Loungers, the West Country–based café‑bar group, will open the doors to Picaro Lounge in The Mall, Cribbs Causeway on Wednesday – 19th August 2026, creating around 30 new jobs for the local community.
The former Pizza Hut in the Mall’s Food Court, has been completely transformed by the Loungers design team with richly patterned wallpapers, murals, colourful tiling, stripped wooden floors, oversized vintage sofas and upholstered lounge chairs, all brought together with an eclectic mix of artwork. Statement wall and pendant lighting create a series of cosy corners and elegant dining areas for guests to relax in throughout the day.
Designed as a true home‑from‑home, Picaro Lounge will welcome guests from morning through to late evening with its varied and innovative all‑day menu. Whether it’s a catch‑up over coffee, a long, lazy brunch or a relaxed dinner and drinks, Picaro Lounge offers a warm, laid‑back space for every occasion.
Ollie Carlton, General Manager, Picaro Lounge said: “We’re so excited to finally welcome the community and shoppers into Picaro Lounge. The support and enthusiasm have been incredible, and we can’t wait to open our doors and become a place where everyone comes together to enjoy great food, great drinks and a brilliant atmosphere.”
The all‑day menu spans everything from brunch, tapas, toasties and salads to burgers, tacos, noodles and fried chicken. Dedicated vegan and gluten‑free menus ensure guests with dietary requirements have plenty of choice.
Katie Searle, Director, Asset Management, at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, asset managers for Cribbs, said: “The opening of Picaro Lounge is a huge milestone in the transformation of the dining offering at Cribbs as we continue to evolve our line-up to suit the needs of our visitors. Loungers have become one of UK hospitality’s most recent success stories and it is great to see them return to their roots in Bristol with this amazing new offering. Since announcing that Picaro Lounge was coming to Cribbs we have seen a real buzz from our visitors, so we look forward to seeing this location thrive over the coming years.”
Families will feel right at home, with games, books, colouring pencils and pads available to keep younger visitors entertained. Highchairs, baby‑changing facilities and a full children’s menu ensure Little Loungers are well looked after.
To find out more head on through to the Picaro Lounge website.
