Cafe, Bar, Records
Relax in the unique, beautiful setting of The Church, an independent cafe and bar in Ipswich, with quality coffee, Adnams beer on tap, and browse Hex Record Shop.
Come and enjoy a pit stop whilst out and about in town, bring your friends to hang out in our laid-back space, or bring your laptop to work from the cafe. All with the best sound system and playlist in Ipswich!
Cafe & Bar
Ipswich’s coolest cafe for creatives, like minded music lovers and appreciators of damn good coffee.
Coffee is a big thing for us. Ours is supplied by our favourite independent artisan coffee roastery Etude, based in the north of Suffolk in Bungay. They carefully roast with highest-quality single-origin green beans and are committed to working with farmers. This ensures not only exceptional flavour, but fair pay for everyone involved in the supply chain.
The cafe serves a variety of drinks as well as a selection of herbal teas, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages for you to enjoy sitting in or as a takeaway. We pride ourselves on delivering great drinks and getting to know our customers and their tastes (and carefully curating the best playlists in Ipswich to soundtrack the cafe!)
As well as coffee, our licensed cafe/bar serves a variety of alcoholic and soft drinks, with guest drinks on rotation. We have a selection of cakes, pastries and savoury snacks, including vegan options.
Record Shop & Vinyl
A place to connect with likeminded music lovers, crate diggers, and to find your new favourite artist.
The Church is home to independent record store Hex Record Shop, run by Brighten The Corners Programme Manager Marcus Neal, selling new and second hand vinyl.
Music is at the heart of everything we do. Vinyl Communion, strictly vinyl-only, is a weekly event presenting local vinyl DJs and selectors. The Church is powered by our stellar sound system and SL-1200 turntables.
Come down to The Church to cleanse your soul with good music, wine, beer, nibbles shared with music lovers. With a different guest DJ each Thursday, we spotlight fresh new and established names; a platform for DJs to show their talent. Vinyl all night. Good vibes always.
If you’re interested in playing a set (no prior experience needed), drop us an email at info@brightenthecorners.co.uk
Visit Us
Opening Times
(Reduced cafe hours in January: Saturdays 12-10pm and open for specific events)
Thursday 12-10pm
Friday 12-10pm
Saturday 12-10pm
If we have an event on that evening the cafe will usually close at 4pm. Check our listings page for event information and social media for on the day information.
Location
St Stephen’s Church, St Stephen’s Lane, Ipswich IP1 1DP
