New Lounge opens with push for charity
ANEW Loungers café has opened in a popular retail park this week in Stoke Gifford – and has pledged to work with local charities.
Barranco Lounge marks the group’s fifth site in Bristol after taking over the former Frankie & Benny’s restaurant in Abbeywood Retail Park.
Loungers plc, the city-founded café/bar group with more than 200 sites in its portfolio, has transformed the unit to fit its retroinspired theme across its restaurants as a nod to a glamorous bygone era. Heavily patterned wallpapers, tiling and stripped wooden floors feature alongside oversized vintage sofas and upholstered lounge chairs.
There is also eclectic artwork throughout as well as pendant lighting, creating a variety of cosy and elegant drinking and dining areas to choose from.
A huge Concorde mural behind the bar reminds guests of the area’s rich aviation history.
A real home-from-home, Barranco Lounge will cater for all tastes throughout the day with a varied all-day menu. It will feature everything from tapas and salads to burgers and buttermilk fried chicken, with vegans and those favouring a gluten-free diet catered for with their very own menus.
Gemma Irwin, community manager at Loungers, said: “We are delighted to be bringing Loungers to Stoke Gifford. Our Lounges strive to put community at the heart of hospitality and our teams always go the extra mile to make a difference.
“They are actively encouraged to connect with their communities by working with local groups, charities, organisations and businesses that are at the heart of the fabric of local life.
“We are very much looking forward to welcoming local residents to Barranco Lounge.”
The team at Barranco Lounge has partnered with Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Appeal and will donate 50p from every burger and 20p from each coffee sold in the first month of trading.