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The Moloko

Italian, Spanish • Ipswich
Sugarvine
4.0/5
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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Sugarvine
4.0
Food 4.2/5
Service 3.8/5
Atmosphere 4.0/5
Value for Money 4.0/5
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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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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.
5.0
Sarah Boyd
Had a wonderful time here for Sunday Bottomless Brunch. Being out in the courtyard, in the sun with the music playing and the Prosecco flowing really made me feel like i was on holiday. The food was delicious and the service was fabulous, would highly recommend.
katie matthews
My friends and I went for the bottomless brunch- the food looked and tasted great. Great atmosphere especially when the DJ came out. The staff kept our drinks topped up. Would definitely return.
Jade
Food was absolutely gorgeous..unfortunately the service for drinks was very slow. We were moved downstairs after our meal for drinks and we only had 1 hour before the table was needed for someone else. We thought that would be plenty of time but unfortunately our drinks still had not arrived after 40 mins so we had to cancel our drinks order and leave.
Claudia Allan
What a lovely restaurant and fabulous service, a real find and delicious food
Gunn
Music good cocktails good. Food didn’t eat as wasn’t made clear that on sundays there’s no a la carte menu and being vegetarians the set menu very boring! And was supposed to be an afternoon/evening out for an anniversary. Just was NOT what I had expected and wouldn’t really go back. For a new bar/restaurant seemed old and dirty in areas. And also being a chef myself having the chefs smoking in a corner of the courtyard in front of customers who are eating and drinking not very professional. Just bit of a let down all round really as could be a lot better and does have potential
4.0
Chrisy Golfin
Absolutely lovely atmosphere, with a chilled vibe. Very chic decor- Amazing Brunch menu highly recommend their Bottomless option!!! A must visit.
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The Moloko File

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