NEWS
Stay up-to-date with upcoming events, live music nights, wine tastings, and seasonal updates from Bistro on the Quay, your Ipswich waterfront destination for modern bistro dining.
New Year’s Eve Bash Is Back!
Ring in 2026 with a night of food, fizz, and fabulous live music on the waterfront.
Your Night Includes:
Lavish Buffet Banquet of Bistro favourites
Live Music Jax & Co - Rock ‘n’ Roll energy
DJ Sadie Mac in the Wine Boutique from 11pm
Midnight Fizz Toast
🎟️ Tickets: £89 per person- includes banquet, entertainment, and a glass of fizz at midnight.
The party runs until 3am, so get ready to dance your way into 2026! Spaces are limited - book now for the quay’s most stylish New Year’s celebration!
Supporting Local: Dingley Dell
We’re proud to feature Dingley Dell Pork on our menu, a local Suffolk farm known for its high-welfare, sustainably raised pork.
Run by brothers Mark and Paul Hayward near Woodbridge, Dingley Dell focuses on flavour, ethical farming, and biodiversity. Their pork is a favourite in dishes like our slow-cooked pork belly and seasonal specials.
By working with passionate local producers like Dingley Dell, we’re bringing you food that’s fresh, flavourful, and rooted in our region.
Great food starts with great local ingredients and Dingley Dell delivers every time.
Weekends Just Got Tastier
Extended Kitchen Hours at Bistro on the Quay
We’ve got some exciting news to share! You spoke, we listened and after chatting with our brilliant team, we’re thrilled to announce that we’re extending our kitchen opening hours!
Here’s when you can now join us for delicious food and those unbeatable waterfront views:
Friday: 12 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 9:30 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm
Whether you're popping in for a lazy brunch, a long lunch, or a dinner by the water, we've got you covered. Come hungry. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Supper Cruise Sets Sail for a Third Year!
We were thrilled to be back for the third year running, teaming up once again with the historic Victor Sailing Barge and our sister restaurant Mariners 1900 for the much-loved Summer Supper Cruise - an evening filled with delicious food and riverside charm.
Guests enjoyed a freshly prepared two-course supper from the kitchens of Bistro on the Quay and Mariners 1900, followed by a relaxing cruise along the beautiful River Orwell, all for just £50 per person. Great food, scenic views, and the magic of sailing - it was everything summer evenings were made for.
The cruises ran on Friday evenings until the end of September.
Our Wine Boutique is here!
As we continue embracing a return to more relaxed dining, we’re excited to share a new collaboration that’s bringing something special to the Bistro experience. Julien has partnered with Wine Boutique, a much-loved independent wine supplier with shops in Felixstowe and Frinton, to reignite Ipswich’s love for great vino.
The partnership brings a carefully curated Wine Boutique space to the first floor of the Bistro, where guests can browse and purchase bottles from a handpicked selection. Even better, you can take your chosen bottle downstairs to enjoy with your meal, making your dining experience that little bit more personal and memorable. Let’s toast to supporting local, celebrating quality, and enjoying the simple pleasures of great food and even better wine.
Contemporary Art at the Bistro
Back in 2020, we proudly partnered with MF Gallery and Frames in Ipswich to bring a fresh, contemporary feel to our interiors, and it’s been a brilliant match ever since.
From bold, colourful acrylic paintings to striking silhouette drawings, our walls feature bespoke artwork by talented local artists, all beautifully framed by MF Gallery. It’s not just for show either; every piece is available to buy, so if something catches your eye while you dine, it could be yours to take home.
We love supporting local creatives and independent businesses, and this ongoing collaboration helps give artists a platform while offering our guests something a little different to enjoy. If you’re curious about a particular piece, just ask your server and we’ll be happy to tell you more!
