Welcome to the Rusty Nail, Ipswich's only cocktail bar.

Welcome to the Rusty Nail, Ipswich's only cocktail bar.

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The Most Happening Bar in Ipswich

The Rusty Nail (Est 2021) is the place to be from Wednesday to Sunday every week. We are Ipswich’s only cocktail bar, with a delicious tapas menu to compliment. From date night to a special occasion, The Rusty Nail is the perfect place celebrate.

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A Drink For All Occasions

  • The Jacaranda Bloom

    The Jacaranda Bloom

    Ink Gin, Cointreau, and Lime make for a perfect balance of sweet and sharp flavors shaken extensively, presenting iconically in the shade of Jacaranda Bloom

  • A floral patterned teacup with matching saucer and silver spoon, filled with frothy cappuccino, on a dark surface inside a cozy cafe.

    Cuppa Tia

    Malibu, White Rum, Tia Maria, Coconut Milk and Caramel Shaken thoroughly into a delicate tea cup and saucer. Served with a tasty biscuit, perfect for dunking into your cup of tea.

  • The Rusty Nail

    The Rusty Nail

    Chivas Regal 12yr, Drambuie, and Orange Stirred thoroughly over ice until chilled. This cocktail is not only our namesake but a true classic beverage

  • A tall glass filled with a red cocktail, garnished with a celery stalk and a black straw, sitting on a dark surface with a blurred background.

    Lady in Red

    Our take on the Bloody Mary. Vodka, Tomato, Lemon, Worcestershire Sauce is combined then served in a tall glass, with a Chilli Charcoal Salt rim and a celery stick for garnish.

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Plate of grilled shrimp topped with chopped green onions and herbs, with a lime wedge on the side, on a colorful patterned ceramic plate.

Tapas made for sharing…

A large, topped pizza roll with cheese, herbs, and various toppings, placed on a black and white checkered paper on a wooden tray at an outdoor restaurant or cafe during evening hours.
Charcuterie board with cheeses, bread, olives, pickles, cured meats, and crackers on a wooden serving platter.
A bowl of chili topped with chopped herbs, served with sliced bread on top, on a wooden table in a restaurant.
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Did you know we have a secret cellar?

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Redefining the heart of Ipswich, Discover the Rusty Nail now!

  • 44 Ipswich City Mall, Ipswich QLD 4305

  • Wednesday: 4pm - Late

    Thursday: 4pm - Late

    Friday: 2pm - Late

    Saturday: 2pm - Late

    Sunday: 12pm - Late

  • contact@therustynailipswich.com.au

 
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Multiple colorful drinks on a table, with some people in the background holding one drink and a blue piece of paper.
Two bartenders behind a bar counter with shelves of various liquor bottles, preparing drinks at a cocktail bar, with a chalkboard sign advertising a cocktail of the week.
A hand with tattoos and rings holding a cocktail glass filled with a yellow drink, garnished with a dried orange slice, on a wooden bar counter.
Bartender pouring a pink cocktail through a strainer into a coupe glass at a bar.
A woman serving beer at a bar with wine bottles on shelves behind her, while a man pours wine into a glass.
A dessert of crepe topped with strawberries and dried lemon slices, drizzled with syrup, served on a newspaper-style plate. Accompanying are a glass of white wine, a bottle of sparkling beverage, and a strawberry cocktail with a lemon garnish, all on
People waiting in line at a bar with multiple taps, inside a restaurant or brewery, with a bartender attending customers.
A blue cocktail in a glass with a lemon peel garnish, placed on a table with a blurred background.
A clear glass with lemon slices, a purple flower, bubbles, ice, and a black straw, placed on a bar counter with a blurred background of bottles and shelves.
A cocktail in a glass with a foamy top, placed on a textured surface, with shelves of bottles in the background.
A group of five people, including two children, standing in front of a restaurant named 'The Rusty Nail'. The group is smiling and dressed casually, with the children wearing matching black shirts with the restaurant's logo. The restaurant's exterior
A man playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone outdoors with a parked black vehicle in the background.