Discover Ipswich Magazine 2019

A taste of the Ipswich dining scene

The Bakehouse Steakhouse

@ladybrisbane | Written by Lady Brisbane

Lady Brisbane, aka Anna McGhie, is an Instagrammer and blogger here in the sunshine state who shares her love of all things Brisbane – and the heritage city next door – through her iPhone photos and blog.

Tap’d at the Prince Albert Hotel may not look very different from any other good looking modern pub, but there’s a whole lot more going on here at the PA, as you discover when you walk into the huge airy Char’d Steakhouse adjoining Tap’d. The PA Hotel was crowned Best Restaurant in Queensland (casual dining) for 2018 and best regional hotel in Australia for 2017. Tap’d offers an impressive selection of 72 beers and ciders – the largest craft beer offering in the southern hemisphere. From the pub classics menu we order a sizzling Wagyu steak sandwich and a 300g rump steak, both perfectly cooked, tasty and generous in size. Fourthchild Café & Restaurant , in Ipswich’s beautiful Top of Town precinct, is a family-run business where everything is made on-site using locally sourced ingredients and fresh Lockyer Valley produce. I couldn’t resist ordering the Peach Melba Creme Brûlée French Toast served with grilled peaches, creme brûlée, praline, raspberry couli, vanilla bean ice-cream and maple syrup. My breakfast choice was a visual delight and a sweet sensation for my tastebuds. Heisenberg Haus , also in the Top of Town, offers amazing German inspired cuisine in a beautiful contemporary environment.

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Looking to explore the foodie scene beyond Brisbane? Feast your eyes upon a variety of Ipswich restaurants that are worth the drive.

Dovetails Restaurant “Lovely spot to excite your palate.” TripAdvisor traveller Naets 1, 14 June 2018

Fourthchild Café & Restaurant

Dovetails Restaurant, located in what was Ipswich’s first TAFE building, is a fabulous find – a contemporary modern space with a heritage backdrop. Take a seat on the leafy deck under the huge Poinciana tree and order from the relaxed, modern Australian menu. Hearty produce-driven dishes emerge, including a healthy and delicious sweet potato gnocchi. You can also start – or end – your visit with something cold next door at Pumpyard Bar & Brewery – which incidentally offers its own pub menu of crowd pleasers and gained a reputation for wacky dessert specials, which in the past has included a beer ice-cream, a ‘beer-amisu’ and ‘deep fried Oreos.’

“‘died & went to Heaven!’ is all I can say.” TripAdvisor traveller Monika C, 1 November 2018