Welcome To

Cantoro
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Lounge

Bookings
Unit 91, The Galleries Washington NE38 7RT
0191 481 2029

Opening Times

Sunday - Thursday 9am-10pm
Friday & Saturday 9am-11pm
Four ornate crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling in Cantoro’s warmly lit interior, creating a cozy atmosphere. Framed pictures and decor items are visible on the wall in the background.
A row of parked cars lines the street in front of Cantoro Lounge, a modern building with large windows and glowing neon signs. The softly lit interior reveals people enjoying their evening inside.
A bar shelf lined with various bottles of liquor, spirits, and Cantoro mixers, with awards, glasses, and vintage decor displayed against a patterned wallpaper background.
A wall covered with framed paintings—including portraits, still lifes, buildings, and musical instruments—creates a cozy Cantoro vibe against green wallpaper with a yellow leaf pattern. Warm lighting adds to the inviting atmosphere.
A smiling woman stands and gestures with her hand in Cantoro, a cozy, art-filled restaurant, while other people sit at tables and talk in the warmly lit, vibrant space.
Warmly lit Cantoro restaurant interior reflected in decorative mirrors, featuring ornate chandeliers, hanging lamps, bar taps, and rows of glasses, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
A warmly lit hallway at Cantoro features framed black-and-white photographs on both walls, reflected in mirrors and leading to a wooden floor. Ceiling lights add a cozy ambiance to this gallery-like space.
A woman in a black top smiles and holds a red apple while standing in Cantoro, a cozy, brightly lit café with floral wallpaper and framed pictures. Other people sit at tables in the background.
A woman in a black top smiles and holds a red apple while standing in Cantoro, a cozy, brightly lit café with floral wallpaper and framed pictures. Other people sit at tables in the background.

Our Lounge

We love to bring the Lounges experience to as many places as possible, so please welcome Cantoro Lounge to the Galleries Shopping Centre in Washington! We offer our signature blend of delicious food and drink, a sense of community and a unique atmosphere to Washington, ensuring every customer leaves happy.

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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 £12.75 from 5pm every Tuesday.
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Lounge Cocktail Club

Twice as nice! Get two of the same cocktail for £11.95. Available every day, 5pm 'til close.
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Lunchtime Deal

Grab a mug of soup and half a Grilled Cheese Toastie for just £6.75. Available Monday – Friday, 12pm to 5pm.
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A smiling girl in a denim dress holds up a book with colorful drawings in a cozy, warmly lit cafe. A box of juice and art supplies are on the wooden table in front of her. Framed pictures hang on the wall behind.
A smiling young boy in a blue checkered shirt holds a yellow bag over his head and a yellow notebook in one hand, standing inside a warmly lit room with wooden furniture and artwork on the walls.
A person with pink nail polish holds an open booklet showing an illustrated page that reads, "Lounging Around the UK" with travel-themed icons on a leafy-patterned table.
A person stands on a beach holding a teal passport, wearing a floral shirt, black t-shirt, and tan pants with a beige tote bag over their shoulder. The sea and sand are visible in the background.
A person with pink nail polish peels a gold sticker in a notebook with faint pink hearts, sitting at a polka-dotted table with a glass of chocolate milkshake topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Your Adventure Starts Here

Little Loungers Passport

We’ve teamed up with Cawston Press this summer to introduce the Little Loungers Summer Passport. All the fun of our regular passport, but with kid-friendly rewards and prizes!

This includes free milkshakes and desserts, as well as the chance to enter prize draws to win Merlin attraction tickets and back-to-school bundles courtesy of Frugi.

You just need to pick up your free passport in any Lounge, visit different Lounges and get stickers like in the regular passport, and collect the rewards as you go!

To find out more and view the full T&Cs, click the link below.

Little Loungers Passport
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Grab Your Lounge Passport Now

Welcome to your newest way to love Lounging. Pick up your Lounge Passport, collect unique stickers at each site and earn sweet prizes as you go!

Prizes include everything from complimentary tapas to a bottle of bubbly to enjoy on your next visit. Each milestone means better rewards, so get collecting today.

The more you Lounge, the sweeter the perks!

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Home From Home

Cantoro Lounge is a relaxed, neighbourhood café bar in the Galleries Shopping Centre in Washington, serving great food all day, every day. Come on in to enjoy your home-from-home.

Opening Times

Sunday - Thursday 9am-10pm
Friday & Saturday 9am-11pm

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Little Loungers Breakfast Club

We’ve partnered with Kellogg’s to bring Little Loungers Breakfast Club to even more Lounges this summer, with free breakfast tables for your little ones.

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Teenage Kicks

With VAT charged on kids’ meals reducing this summer as part of the UK government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme, we thought we’d go one step further with our Teenage Kicks menu, launching Friday 3rd July. Get a main and a drink for a great price!

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A person in a blue-striped sweater holds the book "Body of Lies" by Jo Callaghan with a pink cover, above a worn wooden floor with various colored squares.

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Coffee & Crime Book Club

Lounge has joined forces with Simon & Schuster to start the Coffee & Crime Book Club, bringing you a new crime or thriller each month, with links to purchase that support a local charity and chances to win a copy!

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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, send an enquiry by clicking group bookings at the top of the page.

How to get here

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Location services and facilities

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A person with painted nails and rings cuts into a plate of colorful food, including kebabs, grains, shredded vegetables, and hummus, on a checkered table. A green drink is visible nearby.
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Our Favourites

Halloumi Burger

Enjoy crispy-crumbed halloumi, sweet potato fritter, chipotle mayo, roasted peppers, pickled red onion, chilli jam and lettuce packed into a brioche bun!

Our burgers are served in with house slaw and fries or salad. You can also upgrade to sweet potato fries and add onion rings!

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Our Favourites

Mezze Bowls

They’re a-mezze-ing!

Sesame hummus, ezme tomato salsa, pickled red cabbage, carrot, red onion & cucumber salad, green chilli sauce, golden giant couscous and mint, served with your choice of:

Chicken Shwarma

Lamb Kofte

Grilled Halloumi

Falafel

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Our Favourites

White Orchid

Don’t be fooled by the florals, this baby still has attitude. El Jimador Tequila with sweet lychee and elderflower, lifted by crisp lemon and a fresh apple finish. Effortlessly cool

This cocktail was created by Conor at Otto Lounge, who won our Cocktail Bust Off competition!

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VAT On Kid's Menus Reduced to 5%

Great British Summer Savings

As part of the UK government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme, VAT charged on our Little Loungers’ menu has dropped from the usual 20% down to 5% from 25th June until 1st September 2026. Please see our web menus for our new lower prices for this summer.