The Ivy Exeter sits just a few steps from Exeter Cathedral, a bright, easy-going spot that feels equally at ease with brunch, pre-theatre suppers and unhurried dinners.
Modern British and Asian-inspired dishes, floral touches and a gently busy room make it a natural choice for get-togethers in Exeter and South Devon.
Private dining events at The Ivy Exeter
The Terrace private dining room – often known as the Group Dining Room – offers a more discreet corner of the restaurant for those times when you want your party slightly apart from the main bustle. Seating up to 10 guests, it is sized for intimate group dining: large enough for a sense of occasion, small enough that everyone can stay in the same conversation.
Flooded with natural daylight, the room has a quietly uplifting feel. Colourful prints, inspired by Rougemont Gardens and the River Exe, give the space a local accent and a touch of charm without overwhelming it. It’s the kind of setting that works just as well for a relaxed family celebration or afternoon tea as it does for a focused business lunch.
For group dining enquiries in Exeter, The Terrace is practical as well as pretty. The integrated media hub makes it a sensible choice for presentations, briefings or discreet client meetings, while the seated capacity of up to 10 keeps events feel intentionally intimate – ideal for team dinners, milestone birthdays or festive gatherings where detail matters.
Menus follow The Ivy’s familiar, crowd-pleasing approach, which simplifies hosting mixed groups with different tastes.
Service is warm and well-drilled, used to the rhythm of smaller private events and able to pace the occasion to suit the room.
For anyone planning a compact but considered group dining event in Exeter or the surrounding South Devon area, The Terrace offers a calm, polished and reassuringly straightforward option.
