Lounge café/bars in Wales are raising a glass to home-grown talent with the launch of a brand-new drinks menu featuring some of the finest Welsh producers.
From today, all 21 Lounges across Wales will serve a hand-picked selection of premium Welsh-made beers, spirits, ciders and low/no alcohol options, giving guests the chance to enjoy authentic local flavour alongside their favourite Lounge dishes.
Jess Nicholls, Regional Operations Manager at Lounges, said:
“We know our guests enjoy discovering new flavours and value locally made products, and this new drinks range – celebrating the very best of Welsh heritage and craftsmanship – puts them centre stage. From the breweries of Cardiff and Newport to the distilleries of the Vale and Pembrokeshire coast, this newly curated selection showcases the very best Wales has to offer, which is definitely worth raising a glass to.”
The menu features a line-up of well-known Welsh names, including:
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Hensol Castle Vodka – triple distilled British potato vodka with a hint of Welsh unaged single malt
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Penderyn Madeira Finish Single Malt Welsh Whisky PGI – award-winning whisky matured in bourbon and Madeira casks
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Barry Island IPA – American-style IPA brewed in Cardiff by SA Brain & Co
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Clwb Tropica IPA – a tropical IPA from Newport’s Tiny Rebel, bursting with pineapple, mango, peach and passion fruit
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Barti Spiced Rum – Pembrokeshire spiced rum infused with laver seaweed
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Barti Cream Liqueur – a vegan-friendly cream liqueur with Barti’s spiced rum flavours
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Cygnet Welsh Dry Gin – a premium gin from Swansea crafted with 12 botanicals
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Yuzu Pale Ale (0.5% ABV) – low-alcohol pale ale from Swansea’s Drop Bear Beer Co
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Red Hog Zero Summer Fruit Cider – alcohol-free cider from Evan Evans Brewery in Llandeilo
Brad Cummings, co-founder and CEO of Tiny Rebel, added:
“We’re buzzing that Clwb Tropica is pouring in Loungers across Wales. It’s all about great times, great beer and a bit of escapism – the perfect match for Loungers’ laid-back vibe. This partnership brings a true taste of Tiny Rebel to more people, and we’re proud to be part of a Welsh line-up that champions local producers.”
The move is part of Loungers’ commitment to championing local suppliers and celebrating regional provenance, working directly with producers to share the stories and people behind their drinks.
The 21 participating Lounges across Wales include:
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Athro Lounge, Aberystwyth
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Cadno Lounge, Neath
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Carro Lounge, Cwmbran
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Clio Lounge, Bangor
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Cofio Lounge, Carmarthen
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Consurio Lounge, Caerphilly
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Corvo Lounge, Bridgend
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Croeso Lounge, Swansea
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Drago Lounge, Newport
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Estoero Lounge, Monmouth
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Fino Lounge, Cardiff
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Gatto Lounge, Pontypridd
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Hudo Lounge, Cardiff
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Juno Lounge, Cardiff
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Ocho Lounge, Cardiff
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Ormo Lounge, Llandudno
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Pontio Lounge, Chepstow
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Portico Lounge, Abergavenny
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Torello Lounge, Prestatyn
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Waldo Lounge, Haverfordwest
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Zinco Lounge, Swansea
