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Modelo
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Lounge

Bookings
143-145 Church Road Hove BN3 2AE
01273 74 9559

Opening Times

Sunday - Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 9am - 11pm
A cozy café interior with wooden tables and mismatched chairs, vintage lamps, framed photos on textured walls, and daylight streaming through large windows. A cold Modelo sits beside the menus placed on each table.
A cozy café with wooden floors, mismatched tables and chairs, vintage lamps, and a gallery wall of framed black-and-white photos—perfect for sipping a Modelo and soaking in the warm, eclectic atmosphere.
Cozy café with wooden tables and chairs, warm lighting from vintage lamps, framed photos on a yellow wall, and menus placed on tables. A Modelo sits ready at the bar in this empty yet inviting space.
A cozy, sunlit café with wooden tables, mismatched chairs, vintage lamps, and large windows letting in natural light. Menus and chilled bottles of Modelo sit on the tables, adding to the warm and inviting atmosphere.
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Our Lounge

Towards the end of Church Road, just a couple of blocks up from the beach, Modelo Lounge is in a great spot in the heart of Hove. Look out for the powder pink sign and huge windows that open right up along the front, just perfect for watching the world go by.

We’ve a surprising amount of nooks and crannies to enjoy our great range of food and drinks (including full Little Loungers, gluten-free and vegan menus) served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Amongst other lovely old photos, enjoy great deals, regular events, treats for canine pals and much more.

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
A child in a blue checkered shirt points to a colorful “I spy” activity on a kids’ restaurant menu, surrounded by crayons and playful illustrations, including a cartoon chef and outdoor scenery.
A smiling girl in a denim dress holds up a book with colorful drawings in a cozy, warmly lit cafe. A box of juice and art supplies are on the wooden table in front of her. Framed pictures hang on the wall behind.
A smiling young boy in a blue checkered shirt holds a yellow bag over his head and a yellow notebook in one hand, standing inside a warmly lit room with wooden furniture and artwork on the walls.
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

Little Loungers Passport

We’ve teamed up with Cawston Press this summer to introduce the Little Loungers Summer Passport. All the fun of our regular passport, but with kid-friendly rewards and prizes!

This includes free milkshakes and desserts, as well as the chance to enter prize draws to win Merlin attraction tickets and back-to-school bundles courtesy of Frugi.

You just need to pick up your free passport in any Lounge, visit different Lounges and get stickers like in the regular passport, and collect the rewards as you go!

To find out more and view the full T&Cs, click the link below.

Little Loungers Passport
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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

An informal, neighbourhood food-led café/bar in Hove. Join us to enjoy a long, lazy breakfast, brunch and lunch, or relaxed dinner and drinks. Modelo is Spanish for model and is named after the model railway in Hove Museum and Art Gallery.

Opening Times

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

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Teenage Kicks

With VAT charged on kids’ meals reducing this summer as part of the UK government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme, we thought we’d go one step further with our Teenage Kicks menu, launching Friday 3rd July. Get a main and a drink for a great price!

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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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Spring/Summer 2026 Menu

Our fresh menu has landed right in time for spring! From mezze bowls to sunny sips, check out what we’ve got in store…

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A cozy café interior with wooden tables and mismatched chairs, vintage lamps, framed photos on textured walls, and daylight streaming through large windows. A cold Modelo sits beside the menus placed on each table.

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

Mango & Passion Fruit Cheesecake

End your meal with a great-tasting dessert!

It combines home-made cheesecake with mango & passion fruit compote, all in one delicious bite.

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Duck Pancakes

We’ve got over 450 combinations of tapas available on our menu, so pick your top three and you’re bound to have a great meal!
Our Duck Pancakes are a fantastic choice, with cucumber, spring onion and hoisin sauce.
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White Orchid

Don’t be fooled by the florals, this baby still has attitude. El Jimador Tequila with sweet lychee and elderflower, lifted by crisp lemon and a fresh apple finish. Effortlessly cool.

Created by Conor at Otto Lounge just for our menu!

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VAT On Kid's Menus Reduced to 5%

Great British Summer Savings

As part of the UK government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme, VAT charged on our Little Loungers’ menu has dropped from the usual 20% down to 5% from 25th June until 1st September 2026. Please see our web menus for our new lower prices for this summer.