gary brimson

Review of Ivy Oxford

Booked by the gorgeous wife for our first wedding ...

Booked by the gorgeous wife for our first wedding anniversary. On arrival we were shown to a small table by a pillar which was on a main thoroughfare, unbeknownst to me she'd mentioned our anniversary when booking and had asked for a nice table. The lady went away to speak with the lady on the door, came back and showed us to a very nice table, apologising, stating that this was noted but obviously not actioned. We were then asked if we wanted a complimentary glass of champagne which was nice. Food was fab apart from the chunky chips which sadly were lacking; when bitten into, the outside collapsed as if the potato inside had given up and left! Prawn cocktail great, steaks great. Rum Baba, delicious. I asked fur a Whistle Pig bourbon which we'd actually had in New York last year where we were married which was a nice touch, unfortunately the glass which it came in was chipped! Hard to believe. It was swapped when mentioned though, arguably it should never gave been sent out. Nice touch at the end as well when we were given small cream sponge cakes. Pic attached. Ambiance really good, nicely decorated with lots of separated spaces. Nicely attentive staff but we had to ask for water and the bourbon twice, nice coffee. Loos would almost be impossible to find, luckily I followed someone who was luckily going to the loo. Will visit again.