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Major bar chain to close all 21 Welsh venues next week - but for a brilliant reasonThese Welsh cafe bars, which include Gatto in Pontypridd, and Fino, Hudo and Juno in Cardiff, will be shut

all day on Monday for a special eventCommentsWhat's OnPhil Norris Network Content Editor and Branwen Jones Reporter15:45, 03 Jun 2025Updated 16:21, 05 Jun 2025The Ocho Lounge in Penarth is

one of a dozen Lounges that will be closed for one day this June (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne) The popular Loungers chain of cafe bars will close across Wales next week. With sites in

Cardiff, Pontypridd amongst others, the bars - which serve a wide range of food, cocktails and coffees, will temporarily close their doors on Monday, June 9 for a grand staff celebration.

Since its inception in 2013, the event named LoungeFest has become a yearly gesture of gratitude towards the Loungers' staff of over 9,000, recognising their tireless effort and commitment.

The affected bars include Troello Lounge in Prestatyn, Carro Lounge in Cwmbran and Hudo Lounge in Cardiff amongst others. They are all set to resume business as usual on Tuesday, June 10,

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‌ Guy Youll, Loungers' Chief People Officer commented: "Back in 2013, Loungers was one of the first in the hospitality industry to host a party like this and I'm delighted we've kept close

to our roots by continuing every year getting bigger and better.

‌ "Our teams work incredibly hard all year round so LoungeFest is our way of celebrating them and showing how much we appreciate the dedication and care they put in every day at all our

sites to deliver great hospitality. It's going to be quite a party!"

This year's festival was confirmed on Facebook.

Loungefest is taking place on Monday, June 9 in Warwickshire this yearArticle continues below On Tuesday, May 27, The Lounges issued a Facebook post which read: "Attention Loungers!

"All of our Lounges will be closed on Monday, 9th June, as we will be heading to our annual staff party - LoungeFest!

"We do this every year to celebrate everybody's hard work. Regular Lounging will resume on Tuesday, 10th June".

‌ This means the following Lounges in Wales will be closed for the day:

Gatto Lounge, PontypriddCroeso Lounge, SwanseaTroello Lounge, PrestatynOrmo Lounge, LlandudnoHudo Lounge, CardiffCarro Lounge, CwmbranFino Lounge, CardiffConsurio Lounge, CaerphillyCadno

Lounge, NeathClio Lounge, BangorCorvo Lounge, BridgendAthro Lounge, AberystwythCofio Lounge, CarmarthenDrago Lounge, NewportPontio Lounge, ChepstowOcho Lounge, PenarthPortico Lounge,

AbergavennyZinco Lounge, SwanseaWaldo Lounge, HaverfordwestJuno Lounge, CardiffEstero Lounge, Monmouth This edition of LoungeFest will take place at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire.

Article continues below According to its organisers, it promises an 'At the Movies' theme complete with funfair attractions, DJ sessions, music stages featuring live bands and performances

by Loungers' employees, alongside myriad games, activities, and a plethora of complimentary food and drink stalls.