Welcome To

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Lounge

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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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Deals

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.

Tapas Tuesday

Enjoy three tapas and a glass of wine, a pint of Cruzcampo or a soft drink for just £14.25 from 5pm every Tuesday.

Lounge Cocktail Club

Twice as nice! Get two of the same cocktail for £13.25. Available every day, 5pm 'til close.

Lunch Deal

A mug of soup and half a Grilled Cheese Toastie for just £7.25. Available Monday – Friday, 12pm to 5pm.

Menus

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Your Adventure Starts Here

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!

Passport

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What's On Post

Autumn/Winter 2025 Menu

Our new menu has landed! From tapas to toasties, check out what we’ve got in store…

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What's On Post

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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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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A cozy restaurant table with a red and beige geometric pattern sits near a traditional forno, surrounded by colorful chairs. The wall behind features intricate gold wallpaper and four framed floral and landscape paintings, lit by a single wall lamp.

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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

Contact details

Location services and facilities

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Our Favourites

Korean Seoul Bowl

Brunch with Seoul. Two poached eggs with Korean butter beans, spinach and soy mushrooms on toasted sourdough. You can also add streaky bacon!

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Our Favourites

Bombay Fried Chicken Burger

Buttermilk-fried chicken with mature cheddar, pickled red cabbage, kasundi mango chutney, spring onion, lettuce, and curry mayo. Served in a brioche bun with house slaw and fries or salad.

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Our Favourites