Welcome To

Bordo
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Lounge

18/24 English Street Carlisle CA3 8HX
01228 210948
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Our Lounge

Bordo Lounge is your home away from home, serving up delicious food and drinks all day, right on your doorstep. We’re here to bring people together, and our vibrant atmosphere shifts throughout the day with every new wave of guests. We take pride in our Lounge and its community, with one simple goal: to make sure every customer leaves happy.

Our menu has something for everyone, including dedicated gluten-free and vegan options. There are board games for all ages, toys for the little ones, and even treats for four-legged visitors. Whether you’re young or old, big or small, come by, and we’ll take care of you. Carlisle, we can’t wait to welcome you!

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Our Favourites

Big Lounge Breakfast

Smoked back bacon, Cumberland sausages, hash browns, baked beans, roasted tomatoes, black pudding, flat mushroom, two fried eggs and two slices of white or brown toast. Vegan option available!

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Lounge Burger

Our classic burger, bursting with flavour. British beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, gherkin and burger sauce. Served with your choice of fries or salad.

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Passion Fruit Martini

A Lounge twist on a modern classic – Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka mixed with tangy Passoã Passion Fruit Liqueur, vanilla and citrus with a splash of prosecco.

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Home From Home

Bordo Lounge is a relaxed, neighbourhood café bar in Carlisle, serving great food all day, every day. Come on in to enjoy your home-from-home.

Bordo is Italian for edge/border, and Carlisle is the last city before Scotland, also known as the Great Border City.

Opening Times

Sunday - Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 9am - midnight

Deals

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Cheeky Mondays

Order any burger, main or salad and get a 175ml glass of house wine, pint of Cruzcampo, soft drink or a pudding on the house. Available from 5pm.
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Tapas Tuesday

Enjoy three tapas and a glass of wine, a pint of Cruzcampo or a soft drink for just £13.50 from 5pm every Tuesday.
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Lounge Cocktail Club

Twice as nice! Get two of the same cocktail for £12.95. Available every day, 5pm 'til close.
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Lunchtime Deal

Grab a mug of soup and half a Tuna Melt or Tomato & Mozzarella Panini for just £6.95 - available Monday – Friday, 12pm to 5pm.
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What's On Post

LoungeAid 2025

LoungeAid is our annual fundraising initiative that takes place every June, where our teams aim to reach the highest fundraising target they can. Each Lounge nominates a local charity close to the community or a staff member.

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Little Loungers Crafts

Visit your local Lounge for a fun-filled afternoon of Little Loungers crafts. Contact them to ask about their next child-friendly event.

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Bake Sales

Bake sales are always welcome at a Lounge, and we frequently host them to raise money for great causes. Keep up with your local Lounge’s socials to find out when the next one is.

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Finding us

Walk ins & reservations

At Lounge, we like to keep things laid-back. Most of the time, you can just walk in, settle down, and we’ll take care of the rest. No fuss.

If you're planning something special or coming with a group of 6 or more, give us a call or drop us an email and we'll do our best to save you a spot.

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