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Our Lounge

Welcome to Beartown!

Orso Lounge is your home away from home in Congleton, serving up our signature range of delicious food and drink right on Bridge Street. Our one goal is to ensure every customer leaves happy, and we accomplish this through our vibrant atmosphere that shifts throughout the day. Whether you’re after coffee, cocktails, brunch or dinner, come on in and let us take care of you.

Our menu has something for everyone, including dedicated gluten-free and vegan menus for guests with dietary requirements. There are board games for all ages, daily deals, events, toys for the little ones, and even treats for four-legged visitors. Whether you’re young or old, big or small, come by, 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.

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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

Welcome to Beartown! Join Orso Lounge in Congleton for delicious food, tasty drinks and our signature welcoming atmosphere.

The nickname for Congleton is Beartown, after a local legend that the locals here sold the town’s bible to buy a new bear for their bear pit! With this in mind, we decided to name our new site Orso Lounge, which means bear in Italian.

Opening Times

Sunday - Thursday 9am - 11pm
Friday - Saturday 9am - 12am

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.

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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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