OPENING TIMES
- MONDAY ……………………. CLOSED
- TUESDAY ……………………. 5PM - 11PM
- WEDNESDAY ……………………. 12PM - 11PM
- THURSDAY ……………………. 12PM - 11PM
- FRIDAY ……………………. 12PM - MIDNIGHT
- SATURDAY ……………………. 10AM - MIDNIGHT
- SUNDAY ……………………. 10AM - 10PM
FOR FOOD, PLEASE SEE OUR KITCHEN OPENING TIMES ON OUR CONTACT PAGE.
Allow me to introduce myself…
THE STEAM TEAM
Bertram Black, Esquire – how do you do? Alongside Prof. Eve Hegarty (my trusty partner in wine), we’re responsible for the curious creations you’ll discover on our menus. While Eve can be found (or not) scouring the globe on a relentless quest for the finest, most sought-after ingredients to work our magic upon, I’ll be at the fire, hammer in hand, cogs whirring, in pursuit of the most marvellous flavours to offer up to your exquisite taste. Not one to brag, but I tell you, we’re really quite the team.
Did you know? We now offer private hire on Mondays where you’ll basically have the run of the gaff for whatever you might be planning! Oh, and fellow scholars from the University of Suffolk & Suffolk New College + NHS & blue light staff get 20% off food. Cheers to that!
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Seasonal events & offers
WHAT'S ON AT THE FORGE
Oh, we do love an excuse to celebrate here at The Forge. Whether it’s Christmas or New Year’s Eve festivities, a delectable Valentine’s Day meal for two, or treating mum on Mother’s Day, we’ll have a carefully crafted offering to suit the special occasion. But what about all those other days? Fear not, we have something special in store for every day of the week, like our poker game, Taco Tuesdays & Wings Wednesdays, and Sundays, oh Sunday, how magical you are…
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FORGE FLAVOURS
Our menus are born from the heat, flames and stripped back elements found at the forge. Whether you stumble upon us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, a Sunday roast burger (yes, you read that right!), or a cheeky tipple or two, we’re almost certain we’ll have something to offer your fine, fine taste.
20% off
STUDENT & BLUE LIGHT DISCOUNTS
University of Suffolk and Suffolk New College students and staff can now enjoy a 20% discount off their food bill. As can our amazing NHS staff and other emergency services as a much deserved thank-you! The discount can be used all day Sunday – Thursday plus Friday & Saturday until 4pm (from January to November) when selecting from our main, breakfast or pudding menus.
Discounts may not be used alongside any other offers, set menus or promotions. Staff and student IDs must be shown to receive the discount.
About us
THE FORGE STORY
While Bertram Black Esq. and Prof. Eve Hegarty lurk in the shadows (if you have your wits about you, you may glimpse them), painstakingly exploring, tinkering and finessing to handcraft our tastes and tipples, the day-to-day running of this most intriguing independent dining discovery falls to husband and wife team, Grant and Robyn. Their Forging vision is just a 30-second walk from the historic waterfront and marina in Ipswich, home to a spacious bar area, a 2-storey restaurant and an outdoor roof terrace – all marvellous locations for sampling some exceptionally tasty bites and wondrously peculiar potations.
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