Ipswich Star | Food & Drink https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/things-to-do/food-reviews/ Ipswich Star Food & Drink en-gb Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:06:50 +0000 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:06:50 +0000 https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Ipswich Star | Food & Drink https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/things-to-do/food-reviews/ Nestle confirms major change to all Quality Street tubs after 2 years https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26715179.nestle-axes-paper-quality-street-tubs-christmas-2026/?ref=rss Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:29:04 +0000 f0cb3f34c668f44b0b8f7bbaecedfed8 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat The country pub surrounded by nature worth visiting this autumn https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26701995.cosy-pub-surrounded-nature-worth-visit-near-ipswich/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 04:30:00 +0000 b41aace6f6dcf555f9ab6b032b89ff81 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Rare Cadbury chocolate returns to UK supermarket shelves after months away https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26705212.rare-cadbury-chocolate-back-uk-supermarket-months/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:32:52 +0000 e2db7a857f2be10e40fc02a3159c5167 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat I tried leisure centre's new café and found the perfect place to switch off https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26690814.inside-marlowes-new-martlesham-leisure-restaurant/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:30:00 +0000 876e39f273e6e225768e43975557d180 chloe.leggett@newsquest.co.uk | Chloe Leggett Owner 'incredibly proud' after pub named one of Britain's best https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26693935.crown-bildeston-proud-among-britains-best-pubs/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000 22e08d640207c36fd31b8c47738a072d paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Today is the final day to vote for Coca-Cola Christmas truck to come to Suffolk https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26693218.deadline-coca-cola-christmas-truck-town-visit-vote-today/?ref=rss Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:21:25 +0000 5087a0eb1dfcefaf0b40e4f4d363d1f0 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle On a roll - I put this new sushi restaurant to the test after a packed open day https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26657456.new-iro-sushi-ipswich-review-queues-door/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 5d6b81bf9fc27f3ac8149443edccda0f thomas.marks@newsquest.co.uk | Thomas Marks Rare Cadbury chocolate bar back in UK supermarkets three years after disappearing https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26672586.rare-cadbury-chocolate-bar-returns-uk-3-years/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 ab92a0bc094072a89039d1c14750d9e3 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Suffolk restaurant in running to be named Britain's best https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26667356.stowmarket-kebab-shop-reaches-british-kebab-awards-final/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 6eef789fa73a18ca5a8fe06d548623b0 katie.drake@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Drake We visited Ipswich's oldest coffee shop to sample its speciality https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26661824.visited-ipswichs-oldest-coffee-house-tucked-dial-lane/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0100 47b6f61fca4ba64ea52ecc350234ff82 Fin.Brown@newsquest.co.uk | Fin Brown 5 Ipswich restaurants where kids can eat for free in half term https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26656587.5-ipswich-restaurants-offering-kids-eat-free-october/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100 4e7c725f30cfd477a016b58885ffcb8a paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume 5 Ipswich restaurants every local should try at least once https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26653843.5-must-try-ipswich-restaurants-food-bucket-list/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100 7857d1026ecfe14154c8d57488a9ca42 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Award-winning hotel offering taste of autumn in new menu https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26647205.hintlesham-hall-launches-new-menu-autumn-flavours/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100 bd3663e25646214920f07b968b68cd52 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume 9 Suffolk experiences that should be on every foodies bucket list https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26646397.9-bucket-list-food-drink-experiences-try-suffolk/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100 d41b3d13aee4cbf0239d3006c46b0bb2 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume 'Do not eat' warning to shoppers across England as product recalled due to error https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26642627.gilberts-chopped-liver-recalled-across-england-error/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:37:12 +0100 a8a48f0828b4a0e462834b6eb82c3415 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Asda launches £2.35 twist on classic biscuit that shoppers say is 'very nice' https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26642612.asda-launches-2-35-twist-classic-custard-cream-biscuit/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:35:48 +0100 73db410154de3148439b69ac254b2f55 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Ipswich chippy could be crowned best in Britain https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26631891.ipswichs-ocean-fish-platter-finalist-national-award/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100 7b6341dc4a835652ea05638ed3660997 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Why I'd drive 70 miles for this life-enhancing gravy, chicken and potatoes in Suffolk https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26629589.mark-heath-visits-portion-woodbridge-try-chicken/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 cdb3b6fa7bc95d186b9b2085f12845a7 mark.heath@newsquest.co.uk | Mark Heath We visited the pub people are travelling hours to visit https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26632884.weeks-ipswich-star-pub-week-greyhound/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0100 1be85d1bf3419c63d9d47ac66f3c2fc6 Fin.Brown@newsquest.co.uk | Fin Brown 140 year old regional brand to appear on supermarket shelves https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26628370.global-brand-made-east-anglia-appear-supermarkets/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0100 146396c812439efe7730f3e9ba54d4a5 thomas.marks@newsquest.co.uk | Thomas Marks Urgent egg recall after salmonella strain linked to 36 illnesses https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26628279.egg-recall-salmonella-strain-linked-36-illnesses/?ref=rss Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:48:53 +0100 3c90daf7ecbb90cfdde4ea3b58a36d2b joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Bake Off star to be Southwold show stopper https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26592203.bake-off-winner-giuseppe-dellanno-host-southwold-event/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100 7d7967e49a7e09ccf714208e0b86dd79 Deborah Watson The Suffolk restaurants everyone wants a table at right now https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26621198.two-suffolk-restaurants-named-among-opentables-booked/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 2fda10bf2c10d1565feab3d1c6d9af99 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume M&S stores in Suffolk launch heavily discounted food bags filled with bakery items https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26621949.m-s-launches-3-80-surplus-bakery-bags-across-suffolk/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 4645b108654f956239e1a584c72fc222 emily.goodwin@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Goodwin Shoppers warned 'do not eat' three M&S products due to Salmonella contamination https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26622509.m-s-recalls-three-products-salmonella-contamination/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:16:20 +0100 fd6cb0dadc259e994b61ebde75d91171 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle 5 Ipswich fish and chip shops locals cannot stop talking about https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26610454.5-ipswich-fish-chip-shops-raved-locals/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0100 f9f0ed801fb6de7f856d50af81000113 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Afternoon tea returning to top restaurant after 60 years https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26610095.talbooth-dedham-host-special-afternoon-tea/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100 110e28aa11e23b88721f1fef914340b7 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Lidl stops selling chocolate bar range in UK supermarkets 6 years after launch https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26609320.lidl-stops-selling-way-go-chocolate-bar-range-stores/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:03:43 +0100 b2126836eaa759cd1e0d2b3652255392 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier I tried breakfast at my childhood favourite garden centre after its major makeover https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26594867.try-breakfast-revamped-notcutts-restaurant/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 e87ec40bd2a2e1a291c4e95439dfccfa harper.mills@newsquest.co.uk | Harper Mills Beachfront restaurant announces closure months after reopening https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26602480.felixstowe-big-bro-bao-announces-closing-sunday/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100 e8d5d80744e7c7eec05c28c8e18112c2 thomas.marks@newsquest.co.uk | Thomas Marks Morrisons Christmas delivery slots are open – and there's a major change https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26600972.morrisons-christmas-2026-delivery-click-collect-slots-open/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:28:57 +0100 453a95be6eb2b4008b8ab6e5cde6d7fa jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Supermarkets issue 'do not eat or drink' warnings due to contamination fears https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26598989.suffolk-shoppers-warned-three-supermarket-food-recalls/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:27:00 +0100 131ca25399020fe67a1f7664368cd690 thomas.marks@newsquest.co.uk | Thomas Marks Unlimited carvery for under £10 returning to Ipswich pub https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26598223.chestnut-tree-farm-offering-unlimited-carvery-october/?ref=rss Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0100 33f66aaeeb72b1d4e616761390fe1088 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Suffolk chocolate maker challenges festival visitors with cheese pairing https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26585487.aldeburgh-food-festival-showcases-suffolk-producers/?ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0100 992fbdc7461d7deb8e979a269d55afc4 sarah.chambers@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah Chambers 'Exciting new chapter' as restaurant expands into new venue https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26584462.marlowes-launch-new-kitchen-martlesham-leisure/?ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 16319875f045da350a3af94d2a1e6017 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume The top places to dine near Ipswich named by national food guide https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26579347.top-restaurants-near-ipswich-listed-good-food-guide/?ref=rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100 7b9f97450d172e1361f9b1fa4228378a paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume I came for the riverside view and stayed to try the £19 burger at Suffolk restaurant https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26579746.visited-picturesque-suffolk-food-hall-orwell-bridge/?ref=rss Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100 e70a84f80437879b036feeca1d9f6b5d Fin.Brown@newsquest.co.uk | Fin Brown Risk of exploding beer cans sees popular drink taken off supermarket shelves https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26578767.cans-ipa-recalled-uk-supermarkets-explosion-fears/?ref=rss Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 59cd2e539a09f2c86506866b025ced1d cerys.baker@newsquest.co.uk | Cerys Baker Historic venue unveils limited-time-only afternoon tea with colour-changing drinks https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26577705.hintlesham-hall-near-ipswich-unveils-halloween-afternoon-tea/?ref=rss Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100 ca820010c9791896d8adf5f911db03df emily.goodwin@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Goodwin The farm shops with cafes worth visiting within 30 minutes of Ipswich https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26566959.5-farm-shop-caf-s-visit-within-30-minutes-ipswich/?ref=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 3c0e3e6d11157cc91df75d3698ef05c1 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Waitrose apologises as drinks recalled due to microbiological contamination https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26574650.waitrose-drinks-recall-due-microbiological-contamination/?ref=rss Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:45:00 +0100 32df92537d70e51f611b741300879b8c joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle The bustling pub drawing in the lunchtime crowds just outside town https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26552361.beagle-sproughton-weeks-pub-week/?ref=rss Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 41f6a05a09a1d3bdfe489df4d6a54391 Fin.Brown@newsquest.co.uk | Fin Brown Five Suffolk fish and chip shops where you can eat indoors as autumn arrives https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26550846.five-suffolk-fish-chip-shops-can-eat/?ref=rss Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 f941161a2285a810493425a66b356cc1 thomas.marks@newsquest.co.uk | Thomas Marks Restaurant in charming riverside town closing after nearly 30 years https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26540782.woodbridges-captains-table-close-nearly-30-years/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:12 +0100 00537ac53222bf5a5831fb70b8bb443b thomas.marks@newsquest.co.uk | Thomas Marks The unassuming street slowly emerging as Ipswich's foodie corner https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26529233.fore-street-ipswich-hidden-foodie-quarter/?ref=rss Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 a84637bdbedad7de9ab9688f154b570a paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Ipswich takeaway named finalist in ‘Oscars of the curry industry’ https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26543213.eastern-spice-ipswich-finalist-major-uk-curry-awards/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0100 6d180ad06e3fde1c50e7d2d9bab0acbf paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume I tried Suffolk's most creative seaside food spots including a filthy Biscoff burger https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26530994.review-felixstowes-beach-street-serves-biscoff-burger/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0100 6333898a0692a10e71ebaa51f0646140 mark.heath@newsquest.co.uk | Mark Heath Historic pub revealed to serve Ipswich's best roast dinner https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26534458.nelson-revealed-ipswichs-highest-rated-roast-dinner/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0100 b89219801b231030115076392530660d paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Restaurant deals for families and foodies to take advantage of this month https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26531197.ipswich-restaurants-offering-discounts-september-2026/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100 fffaab4bacae08cf75e61c6c2f9f9384 paris.maben-hume@newsquest.co.uk | Paris Maben-Hume Is sandwich shop that always has a queue out the door just as good under new owners? https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/26520065.visited-st-nicholas-sandwich-shop-new-owners/?ref=rss Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0100 f03123a04e57fb544f05ec16622ca41d Fin.Brown@newsquest.co.uk | Fin Brown