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Major excessive road restaurant chain to open 10 new branches throughout UK – see full checklist

A branch serving food and drink are expanding across the UK, with new sites popping up on several high streets.

Loungers PLC have announced they are expanding into 10 new locations to add to their current 220 strong catalogue. Currently there are 238 Lounges, 36 Cosy Clubs and three Brightsides. The openings are expected to take place over the next few months, meaning some punters can get in before Christmas for their parties. In fact, one restaurant opened its doors earlier this week.

The last restaurant is expected to open its doors in March 2025, which will expand Loungers PLC’s portfolio to 249 venues. In there, customers can enjoy a variety of food and drink. According to their website, they provide everything from “zingy salads to massive burgers with all the trimmings.”

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The chain has a few branches already

The full list of restaurants are:

  • Durano Lounge, Tynemouth – November 27
  • Cantoro Lounge, Galleries Shopping Centre, Washington – December 4
  • Pedro Lounge, Bromley – December 11
  • Blanco Lounge, Bolton – January 8, 2025
  • Calvero Lounge, Tenterden, Kent – January 22, 2025
  • Toledo Lounge, Merry Hill Shopping Centre, Brierley Hill – January 29, 2025
  • Argento Lounge, Preston – February 5, 2025
  • Manzano Lounge, Rayleigh – February 12, 2025
  • Saludo, Workington – February 26, 2025
  • Caldo Lounge, Sale – March 12, 2025

The company opened their first branch, named Lounge, on North Street in Bedminster, Bristol, in August 2002. Since then, the founders Alex Reilley, David Reid, and Jake Bishop have been growing their business.

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This year they opened eight branches, and they managed six the year before. Their 200th restaurant, Verdetto Lounge, opened in Buckingham September last year.



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Customers were happy with their dining experiences

And punters seem to be glad the restaurant is expanding across UK high streets, with several Trip Advisor commenters leaving glowing reviews. One even went as far as to say it was “better than Wetherspoons.”

Another added: “Brilliant place, been here a few times and the food never fails to impress.” While a third wrote: “Service was quick, food was tasty, nothing to complain about.”

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