Gip's Restaurant
ProHighlights
- Garden restaurant set in the grounds of Clifford House, a heritage home on Russell Street
- The James Taylor Room, the old ballroom, has French doors and arched windows facing the garden
- Events run as seated dinners or stand-up finger food parties that spill out onto the lawn
About Gip's Restaurant
Gip's is a restaurant on Russell Street in Toowoomba, set in the old billiard room of Clifford House and surrounded by heritage gardens. It is named after the pet dog of James Taylor, the home's historic owner, and serves modern Australian lunches and dinners. The restaurant itself has clear sides that can be rolled up or down, so diners look straight out over the garden. In the evening the large old trees, the jacaranda and the original driveway lamps are all lit. For something more formal there is the James Taylor Room inside Clifford House, the former ballroom, with French doors and tall arched windows opening onto the grounds. A marquee can also be set up in the garden, and long banquet tables can be laid out under strings of lights. The team plans each event around the group, from a sit-down dinner with drinks in the garden first to a stand-up finger food party. Birthdays, engagements, anniversaries, presentation nights, Christmas parties and conferences are all on the list. For business events, audio visual gear can be hired for the Clifford House rooms. The restaurant is normally shut on Mondays and Sunday evenings, but it opens on those days for private parties and functions by arrangement.
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Food & drinks
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Facilities
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Food
Gip's also caters events away from the restaurant at a location of your choice.
Beverages
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Frequently asked questions
What spaces can be booked for a function at Gip's?
You can hold a function in the garden restaurant, in the James Taylor Room inside Clifford House, in a marquee or out in the garden itself. Many events combine a couple of these, such as drinks on the lawn before dinner.
What kinds of events does Gip's host?
Birthdays, engagements, anniversaries, presentation nights, Christmas parties, conferences and seminars, plus long lunches and dinners under the trees. Weddings are held in the garden, the restaurant or Clifford House.
Can we have a stand-up party rather than a sit-down dinner?
Yes. The events team arranges anything from a formal seated dinner to an informal finger food party that flows out into the garden.
Is AV available for corporate events?
The rooms in Clifford House have audio visual equipment available for hire, and the restaurant offers a choice of lunch and dinner menus for business groups.
Can Gip's open on a day it is normally closed?
The restaurant is usually closed on Mondays and Sunday evenings, but it can open on those days for a private party or function booking.
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Erin
2 months ago
Amazing food and lovely staff. Felt like a special evening out! Loved the touch of fresh flowers on the table too
Jeffrey Edwards
2 months ago
We went to Gips for our 40th Wedding Anniversary and as usual had amazing food in a great atmosphere. The service was excellent as well .
Evan Doolan
6 months ago
Beautiful atmosphere, staff were kind and attentive, but most importantly the best Pork Belly I have ever tasted incredible flavours of the chilli caramelised sauce was not too spicy and complemented the apple flavours t…
It is what it is
6 months ago
We visited Gip's Restaurant for a corporate group lunch with 33 guests, including VIP attendees. We made a reservation in advance and communicated with one of the staff members several times to ensure everything ran smoo…
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