Welcome To

Forno
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Lounge

16-18 Albion St Broadstairs CT10 1LU
01843 423285
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Forno Lounge

Welcome to Forno Lounge, a great little spot in Broadstairs overlooking the beach. We’ll be serving up delicious food and drinks, all day, every day, right on Viking Bay. We’re here to bring people together, with a vibrant atmosphere that changes throughout the day, whether you want a chilled morning coffee or a few evening cocktails, our one simple goal is to make sure every customer leaves happy.

One of the ways we do this is with a menu with something for everyone, from all-day brunch and succulent burgers to vibrant drinks and delicious desserts. We also have dedicated menus for Little Loungers, gluten-free and vegan guests, so everybody has plenty of choice.

And that’s not all. There are daily deals, regular events, canine treats, board games, and a community feel you won’t find anywhere else. Broadstairs, come on in!

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Our Favourites

Lounge Breakfast

A classic fry up featuring smoked back bacon, Cumberland sausage, hash browns, baked beans, roasted tomato, flat mushroom, fried egg and white or brown toast.

Our Favourites

Bacon Cheese Smash Burger

A smashing eat! Two smashed patties, smoked streaky bacon, American cheese, lettuce, red onion, gherkins and burger sauce.

Our Favourites

Cookie Dough & Ice Cream

The ultimate indulgence. Baked cookie dough with a salted caramel lava centre, covered in chocolate and caramel sauces.

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Home From Home

Forno Lounge is a relaxed, neighbourhood café bar in Broadstairs, serving up a delicious and varied menu all day, every day.

Forno means oven or bakery in Italian. Our site used to be owned by the Marchesi family, who arrived in Broadstairs from Switzerland around 1883 and opened up a bakery here, followed by a series of restaurants around the UK.

Opening Times

Sunday - Thursday 9am-11pm
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 £13.95 from 5pm every Tuesday.
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Lounge Cocktail Club

Twice as nice! Get two of the same cocktail for £13.25. 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 £7.25 - available Monday – Friday, 12pm to 5pm.
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Summer Fun For Little Loungers

School’s out, and the summer fun starts here! Bring the kids to your local Lounge for free activities, delicious food and a family-friendly atmosphere.

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Meet Sparky This Summer!

This summer, we’ve partnered with our sister brand Brightside Roadside Dining to bring you Sparky! Collect three stamps at participating venues to get your own cuddly toy.

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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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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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