Hotel Metropole

Just 35 minutes from downtown Brisbane, Ipswich, is a great place to visit for a night out at it's newest wining and dining venue. The Hotel Metropole features an upmarket lounge bar, cafe-bistro and alfresco dining. Open from 10am Tuesday to Saturday. Ipswich's first premium, smoke-free licensed venue in the heart of the CBD. A great social venue to sample fine food and purchase fine wine, beer and cocktails at reasonable prices. Over 200 wines and specialty beers in stock.

A great venue to socialise with friends, celebrate special occasions or simply relax and soak up the unique atmosphere!

A great place to relax for a drink or to hold your next function.

History

The heritage listed grand old hotel was established in 1906. It has undergone numerous name changes from "The Harp of Erin" to "The Silver Fern", and has now returned to its original name "Hotel Metropole". A long ten months of extensive renovations were undertaken and the newly refurbished hotel was opened in December 2004. The hotel features an upmarket bistro and beer garden, a lounge bar and a cellar and gaming room.

Reviews

Courier-Mail - Good Life Restaurant Guide 2006

"Featuring a big bright breezy room in a seriously beautiful heritage hotel, some fascinating dishes on offer, and a wine list chosen by the experts, the bistro at Hotel Metropole has to be the best place to eat in Ipswich."

Courier-Mail - Alison Cotes Cafe 31/5/05
Score: Food:17 Service:18 Ambience:16 Value formoney:15

"IT'S taken a long time but finally Ipswich has an eatery worthy of the city' s architectural beauty and growing sophistication. And this consummation, much to be desired, has been achieved by a pub. The Hotel Metropole is one of Ipswich's most gracious old buildings, and it's been transformed into a cafe! restaurant and separate bar in a way that makes the interior modern and fully functional without detracting from its initial old-fashioned grace."