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The Rusty Nail, Ipswich, AU-QLD

The Rusty Nail

4.5
4.5
98 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
The Most Happening Bar in Ipswich.

The Rusty Nail (Est 2021) Is the place to be from Thursday to Sunday every week. Great Cocktails/Wine/Beer, and Tapas make it the perfect location to enjoy everything from date nights to large functions.

Welcome to The Rusty Nail.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0405 337 604
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Have your special night with us. Let us take care of the catering, drinks, music and cleaning up! Celebrate with us with NO venue hire charge and NO minimum spend! We can offer two areas:The Cellar - MAX 30 People Outside - MAX 50 PeopleWe can also cater for corporate events.
  • Neighbourhood
    Ipswich CBD
  • Cross Street
    Brisbane Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Ipswich Central
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Cocktail Making Class

    A$60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 22, 2024 only
    2:00 p.m.
    Celebrate a festive Christmas cocktail making class amongst the Nicholas St Precinct lights. Join us for an exclusive cocktail class where you'll learn to craft three specially selected Xmas themed cocktails. Embrace the festive spirit with our expert mixologists as they guide you through the creation of festive holiday cocktails. Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast or just looking for a unique way to enjoy the festive season, this event promises a delightful blend of fun, flavour, and festive cheer. Includes 3 Christmas Themed Cocktails.
    Christmas Cocktail Making Class photo
  • Christmas Cocktail Making Class

    A$60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 22, 2024 only
    12:30 p.m.
    Celebrate a festive Christmas cocktail making class amongst the Nicholas St Precinct lights. Join us for an exclusive cocktail class where you'll learn to craft three specially selected Xmas themed cocktails. Embrace the festive spirit with our expert mixologists as they guide you through the creation of festive holiday cocktails. Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast or just looking for a unique way to enjoy the festive season, this event promises a delightful blend of fun, flavour, and festive cheer. Includes 3 Christmas Themed Cocktails.
    Christmas Cocktail Making Class photo
  • Christmas Cocktail Making Class

    A$60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 22, 2024 only
    4:00 p.m.
    Celebrate a festive Christmas cocktail making class amongst the Nicholas St Precinct lights. Join us for an exclusive cocktail class where you'll learn to craft three specially selected Xmas themed cocktails. Embrace the festive spirit with our expert mixologists as they guide you through the creation of festive holiday cocktails. Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast or just looking for a unique way to enjoy the festive season, this event promises a delightful blend of fun, flavour, and festive cheer. Includes 3 Christmas Themed Cocktails.
    Christmas Cocktail Making Class photo

What 98 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rusty Nail is a vibrant Ipswich gem, offering "great friendly staff," "fantastic food," and a diverse cocktail selection. Perfect for date nights or group gatherings in a lively atmosphere. While reservations are recommended to ensure seating, the service remains "fast and efficient." Don't miss their unique wine-tasting events!

98 Reviews
  1. Liz

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love coming to Rusty Nail great service and lovely food

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  2. Sharon

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time i’ve been here and does not disappoint !! Six of us shared our meals and was so well priced and we were all full !!

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  3. Kim

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice quiet place to sit chat have a drink or two and something nice to eat.

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  4. Sharon

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Party of 8, we were seated downstairs and had the small cellar/basement to ourselves were there were lounges, small tables. was a really good vibe/feel. Even put our own music on in the room. Food was fantastic, arancini balls were to die for and the honey coated cheese soooooo yum!

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  5. Kelly

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem! We live in the Scenic Rim so are lucky to have a number of fine dining places to choose from however my love of cocktails, good food and conversation is only satisfied when we make the trek into the valley for a popular wine bar or the exclusive IYKYK cocktail bar hidden down a dark lane way. The Rusty Nail would definitely hold its own in the fast pace of the Fortitude Valley, however selfishly I’m glad they’ve decided to make Ipswich their home. The holy trinity of places like this is hard to obtain but they have done it and all without pomp and ceremony. A range of alcohol and non alcoholic options to choose from, a cocktail list that is familiar but also exciting. Food that is not just the wing man but delicious in its own right. Ambience that leaves you with the familiar buzz only the valley usually provides. Most importantly and this usually is what lets places like this, outside of the city or valley, down and drags you back to the reality of its location, the service. The service is fast and efficient, it actually puts some big name places to shame. With the option of person to person ordering or QR code ordering for people who don’t want to stop their conversation to get another drink. The bar staff are not intrusive, they are polite and engage as much or as little as you wish. The place gets busy but they don’t ever lose their efficiency. This place definitely smashes the Ipswich stereotype right out of the park!

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  6. Susan

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always recommend this venue, excellent service & relaxing atmosphere!

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  7. Nerine

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night out. Food wonderful, staff were amazing and the ambiance was like walking into Ipswich’s very own speak easy. We’ll be back!

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  8. Roger

    Brisbane

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined there just before going to the theatre to see Guys & Dolls. It was a very good experience with a good selection of Tapas and other dishes. Guinness on tap and a wide selection of drinks. If you prefer to be seated it is best to book early. Will go back there again soon.

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  9. Kara

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always love the vibe at Rusty Nail, with unique foods, drinks and flavours. It would be nice however to have a response if prerequests are not available. Unfortunately it seems harder and harder to mobilise in this venue and when trying to find somewhere to have a conversation, inside is not the place to be (unless downstairs) or outside. Hopefully this was only due to capacity and not an ongoing theme. It would be great to be reminded when things aren’t available on the hard copy menu either to minimise disappointment when ordering. Otherwise it’s still a favourite to take friends and family.

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  10. Luke

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good friendly knowledgeable business. With delicious food and mouth watering cocktails.

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FAQs

The Rusty Nail is rated 4.5 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Rusty Nail

44 Ipswich City Mall, Ipswich, AU-QLD 4305

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Brisbane Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Ipswich CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Ipswich Central
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0405 337 604
  • Private party facilities
    Have your special night with us. Let us take care of the catering, drinks, music and cleaning up! Celebrate with us with NO venue hire charge and NO minimum spend! We can offer two areas:The Cellar - MAX 30 People Outside - MAX 50 PeopleWe can also cater for corporate events.
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