Welcome To

Mercado
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Lounge

Opening Times

Sunday - Thursday 9am - 11pm
Friday - Saturday 9am - midnight
We are closed until Saturday 10th January at 5pm for a small refurb! We hope to see you back at Mercado when we reopen.
Street view of the Mercado Lounge café, featuring large windows with red Mercado lettering, decorative signs, white curtains, and a glimpse of tables and chairs inside. The building showcases a red brick and concrete exterior.
A vibrant pub interior with floral wallpaper, framed artwork, and wooden furniture. The bar area has bottles and taps, reminiscent of a Mercado, while walls display portraits and a street scene drawing. Warm lighting creates a cozy atmosphere.
A sunlit Mercado restaurant table with condiments and menus sits by a window. The walls feature bold yellow wallpaper with pink leafy patterns and framed paintings, including one of a sailboat on the ocean.
A cozy Mercado restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, warm lighting from hanging lamps, and large windows with white curtains letting in natural light.
A cozy, sunlit Mercado restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, floral wallpaper, and four framed portraits on the wall. Soft pendant lights hang from the ceiling, and large windows let in natural light.
Cozy interior of a cafe or lounge inspired by Mercado style, with green armchairs, floral wallpaper, framed portraits, bookshelves, and a community notice board. Warm lighting creates a welcoming atmosphere.
Outdoor patio at Mercado with empty red chairs and tables arranged around a large potted tree, surrounded by glass doors and windows. String lights hang overhead, while potted plants decorate the inviting area.
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Our Lounge

Mercado Lounge is on Abbey Street, just off the High Street in the heart of Market Harborough. We’re a handsome place, with floor-to-ceiling windows all around and a really pretty large central courtyard, perfect for watching the world go by. For such a large open plan space, we’ve a surprising amount of nooks and crannies to get lost in.

You can enjoy our fantastic range of food and drinks (including full kids, gluten-free and vegan menus) served in a really relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Our rather smart building used to be a headquarters for Golden Wonder crisps, fact fans! With daily deals, great events, canine treats and much more, pop in to Mercado Lounge and let us look after you.

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Home From Home

Based in the historical town of Market Harborough, Mercado is an informal, neighbourhood food-led café/bar open all day every day.

The naming of this Lounge was super simple. Mercado is Spanish for market, and the lounge is in Market Harborough!

Opening Times

Sunday - Thursday 9am - 11pm
Friday - Saturday 9am - midnight

Community Board

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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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What's On Post

Lounge About With A Lucky Saint

We’re partnering up with Lucky Saint to bring you our No & Low Collection, perfect for starting the year with a clear head.

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What's On Post

Kick Off the Year with Feel-Good Food

No sad salads this January at Lounge, we’re here for all your delicious and nutritious feel-good food.

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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.

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