Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 1010 reviews

What Bunny King doesn't like about The Ilex And Brasserie:
When the kebabs arrived, they smelled wonderful. However, upon taking a bite, I was disappointed. Underneath the pitta bread was a watery mess (which I assume was tzatziki), the chicken was flavorless and seemed to be made from low-quality cuts of meat. At £7.95 each, I was shocked to find a piece of gristle in my kebab, something I had never experienced before with chicken. My girlfriend's kebab even had chicken ski... View all feedback. What Brucestewart likes about The Ilex And Brasserie:
Having just spent around 2 hours in the Gardens we popped into the Bar for lunch. My wife had the soup of the day served with sourdough bread which I had Coronation Chicken sandwiches and salad. Perfectly adequate on a warm day. Afrer lunch it was back to the Gardens ....... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
4.2 ★ from 50 reviews
Arcrite
15.10.2024 - 05:12

Called in today for lunch sat out side and as it was table service only I was pleased to see that the staff were very attentive and observant. I had the fish an...

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Richard
15.10.2024 - 05:12

Title says it all really! We’d never been to Holker before so it was lovely to see the house and garden. The brasserie is a very calm and contemporary place to...

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206SueT
15.10.2024 - 05:12

Stopped at the cafe before visiting the garden. On display were some incredibly green (and large) wild garlic scones. These are amazing quite rustic with bits o...

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mrb346
15.10.2024 - 05:12

Eaten here a couple of times. In the evening serves high quality a la crate food in very nice surroundings. Visited for the winter market and had a good value b...

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Nino
15.10.2024 - 05:12

I'm used to visiting stately homes and normally the food can be ok but nothing special. We visited Holker hall today and to begin with we were impressed with ho...

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The Ilex restaurant at Holker Hall offers a Sunday lunch experience that has received mixed reviews. Some diners have enjoyed the ambiance and friendly service, while others have found the food to be lacking. Despite excellent starters, main courses have been hit or miss with overcooked fish and tough meat. Desserts have also received mixed feedback. The service has been described as slow and inexperienced, with some staff struggling to handle criticism. However, other diners have praised the delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service at The Ilex, making it a spot worth visiting for a relaxing meal in a beautiful setting.

Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 69 reviews
happymother2018
06.11.2023 - 06:59

We were staying nearby and decided to dine at this restaurant one evening for their pop up pizza. It turned out to be a great choice! The location was beautiful...

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S4683XKcolins
06.11.2023 - 06:59

A group of 4 guests staying at Dove Cottage on the Estate visited The Ilex Restaurant for breakfast. We enjoyed delicious buns and fresh scones, although we wis...

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Bunny
06.11.2023 - 06:59

When the kebabs arrived, they smelled wonderful. However, upon taking a bite, I was disappointed. Underneath the pitta bread was a watery mess (which I assume w...

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Brucestewart
06.11.2023 - 06:59

Having just spent around 2 hours in the Gardens we popped into the Bar for lunch. My wife had the soup of the day served with sourdough bread which I had Corona...

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mrb346
06.11.2023 - 06:59

Pleasant light lunch in relaxing atmosphere. Sat outside with very good service and food. Will be back over autumn and winter. A bit of relaxation in a mad worl...

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Google
4.7 ★ from 1 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 63 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 878 reviews

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