This is the reason your local Lounge cafe bar will shut next week in Wales
This is the reason your local Lounge cafe bar will shut next week in Wales
These Welsh cafe bars, which include Gatto in Pontypridd, and Fino, Hudo and Juno in Cardiff, will be shut all day on Monday for a special event
The Ocho Lounge in Penarth is one of a dozen Lounges that will be closed for one day this June
(Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne )
The popular Loungers chain of cafe bars will close across Wales next week. With sites in Cardiff, Pontypridd amongst others, the bars - which serve a wide range of food, cocktails and coffees, will temporarily close their doors on Monday, June 9 for a grand staff celebration.
Since its inception in 2013, the event named LoungeFest has become a yearly gesture of gratitude towards the Loungers' staff of over 9,000, recognising their tireless effort and commitment. The affected bars include Troello Lounge in Prestatyn, Carro Lounge in Cwmbran and Hudo Lounge in Cardiff amongst others. They are all set to resume business as usual on Tuesday, June 10, reports Gloucestershire Live. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here .
Guy Youll, Loungers' Chief People Officer commented: "Back in 2013, Loungers was one of the first in the hospitality industry to host a party like this and I'm delighted we've kept close to our roots by continuing every year getting bigger and better.
"Our teams work incredibly hard all year round so LoungeFest is our way of celebrating them and showing how much we appreciate the dedication and care they put in every day at all our sites to deliver great hospitality. It's going to be quite a party!"
This year's festival was confirmed on Facebook.
Loungefest is taking place on Monday, June 9 in Warwickshire this year
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On Tuesday, May 27, The Lounges issued a Facebook post which read: "Attention Loungers!
"All of our Lounges will be closed on Monday, 9th June, as we will be heading to our annual staff party - LoungeFest!
"We do this every year to celebrate everybody's hard work. Regular Lounging will resume on Tuesday, 10th June".
This means the following Lounges in Wales will be closed for the day:
Gatto Lounge, Pontypridd
Croeso Lounge, Swansea
Troello Lounge, Prestatyn
Ormo Lounge, Llandudno
Hudo Lounge, Cardiff
Carro Lounge, Cwmbran
Fino Lounge, Cardiff
Consurio Lounge, Caerphilly
Cadno Lounge, Neath
Clio Lounge, Bangor
Corvo Lounge, Bridgend
Athro Lounge, Aberystwyth
Cofio Lounge, Carmarthen
Drago Lounge, Newport
Pontio Lounge, Chepstow
Ocho Lounge, Penarth
Portico Lounge, Abergavenny
Zinco Lounge, Swansea
Waldo Lounge, Haverfordwest
Juno Lounge, Cardiff
Estero Lounge, Monmouth
This edition of LoungeFest will take place at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire.
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According to its organisers, it promises an 'At the Movies' theme complete with funfair attractions, DJ sessions, music stages featuring live bands and performances by Loungers' employees, alongside myriad games, activities, and a plethora of complimentary food and drink stalls.
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