Welcome To

Granello
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Lounge

Bookings
21 Brand Street Hitchin SG5 1JE
01462 437663

Opening Times

Sunday - Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 9am - 11pm
A cozy café with vintage decor by Granello, featuring framed paintings on patterned wallpaper, star-shaped pendant lights, and colorful lampshades. Three women chat at a table as sunlight streams in through the glass doors.
A stylish Granello restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, patterned wallpaper, and a wall covered in framed art and animal illustrations. Large chandeliers hang from the ceiling, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Cozy Granello café interior with eclectic furniture, orange floral wallpaper, framed art on the walls, mirrors, hanging lights, and a polished dark wood floor. The space feels warm and inviting with a vintage, quirky atmosphere.
Cozy Granello café scene with two patterned armchairs, round table, and colorful cushions and stools in front of a pink counter. Lamps and chandeliers hang above, with eclectic decor creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
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Our Lounge

Granello Lounge’s handsome green tiled exterior overlooks Brand Street in the heart of Hitchin. There’s a sprinkling of tables on a little front terrace, big windows that open right out all along the front and we serve a fantastic range of food and drinks (including full kids, gluten-free and vegan menus) in our lovely big space that stretches back inside.

And to add a bit of sparkle, we’ve not got one chandelier, we’ve got approximately gazillions. And star lights. And tassel-y lights. You could say we had a bit of a light bulb moment.

A person holds a festive fried chicken sandwich with melted cheese, cranberry sauce for a touch of Christmas flavor, and a bacon-wrapped item on top, with a bowl of fries nearby.
Two women in festive sweaters laugh while pulling a Christmas cracker at a decorated table with candles, wine glasses, and the warm glow of a Christmas tree in the background.
Five people in festive sweaters share a holiday meal at a decorated table beside a Christmas tree, smiling and enjoying food and drinks in a cozy lounge, with candles and ornaments as table decorations.
Two women sit at a Christmas-themed table, sharing a dessert. One wears a red sleeveless top, the other a green sweater. A candle, festive Christmas decorations, and a glass of red wine are on the table.
November 19th - December 31st

Christmas At Lounge Is Nearly Here

Grab your friends, family or work pals, put on an ugly Christmas jumper and head on down to Lounge this Christmas! If you’re looking for something warm, nostalgic and a little bit silly, Christmas at Lounge will be right up your alley. 

With great dishes like Marry Me Santa, Pig-In-Blanket Mac & Cheese, Goan Spiced Parsnip Soup, Baileys Cheesecake and Chocolate Orange Mousse, there’s a flavour for everyone this festive season.

Check out our menu and book today!​

Merry Knitmas

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 £14.50 from 5pm every Tuesday.
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Lounge Cocktail Club

Twice as nice! Get two of the same cocktail for £13.50. Available every day, 5pm 'til close.
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Lunch Deal

A mug of soup and half a Grilled Cheese Toastie for just £7.50. Available Monday – Friday, 12pm to 5pm.
Menus
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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

Granello is an eccentric style café/bar in the centre of Hitchin, we’re open all day every day – pop in for a drink, a coffee or something to eat. Hitchin is famous for the grain industry, and granello is Spanish for grain.

Opening Times

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

Community Board

All Events
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Autumn/Winter 2026 Menu

Fall into the new season with our new Autumn/Winter 2026 menu, full of delicious flavours ideal for colder weather.

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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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Join The Lounge Library

We’re working with the National Literacy Trust to support the National Year of Reading, bringing reading into your everyday life.

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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.

Location services and facilities

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Our Favourites

Scandi Smoked Salmon

Looking for the best way to start the day? Our Scandi Smoked Salmon is absolutely the best choice!

Crispy rösti bites with smoked salmon, poached eggs, avocado, dill yoghurt and pickled red onions.

A delicious and fresh brunch that will get you started on the right foot.

 

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Our Favourites

Double Biscoff Cheesecake

A cheesecake that really does take the cake!

Introducing our Double Biscoff Cheesecake, so nice it just had to be double.

Homemade cheesecake with a Lotus Biscoff base and sauce- the dream combo.

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Our Favourites

Ube Latte

Add a little purple to your day with the Ube Latte (it’s just so much fun)!

Coffee will become an afterthought; try it once, and you’ll never go back…

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