Beer batter snapper was absolutely fabulous, 6 black beer to go with it were brilliant.read more

Great atmosphere, good food and the cocktail jugs are well worth it! Also, it's in a great location…read moreif you want to walk around Ipswich city centre or see a show at the theatre.

A relatively new addition to the Ipswich dining scene, Pumpyard Bar & Brewery (or Four Hearts…read moreBrewing Company - the name appears to be used interchangeably) has become one of our regular eats - I'd even go as far as calling it our go-to restaurant. And judging by how busy the place is every time we go - I'm guessing we aren't alone. They serve bar-style food like burgers, wraps, chips etc, but with a fancy twist such as Chili Cheese Fries and Beer ice cream. The portions are not huge, but the prices are also quite reasonable. Their Wednesday night special $12 ribs are absolutely delicious. Pumpyard Bar & Brewery is the first and only brewery in Ipswich since 1903, and being a brewery, there is always a good variety of beer to be had - both in-house brewed as well as more common bottled beer. Some of their brewed beer is really interesting, like their Wabbit Saison which is a carrot beer, and my personal favorite - the Coffee Cream Ale which is a beer brewed with coffee - awesome! Some of the beers like the Coffee Cream Ale are seasonal, so unfortunately are not available all of the time. They also sell take-home growlers so you can take your favorite beer home too :) With a great atmosphere complete with beer vats right in the dining area, live music on Sunday's and friendly staff, it's easy to see why this place is very quickly becoming a favorite :)

Do not recommend…read more Pros Their food is of a reasonable price for what you get, sometimes. The child area is convenient for parents who wish to drink, gamble, etc. As the kids are kept in a staffed child zone and only require regular check ups. Additionally, at the restaurant tables they offer to provide kids with colouring books which are also educational. Cons Unfortunately, despite the reasonably priced food, the cooking capabilities vary, with some guests reporting over or under cooked food and others having an acceptable quality. Furthermore, the length of time to receive the food is quite drastic, with waits of up to an hour in this instance. The child area does not boast the features as described online (play stations, etc.), in addition it is certainly below pat in comparison to the high quality it used to be. The dress code is very strict, to the point of attempting to be a high end restaurant but clearly not attaining such a feat. The worst part is the fact that despite the club having live music, they have absolutely no regard as to the volume at which it is played, as being in a completely separate zone to the band, yelling was still required to converse with people at the same table which is completely unacceptable. Then upon requesting the staff to decrease the noise, they say they do not have control over the noise of the band.

From the owner: Brothers has something to satisfy every dining occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick bite…read morefor yourself, a formal meal with someone special, or your want to make a large group booking, Brothers can cater for you.

Went there for dinner with my wife, of 50 years thinking it was going to be expensive…read more My wife proceeded to give me the biggest sloppiest kiss of my life after eating this meal. And even the crumbs in her teeth tasted amazing. 10/10 would go again

Came here for a family member's birthday lunch and left severely disappointed. We ordered as soon…read moreas we arrived and they weren't particularly busy but the food still took a while to arrive. Once it did though, we were surprised at the appearance of the food. I ordered a club sandwich that had the fillings falling out. The sandwich was enormous, a bit too big actually. The side serving of fries weren't also as hot as they could be. Overall, my meal was only decent. Nothing exciting. I also ordered an iced latte. It came out pretty quick but I'm not sure it was actually what I ordered. For one, it didn't have any iced and it wasn't even cold (but not boiling hot). There was also a ton of whipped cream on top. Really not what I was expecting but I guess it tasted okay. Now onto the real bad news. Two family members ordered meals: lasagne and steak. The lasagne came out completely cold whereas the steak looked very poor. It had an unsettling grey color and wasn't cooked as requested. The family members who ate it ended up being sick the entire day after. Overall, we were not happy with our meals and would not recommend nor go back there.

What an awesome place! Relaxed outdoor dining outside, or comfortable indoor dining inside, this…read moreplace as a really good relaxed vibe, and a nice decor complete with fire stakes outside, and funky lights inside. 24 drinks on tap ranging from fancy craft beers to interesting ciders, and even a moscato. The food was decent, we really enjoyed both the Barra and Chips and the Salmon, although we didn't think too much of the lemon and pepper calamari. Friendly staff, good atmosphere, decent pricing, we'll certainly be back.

Bit of a hidden gem…read more Was recommended this place to catch up for drinks with a friend.. Well impressed with the decor... The range of beers & ciders really made life difficult! Service was relaxed and friendly.. the outdoor seating area is fantastic, especially if you can get a seat around the fireplace! Awesome place for a few casual drinks. Would recommend!

Service was almost rude I found staff to be unfriendly and food was pretty ordinary…read more Wouldn't recommend best crossing the road to CSI club

From the owner: We are a friendly club known for our friendly and courteous staff. We have a restaurant, coffee…read moreshop, sports bar , gaming, courtesy bus and more.

This place is great. Diverse nightlife suited to a variety of different scenes. 6 bars with 5…read moredifferent dance floors. You can get into everything from house, pop, rave to RnB and back. They're also one of the few nightclubs that still stay open until 5am. They have shows games and a variety of competitions almost every night. Cover charge is reasonable and you can get in for free until 1030 most nights. They also have a free bbq on Sunday's around 630-7 which is great. If you've never been, you should give it consideration. You'll be in for a good night out.

So I've read some pretty bad reviews about The Beat but I've gotta say, I was pleasantly surprised!…read more Being open to new things, I was stoked that my three friends who attend the beat on the regular asked if I'd want to come to "the best gay club". Arriving before 11pm on a Friday night meant half price drinks and of course we couldn't pass that up. The line was fast moving and we got in with no cover charge (about 10.45 pm). Music was great, but very loud. PSA there are stairs upon stairs inside this night club. I made the mistake of wearing platform heels which later in the night lead me to "gracefully" tripping over one of the smaller staircases and falling down completely, made a pretty sweet recovery though. The bartenders on both the top level and the bottom level were great! There was some great energy going around. The drink prices were the best part. We all ordered vodka lime and bitters which didn't exceed $4.50 each. The bathrooms were decently tidy and the lines weren't obnoxious. I loved that the photographer made it a point to take multiple photos of almost everyone in the club and also showed them to us for approval (a girls best friend). After leaving and then coming back around 2 am, there was a cover charge. I think about $5? But don't quote me because I don't remember. I do remember though, the drink prices stayed consistently low even into the wee hours. Overall, I had a blast at The Beat. Great energy and awesome staff and fellow club-goers. I won't hesitate to make another fun night out of this place.