This Christmas, The Ivy Collection is bringing a flurry of festive magic to its restaurants nationwide, unveiling playful winter sports-inspired installations featuring a family of skiing polar bears, alongside an extensive collection of seasonal menus and dining experiences.
Inspired by the charm of an Alpine winter escape, The Ivy’s restaurants are being transformed for the season, with a family of four polar bears dressed in signature Ivy knitwear and equipped with skis taking centre stage. Combining Christmas nostalgia with a playful sense of adventure, the installations create striking seasonal displays and memorable photo opportunities for guests and passers-by alike.
Beyond the decorations, The Ivy Collection is celebrating the season with an extensive programme of festive dining, from traditional Christmas feasts and celebratory afternoon teas to magical breakfasts, winter-inspired cocktails and spectacular New Year’s Eve dinners.
A Festive Feast for Every Occasion
At the heart of the celebrations is The Ivy’s Festive Set Menu, bringing together comforting Christmas classics, luxurious seasonal ingredients and The Ivy’s signature touch of theatre. Priced from £55 for two courses and £65 for three, the menu launches on Wednesday November 4 and includes a Christmas cracker, a choice of side and a warm mince pie served with tea or coffee.
This year’s menus celebrate the rich, comforting flavours of the season, with cranberries, chestnuts and warming spices sitting alongside luxurious ingredients including black truffle and caviar. Highlights include a Twice-baked Cheese Soufflé with Black Truffle, traditional Turkey Ballotine with apricot, cranberry and pork stuffing, and Pan-fried Sea Bass and Caviar with citrus beurre blanc. Desserts bring an extra touch of theatre, with a Flambéed Crème Brûlée finished tableside and a traditional Christmas Pudding.
Meanwhile, The Ivy’s Festive À La Carte Menu brings a seasonal twist to the restaurant’s much-loved signatures, with highlights including a hearty Festive Shepherd’s Pie, combining duck, turkey, lamb and beef beneath Cheddar mashed potato, and a showstopping Chocolate Gingerbread House, layered with sponge cake, ginger crumb and candied orange.
Festive Mornings and Afternoon Delights
The celebrations begin from breakfast, with The Ivy introducing a selection of seasonal morning dishes, including Eggs Royale with The Ivy Cure Smoked Salmon and Caviar, Truffled Eggs Benedict with Pulled Ham and Crushed Avocado and Chestnuts with cranberries, pomegranate and mixed seeds. The dishes are perfectly paired with an alcohol free Mimosa made with orange juice and Wild Idol Naturally Alcohol Free Sparking White.
For an elegant afternoon celebration, The Ivy’s Festive Afternoon Tea offers a seasonal take on the British tradition, featuring delicate savouries including smoked salmon and cream cheese choux buns and truffled chicken cream brioche rolls. Sweet treats include orange and cranberry éclairs, pistachio, almond and cherry Battenberg and festive mince pies, alongside freshly baked scones and a choice of teas, coffees, Nyetimber Classic Cuvee or Nyetimber Cuvee Chérie English Sparkling Wine.
Families can also look forward to the return of The Ivy’s Naughty Elves Breakfasts (£32.50 for adults and £27.50 for children), following the success of last year’s inaugural events. Taking place across eight dates from Saturday 5th until Wednesday 23rd December, the magical mornings will see mischievous elves entertain children and adults with festive tricks, treats and surprises, alongside a delicious breakfast, memorable photo opportunities and a special gift for every child to take home.
Little diners will also have plenty to celebrate throughout the season, with a dedicated children’s menu featuring playful dishes such as North Pole Pasta, Santa’s Salmon Fillet and Captain Claus’ Fish and Chips.
Raise a Glass to the Season
The festive flavours continue behind the bar, with The Ivy’s mixologists drawing on warming winter spices, nostalgic sweet treats and seasonal fruits to create a collection of celebratory cocktails.
Among the highlights is the Bear Colada, a playful twist on the tropical classic, combining Don Julio Reposado Tequila with coconut liqueur, cinnamon, white chocolate, pineapple and Chantilly cream. The Winter Spice Margarita brings together Don Julio Reposado Tequila, hot honey, ginger and lime with a jul wine float, while the Bear Paloma combines Don Julio Reposado Tequila, cherry, vanilla and cardamom with grapefruit soda.
For a sparkling celebration, Santa’s Kir pairs Ketel One vodka, elderflower and Nuet Toddy with Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Champagne, while an alcohol-free Santa’s Kir offers an equally festive alternative with apple, elderflower, blackcurrant and Wild Idol Naturally Alcohol Free Sparkling White.
Completing the collection are nostalgic favourites reimagined for the season with Coca-Cola Original Taste, including a Cherry Cola with Johnnie Walker Black Ruby whisky and a Maple Pecan Cuba Libre with Zacapa No. 23 rum.
Guests can also raise a glass with a selection of Laurent-Perrier Champagnes, Nyetimber English Sparkling Wines and Wild Idol Naturally Alcohol Free Sparkling, available throughout the festive season.
Celebrations Through to the New Year
The festivities will continue beyond Christmas Day, with seasonal dining experiences spanning the period between Christmas and New Year, including Boxing Day and festive weekend brunches.
On New Year’s Eve, The Ivy will invite guests to mark the final day of 2026 with a celebratory set lunch, priced at £34.95 for two courses or £43.95 for three, before welcoming the evening with a spectacular New Year’s Eve Dinner, priced at £97.50 per person, including a glass of Champagne.
The evening menu will feature luxurious dishes including Crab & Caviar Cornetto, Black Truffle Arancini, Lobster & Prawn Royal and Robata Grilled Fillet Steak with brandy peppercorn sauce and black truffle. For dessert, a Champagne & Sicilian Lemon Sorbet with Laurent-Perrier Champagne espuma offers a suitably sparkling finale to the year.
The celebrations will continue into 2027 with a special New Year’s Day Brunch, offering a relaxed and delicious start to the year ahead.
From festive family gatherings and Christmas lunches with colleagues to Champagne-filled celebrations and memorable moments with loved ones, The Ivy Collection is setting the stage for a season of exceptional food, festive magic and unforgettable occasions.
Guests are encouraged to book their festive celebrations [HERE] while availability lasts.