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The Rusty Nail, Ipswich, AU-QLD

The Rusty Nail

4.5 (111)
$41 to $100
Tapas / Small Plates
44 Ipswich City Mall, Ipswich, AU-QLD 4305

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
    $41 to $100
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.therustynailipswich.com.au/
  • 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.
  • Location
    44 Ipswich City Mall, Ipswich, AU-QLD 4305
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • Mothers Day Cocktail Making Class

    A$60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    12:00 PM
    Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Sip & Shake Cocktail Class at The Rusty Nail, Ipswich! Treat Mum to an unforgettable afternoon of laughter, bonding, and delicious drinks at our special Mother’s Day edition of Sip & Shake! Whether you’re toasting with your mum, daughter, or a group of friends, this hands-on cocktail class is the perfect way to celebrate the day in style. What to Expect: 🌸 Craft with Love: Our talented mixologist will guide you step-by-step through creating beautiful, seasonal cocktails — perfect for toasting the mums in your life. 🍸 Hands-On Fun: Step behind the bar, shake up some magic, and learn the tricks to making professional-quality cocktails at home. 🌷 Rustic Charm: Soak in the warm, industrial vibes of The Rusty Nail — the perfect cozy setting for this special celebration. 🍹 Signature Sips: Be the first to taste our new spring-inspired cocktails, featured on our latest seasonal menu. Raise a glass to Mum and create memories that are as sweet as the drinks you'll be making. Cheers to a Mother’s Day to remember Nail.
    Mothers Day Cocktail Making Class Photo

Menu

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What 111 people are saying

The Rusty Nail reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Brisbane

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brisbane

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Rusty Nail dazzles with its "amazing food and cocktails," "fabulous ambience," and "excellent service." Known for generous portions and a "great late afternoon out" feel, it offers an array of delightful dishes like enchiladas, bao buns, and Cajun chicken wings. Ideal for gatherings, it "smashes the Ipswich stereotype."

111 Reviews

  1. Kim

    Brisbane3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good. The team are friendly and welcoming. The Ink tasting was great fun.

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  2. Amanda

    Sunshine Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food. Well priced drinks. Staff were excellent and went out of their way to help with our daughter’s 18th dinner. Highly recommended.

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  3. Ashleigh

    Gold Coast2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Staff, food & cocktails! However the music was very quite. The staff looked after the 3 of us ladies well! And we enjoyed our night. Would definitely recommend & return for a cocktail or 2!

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  4. Janice

    Brisbane1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The charcuterie board was dry. There was a dirty cooking oil smell coming from the kitchen, not pleasant at all. The service was good 👍🏻

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  5. Troy

    Brisbane1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and fast service. Will be back again soonl

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  6. kerrie

    Gold Coast6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wine tasting was very good and knowledgeable. Wr had a lovely day. Nice wines. Snacks were good. We really like it here and we keep going back. Friendly staff

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  7. Vicki

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous ambience. Staff were so helpful. Cocktails were excellent. Food was great. We will definitely re-visit.

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  8. Nancy

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fine but the chairs was on off even grounds and they fell off their chair. No one was hurt though she caught herself

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  9. Andrew

    Brisbane1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The margaritas and enchiladas were very good, I was surprised by the generous portion size. The baby sqiud tapas was also so flavoursome. A great late afternoon out in Ipswich's new Mall.

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  10. Troy

    Brisbane2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had been for a quiet drink a little while ago and decided we had to return with the kids to try the food. The Rusty Nail, you didn't disappoint. The food and cocktails were amazing. We had the Sunday special. Original and spicy Magarita were fantastic. The enchiladas were to die for. Also tried the bao buns, grilled chorizo, dipping board and Cajun chicken wings. Those wings are some of the best we have tasted. Were a big hit with the kids. We can't pick a favourite, it was all so good. Will definitely be back to try more of the food on the menu. Service was outstanding. Would have given more than 5 stars if we could. The Rusty Nail is a must try.

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FAQs

The Rusty Nail is rated 4.5 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Australia
  3. Brisbane
  4. Ipswich
  5. Ipswich CBD

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    $41 to $100
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.therustynailipswich.com.au/
  • 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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