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The Ivy Exeter celebrates the cinema release of Downton Abbey
On 17th September from 6:30pm to 9:30pm visitors to the Ivy Exeter can transport themselves to the grandeur of early 20th-century England with an enchanting evening of live jazz, inspired by Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, in cinemas from 12th September.
Restaurants will come alive with the sounds of a swinging jazz band and sensational vocalists reimagining today’s hits in dazzling 1930s style.
Guests can complement the evening with the limited-edition Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale at The Ivy menu. Choose from a two-course experience for £27.95 or indulge in three courses for £34.95 – each dish thoughtfully crafted in honour of the latest cinematic release and inspired by the grandeur of Downton’s dining room, reimagined with modern flair.
Guests may begin with the likes of Severn & Wye Smoked Salmon, elegantly served with brown bread, lemon, and butter – a refined staple of upper-class tables and drawing-room teas. The Salade Du Verger with figs and pecans sees red chicory drizzled with a truffle vinaigrette and topped with picked herbs and whipped feta, providing a nod to garden-fresh produce popular on estate menus.
Main courses pay tribute to traditional favourites reimagined through the Ivy lens. The Ivy Shepherd’s Pie – slow-braised lamb and beef enriched with rosemary and red wine and topped with Cheddar mash – is a long-loved dish at The Ivy which celebrates comforting and robust flavours. For a meat-free option, the Garden Vegetable Curry blends British and international flavours, reflecting the global influence on English cuisine at the time.
Seafood lovers can enjoy Grilled Lemon Sole on the Bone, delicately cooked in beurre noisette with capers and lemon – a dish fit for a grand dinner service. The Braised Duck Curry and the 21 Day Aged Sirloin Steak with peppercorn sauce further showcase the menu’s nod to British tradition, luxury, and global flavour.
Restaurants will come alive with the sounds of a swinging jazz band and sensational vocalists reimagining today’s hits in dazzling 1930s style.
Guests can complement the evening with the limited-edition Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale at The Ivy menu. Choose from a two-course experience for £27.95 or indulge in three courses for £34.95 – each dish thoughtfully crafted in honour of the latest cinematic release and inspired by the grandeur of Downton’s dining room, reimagined with modern flair.
Guests may begin with the likes of Severn & Wye Smoked Salmon, elegantly served with brown bread, lemon, and butter – a refined staple of upper-class tables and drawing-room teas. The Salade Du Verger with figs and pecans sees red chicory drizzled with a truffle vinaigrette and topped with picked herbs and whipped feta, providing a nod to garden-fresh produce popular on estate menus.
Main courses pay tribute to traditional favourites reimagined through the Ivy lens. The Ivy Shepherd’s Pie – slow-braised lamb and beef enriched with rosemary and red wine and topped with Cheddar mash – is a long-loved dish at The Ivy which celebrates comforting and robust flavours. For a meat-free option, the Garden Vegetable Curry blends British and international flavours, reflecting the global influence on English cuisine at the time.
Seafood lovers can enjoy Grilled Lemon Sole on the Bone, delicately cooked in beurre noisette with capers and lemon – a dish fit for a grand dinner service. The Braised Duck Curry and the 21 Day Aged Sirloin Steak with peppercorn sauce further showcase the menu’s nod to British tradition, luxury, and global flavour.
Wednesday 17 September
The Ivy Exeter, High Street, Exeter, Devon EX4 3DT
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