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City heart beating to a new rhythm The thrum of people visiting the Nicholas Street Precinct for exciting new restaurants, events and experiences signals the redevelopment is a huge success.

up to date with all the modern touches you would expect. The menu is also modern with a deliberate departure from standard pub fare, designed with both casual diners and food enthusiasts in mind. HOYTS’ new six-screen cinema, located on the corner of Nicholas and Brisbane streets introduces the latest in cutting-edge entertainment technology. There are standout features like luxurious daybeds and exclusive D-BOX Motion Recliners, which synchronise motion and vibration with every thrilling moment on screen. Meanwhile Queensland’s first General Public “eatertainery”, is a one-of-a-kind venue that

combines fun, food, and nostalgia. Featuring 14 tenpin bowling lanes, state-of-the-art arcade games, golf simulators, electronic darts, pool tables, and a delicious food and beverage menu. The openings were closely followed by premium seafood restaurant Kickin’ Inn. Offering a unique dining experience where the food is served from a bag onto the table, sans plates and cutlery. On the menu is seafood like lobster, Moreton Bay bugs, blue swimmer crabs and Queensland prawns. MiniBounce will be the next experience to open early this year. Located next to General Public, the venue is designed for children aged between six months and six years with mini trampolines, a ball pit, slides and a playground.

Ipswich is celebrating a once-in-a-generation transformation of its city heart, with new major entertainment venues in the award-winning Nicholas Street Precinct opening their doors. The precinct, which won the Minister's Award for Urban Design and the Movement and Place Award 2024, has seen almost one million visitors in the past year thanks to fantastic events and new openings including global movie giant HOYTS , General Public and Hotel Commonwealth . Hotel Commonwealth, one of Ipswich’s most iconic heritage pubs, has re-opened following a remarkable heritage restoration. The pub first opened its doors in 1910 and its stunning transformation includes a huge nod to the building’s history while bringing it

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