First look at new Grill at Twenty5 after moving in Ipswich

Tina Leamon took over The Grill at Twenty5 in 2019 alongside her husband, daughter and son James Leamon, who is head chef at the restaurant. 

The team spent two years opening and closing at the site in St Nicholas Street because of Covid lockdown restrictions during the pandemic.

Last year it was announced Mrs Leamon and her son would be taking over The Wild Man pub in Sproughton. 

The restaurant has taken over the site of the former K Bar and Grill (Image: Lucy Taylor) READ MORE: Well-known pub remains on market a year on from new landlord announcement

However the pair ultimately decided to stay in Ipswich and instead move The Grill at Twenty5 to a bigger site at St Nicholas Street, taking over the premises of the former K Bar and Grill.

The team outside the new venue (Image: Lucy Taylor)

"Although we are only opening about three doors down the road, we want to stress that we are not reopening K Bar," said Mrs Leamon. 

"The larger space means we will have a steakhouse as well as a quieter bar where you can meet up and catch up with friends."

The team behind The Grill at Twenty5 (from left to right Jay Furmark, Tina Leamon, James Leamon, Gavin Robson and Will Hahm) (Image: Lucy Taylor) READ MORE: Takeaway serving loaded mac and cheese expands after summer popularity

Visitors can expect much of the same at the new Grill at Twenty5 - it is retaining its name despite the move - but with some slight additions to the menu of fresh cooked food due to the bigger kitchen at the new site. 

"Our customers are really excited for the new restaurant to open," Mrs Leamon added.

Tables inside the newly-revamped restaurant (Image: Lucy Taylor)

"It is even better with winter coming up as we can have larger groups indoors - so everyone will be able to stay warm when it is cold outside."

The new Grill at Twenty5 is expected to open later this week on Friday.