The Looking Glass Room at The Ivy Castle View

Dining Room in a Restaurant
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Private space
Tunsgate, Tunsgate Quarter, 98-110 High St, Guildford, GU1 3QT
Guildford Town Centre

About this space

The Looking Glass Room is a private space full of character. Inspired by Guildford and Alice in Wonderland, the room displays colourful prints and artwork.

Our private covered terrace, just beside the dining room, is perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. We’re ready to host morning teas and evening celebrations.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

1. Classic Menu – £55 per person
- Starter: Buffalo mozzarella with lovage pesto, asparagus spears, broad beans, pine nuts, and basil
- Main: The Ivy Classic shepherd’s pie with peas, slow-braised lamb and beef, Cheddar mash, rosemary and red wine sauce
- Dessert: Classic frozen berries with frozen yoghurt and white chocolate sauce
- Includes: Salt-crusted sourdough with butter, tea and filter coffee
- Add-ons: Cheese selection £6.50 pp, salted caramel chocolate truffles £2.95 pp

2. Elegant Menu – £65 per person
- Starters (choice of one): Tossed Asian salad with hoisin sauce, steak tartare with toast, or buffalo mozzarella with lovage pesto
- Mains (choice of one): Blackened cod fillet, truffle chicken Milanese, or chargrilled halloumi with harissa grains
- Desserts (choice of one): Crème brûlée, profiteroles, or classic frozen berries
- Includes: Salt-crusted sourdough with butter, tea and filter coffee
- Add-ons: Cheese selection £6.50 pp, salted caramel chocolate truffles £2.95 pp
- Note: For over 12 guests, pre-orders are required two weeks in advance

3. Heritage Menu – £80 per person
- Starters (choice of one): Classic crispy duck salad, whiskey barrel wood smoked salmon, or twice-baked cheese soufflé
- Mains (choice of one): Fillet of sea bass, fillet steak with sides and sauce, or rendang plant-based curry
- Desserts (choice of one): The Ivy chocolate bombe, apple tart fine, or tiramisu
- Includes: Salt-crusted sourdough with butter, tea and filter coffee
- Add-ons: Cheese selection £6.50 pp, salted caramel chocolate truffles £2.95 pp
- Note: For over 12 guests, pre-orders are required two weeks in advance.

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
8:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 12:00
from £55 per person
Per session
9:00 – 12:00
from £55 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 12:00
from £55 per person
Per session
9:00 – 12:00
from £55 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 70
Dining
up to 38

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Unavailable: Paid parking is available on-site
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

- No smoking in the building.
- Live music is allowed as long as it is not amplified.


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