Listed leisure group Loungers Plc has confirmed plans to launch its first North East site.
The West Country cafe bar group has been growing at a rapid rate since its launch by three friends in 2002 and now operates more than 200 bars and restaurants around the UK under two brands – Cosy Club and Lounge. The listed firm, which last year posted record revenues of £237m and profit of £21.6m, has now confirmed its plans to open in the North East for the first team, through the planned opening of Muro Lounge in Hexham at the end of August.
The company said Muro Lounge will be open all day, every day for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks, including kids’, gluten-free and vegan menus, “served in a relaxed, welcoming space”. The Loungers build and design team are now gearing up to transform the former Argos site on Fore Street to become “a real home from home”. The company says Muro Lounge will cater for all tastes throughout the day with a varied menu.
