How The Ivy went from humble origins
to a national icon

The Original Ivy Opens

Abel Giandolini opens The Original Ivy,  joined by Mario Gallati a few years later

The Place to Be

The Original Ivy becomes the regular haunt for icons including Puccini, HG Wells and Winston Churchill

The Second World War

The Ivy remains open for service throughout the war, even after suffering damage during the Blitz

Part of the Furniture

The Ivy passed hands a few times, and remains a regular hotspot for the West End’s theatre scene

Rennovation

The Original Ivy was taken over by Chris Corbin and Jeremy King, who renovated the restaurant

Star Status

The Ivy becomes the definitive hang out for the biggest artists, musicians and politicians of the era

Beginning of the Present

The Original Ivy bought by Richard Caring

Expansion

The Ivy Market Grill opens, becoming the first Ivy location outside of West Street

Mordern Day

The Ivy Collection has expanded to 45 restaurants including sites in England, Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland and Ireland, with locations in London and Nottingham opening soon

The Future

We have come a long way since opening our doors for the first time, and we look forward to opening more doors across the UK in the future