Discover Ipswich Visitor Guide 2025

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Grays Bar and Restaurant

New lease on life for iconic Ipswich Club

The restaurant makes full use of the grand building and garden-lined grounds where diners can enjoy a drink or a meal amongst the leafy surrounds. On weekends the restaurant serves up cocktails and tapas and uses fresh herbs and flowers straight from the gardens. “The history and charm definitely draws people in,” Mr and Mrs Geerstma said. “People enjoy being able to come back into the building again. We’re open for everyone to come have lunch or dinner, a party or function.” Since opening the restaurant has become popular offering luxurious seafood and meat share boards.

“Our chef Colleen’s vision for the future is focusing on more fresh seafood, moving towards total gluten free and more of our popular share boards. “In addition to that we want to focus heavily on bringing people in who are looking for a space to hire for meetings and conferences, engagement parties and weddings.” This year Grays have tripled their share board offerings, undertaken more work at the front of the property where the beautiful alfresco area is, and changed their opening hours to Thursday, Friday and Saturday for lunch and dinner, and Wednesdays for lunch.

A grand, two-storey George Brockwell Gill-designed timber house, once known as the Ipswich Club, is now home to Grays Bar and Restaurant . Originally built in 1916 by Ipswich butcher and pastoralist J.P. Bottomley and named Tydfil, the house was purchased by the Ipswich Club back in 1959. It became a members-only space where men would enjoy social gatherings at the beautiful house on Gray Street. In 2022 the building was purchased by Ami and William Geerstma and then last year became home to Grays Bar and Restaurant , opening to the public.

Stony Creek Brewing Ipswich

Celebrate in style at Stony Creek Brewing Company – Ipswich’s only independent brewery! Perfect for after-work drinks, networking events, meetings, birthdays, and even weddings, we offer locally crafted beers, wines, and signature cocktails alongside delicious food from our all-day kitchen. Relax in our pet-friendly outdoor courtyard, enjoy live music, and make your event unforgettable. Plus, Homer the Beer Truck is available to book for special events, bringing the brews straight to you. Great beer and good times

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