Welcome To

Martello
M a r t e l l o
Lounge

Opening Times

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

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.

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

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 £13.95 from 5pm every Tuesday.

Lounge Cocktail Club

Twice as nice! Get two of the same cocktail for £13.25. 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

A ceramic bowl filled with crispy potatoes topped with shredded cheese, green herb sauce, and fresh herbs, served on a red plate.

What's On Post

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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A person with painted nails holds a book titled “The Maple Bakery Murder” by R.L. Kilmore, featuring an illustrated bakery storefront on a pink and orange background.

What's On Post

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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A bookshelf labeled "Book Swap" holds various books, some toys, ceramic jars, and a basket. The background features patterned wallpaper, and the shelf stands on a wooden floor.

What's On Post

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

A bowl of baked gnocchi topped with pesto, grated cheese, and herbs sits on a red plate on a patterned orange table.

A hand holds a spoon, taking a bite of sticky toffee pudding topped with cream or sauce in a bowl. Another hand holds the bowl on a geometric-patterned table, with a small white jug nearby.

Four colorful cocktails, each garnished with lime or mint, sit on a wooden table. The drinks are pink, red, yellow, and purple, served in various glass shapes with paper straws.

Our Favourites

Marry Me Chicken

Marinated chicken breast pieces and spinach in a creamy sun-dried tomato & basil sauce, topped with melted cheese, crispy rösti bites, aged Italian cheese, pesto and parsley. It almost sounds too good to be true…

Marry Me Chicken will have you saying I do!

Get this dish in our Cheeky Monday offer: order any burger, main or salad and get a free glass of wine, Cruzcampo, soft drink or pudding. Available from 5pm.

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Our Favourites