Mariners Waterside Restaurant in Ipswich, Suffolk, a renowned floating restaurant serving excellent French cuisine, is moored alongside Neptune Quay. This majestic vessel was launched in 1899 and has retained many of its original features. Over the years this restaurant has changed hands several times, and today is one of the most prestigious, award winning floating restaurants, where diners can enjoy a delightful dining experience. We have an extensive winelist to complement meals, and vegetables of the day are served with all our main courses. Floating restaurants are unique and charming, and are ideal venues for special parties, and Mariners Waterside Restaurant previously operated as a party boat for many years before becoming a restaurant. READ MORE

Woodlands Coffee Shop in Ipswich, Suffolk, opened in 2007 as part of Hollow Trees Farm Shop, and is the ideal place to take the family for great breakfasts, a Sunday roast or just to sit and relax with friends over steaming cups of coffee. Our simplistic meals are prepared from fresh, homegrown and local ingredients, and the inviting smell of scones and cakes being freshly baked is what entices people into coffee shops. Woodlands Coffee Shop has daily specials, a children's menu and also offers a takeaway service. We are fully licensed to serve beers and wines, and like most top class coffee shops, our coffees are freshly ground per order. Coffee shops are great meeting places, and Woodlands Coffee Shop is a favourite 'after shopping' stop where friends can enjoy freshly prepared food and coffees. READ MORE

Welcome to Kimmys Mobile Petting Zoo in Ipswich, Suffolk, where visitors will enjoy fun outings organised by our team of friendly volunteers who have a rare love for our guests and animals. Zoos are great venues for fun family days, educational parties or school workshops, and at Kimmys Mobile Petting Zoo we have an interesting selection of animal packages and will tailor an animal workshop to suit school curriculums, requirements and budgets. Our parties and workshops have been created to suit all age groups, and our animal party packages include animal themed party games as well as free gifts. At Kimmys Mobile Petting Zoo we understand that not all children are comfortable to be visiting zoos, so we have provided an amazing crafts table for partygoers who are weary of live animals. READ MORE

Fynn Valley Golf Club in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a family run business in a countryside setting, that offers extensive and exciting golfing facilities, accommodation and wedding venues to members and visitors. Wedding venues play an important part in the planning of a wedding, and Fynn Valley Golf Club, with its license to conduct civil wedding ceremonies, is a venue that will fulfill every bride's dream of a perfect wedding. The beautiful setting of our venue, surrounded by well maintained ground and lush golf course, provides the perfect backdrop for those important wedding photographs. There are several wedding venues to choose from at Fynn Valley Golf Club, and with luxury lodges to unwind in before or after the wedding, and the services of our dedicated and professional team, you are assured of having a memorable and perfect wedding day. READ MORE

Wines of Interest in Ipswich, Suffolk, is one of many branches of wine shops that are located throughout the UK, and we have been recognized at one of the top wine shops in the UK. Our motto is to taste all the wines before purchasing, and where possible we buy direct from the growers. Our policy is that if customers are not satisfied with their wine after purchase, unopened bottles may be returned, unless of course the wines are more than 5 years old. Our wine shops stock wines, ports, sherries as well as specialist spirits to suit all tastes and budgets, and if you are planning a wedding, dinner party or special event, we are able to help you choose the right wine to suit your menu and occasion. Wines of Interest is your local, friendly wine shop that offers the best quality at the best price. READ MORE

Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Ipswich, Suffolk, is surrounded by well manicured lawns, picturesque gardens, a rose garden and an orchard which will lead you to the health club. For couples looking for ideal wedding venues, our 16th Century hotel is a perfect choice, with its appealing tree-lined drive leading up to the hotel where an air of traditional tranquility welcomes visitors. Our wedding venues consist of three delightful dining rooms, The Salon, The Parlour or The Justice rooms, and Hintlesham Hall Hotel offers exclusive use for the day as you celebrate the union of your marriage. Our experienced and friendly staff will work with you to ensure you have a dream wedding. Our wedding venues are also suitable for hosting quality meetings and conferences. Hintlesham Hall Hotel also offers quality spa and beauty treatments for guests. READ MORE

Amelie's Kitchen in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a home based baking industry that serves freshly baked, decadent and delightful cakes that are as tasty as what they look. We will make your choice of wedding cake exactly as you want it, whether it is a traditional tiered wedding cake, miniature cakes or the popular cupcake towers. At Amelie's Kitchen we bake everything to order and as close to time of collection as possible. No order is too large or too small, so whether you are wanting a special bake for afternoon tea with friends, for cupcakes for a party, we look forward to hearing from you. Our sponge cake flavours are also perfect for making cake pops. A wedding cake from Amerlie's Kitchen will always be a gorgeous creation that will amaze and impress your guests. READ MORE

Isaacs on the Quay in Ipswich, Suffolk, was built in 1636, and this historic building is perfect located on the waterfront, making it one of the most picturesque wedding venues for a memorable wedding day. Interesting and original features of Isaacs on the Quay include the beams and flooring, the solid oak bars and staircases, and so much more, and we will coordinate and create your wedding to suit your budget and requirements. The stunning waterfront views and unique indoor features create a perfect backdrop for wedding photos, and our choice of wedding venues such as the Ceremony Room and Reception rooms will further enhance your wedding day. Our wedding venues are also suitable for hosting business conferences and meetings, and the Merchants Guest House provides memorable and enjoyable accommodation. READ MORE

Loch Fyne Restaurant in Ipswich, Suffolk, is one of the most popular seafood restaurants that offers its diners not only an interesting choice of freshly prepared fish and shellfish but also Scottish-reared meat dishes and vegetarian meals. With 42 seafood restaurants in the United Kingdom, most of the shellfish and smoked fish we serve is from Loch Fyne in Scotland, and there is not much to beat a delicious Loch Fyne oyster. Our a la carte menu offers an enticing selection of delicious seasonal dishes that are always freshly prepared, we also have a set menu and a special menu for children. Our seafood restaurants are all dedicated to sourcing and serving seafood that is succulent and full of flavour, and accompanied by a carefully selected wine. A meal at Loch Fyne Restaurant is always a mouthwatering and memorable dining experience. READ MORE

Bowmans Bar and Lounge in Ipswich, Suffolk, was established in 2010, and is just the kind of loungebar that the locals have been waiting for. Gear yourself up for the day ahead with one of our freshly ground coffees that include cappuccinos, espressos and lattes, or end a perfect meal with a delicious cup of coffee. Bowmans Bar and Lounge is the ideal loungebar where one can enjoy a quick lunch of delicious sandwiches, freshly baked baguettes, toasted paninis, a drink after work with colleagues or for diners wanting to enjoy a delicious and extended evening meal. If you are wanting to host a corporate event or birthday party, our loungebar can accommodate up to 150 guests, or for bigger parties, you could hire the entire lounge bar for the evening. For people wanting to party all night, Bowmans Bar and Lounge is the place to be, on weekends we are open till 3am. READ MORE