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About Us

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Your Home From Home

A Place For Everyone

At Lounge, we believe in bringing people together over delicious food in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick coffee or a leisurely brunch, our goal is to make every visit special.

We have a unique atmosphere that changes throughout the day, so you’re always experiencing something new with Lounge.

Our Upcoming Sites

What's Next?

Lounge is always growing, and we currently stand at 265 sites up and down the UK! We always have a few exciting new site openings to look forward to. Our next few sites include:

Palomo Lounge – Bradley Stoke – 10th December

Pietro Lounge – Ludlow – 28th January 2026

Deco Lounge – Liverpool – 4th February 2026

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Serving Smiles Since 2002

Our Story

Lounge started with a simple idea – to create a space where everyone feels at home. From our first location in Bristol to the growing community today, our mission remains the same: friendly service, quality ingredients, and a welcoming atmosphere.

We began in 2002, with a trio of longstanding friends, Dave Reid, Alex Reilley and Jake Bishop, wanting to do their own thing after years in the restaurant and bar trade. We started with just an empty optician’s in Bedminster, and now have a legacy of over 250 Lounges nationwide.

It’s been a long journey, and we’re nowhere near done yet…

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Find Your Lounge

Join us at your local Lounge for quality food and drink, a unique atmosphere and a place you can feel at home.

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Community Board

We love giving back to our local communities! Each Lounge partners with local charities to support meaningful causes.

Our Careers

Join the Lounge Family

We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a fun, inclusive work environment. Our teams enjoy flexible scheduling, career growth opportunities, and a supportive community.

We strive to promote internally, and many Loungers benefit from long careers with us.

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Our Fellow Loungers

Meet The Siblings

Did you know Lounge is part of one big happy family? Cosy Club and Brightside Roadside Dining are also part of the Loungers team, with sites all across the country.

Brightside offers nostalgic roadside dining, with vintage-inspired interiors reminiscent of childhood road trips, and a great menu that’s worth pulling off the motorway for.

Cosy Club serves up timeless glamour to the UK’s high streets, with a delicious blend of elegance, eccentricity and comfort, with a refined menu perfect for whatever you’re celebrating!