The Ivy Asia Cardiff
The Ivy Asia on The Hayes brings the group's pan-Asian dining to St David's in Cardiff. Expect a dramatic room with a green onyx floor, two cherry trees, antiques and artwork, and a menu of Asian-inspired classics alongside showy cocktails. It suits a celebration meal after a day's shopping.
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Chris Burgess
The room
The look is the draw here: a green onyx floor, two cherry trees and a collection of antiques and art give the dining room a theatrical feel that is very different from the shopping centre outside. It works best in the evening, when the lighting and cocktails come into their own.
Food and drink
The menu mixes Asian-inspired classics with newer pan-Asian dishes, served à la carte, alongside a two-course Elements set menu that offers a lower-priced way in. Cocktails are a big part of the experience, including theatrical serves and an Elements cocktail collection. A private dining room seats larger parties, which makes it a popular choice for birthdays and office celebrations in the city centre.
Booking and getting there
Tables are booked online, and larger groups are asked to email. The restaurant is at 45 The Hayes in St David's, a short walk from Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Market. Cardiff Central is the nearest station, and drivers can use the St David's Shopping Centre car park. Ten Mill Lane and Golf Fang are close by for drinks or a round of crazy golf afterwards, so it is easy to turn dinner into a full night out in the centre.
Highlights
- Pan-Asian menu with Asian-inspired classics
- Green onyx floor and two cherry trees
- Theatrical cocktails
- Private dining room for groups
- Short walk from Cardiff Castle
Good to know
- Book online; larger groups should email the restaurant.
- Private dining is available for groups, with enquiries through the website.
- The nearest car park is St David's Shopping Centre car park; the nearest station is Cardiff Central.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: theivyasia.com