Welcome To

Romano
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Lounge

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…

A person holding a glass of orange juice sits at a colorful checkered table with a plate of sandwiches filled with vegetables and chips.

A hand dips a churro into chocolate sauce, with a bowl of churros and two small blue cups on a plate. A lit white candle is in the background on a wooden table.

A hand holds a glass of Cruzcampo beer being poured, overflowing with foam and dripping down the sides. Blurry paintings and a patterned wall are visible in the background.

Our Favourites

Twisted Chicken Club Ciabatta

A hearty sandwich with a lot of flavour. Buttermilk fried chicken, smoked streaky bacon, mature cheddar, guacamole, tomato, spinach and chipotle mayo.

Our Favourites

Churros

with chocolate and salted caramel dipping sauce. The perfect treat after a long day.

Our Favourites

Cruzcampo

While we have a great selection of draught and bottled beer & cider, this is a standout! A Spanish pilsner-style lager with a light flavour.

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 £13.50 from 5pm every Tuesday.

Lounge Cocktail Club

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

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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What's On Post

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