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Pubs & Restaurants

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The Marinero Lounge opened on St Peter's Wharf in Ipswich in July 2026, following the closure of Cosy Club in the Buttermarket Centre a few weeks earlier.
A traditional British pub on Colchester Road, Ipswich, showing sport on TV, and serving grills and global comfort food.
A relaxed, family-friendly pub at the heart of Ipswich with good food, local ales and a strong community feel.
The first VQ outside London! Located at the Buttermarket Centre, Ipswich, it’s a stylish and comfortable 140-cover café, restaurant, and bar that aims to satisfy all tastes throughout the day (and night at weekends) with a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere.
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