Welcome To

Romano
Roman o
Lounge

Our Christmas Opening Times:

Christmas Eve - Open as usual

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - Closed

New Year's Eve - 09:00 - 23:00

New Year's Day - 10:00 - 21:00

Corner view of the Romano building, featuring large windows and a sign reading "ROMANO LOUNGE" above an entrance labeled "CAFÉ BAR." Warm lights hang inside, creating a welcoming atmosphere.

A spacious, warmly lit café with wooden tables and chairs, large windows letting in natural light, ornate Romano chandeliers, and vintage décor. The café appears empty and inviting.

A cozy, eclectic restaurant interior with Romano charm—mismatched tables and chairs, star-shaped hanging lights, framed portraits on the walls, large windows, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

A colorful, lively restaurant interior with eclectic furniture, star-shaped light fixtures, and several groups of people dining and chatting. Large windows let in natural light as menus featuring Romano dishes are placed on the tables.

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

All roads lead to Romano Lounge. Well, Culver and Long Wyre Streets in the centre of Colchester do, just a minute walk from the castle. You can’t miss our handsome corner site with big floor to ceiling windows across both sides that open out in summer. Inside, we’ve a constellation of star lights and chandeliers, with spectacularly floral wallpaper, tassel-y lampshades, paintings galore and – what else? – a Chariot Racing mural behind the bar to celebrate the city’s Roman heritage. When in Colchester…

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 £13.75 from 5pm every Tuesday.

Lounge Cocktail Club

Twice as nice! Get two of the same cocktail for £12.95. 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 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

An overhead view of a table with various dishes, including curry, naan, tortilla chips, fried chicken, bao, and appetizers, all arranged on wooden boards and plates over a blue and yellow checkered tablecloth.

What's On Post

Autumn/Winter 2025 Menu

Our new menu has landed! From tapas to toasties, check out what we’ve got in store…

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What's On Post

Summer Fun For Little Loungers

School’s out, and the summer fun starts here! Bring the kids to your local Lounge for free activities, delicious food and a family-friendly atmosphere.

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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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A corner view of Romano Lounge, a café in a large, modern stone building with tall windows and glass doors. Signs display "Romano" as the street remains quiet beneath a clear sky scattered with a few clouds.

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

Three bowls of colorful, garnished food, including fried items, sliced red chili, fresh herbs, and greens, are arranged on a spotted animal print-patterned table in a vibrant lounge setting. Bright lighting highlights the fresh ingredients.

A hand holds a spoon, poised over a glass dessert dish filled with a creamy, layered dessert topped with powdered sugar and red berry bits, set on a blue-green plate on a checkered table.

People sit around a leopard-print table, holding cocktail glasses filled with frothy drinks. One person wears a striped shirt and holds a drink; another has a minty red cocktail with a straw.

Our Favourites

Dan Dan Noodles

A nourishing bowl of oodles, pak choi, tenderstem broccoli, carrot and sugar snap peas with dan dan sauce and your choice of either Chinese Pork Belly, Sweet Chilli Fried Chicken or Crispy Cauliflower & Soy Mushroom.

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Our Favourites