If you’re searching for somewhere cosy to wine and dine this winter, ditch the couch and head out to these great restaurants to try some mouthwatering winter menus that will leave your tastebuds feeling pretty darn satisfied.
Tick one of these culinary delights off every weekend, or try a few at once!
Ellen & Rod
There’s something comforting about a bowl of savoury mince especially in winter, and you can get your hands on a bowl of Nan’s savoury mince with red wine served with a poached egg and sourdough at Ellen & Rod cafe.
Their new winter menu includes a classic chicken, cheese and mayo toastie, slow cooked pulled pork and eggs, lasagne made with slow cooked beef cheek and vegetables in a rich wine sauce, pulled pork burrito, soup of the day and beef cheek pie.
Fourthchild Café
With its warm and creamy texture, seafood chowder is one dish that can help you beat the winter blues.
This season, head on down to FourthChild Café to taste test their signature seafood chowder which is served with toasted bread for $25.
Be sure to finish off the night with a glass of their Tawny Port for the ultimate winter indulgence.
Spicers Hidden Vale
Homage, at Spicers Hidden Vale has launched a new winter menu. Think handmade agnolotti, dry aged Wimmera duck breast, Gold Band Snapper, charred cauliflower and grass-fed Tomahawk. They are also hosting Chefs in the Country and Christmas in July foodie events this season!
The Rusty Nail
The Rusty Nail has added warming dishes to their menu this season. The stand outs are Pollo Al Ajillo – Spanish garlic chicken, green beans, roasted cherry tomatoes served with crusty bread, warm pumpkin soup with toasted tomato and garlic bread, and crepes suzette served with mardarin sauce, dark chocolate and flamed Cointreau. There’s also mussels on the menu and new warming cocktails!
Brothers Leagues Club
This June at Brothers you can get your hands on a prosciutto wrapped chicken breast with cauliflower puree, baby carrots and sage infused red wine jus. This meal of the month is only available for June!
Hotel Commonwealth
Hotel Commonwealth have launched a new winter menu with prawn linguini, beef stew, lamb shank, steak sandwich, crispy skin salmon and more!
Ipswich Civic Centre
As the cooler months roll in, Stars Dining at Ipswich Civic Centre is serving up something special with fresh, globally inspired comfort dishes.
From classic Lamb Shanks to the vibrant Chicken Inasal, to a Nourish Bowl packed with seasonal goodness, there’s something for everyone.
Book your table when you book your show tickets and turn your night at the Civic Centre into the perfect dinner‑and‑entertainment experience.
For more places to eat and drink in Ipswich see our Eat and Drink page.
