Here's seven fantastic spots around town where the locals feast.For more places see our Flavours page.The Cottage RestaurantStep into the charm of a beautiful legacy Queenslander and indulge in a fine dining experience with a modern Australian twist. The Cottage Restaurant is a unique little hideaway, tucked in amongst some of Ipswich's oldest residential buildings and ready to dish up the goods.
School holidays can be a magical time spent making memories with the family, but the long summer break can sometimes feel too long. When the kids are once again back at school, you might need some me time to decompress from the endless "mum", "dad", "I'm bored" talk. Use this list that can help you plan some fun times without the kids.Smash your frustrations away!Don't wait, book in now to smash out those school holiday frustrations safely - at Rage Cage. All the safety equipment is supplied, and it's just you in a room with a bat smashing to your heart's content! Enjoy.Indulge in fried chicken followed by ice cream sans childrenIf you've spent the holidays trying to force fruit and veges onto the kids, saying no to takeaway and just setting a great example for the kids with healthy eating - then I applaud you! And you probably need a cheat day...
Warning, this list may cause serious FOMO. Add these adventures to your Ipswich itinerary, just don't forget to invite your BFF.Get your head in the cloudsThe best way to see the Ipswich countryside is sky-high in a Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights basket. Live out your motorsport dreamsYou can become a V8 race car driver for a day in the drivers’ seat of an iconic Ford, Holden, Mustang or Camaro. Or take to the track in a go kart, drift car or on the back of a superbike.
Got a 4-legged family member who’d love to join you on a day trip or weekend away? Head to the City of Ipswich where there are plenty of dog friendly venues to sniff out.Take a stroll by the Bremer River and then settle in for breakfast at Rafter & Rose in the city’s Top of Town precinct. There’s an all-day brunch menu designed to make you drool and your furry friend will love hanging out with you in the café’s shady laneway.
The city of Ipswich is a short drive from Brisbane and offers visitors so much. It is steeped in history and more recently, locals have been busy rejuvenating the city’s night life.Monte Lane is Ipswich’s newest and coolest hangout. It’s a wine bar and restaurant that offers easy vibes and good times. It has a share plate menu as well as a pizza menu – and the bar comes stocked with an awesome selection of wines, creative cocktails and constantly rotating beers on tap.
You can have them with the lot, patties stacked on top of each other in between slices of melted cheese, fried chicken or slow cooked meats, but there's one thing that every great burger has - a delicious balanced flavour and a price point that won't break the bank...Here's a few places serving up fantastic burgers in Ipswich.Bacon brisket burger - La ParrillaGet a taste of South American cuisine with this delish burger. La Parrilla have taken their slow cooked beef brisket, added grilled bacon, American cheese, red onion, pickle, hickory barbeque and rance sauce and put it in between two pieces of brioche bun. It's a taste of perfection located in North Ipswich. The burger is $16.90 and you can add fries for $4.
