The Ivy Buchanan Street, Glasgow
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About The Ivy Buchanan Street, Glasgow
On Buchanan Street in Glasgow, The Ivy serves a British menu across two floors, with separate seating upstairs from the main dining room below. Breakfast options include Eggs Benedict with hand-pulled ham, scrambled eggs and smoked salmon, and a folded ham and cheese omelette, alongside a wider menu of 33 dishes in total. Recurring items span cod goujons, salmon linguine, and a vegan burger. Table service extends to the upstairs bar. A step-free entrance opens the dining room to visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs suit families with young children. Outdoor seating is available for those who prefer to eat outside, and a private dining room accommodates groups. The restrooms are finished in marble. The restaurant opens daily and reservations are recommended, since peak breakfast and dinner hours draw a busy room.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingDifficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
33 dishes · mains £6–14- Breakfast Pastries£5.75
- Eggs Benedict With Hand-Pulled Ham£11.50
- Eggs Royale With The Ivy 1917 Cure Smoked Salmon£12.50
- Two Free-Range Hen’s Eggs£7.95
- Scrambled Eggs And Smoked Salmon£13.50
- Folded Ham And Cheese Omelette£9.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention elegant art-deco decor, greek yoghurt pancakes, salmon linguine and loud mismatched music.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention elegant art-deco decor, greek yoghurt pancakes, salmon linguine and loud mismatched music.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently center their praise on the decor and service at The Ivy, with the elegant, art-deco interior, rich colors, and statement lighting drawing repeated mention alongside staff described as attentive, efficient, and welcoming even for walk-ins or missed reservations. Close behind, specific dishes earn strong marks: the salmon linguine, Keralan sweet potato curry, cod goujons and creme brulee are singled out by one diner, while others highlight the Malaysian curry, vegan burger, veggie breakfast, and Greek yoghurt pancakes. Several note the private dining room and vegan or vegetarian options performing well for group events. Recurring smaller complaints include background music described as too loud or mismatched with the setting on more than one visit, coffee beans criticized as subpar despite otherwise good coffee, and one reviewer reporting food arriving lukewarm and a birthday request going unacknowledged. A separate reviewer describes a breakfast where the bread was burnt and hard and the meal overall fell short. One diner also notes an issue with the events team prior to booking, though they mention additional staff training was said to be underway. Many describe returning multiple times, with one noting it was their fourth visit and still worth it.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently center their praise on the decor and service at The Ivy, with the elegant, art-deco interior, rich colors, and statement lighting drawing repeated mention alongside staff described as attentive, efficient, and welcoming even for walk-ins or missed reservations. Close behind, specific dishes earn strong marks: the salmon linguine, Keralan sweet potato curry, cod goujons and creme brulee are singled out by one diner, while others highlight the Malaysian curry, vegan burger, veggie breakfast, and Greek yoghurt pancakes. Several note the private dining room and vegan or vegetarian options performing well for group events. Recurring smaller complaints include background music described as too loud or mismatched with the setting on more than one visit, coffee beans criticized as subpar despite otherwise good coffee, and one reviewer reporting food arriving lukewarm and a birthday request going unacknowledged. A separate reviewer describes a breakfast where the bread was burnt and hard and the meal overall fell short. One diner also notes an issue with the events team prior to booking, though they mention additional staff training was said to be underway. Many describe returning multiple times, with one noting it was their fourth visit and still worth it.
Featured reviews
- John Hughes
“Simply put, this was one of the best dining experiences we've had in Glasgow. We came here for breakfast and we found the service to be very quick and friendly. …”
- Ro Lf
“Very nice food. Meat was eccelent. Cheesecake was one of the best in my life. Burrata was sooo delicious. Price for this food is nice and absolutely justified. …”
- X X
“After being previously unimpressed with The Ivy, this visit was a very pleasant surprise. The shedded duck, then the Korean chicken, from the 1998 menu, were excellent. …”
- Claudio Kuenzler
“After a long day trip on our way back to the hotel we stopped by The Ivy to have dinner. When we went in we got a bit surprised. Wowsa, this place is fancy! And we weren't really dressed accordingly, coming straight from a trip in the highlands. But we got a table anyway. The service was top notch. Very friendly and efficient. The place itself is very bizarre - in a positive way. You don't have these classy "upmarket" places anymore. Have a look at the restrooms (even if you don't have to go), how beautiful the decorations and the bathroom in marble is. The food itself was good. Nothing too fancy but good. The prices for drinks and food were absolutely OK and fair, especially considering the excellent service and the atmosphere.”
- Owen Paterson
“The food here is a bit hot and mix, some of our party absotloved theirs and others ot was just fine, maybe the menu is a bit big to have all of it be great. The sundae was a highlight with the candy floss and popping candy making it really fun. Staff were fantastic and the decor really is brilliant”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Bright, upmarket eatery with a vintage vibe featuring a traditional menu & robust drink list.”
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Serves dine-in
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
Show more amenities
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves late-night food
- Has private dining room
- Serves spirits
- Dining options· 9
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Offerings· 5
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves healthy options
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Highlights· 5
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 1
- Difficult to find a space
Location
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- 0.2 mi£20–60Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
beef croquettes, tableside guacamole, ceviche
- Mosob Bar & Restaurant4.88060.2 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
meat platter, traditional coffee ceremony with popcorn, injera bread
- The Smokin' Fox4.42,1930.2 miWheelchair accessible
steak pie, fish and chips, bees knees cocktail
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Buchanan Street, GlasgowReservations | 4.53,023 | — | £20–80 | elegant art-deco decor, greek yoghurt pancakes, salmon linguine |
| El Santo Bar and RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.3511 | 0.2 mi | £20–60 | beef croquettes, tableside guacamole, ceviche |
| Mosob Bar & RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.8806 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | meat platter, traditional coffee ceremony with popcorn, injera bread |
| The Smokin' FoxWheelchair accessible | 4.42,193 | 0.2 mi | — | steak pie, fish and chips, bees knees cocktail |
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