Welcome To

Martello
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Lounge

People sit on the sand and promenade in front of the Martello Lounge, a cozy beachside café with pink signage, large windows, and outdoor seating. The clear blue sky adds to the charm of this Martello beachfront spot.

A cozy, eclectic restaurant interior with wooden railings, colorful walls, vintage-style furniture, and a Martello bar area. Numerous framed portraits and photos decorate the walls, including a large image of Colonel Sanders.

A stylish Martello restaurant interior with patterned wallpaper, framed art and photographs on the walls, leather bench seating, wooden tables, globe pendant lights, and a large ornate mirror reflecting the room.

A staircase with Martello wooden railings leads up to a gallery wall decorated with framed portraits and art, tropical wallpaper, and two hanging globe lights under a dark green ceiling.

People sit and walk outside Martello Lounge, a beachside restaurant with a pastel green facade, large windows, and an outdoor terrace. The clear blue sky stretches above as visitors relax on the sandy beach in front of Martello.

A retro-style snack bar with a green and yellow awning near the Martello, open windows, and counters displaying menus for ice cream, snacks, beer, wine, cocktails, and hot drinks. "ERIC'S" is written in large letters on the front.

View from behind a bar looking out to a sunny beach scene with people, white buildings, and the iconic Martello tower near the pier by the sea under a clear blue sky. The bar counter and equipment are visible in the foreground.

A café counter with two display cases holding pastries and sandwiches, bags of crisps on top, a Martello coffee machine at the side, and a large menu board listing snacks, ice cream, hot drinks, and cold drinks above.

A close-up of a Martello ice cream menu board shows prices and items like "MR WHIPPY WITH FLAKE," "WITH WAFFLE CONE," "ICE LOLLIES," and "MAGNUM" in black letters on a white background.

Four Martello soft-serve ice cream cones with flake sticks stand upright in a metal holder, set against a blurred beach and boardwalk background.

A person with red nail polish and rings holds a yellow cup of latte with heart-shaped latte art above a red saucer on a patterned table in Torino.

Our Lounge

Martello Lounge is that big, handsome building in the middle of the seafront in sunny Clacton, next to the pier. We’re a beach café, but a beach café unlike any other; there’s ice-cream colours and two lovely terraces outside, and inside there are chandeliers and oil paintings galore, set off with handsome tiles and lush wallpaper across our two roomy floors. We even have a kiosk outside if you want a quick takeaway: seaside in style.

Inside, you’ll find a great range of food and drink, including dedicated menus for Little Loungers, gluten-free and vegan guests. We also have regular events, daily deals, treats for pets, board games and a whole lot more.

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 £13.75 from 5pm every Tuesday.

Lounge Cocktail Club

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

Lunch Deal

A mug of soup and half a Grilled Cheese Toastie for just £6.95. Monday – Friday, 12pm to 5pm.

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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

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

An overhead view of a table with various dishes, including curry, naan, tortilla chips, fried chicken, bao, and appetizers, all arranged on wooden boards and plates over a blue and yellow checkered tablecloth.

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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A young blond boy sits at a table, holding a colored pen in one hand and eating carrot sticks with the other. In front of him is a partially colored placemat with green and yellow drawings.

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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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

Three bowls of colorful, garnished food, including fried items, sliced red chili, fresh herbs, and greens, are arranged on a spotted animal print-patterned table in a vibrant lounge setting. Bright lighting highlights the fresh ingredients.

A hand holds a spoon, poised over a glass dessert dish filled with a creamy, layered dessert topped with powdered sugar and red berry bits, set on a blue-green plate on a checkered table.

People sit around a leopard-print table, holding cocktail glasses filled with frothy drinks. One person wears a striped shirt and holds a drink; another has a minty red cocktail with a straw.

Our Favourites

Dan Dan Noodles

A nourishing bowl of oodles, pak choi, tenderstem broccoli, carrot and sugar snap peas with dan dan sauce and your choice of either Chinese Pork Belly, Sweet Chilli Fried Chicken or Crispy Cauliflower & Soy Mushroom.

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Our Favourites