Oast Ocean in Ipswich

Recently visited for a Festive Lunch, should have addressed as Festive Fiasco. Despite accepting a booking of 20+ for 12 noon booking, we found ourselves locked out in the cold as doors locked from 10.30 to 12.00, don't take midday bookings when your doors are locked. The Fiasco then commenced once entered as a long list was provided showing all the items they were out of stock (FIASCO) it's pre Xmas and a Festive Lunch, get your stock sorted. Staff didn't appear to know what to do as we spent 30 mins waiting for starters, and when food was served it was Aunt Bessie's heated, sorry warmed up food. And absolute disgrace as a supposed Festive *Fiasco* Lunch. Will never attend another Brewers Fayre as it seems Whitbread have no interest in providing a decent meal, and are only interested in your £££ When it comes to a rating its within the -10 Save your money and avoid the Swallow like the plaque.....

Excellent coffee and a truly amazing selection of artisan cakes and sweets. Loved chatting with the owner who has such passion and talent. Well worth a visit.

Great atmosphere, good range of drinks, and good quality food - particularly the sausage rolls.

Rubbish company, the amount of times they haven't opened up on days when they're supposed to be open is atrocious, literally only 2 fish and chips shops are open on Sundays, they're foolish to not open without even letting anyone know. Don't even deserve my custom anymore.

Needs a refurb looking tatty, losing it's appeal...