Pub of the Week: The Grill at Twenty5 leaves us impressed

This week we are heading down to The Grill at Twenty5 down St Nicholas Street near Ipswich town centre.

This is a place that has had quite a busy few years. It used to be based at number 25 down the street but has since moved to take on the former K Bar and Grill, at number 33 – but has opted to keep its name.

You could argue that this is not a pub, as such, and therefore not like many of the other boozers this feature has focused on. However, we’re open minded and there is definitely a cocktail bar vibe to the place, so we’re counting it.

Plus, there was also a sign out front saying ‘Should I come and have a beer?’ – and there’s no arguing against that.

Anyway, you step inside and you can immediately tell why the Grill at Twenty5 decided to move back in late 2024. It was just before Christmas when I visited and the wooden features, like the exposed beams, really added to the festive feel. It’s a fantastic spot in a great location in town.

Anyway, given the Grill basically inviting me inside for beer, punters will be pleased to discover there’s a fair few options on tap. I immediately noticed Asahi and Mahou, which you don’t always find at pubs, plus a selection more beers. Bonus points for having Kopparberg on tap, too.

I was feeling peckish, so I was visiting to try some of the food on offer. I opted for a smoked cheese burger with a soft drink, which came to just over £20. It seemed a fair price given the lovely décor and feeling to the place.

And I was very pleased – the Grill is laid out like a restaurant, so you can expect the food to be pretty decent. I’ve tried loads of burgers doing this pub of the week feature, and this one is definitely up there.

In case readers weren’t aware, The Grill at Twenty5 is a family affair, with James Leamon the head chef and his mum, dad and sister all working at the venue.

I stopped by when it was at its old location but it’s been a pleasure to see the business go from strength to strength over the years. It has become something of an Ipswich success story and is a highlight of the Saints streets of independents near the town centre.