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The Moloko

Italian, Spanish • Ipswich
Sugarvine
4.3/5
07402 082503 8 Lion Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1DQ 07402082…Show
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New in the heart of Ipswich, The Moloko offers Spanish and Italian ‘small plates’ dining and a buzzy cocktail bar.

About The Moloko

The Moloko is located in the heart of Ipswich town centre with a modern and vibrant interior and a beautiful courtyard for al fresco dining. It opened in spring 2021 and offers diners Spanish and Italian ‘small plates’ -- great for sharing and for casual dining. The ground floor cocktail bar has a tempting wine and cocktail menu and at weekends there are DJs and live music.

DJ on Saturday Nights

DJ every Saturday night at The Moloko and a live singer some Sunday afternoons.

22 May 2021 - 21 May 2022
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4.3
Food 4.7/5
Service 4.3/5
Atmosphere 4.2/5
Value for Money 4.1/5
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Opening Times
Mon closed
Tue closed
Wed 12:00 - 15:00 17:30 - 22:00
Thu 12:00 - 15:00 17:30 - 22:00
Fri 12:00 - 15:00 17:30 - 22:00
Sat 11:00 - 22:00 —
Sun 12:00 - 22:00 —
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Claire
Had a fantastic bottomless brunch at The Moloko on Saturdays the service was brilliant, drinks were replenished as soon as we had finished one and the food was fab! We will definitely be returning soon!!
Ms S
Visited one Sunday late morning for bottomless brunch. There was conflicting menus which had been shown previously, no mocktails (previously stated there was) cocktails served with incorrect garnish, no toilet roll in the ladies after informing staff twice, food was delicious, slow service, live music ended and the atmosphere went too. We were the only ones left so headed to another bar with background music.
Steffi Bickers
The perfect spot for bottomless brunch for birthday celebrations. We were very well looked after, great service, staff and food! We will definitely be returning!
Nick
Samantha Thorpe
The food and cocktails, when we got them, were really lovely, and I couldn't fault them. The staff were all very polite but we felt that they were seriously under-staffed. It took nearly an hour for 2 of my friends to get their first drink (I got mine before them, despite ordering half an hour later), and if we did flag someone down to order another drink, they'd just take that one drink and then run off before the rest of the table could order - it felt that they couldn't cope. So, couldn't fault the politeness of the staff, and the cocktails and all of the food were really delicious and well-presented, but service was incredibly slow.
Denise
2.5
Lisa
The cocktails were lovely and not a bad price but food was so expensive - £8 for two tiny kebabs def the smallest tapas I have ever seen and I’ve been to many places - certainly at that price. Mixed breads was a white loaf cut in three!! Atmosphere was very noisy was really hard to hear our friends talk. Downstairs looked nice will return but only for drinks next time won’t be eating again.
Danielle Hammond
We throughly enjoyed our brunch at Moloko’s. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was delicious. The only thing I would suggest is to have music playing outside as it will help create more of an atmosphere. Thank you!
Michelle Walker
Excellent afternoon in the sun. Having booked a table upstairs with the sun blazing we requested an outside table and after a short wait were found one. The waitresses brought our food that we had started out to us also. The DJ was a great touch during the day on a Saturday! Service great and smiles all round which you don’t always get from servers, having been one myself it isn’t easy! Would return, many times! Have recommended as well.
3.8
Rachel Stewart
Had a great afternoon at The Moloko. We were first given a table inside but after asking if we could be given one outside when one became free, we were moved after our first drink which was really appreciated! We all enjoyed our food, the paella was amazing and cocktails were fab. Service perhaps a touch slow, food came out in batches. We were also told they were out of an ingredient for Pornstar Martinis so couldn’t order but later on saw quite a few people with one so not sure what that was about. Overall I absolutely would return; think it’s just some teething issues with a new place that hopefully will resolve themselves in time.
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Fact File

Booking policy Reservations preferred
Max group booking size 14
Function rooms available Yes
Function rooms details The restaurant can be booked for private functions for up to 56 people
Outside dining space Yes
Outside dining spaces 34
Outside dining details Outside tables and a sofa area
Average 3 course lunch price (excluding drinks) £15
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) £24
Alcohol license Fully licensed

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian catering Some vegetarian main course options
Vegan catering Vegan Main Course Options on Menu
Halal catering Halal options on Menu
Wheat/Gluten catering Wheat / Gluten Free options on menu

Family Friendly

Baby changing Yes
High chairs Yes

Disabled Facilities

Wheelchair access throughout facility Yes
Wheelchair information Access only for downstairs dining
Dedicated disabled toilets Yes

Additional Information

Wifi Free
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Drink without food Yes
Separate bar with seating Yes