memorable. We will definitely return the next time we’re in Oxford!
The atmosphere was great, it was early evening so quite quiet, but still had a friendly feel to it. The dining room also looks lovely, and the whole restaurant and facilities are very clean. The staff were very attentive and friendly and helped to make it a great experience.
I was a little worried about the limited vegetarian choices on the menu for main courses, but the option they did have was absolutely beautiful (Jackfruit bang bang salad). They had asked if we were celebrating a special occasion so we mentioned it was my birthday, I was served a gorgeous chocolate profiterole with candle for dessert which was unexpected but a lovely touch - unfortunately I didn't know I was getting that and had also ordered a dessert! (Both came with a candle and it added to the experience).
We weren't rushed at all during the meal, not after we had paid, they whole experience was very relaxed and enjoyable. I will definitely go back in the future.
We had the eggs royale which come with chips. The dish was well executed and all ingredients fresh and tasty. we had a couple of veggie sides of which the heritage tomatoes were the highlight. we also shared the crispy duck salad for a starter but it wasn’t something I would order again.
My grandma used to say, ‘ you get what your pay for’. Yes, The Ivy is a little pricier than your run-of-the-mill restaurant, but you get amazing flavours, service, decor and atmosphere.
The duck starter I had was bursting with flavour, my wife’s crab amazingly presented. The fish for my main was so light and delicate it was to die for. Best fish and chips ever and the Crème Brûlée, just wow.
Bellissimo!!!! 🤩 ❤️
The venue is typically Ivy stunning, a grand building, tiles, wood, hundreds of pictures on the wall, lovely cutlery, lovely crockery, ace toilets, it’s gorgeous.
Service from the staff was great, but I gave it 4-stars as it took over 30 minutes for our food to arrive. Fair enough - we were booked in at 08:30 when it opened and perhaps the chefs didn’t turn up in time to get a load of prep done, but it isn’t typical Ivy in our experience. It wasn’t a massive inconvenience, but just seemed ‘slow’ compared to usual.
Aside from that the people and cheeriness and everything about the service was ace.
The food was great, a lovely full English, some pancakes and fruit, some toast, couple of smoothie juices, tea and coffee.
We always enjoy Ivy breakfasts, whether it’s York, City of London, Manchester, and now Oxford.
The food was nothing short of spectacular—every dish was a hit with our family! It was clear that a lot of thought and care goes into it.
The service was impeccable! The staff were attentive, always there when we needed them but never in the way.
What really made the night special for us was how accommodating our host was. He was so polite and friendly and on hand with whatever we needed.
As part of the private dining, we were able to have our own music, which allowed us to add a personal touch to the evening that really made it ours. It felt so great to also have some extra freedom with decor to create the atmosphere we wanted.
And let’s not forget the complimentary glass of fizz! A lovely touch to toast our new beginning and celebrate the evening!
Overall, The Ivy truly helped make our wedding day unforgettable. If you're considering a private dining experience, I can’t recommend them enough. Thank you, Ivy team, for making our celebration so special! 💖🥂