Postino Lounge, Welwyn Garden City

Converted from a post office,hence the name,I used this building a lot when I used to work in WGC.It has an austere frontage,but tables run down the pavement side of the building.You enter into a low ceiling area with modern hanging lights into a cosy area extending to the rear.However the main bar room to the right has a very high ceiling with exposed concrete which creates an echoing affect and thereby very indestinct muzak,which is contemporary and consequently a bit of a dirge. The Loungers chain has expanded fast ,and this will be popular with ladies who lunch,coffee drinkers and folk looking for chain type food,but for me it's all a bit depressing. Furniture is mixed and old fashioned,tables are well spaced and there is a metal staircase to the loos and an overflow area with a pleasing parquet floor.The long bar serves no real ale,three standard keg lagers together with BrewDog Dead Pony Club and Punk IPA (the best option ,£5.15 the pint). There is a short bottled beer list with the only good option Bristol Beer Factory Milk Stout.The wine list seems expensive while the food starts around £8 and again looks pricey,although there is a large choice. Not a place for a session,maybe ok for a quick pint of fizz but disappointing given the dirth of decent places to drink in WGC.Can't see any reason to return,although it will please it's target audience.

Official site of Postino Lounge - thelounges.co.uk

Official site of Postino Lounge - thelounges.co.uk