When The Ivy opened in London in 1917, it was as an unassuming cafe, nestled in the heart of the West End.
It quickly became a favourite haunt for artists, actors and celebrities, looking to unwind with a tipple at the bar.
As the dishes became more popular, it steadily introduced new destinations. Today, The Ivy has 15 branches across London and 26 more stretching throughout the UK.
In Cheltenham, The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie is kicking off the new year with a special all-day set menu offering two courses for £19.17 in a nod to its humble beginnings.
Diners can unlock a time capsule of flavours that have graced The Ivy's tables for over a century, paying homage to the dishes that started it all.
Favourite flavours include starters of French onion soup, duck liver parfait, grilled chicken skewers, beetroot and endive salad and salt and pepper calamari.
While mains feature sweet potato and spinach curry, The Ivy original shepherd’s pie, pan-fried sea bream, minute steak and chips, wild mushroom and truffle linguine and smoked haddock and salmon fishcake.
There's an option to add dessert for an extra £4.95 as well with traditional frozen berries and white chocolate sauce on the menu, alongside flambéed crème brulée, The Ivy chocolate bombe, sticky toffee pudding and aged cheddar cheese, served with rye crackers, apple and celery.
The historic menu is available from 11.30am daily between Monday 5 January to Saturday 28 February 2026, excluding Valentine's Day.
The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie general
manager, Keith Squire, said: 'The £19.17 all-day set menu invites guests to become part of the narrative,
rediscover our classics and play a part in our ever-unfolding story.'
To find out more, or book a table visit ivycollection.com/1917.
