Introducing the Cool Britannia Menu

Thirty years after Cool Britannia defined a generation, The Ivy Collection is inviting guests to revisit one of Britain’s most iconic cultural moments with the launch of its new Cool Britannia Menu. Available from 2^nd September, the limited-edition menu celebrates the culture and tastes that shaped the 1990s, while paying tribute to The Ivy’s own place at the very heart of the movement.

Long regarded as one of London’s most iconic restaurants, The Ivy was at the heart of the Cool Britannia movement, welcoming the musicians, actors, artists and cultural figures who defined the era. While London’s cultural landscape embraced Britpop, Young British Artists (YBAs) and a renewed sense of British confidence, The Ivy became the place where many of its leading names gathered.

Available Monday to Friday from 11.30am until 6.30pm and Sundays from 11am until 6.30pm, guests can enjoy two courses for £19.96 in a nod to the year that epitomised the Cool Britannia movement, with the option to add a dessert for £8.95.

Designed to celebrate timeless British favourites alongside dishes that capture the adventurous flavours that emerged during the decade, the menu begins with starters including Glazed Onion Soup with gratinated cheese croutons and parsley; Gratinated Halloumi served with fire-roasted pepper purée and vine tomatoes; and Kiln-roast Salmon Rillette with dark rye bread, crushed avocado, basil pesto and fresh herb salad.

The Grilled Robata Chicken Skewers with Bang Bang peanut sauce, sesame, coconut, lime and coriander pay tribute to one of The Ivy’s most iconic dishes. Inspired by the legendary Bang Bang Chicken, first introduced to the menu during the 1990s, the new dish reimagines a guest favourite that became so popular guests famously clamoured for its return after it was removed.

For mains, guests can choose from the nostalgic 90’s Coconut Curry with sweet potato, spinach, broccoli, sun-blushed tomatoes, lemongrass, crispy lotus root and aromatic rice, Salmon Linguine in a smoked salmon cream sauce with capers, lemon zest and parsley, Chicken Supreme with smoked pancetta, chestnut mushrooms and a rich red wine and port sauce, or upgrade to a Minute Steak served with peppercorn sauce, onions, thick-cut chips and watercress for a £4.95 supplement.

Desserts continue the celebration of British classics, with favourites that defined restaurant dining throughout the 1990s. Guests can enjoy Sticky Toffee Pudding served with salted caramel sauce, dates and clotted cream, or opt for the Best of British Mature Cheddar, accompanied by crackers, apple and celery. For those seeking something a little lighter, the Mango Vanilla Spongecombines rum-soaked sponge with mango purée, Chantilly cream and fresh lemon balm, while the Platinum Sundae brings the menu to a memorable close with hazelnut and dark chocolate, bourbon vanilla ice cream, crushed hazelnuts and meringue. Sticky Toffee Pudding is available with a £1.95 supplement.

To toast to the era, The Ivy Collection has partnered with Cointreau to create two limited-edition cocktails inspired by the music and cultural icons that defined Cool Britannia. The Champagne Supernova (£12.50) combines Cointreau, cherry and lemon, topped with Champagne, while the Spice Girls (£13.50) brings together Cointreau Spicy, The Botanist gin, rhubarb, hot honey and cranberry for a bold, playful nod to one of the decade’s biggest pop phenomena.