The Ivy Cardiff Menu & Prices 2026

Quick answers

Common questions about The Ivy Cardiff menu, answered

The four things people most often search about The Ivy Cardiff — answered at a glance with current 2026 prices.

Most accessible price

Heritage Menu GBP 20.95 (2 courses)

The best-value entry point — two courses of Ivy classics.

Signature dish

Traditional Fish & Chips GBP 20.95

The British classic done The Ivy way, with beer batter and triple-cooked chips.

Best special-occasion value

Ivy Edition (3 courses) GBP 42.95

Chef-curated seasonal menu — cheaper than three a la carte courses.

Most indulgent option

Champagne Afternoon Tea GBP 45.95

Sandwiches, scones, patisserie and a glass of Champagne.

Set menus & deals

The Ivy Cardiff set menus (2026 prices)

The Ivy Cardiff runs four set menus alongside the full a la carte. All represent meaningful savings against ordering the same number of courses individually. The Heritage Menu is the most accessible entry point; The Ivy Edition is the flagship curated experience.

Heritage MenuGBP 20.95

2 courses from a curated classic selection
Approx. GBP 10 cheaper than equivalent a la carte
Available lunch and dinner (confirm with restaurant)

Best entry-level set menu. Ideal for first-time visitors or weekday lunches.

The Ivy Edition (2 courses)GBP 34.95

Chef-curated seasonal dishes
Starter and main from a refined selection
Regularly updated with seasonal produce

Premium set menu with creative seasonal cooking.

The Ivy Edition (3 courses)GBP 42.95

Starter, main and dessert from the set selection
Chef-curated seasonal menu
GBP 8 saving vs. GBP 50.95 average a la carte equivalent

Best three-course value for a full Ivy experience.

Sensational Saturday (3 courses)GBP 50.00

Three-course Saturday celebration menu
Glass of Champagne included
Available Saturday service (confirm dates with restaurant)

Includes a glass of Champagne — good value for a special occasion.

The 8 most-ordered dishes at The Ivy Cardiff

Ranked by demand across The Ivy Collection sites and reported customer favourites at Cardiff. These are the dishes guests return for — from the theatrical Chocolate Bombe to the timeless Shepherd's Pie.

1Afternoon TeaThe Ivy's iconic offering — sandwiches, scones and patisserie.GBP 35.95
2Traditional Fish and ChipsBeer-battered fish with triple-cooked chips, mushy peas and tartare.GBP 20.95
3The Ivy Classic Shepherd's PieA signature British classic on every Ivy menu.GBP 19.25
4The Ivy Chocolate BombeTheatrical tableside dessert — the most-photographed plate.GBP 11.75
5Chicken Milanese with Truffle SaucePerennially popular across The Ivy Collection.GBP 21.75
6Roasted Queen ScallopsStarter and a regular sell-out.GBP 15.95
7Sunday Roast (Beef or Lamb)Both options come with full trimmings.GBP 26.95
8The Ivy Crispy Duck SaladA Collection-wide signature starter.GBP 11.75

Afternoon tea

The Ivy Cardiff afternoon tea (GBP 35.95)

One of Cardiff's most popular afternoon tea settings — and one of the most complete. The Ivy Cardiff's afternoon tea is a serious affair: finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and a selection of house patisserie, all served with a pot of tea or barista coffee. Champagne upgrades the experience to GBP 45.95 per person.

The full Afternoon Tea (GBP 35.95) covers three tiers: savoury finger sandwiches first, followed by warm scones with proper Cornish clotted cream and strawberry jam, then sweet patisserie from the pastry kitchen. A lighter Cream Tea (scones only, with cream, jam and tea) is available at GBP 11.25 — ideal if you want the experience without the full spread.

Champagne options — full Champagne Afternoon Tea at GBP 45.95 and Champagne Cream Tea at GBP 21.25 — add a glass of house Champagne on arrival. The Ivy Cardiff recommends booking in advance, especially Friday to Sunday and during peak seasons.

Afternoon Tea: GBP 35.95 per person
Champagne Afternoon Tea: GBP 45.95 per person
Cream Tea: GBP 11.25 per person
Champagne Cream Tea: GBP 21.25 per person
Includes: sandwiches, scones, patisserie, tea or coffee
Champagne upgrade: glass of house Champagne on arrival
Booking: recommended, especially weekends

Sunday roast

The Ivy Cardiff Sunday roast (GBP 26.95)

A proper British Sunday roast served all day on Sundays. Choose roast beef or roast lamb rump, each at GBP 26.95, with the full complement of trimmings included in the price.

GBP 26.95 · Sunday only

Roast Beef

Slow-roasted British beef carved and served with a Yorkshire pudding, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a rich beef roast gravy. The full Sunday roast experience in The Ivy's elevated brasserie setting.

GBP 26.95 · Sunday only

Roast Lamb Rump

Slow-roasted lamb rump cooked to a pink finish, served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a fragrant lamb gravy. The same generous roast trimmings as the beef, but with lamb as the centrepiece.

What's on

Seasonal menus and recurring features at The Ivy Cardiff

The Ivy Cardiff runs a stable a la carte alongside rotating seasonal and special occasion menus. The Ivy Edition is updated periodically with new dishes from the kitchen team.

Seasonal

The Ivy Edition

Chef-curated seasonal set menu refreshed regularly with the best of current produce. GBP 34.95 for two courses or GBP 42.95 for three.

From GBP 34.95

Weekend

Sensational Saturday

Three-course Saturday celebration menu with a glass of Champagne. Available Saturday service.

GBP 50.00

Sunday

Sunday Roast

Traditional Sunday roast with roast beef or lamb rump, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

GBP 26.95

Daily

Heritage Menu

Two-course accessible set menu at GBP 20.95 — the best-value way to experience The Ivy Cardiff.

GBP 20.95

Daily

Children's Menu

Dedicated children's menu with main, dessert and a soft drink. Children's breakfast with juice also available.

GBP 14.95

Browse the menu

Jump to a menu category

All ten menu categories at The Ivy Cardiff with item counts — click to jump directly to that section of the full priced menu below.

The full priced menu

Every item on The Ivy Cardiff's menu with 2026 prices

All categories below, from sharing plates and starters through mains, grill, sides, breakfast, afternoon tea, Sunday roast and desserts. Tags flag vegetarian and vegan dishes.

For the Table 6 items

Starters 9 items

Mains 11 items

Grill 5 items

Sauces & Sides 12 items

Breakfast & Brunch 12 items

Afternoon Tea 4 items

Desserts 10 items

Set Menus 6 items

Price comparison

How The Ivy Cardiff prices compare to similar restaurants

Like-for-like price comparison across similar upscale brasserie and dining venues. The Ivy Cardiff sits at a mid-premium level in Cardiff — competitive with comparable UK brasseries for set menus and afternoon tea.

Category	The Ivy Cardiff	Miller & Carter Cardiff	Quaglino's (London)
2-course set menu	GBP 20.95	GBP 23.95	GBP 35.00
3-course set menu	GBP 42.95	GBP 28.95	GBP 45.00
Signature main (avg)	GBP 22.00	GBP 24.00	GBP 28.00
Steak (premium cut)	GBP 33.95	GBP 36.95	GBP 40.00
Afternoon tea	GBP 35.95	N/A	GBP 45.00
Sunday roast	GBP 26.95	GBP 24.95	N/A
Starter (avg)	GBP 12.00	GBP 10.00	GBP 14.00

Miller & Carter Cardiff and Quaglino's London figures are approximate national-average prices for comparable menu tiers as of mid-2026 and may not reflect current pricing at those venues. Confirm directly with each restaurant. The Ivy Cardiff is represented in the first data column.

Menu at a glance

Price range guide for every course at The Ivy Cardiff

Quick reference for what to budget per course — useful for planning a full meal or just a light bite.

Dish	Course	Price
Garden Pea Soup	Starter	GBP 8.95
Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad	Starter	GBP 9.50
Crispy Duck Salad	Starter	GBP 11.75
Roasted Queen Scallops	Starter	GBP 15.95
Shepherd's Pie	Main	GBP 19.25
Fish and Chips	Main	GBP 20.95
Chicken Milanese	Main	GBP 21.75
Sirloin Steak 8oz	Grill	GBP 29.95
Fillet Steak 6oz	Grill	GBP 33.95
Rib-eye on the Bone 12oz	Grill	GBP 38.95
Creme Brulee	Dessert	GBP 9.25
Chocolate Bombe	Dessert	GBP 11.75
Afternoon Tea	Set	GBP 35.95
Heritage Menu (2 courses)	Set	GBP 20.95
Ivy Edition (3 courses)	Set	GBP 42.95

About The Ivy Cardiff

A century of brasserie tradition brought to Cardiff city centre.

The Ivy Cardiff is part of The Ivy Collection — the group of brasseries and restaurants that grew from the original The Ivy in London's West End, which first opened in 1917. From the mid-2010s the Collection expanded across the UK, bringing the brand's signature all-day brasserie format — British classics, contemporary cooking, afternoon tea, Sunday roast — to cities beyond London including Cardiff, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol and Manchester.

The Cardiff site sits at 69/70 St David's, CF10 1GA, a few minutes' walk from both Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street stations. It operates from 9 am daily, covering breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. A sister concept, The Ivy Asia Cardiff, occupies an adjacent space in the same St David's development and focuses on Asian-inspired cuisine.

The restaurant is fully accessible via a lift, with wheelchair-accessible dining rooms and bathrooms, private dining rooms for events and celebrations, and free WiFi throughout.

1917Ivy tradition

9 amOpens daily

CF10 1GACardiff city centre

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Dietary & dietary options

Vegetarian, vegan and dietary-friendly picks at The Ivy Cardiff

The Ivy Cardiff's menu includes a meaningful range of vegetarian and vegan dishes across every course — not just token alternatives. Vegan mains include the Gochujang-glazed Aubergine Salad (GBP 18.95) and Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry (GBP 21.95). Vegetarian afternoon tea is available by default.

For allergen and dietary information specific to your visit, contact the restaurant directly on 029 2233 8940 before booking.

Vegan starter: Jackfruit Bang Bang Salad (GBP 8.95), Heirloom Tomato Salad (GBP 9.50)
Vegan main: Aubergine Salad (GBP 18.95), Sweet Potato Curry (GBP 21.95)
Vegetarian main: Twice-baked Cheese Souffle (GBP 12.25 starter)
Vegan breakfast: Coconut Yoghurt with Super Seeds (GBP 8.95)
Vegetarian breakfast: Ivy Vegetarian Breakfast (GBP 15.95)
Afternoon tea: Vegetarian by default; vegan version available on request

Planning your visit

How to get the most from a meal at The Ivy Cardiff

Best value

Start with the Heritage Menu

The Heritage Menu at GBP 20.95 for two courses is the most accessible entry to a full Ivy experience. It typically features versions of the classic dishes the brand is known for — a significantly better deal than ordering two a la carte courses individually.

Special occasions

Champagne Afternoon Tea or Sensational Saturday

For a birthday or celebration, the Champagne Afternoon Tea at GBP 45.95 or the Sensational Saturday three-course menu with Champagne at GBP 50 both represent good value when you factor in the Champagne and the occasion-ready setting.

Full experience

The Ivy Edition for the full menu range

At GBP 42.95 for three courses, The Ivy Edition set menu lets you sample the kitchen's seasonal cooking at its best — starter, main and dessert for less than the cost of those courses a la carte.

Families

Children's menu simplifies ordering

The dedicated children's menu at GBP 14.95 (main, dessert, soft drink) removes the need to navigate the full a la carte for younger diners. Children's breakfast with juice is GBP 11.95.

Accessibility

Fully accessible venue

The Ivy Cardiff has full wheelchair access via a lift to the main restaurant, bathrooms and a dedicated accessible private dining room. Baby changing facilities are available. Call ahead to request ground-floor seating if preferred.

Booking

Reserve ahead — especially for afternoon tea

The Ivy Cardiff is a popular venue; walk-ins may face waits at peak times. Afternoon tea in particular is best booked several days in advance at weekends and during school holidays. Call 029 2233 8940 or book via the official website.

Location

Where to find The Ivy Cardiff

The Ivy Cardiff is located at 69/70 St David's, Cardiff CF10 1GA, in the heart of Cardiff city centre adjacent to the St David's shopping centre. Cardiff Castle is a short walk away.

Both Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central train stations are approximately five minutes on foot. Car parking is available at St Davids Dewi Sant car park on Bridge Street. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 9 am.

To book: call 029 2233 8940 or visit theivycollection.com/cardiff.

Address: 69/70 St David's, Cardiff CF10 1GA
Phone: 029 2233 8940
Mon-Wed & Sun: 9 am to 11 pm
Thursday: 9 am to 11:30 pm
Fri-Sat: 9 am to midnight
Nearest station: Cardiff Queen Street (5 min walk)
Parking: St Davids Dewi Sant, Bridge Street

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Common questions

The Ivy Cardiff menu — frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions most commonly asked about The Ivy Cardiff's menu, prices, afternoon tea, Sunday roast and booking.

How much does it cost to eat at The Ivy Cardiff?

The Ivy Cardiff spans a wide price range for all-day dining. Starters on the a la carte menu begin at GBP 8.95 (Garden Pea Soup) and run to GBP 15.95 for scallops. Main courses start at GBP 18.25 and reach GBP 38.95 for the 12oz rib-eye on the bone. Set menus offer better value: the Heritage Menu is GBP 20.95 for two courses, and The Ivy Edition is GBP 34.95 for two courses or GBP 42.95 for three. Afternoon tea is GBP 35.95, rising to GBP 45.95 with Champagne. Breakfast and brunch items run GBP 5.50 to GBP 19.95.

Where is The Ivy Cardiff located?

The Ivy Cardiff is at 69/70 St David's, Cardiff CF10 1GA — in the heart of Cardiff city centre, adjacent to St David's shopping centre and close to Cardiff Castle. Both Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central train stations are roughly a five-minute walk away. Car parking is available at St Davids Dewi Sant on Bridge Street.

What are The Ivy Cardiff opening hours?

The Ivy Cardiff is open all day, seven days a week. Current hours are: Monday to Wednesday and Sunday: 9 am to 11 pm; Thursday: 9 am to 11:30 pm; Friday and Saturday: 9 am to midnight. These cover breakfast service from opening through to late evening dinner.

Does The Ivy Cardiff serve afternoon tea?

Yes. Afternoon tea at The Ivy Cardiff is GBP 35.95 per person and includes finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and a selection of sweet patisserie, served with a pot of tea or coffee. A Champagne Afternoon Tea is available at GBP 45.95. A lighter Cream Tea (scones, cream, jam, tea or coffee) is GBP 11.25, or GBP 21.25 with Champagne. Booking is recommended, particularly at weekends.

Does The Ivy Cardiff have vegetarian and vegan options?

Yes. The a la carte menu includes several vegetarian and vegan dishes. Vegan highlights include the Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad (GBP 9.50), Spicy Jackfruit Bang Bang Salad (GBP 8.95), Gochujang-glazed Aubergine Salad (GBP 18.95), Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry (GBP 21.95), and Plant-based Coconut Yoghurt at breakfast (GBP 8.95). Vegetarian dishes include the Twice-baked Cheese Souffle (GBP 12.25), and the full afternoon tea can be made vegetarian. Confirm current availability and any substitutions directly with the restaurant.

Does The Ivy Cardiff do a Sunday roast?

Yes. The Ivy Cardiff serves a traditional Sunday roast every week. Current options are Roast Beef and Roast Lamb Rump, both priced at GBP 26.95. Each comes with the full trimmings: Yorkshire pudding (with the beef), roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and the appropriate gravy. The Sunday roast is available throughout Sunday lunch and dinner service.

Is The Ivy Cardiff part of The Ivy Collection?

Yes. The Ivy Cardiff is one of around 80 restaurants operated under The Ivy Collection, the group that grew out of the original The Ivy restaurant in London's West End, which has been open since 1917. The Collection opened multiple brasserie-format sites across the UK from 2015 onwards, each maintaining the brand's signature all-day British brasserie format with contemporary touches. The Ivy Asia Cardiff, serving Asian-inspired cuisine, is located in the same St David's site.

Can you book a private dining room at The Ivy Cardiff?

Yes. The Ivy Cardiff has private dining rooms available for events, business lunches and celebrations. The first-floor space is suitable for private hire. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible via a lift to the main restaurant and bathrooms, and a wheelchair-accessible private dining room is available. Contact the restaurant directly on 029 2233 8940 to enquire about availability and pricing for private dining.

Are set menus available at The Ivy Cardiff, and are they good value?

Several set menus run alongside the full a la carte. The Heritage Menu at GBP 20.95 for two courses is the most accessible entry point — roughly GBP 10 cheaper than ordering two a la carte courses separately. The Ivy Edition set menu is GBP 34.95 (two courses) or GBP 42.95 (three courses) and features chef-curated seasonal dishes. The Sensational Saturday menu is GBP 50 for three courses including a glass of Champagne, making it competitive for a special occasion compared with the a la carte equivalent.

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