Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 921 reviews

What Bastien Rosset likes about The Ivy And Grill:
Such a nice little pub. An amazing friendly atmosphere. I was made to feel very welcome. This is your typical local Thursday nights (and the odd Sunday) seem to hold guitar sing nights. The craic is great! View all feedback. What Gary Phillips doesn't like about The Ivy And Grill:
The bar itself is a bit of a strange shape, as if it was built into a cave or something. The staff however are pleasant and the private room we had booked was adequate. The drinks, however, are very pricy. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.6 ★ from 38 reviews
Ciara
22.08.2024 - 12:29

Great pub. Attended gig in back function room. Staff are great.

dawn
22.08.2024 - 12:29

Few drinks had. not to pricey always a friendly atmosphere, fires lit so cosy enough sitting. Always a nice wee crowd in as well..

Robert
22.08.2024 - 12:29

Quiet bar with music nights Thursday and Saturday.this Saturday cancer fund raiser,major acts £10 in. All proceeds to cancer funding through entrance and raffle...

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Geoff
22.08.2024 - 12:29

Brilliant bar. Made us welcome even at the last minute 100% be back

Oliver
22.08.2024 - 12:29

An excellent well run bar, very customer friendly. Serves a nice pint!!

The Ivy is a local pub with a cozy atmosphere where patrons can enjoy live music, Sunday carvery, and a selection of locally brewed ales. The bar itself has a unique layout and can get crowded, especially on weekends. The drink prices may be on the higher side, but the friendly staff and welcoming environment make up for it. The separate pool room, jukebox, and various club activities add to the community feel of the place. Whether it's for a casual drink, a music gig, or a family gathering, The Ivy provides a great local experience with great Guinness and service.

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3.4 ★ from 10 reviews
Donna
23.01.2022 - 12:12

Went to a music gig here which was excellent! The room at the back had a full bar with seating which was mostly stools with some bench seating which luckily was...

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Patricia
23.01.2022 - 12:12

I like coming here with my best friend. Before I left for uni, he took me here for a few drinks and a game of pool. I love how the pool table is in a separate r...

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Joe
23.01.2022 - 12:12

If you like crowded rough and ready bars this is the place for you, used by most as a jumping of point or for serious drinkers, but was pleasantly surprised by...

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Neil
23.01.2022 - 12:12

Eating area a bit noisy not condusive to enjoying a meal Steak ordered medium came well done pepper sauce was very watery, but tasty. On the plus side they serv...

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Jane
23.01.2022 - 12:12

Lovely wee spot. Must try the food next time. Staff very friendly and attentive. Unusual shape adds to the place.

Google
4.6 ★ from 110 reviews
Alan
24.12.2023 - 14:37

Really friendly staff and customers alike, has 3 separate sections, the first is the main bar the a lounge and the final section is the pool/live entertainment...

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william
24.12.2023 - 14:37

Nice wee local pub friendly staff . Bit of music on most Saturday nights not every week drink prices are reasonable. Function room available Service: 4 Atmosphe...

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Margrét
24.12.2023 - 14:37

Highly recommend the ivy bar for good night out. Food is very good and good service

Joanne
24.12.2023 - 14:37

Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Dave
24.12.2023 - 14:37

Great friendly pub.

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Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 11 reviews
Yelp
2.9 ★ from 1 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.3 ★ from 113 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 363 reviews

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