Trago Lounge

What it’s like

An all-day café-bar with a kids' menu and board games on the table, open from breakfast until late.

This is the sort of café-bar where nobody minds if you arrive at 4pm wanting brunch or turn up at 10am fancying a burger, because the menu doesn't change with the clock. There's a dedicated Little Loungers menu for children, so you're not stuck negotiating over a grown-up plate, and the vibe is relaxed enough that a slow breakfast with a toddler in tow doesn't feel out of place.

It's free to get in and walk-ins are the normal way to do it. Six or fewer and you just turn up; anything bigger and they'd rather you rang ahead so they can sort the tables. Dogs are welcome too, which is handy if the whole outing involves a lead as well as a buggy.

Food-wise they've put real thought into it. Gluten-free and vegan eaters get proper dedicated menus rather than a token salad, and if anyone at the table has an allergy, a senior staff member takes over that order and preps it separately. There's wifi if you need to keep a teenager quiet or just want to check the football score over a coffee.

They open early and stay open late, 9am to 10pm most days and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Birthday parties and other gatherings can be hosted too, with some branches having quieter corners or dedicated rooms for it, worth a call to see what your local one offers.

Facilities

Need to know

Booking

Walk-ins for parties of 6 or less

Food

Café/bar with breakfasts, brunches, lunches, dinners, drinks and cocktails

Dogs

Dog friendly

• Groups of six or under can just walk in; bigger groups need to call ahead
• The same menu runs all day, so brunch at 4pm is completely normal
• Free wifi if you need to keep a teenager occupied or work while the little ones eat
• Last orders land around an hour before closing time

Plan your visit

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