Welcome To

Sotto
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Lounge

Outdoor seating area with light blue tables and chairs in front of Sotto Lounge café, featuring large glass windows, teal trim, and the inviting Sotto sign above the entrance.

Colorful Sotto bar with a teal counter, hanging industrial lamps, and shelves filled with bottles, glasses, and eclectic decorations against a rustic wooden wall, creating a cozy, vintage atmosphere.

A cozy vintage-style lounge by Sotto with green leather sofas, a wooden floor, and colorful patterned wallpaper covered in framed paintings and portraits. Warm lighting hangs from the ceiling above.

A cozy cafe interior with Sotto-patterned wallpaper, many framed paintings on the walls, and a person sitting on a chair facing away. Warm lighting creates an inviting atmosphere, and tables are set for guests.

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Our Lounge

Welcome to Sotto Lounge, located a stone’s throw from Chatham Marina and the River Medway at the Dockside Centre. From here, we offer our signature mix of delicious food and drink, a unique atmosphere, and a welcoming environment to ensure every customer leaves happy.

Our food and drink selection has something for everyone, with dedicated menus for Little Loungers, as well as options for gluten-free and vegan guests. We exist to bring people together, so you can expect board games, toys for the little ones, canine refreshments, events and daily deals. Chatham Marina, pop along and we’ll look after you!

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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 £14.25 from 5pm every Tuesday.

Lounge Cocktail Club

Twice as nice! Get two of the same cocktail for £13.25. Available every day, 5pm 'til close.

Lunch Deal

A mug of soup and half a Grilled Cheese Toastie for just £7.25. Available Monday – Friday, 12pm to 5pm.

Menus

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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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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.

Getting Here

Contact details

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.

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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