Step back in time ascending the stairs of this magnificent late Federation era building. The distinctive terracotta roof, octagonal front porch, double stairs and large bay windows make for a breathtaking first impression.
The Ipswich Club is a private function centre, complementing the classical surrounds with contemporary cuisine and the highest levels of customer service for which the Club is renowned.
Recently refurbished, this stately venue offers a versatile mix of function facilities on our spacious verandah, in lush gardens, intimate glass encased
and elegant Gallery Room or sumptuous Chandelier Room.
From casual stand and mingle business functions to weddings "with the works", The Ipswich Club is unsurpassed as the city's most prestigious function venue.
With off-street parking for 35 vehicles and a central location just minutes from Ipswich CBD, The Ipswich Club remains the city's first choice for business and pleasure.
| Cocktail | Banquet | Theatre | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verandah | 100+ | ||
| Gallery Room | 70 | 40 | 45 |
| Chandelier Room | 180 | 120 | 150 |
Contact our Functions Specialist on 07 3281 4822 for further information.
From casual stand and mingle business functions to weddings "with the works", The Ipswich Club is unsurpassed as the city's most prestigious function venue.
Recently refurbished, this stately venue offers a versatile mix of function facilities on our spacious verandah, in lush gardens, intimate glass encased and elegant Gallery Room or sumptuous Chandelier Room.
The Ipswich Club combines classical elegance with quality contemporary cuisine and the highest standards in customer service.
The Ipswich Club Verandah & Gardens
The Gallery Room
The Chandelier Room
In 1916 Ipswich butcher and pastoralist, J.P. Bottomley commissioned prominent architect George Brockwell Gill to design a family home.
Bottomley was the youngest of 14 children and was born in Bradford, Yorkshire. He arrived in Ipswich in 1884. Initially working with Watson Brothers Butchers, he later established his own butchery and purchased pastoral land in the Burnett and western districts.
Bottomley became a high profile Ipswich figure, serving for nine years on the Purga Shire Council, including four years as chairman, and serving the Ipswich City Council for two years. He was also
president of organisations including the Ipswich Show Society, Ipswich Chamber of Commerce, Queensland Pastoral and Agricultural Society & the Ipswich Bowling Club.
The house remained in the Bottomley family until 1959 when it was purchased and officially opened as The Ipswich Club in 1960.
The building has undergone significant internal changes since its purchase, most notably the construction of a bar in the front east wing and enclosure of the verandah on the front west wing to become The Gallery Room. The rear east wing has been extended to the back, obscuring the original line of the verandah while creating The Chandelier Room. All decorative ceilings have remained intact along with all the joinery in the central hall.
The Ipswich Club is a superb example of Federation architecture.
