The Forge Kitchen in Ipswich, located at 1-3 Duke St, has quickly garnered rave reviews from locals and visitors alike. Customers consistently highlight the restaurant's overwhelmingly friendly atmosphere, with team members like Ms. Eve making guests feel right at home. The star of the show is undoubtedly their burgers, which are crafted from fresh ingredients with many patrons declaring them among the best in the UK. The onion rings have received special mentions, touted as being "outstanding."
Reviewers appreciate the relaxed vibe, but some noted occasional delays during peak hours, a testament to its popularity. Despite this, the food quality shines through, with dishes like inventive cocktails and meaty offerings enticing guests to return. Paulina and her friends found the menu reasonably priced for the generous portions, stating a bill of around £90 for four, all enjoying meals tailored to their preferences.
If you’re looking to indulge in some delicious burgers and unwind in a lively yet cozy setting, The Forge Kitchen is a must-visit. It checks all the boxes—great food, vibrant atmosphere, and attentive service. It’s evident that this restaurant is committed to providing a memorable dining experience.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Has great wine list
Has live music
Has rooftop seating
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Has free water refills
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Serves organic dishes
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Brunch reservations recommended
Lunch reservations recommended
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free parking lot
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed inside
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For The Forge Kitchen
Mo Dehnoo
Jul 2,2025
Lovely location, exceptionally clean, friendly team specially Ms Eve, this restaurant serves wonderfully prepared burgers made with fresh ingredients. The onion rings are particularly outstanding. I highly recommend this place; it's one of the best Burger in the UK!
KAI
Jun 26,2025
Fantastic experience here. The staff were wonderful, the food was amazing and the drinks were astounding!! Had such a magnificent experience here and the atmosphere was perfect!
Lois Ling
Jun 11,2025
The food was perfect. Service fast and friendly. Bill under 100 for 2 starters, main sharer for 2, 2 beers and 2 posh cocktails. Absolutely recommend
Tiina Golub (Tina Golubeva)
Jun 10,2025
Loved the relaxed atmosphere of this place! The service was a little slow, but we were there in the peak hours, and it was well worth the wait! Great selection of meaty dishes (less options for vegetarians, but the veggie burger I had was very decent) and some very creative cocktails!
Paulina Kopysc
May 27,2025
Loved it! Went with friends for a nice meal out in the evening and the food was delicious was quite a wait, but it was understandable - it was so busy! We've had 4 burgers with different fillings, and they easily swapped chicken for beef in one of them for me. Staff was patient and polite. I really admire them having all these heavy plates upstairs! I don't think I would have had a strength. The manager was involved in serving and helping, just a lovely atmosphere and happy people around. There's not much else to say! We parked on Marina and walked 5 minutes up the road. Food is not as expensive as we thought we spent around 90 for 4 of us. We will definitely be back
Z K
Apr 20,2025
We ordered Banger Classic and Banger Chilli (Con Carne) Both were amazing. The chilli con carne was top in this country, though it tasted a bit too spicy (but I like the extra flavour very much, and it’s very unique comparing to the common style). Fried onion rings are great, too. Crispy and crunchy. Upgraded the fries to sweet potato ones and that was a smart decision. Would definitely recommend.
Steve Bintley
Mar 22,2025
With an impressive interior and brilliant food I’d recommend here for any meat lovers wanting a more unique experience. As part of a large group we were seated on the top floor and could only order from a set menu, but what was served didn’t disappoint. The sausage and chorizo starter was the perfect size, and the cheese & briskets main plate was amazing - meat cooked perfectly, presented well and so delicious. Despite being in a large group the staff remained proactive and ordering additional drinks was no issue. Highly recommended for any sort of occasion and I’ll certainly be returning.
YourEverydaySam !
Mar 7,2025
It's extremely rare for me to hand out a 5 star review. But this place really deserves it. We arrived at about 18:30 on a Saturday evening, we were swiftly escorted to our table to the side next to these big steel frame windows. Our tables waiting staff were very patient, polite and advised us to what was best. Firstly the drinks arrived and we had a 'showy' drink with dry ice and a unique drinks container (I won't spoil anything) which caused a little excitement and the waitress was more than happy for us to take pictures before handing out the rest of the drinks. The food, my partner being vegetarian was more than happy with the options and even happier when she tucked in to her meal. I had the brisket and cheese which was very good the meat was incredibly tender my only criticism is that the beef had a little too much fat for my liking. The atmosphere was busier at the evening got on but we could happily have a conversation with our friends without it being too loud and uncomfortable, the vibe is very moody with orange lighting going with the industrial setting. I very much enjoyed sitting in that space. The rest of our party was very happy with their meals and when the bill came we were delightfully surprised it wasn't as expensive as we thought. We will be revisiting in the future
Reviews For The Forge Kitchen