A café/bar group, Loungers plc, is preparing to open a new venue in Penrith called Corillo Lounge in January of next year.

Loungers' own build and design team will be responsible for transforming the site in New Squares Units B1 and B2, Penrith, to reflect their unique style.

Corillo Lounge aims to be a welcoming establishment that will serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks throughout the day.

The space will feature full kids’, gluten-free, and vegan menus to cater to various dietary needs.

The aim is to create a relaxed and homely atmosphere where customers can feel comfortable.

Aside from being a family-friendly spot, Corillo Lounge also aims to be a community hub.

The venue will welcome locals seeking a space for regular meetups, book clubs, knitting clubs, business networking events, parent and baby meetups, and even life drawing classes.

The company is also moving into the glass-fronted unit on English Street in Carlisle city centre, one of the most prominent empty lots in the city.

The unit was formerly the premises of a Topshop branch.

A spokesperson from Loungers said the Carlisle new 'Bordo Lounge' will create 25 jobs and will open in November 2023.

Loungers has also acquired other lots in the north, such as a former Argos in Hexham and a closed-down Barclays in Nantwich.

The Hexham site hopes to open at the end of August this year.

Gemma Irwin, community manager at Loungers, says: “We’re so looking forward to opening the doors of Corillo Lounge early next year.  We hope our family friendly environment and top-notch food and drink offering will prove popular with local residents.   

“We’re passionate about integrating genuinely into the communities we serve so we’re looking forward to meeting everyone and to playing our part at the heart of Penrith’s food and drink scene.  

"Anyone looking for a space to host events or groups should pop in once we’re open, we’d love to hear from them and see what we can do to help.”