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A cozy Novo restaurant with eclectic decor, featuring framed art on the walls, vintage furniture, and people sitting at tables, engaged in conversation and dining. Warm lighting adds to the inviting atmosphere.
Colorful, eclectic restaurant interior with mismatched chairs, patterned walls, round hanging lights, and framed art on the walls. Novo’s cozy atmosphere invites you to relax as you browse menus at vibrantly set tables.
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A cozy, eclectic café with colorful tables and chairs, wooden floors, and hanging lamps—Novo’s walls are adorned with various framed paintings and portraits, creating a warm, artistic atmosphere.
Two people sit at a pink outdoor table in front of Novo, the café and bar with large glass windows, a patterned awning, string lights, and visible entrance signs beside the menu board.

Our Lounge

Novo Lounge is your home away from home, serving up delicious food and drinks all day, right on your doorstep. We’re here to bring people together, and our vibrant atmosphere shifts throughout the day with every new wave of guests. We take pride in our Lounge and its community, with one simple goal: to make sure every customer leaves happy.

Our menu has something for everyone, including dedicated gluten-free and vegan options. There are board games for all ages, toys for the little ones, and even treats for four-legged visitors. Whether you’re young or old, big or small, come by, and we’ll take care of you. Harlow, we can’t wait to welcome you!

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Our Favourites

Lounge Breakfast

A classic fry up featuring smoked back bacon, Cumberland sausage, hash browns, baked beans, roasted tomato, flat mushroom, fried egg and white or brown toast.

Our Favourites

Bacon Cheese Smash Burger

A smashing eat! Two smashed patties, smoked streaky bacon, American cheese, lettuce, red onion, gherkins and burger sauce.

Our Favourites

Cookie Dough & Ice Cream

The ultimate indulgence. Baked cookie dough with a salted caramel lava centre, covered in chocolate and caramel sauces.

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Home From Home

Novo Lounge is a relaxed, neighbourhood café bar in Harlow, serving great food all day, every day. Come on in to enjoy your home-from-home.

Novo means new in Portuguese – Harlow was one of the first ‘New Towns’, designed to relocate people from poor or bombed-out housing following the Second World War.

Opening Times

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

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 £13.50 from 5pm every Tuesday.
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Lounge Cocktail Club

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

Grab a mug of soup and half a Tuna Melt or Tomato & Mozzarella Panini for just £6.95 - available Monday – Friday, 12pm to 5pm.

Community Board

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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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Little Loungers Crafts

Visit your local Lounge for a fun-filled afternoon of Little Loungers crafts. Contact them to ask about their next child-friendly event.

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What's On Post

Bake Sales

Bake sales are always welcome at a Lounge, and we frequently host them to raise money for great causes. Keep up with your local Lounge’s socials to find out when the next one is.

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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, give us a call or drop us an email and we'll do our best to save you a spot.

Location services and facilities

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Click & Collect

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