The Ivy House Tonbridge
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About The Ivy House Tonbridge
The Ivy House Tonbridge is a pub at 199 High St in Tonbridge, set in a former toll house with oak beams inside a 15th-century Kentish building. The kitchen is open, and the menu runs from a full English breakfast to a roast dinner. The pie of the day is chicken, ham and leek, served with cauliflower cheese in a pot. Moules appear in a wrap and alongside pan fried cod. Burgers come with chips, with the option of chips with toppings. Sticky toffee pudding is among the puddings. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sticky toffee pudding, heated outdoor terrace, roast dinner and moules.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sticky toffee pudding, heated outdoor terrace, roast dinner and moules.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the food, with the roast dinner and the chicken, ham and leek pie served with cauliflower cheese as standout plates. Close behind come the puddings, where sticky toffee pudding is named repeatedly, along with the moules, halloumi wraps and pan fried cod with mussels. The heated, covered terrace is a frequent draw, with blankets and heaters mentioned, and several describe the staff as friendly and the building as a lovely old pub. Beer and wine selections get praise, though one reviewer wanted more experimental beers beyond the premium lagers and Guinness. The caveats are scattered: one finds the veggie options thin and the mushroom burger pricey next to the meat dishes, one says service was slow, and another reports no alcoholic beer, no ice for soft drinks and heaters switched on during a hot July day. One reviewer who had the full English breakfast called it excellent before walking on to Bowden park and the lake.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the food, with the roast dinner and the chicken, ham and leek pie served with cauliflower cheese as standout plates. Close behind come the puddings, where sticky toffee pudding is named repeatedly, along with the moules, halloumi wraps and pan fried cod with mussels. The heated, covered terrace is a frequent draw, with blankets and heaters mentioned, and several describe the staff as friendly and the building as a lovely old pub. Beer and wine selections get praise, though one reviewer wanted more experimental beers beyond the premium lagers and Guinness. The caveats are scattered: one finds the veggie options thin and the mushroom burger pricey next to the meat dishes, one says service was slow, and another reports no alcoholic beer, no ice for soft drinks and heaters switched on during a hot July day. One reviewer who had the full English breakfast called it excellent before walking on to Bowden park and the lake.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Lovely pub. Breakfast (full English) was excellent. Highly recommended. We had a nice walk through town and onwards to Bowden park and the lake.”
- Google user
“A warm pub with good food, although service was slow. Beer was good and food options were good”
- Google user
“Great place to eat and drink in the outside enclosed area, effective heaters to keep you warm. Food was excellent from varied menu and service was spot on.”
- Google user
“Gorgeous 15th century building, food great and well priced. Can recommend the moules and halloumi wraps! Staff v friendly, which made this a particularly chilled and happy atmosphere. We are definitely making this a stop when we are back in Tonbridge”
- Google user
“First visit with the family on a Friday evening. Lovely pub and atmosphere. Super service and friendly staff. Delicious meal, with fresh ingredients. I had the pan fried cod, with mussels followed by a large apple crumble with ice cream. Washed down with a glass of wine. Would definitely go back. Thoroughly enjoyable evening.”
Highlights
“Former toll house with oak beams and vintage decor for informal, seasonal, British gastropub dining.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
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- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near The Ivy House Tonbridge
- Vauxhall Inn4.11,4381.2 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
small portions, slow food service, overcooked/undercooked food
- The Poacher and Partridge4.52,2892 miWheelchair accessible
fresh pizza oven pizzas, botanical garden shacks, vegan sticky toffee pudding
- The White Rock Inn4.55653.9 mi
beef sunday roast, apple and cinnamon crumble, steak and guinness pie
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy House TonbridgeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5463 | — | £20–30 | sticky toffee pudding, heated outdoor terrace, roast dinner |
| Vauxhall InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.11,438 | 1.2 mi | £20–30 | small portions, slow food service, overcooked/undercooked food |
| The Poacher and PartridgeWheelchair accessible | 4.52,289 | 2 mi | — | fresh pizza oven pizzas, botanical garden shacks, vegan sticky toffee pudding |
| The White Rock Inn | 4.5565 | 3.9 mi | — | beef sunday roast, apple and cinnamon crumble, steak and guinness pie |
The 3 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
