The Rusty Nail

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   Kim

   Brisbane

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice quiet place to sit chat have a drink or two and something nice to eat.
   

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   Sharon

   Brisbane

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Party of 8, we were seated downstairs and had the small cellar/basement to ourselves were there were lounges, small tables. was a really good vibe/feel. Even put our own music on in the room. Food was fantastic, arancini balls were to die for and the honey coated cheese soooooo yum!
   

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   Kelly

   Brisbane

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a gem! We live in the Scenic Rim so are lucky to have a number of fine dining places to choose from however my love of cocktails, good food and conversation is only satisfied when we make the trek into the valley for a popular wine bar or the exclusive IYKYK cocktail bar hidden down a dark lane way. The Rusty Nail would definitely hold its own in the fast pace of the Fortitude Valley, however selfishly I’m glad they’ve decided to make Ipswich their home. The holy trinity of places like this is hard to obtain but they have done it and all without pomp and ceremony. A range of alcohol and non alcoholic options to choose from, a cocktail list that is familiar but also exciting. Food that is not just the wing man but delicious in its own right. Ambience that leaves you with the familiar buzz only the valley usually provides. Most importantly and this usually is what lets places like this, outside of the city or valley, down and drags you back to the reality of its location, the service. The service is fast and efficient, it actually puts some big name places to shame. With the option of person to person ordering or QR code ordering for people who don’t want to stop their conversation to get another drink. The bar staff are not intrusive, they are polite and engage as much or as little as you wish. The place gets busy but they don’t ever lose their efficiency. This place definitely smashes the Ipswich stereotype right out of the park!
   

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   Susan

   Brisbane

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always recommend this venue, excellent service & relaxing atmosphere!
   

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   Nerine

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great night out. Food wonderful, staff were amazing and the ambiance was like walking into Ipswich’s very own speak easy. We’ll be back!
   

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   Roger

   Brisbane

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 13, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We dined there just before going to the theatre to see Guys & Dolls. It was a very good experience with a good selection of Tapas and other dishes. Guinness on tap and a wide selection of drinks. If you prefer to be seated it is best to book early. Will go back there again soon.
   

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   Kara

   Brisbane

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on September 6, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Always love the vibe at Rusty Nail, with unique foods, drinks and flavours. It would be nice however to have a response if prerequests are not available. Unfortunately it seems harder and harder to mobilise in this venue and when trying to find somewhere to have a conversation, inside is not the place to be (unless downstairs) or outside. Hopefully this was only due to capacity and not an ongoing theme. It would be great to be reminded when things aren’t available on the hard copy menu either to minimise disappointment when ordering. Otherwise it’s still a favourite to take friends and family.
   

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   Luke

   Gold Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 4, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Good friendly knowledgeable business. With delicious food and mouth watering cocktails.
   

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   Kimbo

   Brisbane

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on July 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   John made the whole event fun. Great interaction with the group. I'll be making some of these at home. 🍻🍻🍻😃
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Great spot for a date night with loads of cocktail choices and great tapas to share Only minor thing the sauce that accompanied the croquettes was super spicy we thought a creamy condiment would have gone better with them and the potatoe inside was undercooked But otherwise we enjoyed our date night out at the Rusty Nail
    

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