Cobrizo Lounge, Newbury

As per any other Loungers outlet, mismatched furniture and random pictures on the walls, with the only point of note being that this one has a mezzanine. Standard food and drinks menu too, so Menabrea (£6.60) it was to go with my meal.

Official site of Cobrizo Lounge - thelounges.co.uk

Official site of Cobrizo Lounge - thelounges.co.uk

Cobrizo Lounge is in a converted retail unit that used to house River Island. The décor is as one would expect from the Lounger chain with floral wallpaper, autumnal in this case, faux upcycled furniture and old gym floor. There are hanging lights and I think more framed portraits and paintings than are usually found. There’s also a large genie coming out of a lamp on one of the walls. Premium keg and mainstream craft were available from the counter located up the left-hand wall that was being run by a friendly young member of staff. Half a Cruzcampo was £3.50. The toilets are located on a mezzanine upstairs where there is also some overspill seating. I don’t mind popping in to this chains venues for one of their burgers, but they’re not somewhere I would actively seek out just for a pint.