With independent cafes and some of the best pubs in town - is IP1 the top foodie destination in Ipswich?
But what makes the area so good for food and drink?
The northern side of the town covers most of the town centre and is home to a number of popular cafes, restaurants and pubs.
During Ipswich Town matchdays the areas pubs are crammed with fans before heading off to Portman Road.
Where are the best places to eat and drink in IP1?
The Greyhound
One of the most popular pubs in Ipswich is The Greyhound.
With a range of food and drinks, the pub is a great place to visit when in the town centre or in Christchurch Park.
Booking is recommended for those wanting visit The Greyhound – especially on Ipswich Town matchdays.
Hullabaloo
The award-winning vegan cafe specialises in artisan bakes and even has its own floral family room.
The cafe moved from their Cemetery Road premises into its prime town centre spot in 2019.
Arcade Street Tavern
With more than 120 craft beers, Acrade Street Tavern has a small bar inside a Grade II listed Georgian town house.
The pub also stocks about 75 small batch gins and regulary hosts gin tasting events.
Arcade Street Tavern hosts monthly events in the tasting room and has its own dedicated bar and courtyard.
The Blitz Tearoom
Opening in December 2020 the Blitz 1940s Tearoom has been popular with not only locals but people from outside the town.
People are able to take a step back in time with the afternoon tea experience.
At The Blitz 1940s Tea Room, Britain's wartime past is brought to life and the towers of scones and sandwiches are just as impressive as the decor.
Takayama
This easygoing Japenese restaurant first opened in Ipswich in 2017.
The Takayama restaurant recently opened in a new location in the former La Cueva site in St Peter's Street.
The restuarant has both a meat and vegan menu.
There are often markets on the Cornhill including an artisan market and vegan market.
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