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hetheryou’reafteracasualchow
downoragastronomic indulgence,
there’s food for thebodyandsoul
in Ipswich.
Newkidon theblock isPumpyardBarand
Brewery in theheritage-listed former technical
college. Enjoyacoldone from the ten tapsof craft
beerat thehomeof themicrobrew, 4Hearts
Brewing. Themenu includesbeer-related treats
suchasabeef cheekburgerwith thebeefbraised
in stout. Surroundedbyhuge stainless steel
brewing tanks in thebararea, this is trulynirvana
forbeerand food loversalike. In fact, craftbeers
andgreat foodareabitof speciality in Ipswich–
checkout thePAHotel (Booval) andAlehouse24
(Yamanto) towhet theappetite.
Wine loversshouldheadout to IronbarkRidge
VineyardatPurga.Aspartof theScenicRimWine
Trail, theaward-winning Ironbarkhas itsCellar
Door tastings ina former 1920sminers’ cottage
and isonly40minutes fromBrisbane.
Locallysourcedproduceand the ‘paddock-to-plate’
essencearecreatively fusedbyaward-winningchef,
AshMartin, atHomageRestaurantatSpicer’s
HiddenVale. Thegoodnews isyoudon’thave to
beahouseguest to indulge in thesegastronomic
delights,but reservationsaredefinitely
recommended.Stay thenightandenjoyagourmet
breakfaston therestaurant’sverandahwith
million-dollarviewsorcheckout theirSunday
luncheswith live jazz.
Hotel,motelsandresortsaregenerallyregardedas
agreatplace toeatand this iscertainly thecase in
Ipswich.Choices includePlatform9;Heritage
Restaurant&PianoBar;Medium-Rare;Woodlands
ofMarburg;andBLVDRestaurant– formore
informationcheckout the ‘eat&drink’ sectionat
Perhapsyouprefer tomixyourwininganddining
withabitof funandentertainment. Well,witha
legacyof sporting legendsandapassion for
participation insports, Ipswich ishome tosome
greatclubs thatfit thebill– Ipswich JetsRugby
LeagueFootballClub,BrothersLeaguesClub
IpswichandSwiftsSportsClub, just tomentiona
few. Andwithspecial facilities for thekids, they
are the ideachoice fora familynightout.
Wining
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Dining
HAVING TEAWITH
FRIENDSWASALWAYS
THEBEST FUN.
StumpsHotel
SURROUNDEDBYHUGE STAINLESS
STEELBREWING TANKS IN THEBAR
AREA, THIS IS TRULYNIRVANA FOR
BEER AND FOOD LOVERS ALIKE.
Homage, SpicersHiddenVale
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