The Lounge

Specialties

These are favourites of our customers.

Sopa Fabada Asturiana

Pork, chorizo and Spanish white bean soup is entirely homemade. The stock is prepared slowly and steadily with the final ingredientsadded right before it reaches your table. A specialty of The Lounge, the Fabada is cooked using a time-​honoured technique. The result is a hearty stew so authentic, you’ll think you’re dining in a Spanish village.

Gambas a la Casa

King prawns in garlic and truffle butter. The truffle butter is handcraftedat The Lounge. Black truffles are sourced from Italy and blended into butterwith garlic. A specialty of the house, these mouthwatering prawns aredelightful.

Boquerones en Vinagre

Fresh anchovies in vinegar, and olive oil. This dish is 100% prepared fromscratch at The Lounge. Anchovies can help lower cholesterol level andreduce the risk of heart disease, so treat yourself. The Boquerones are so popular that some of our customers take an extra portion home.

History

Established in 2002.

The origins of Tapas have long been disputed, but there is no doubt that this traditional Spanish bar food has become a firm favourite of the public, even outside of Spain. Based on the inventive use of local, seasonal ingredients to make small plates of bar food, Tapas is best coupled with a drink and shared in the company of friends.

The word «tapas» stems from the Spanish verb tapar, meaning «to cover» with one school of thought believing that the original Tapas were simply pieces of bread or meat placed over a glass to keep the flies away. Others argue that tapas developed from Spanish bar room drinkers setting their plates of food on top of their drink between bites.

It was the bar owners themselves who gave Tapas their modern day identity however, creating a range of dishes from their regional produce and adding in a healthy dose of their own personality along the way.

Meet the Business Owner

Manuela M.

Business Owner

Owners Philippe and Manuela started out in the food industry in 1986 and have honed their skills running a wide range of restaurants first in Zurich then London. They have experience in Spanish, Italian, French and Swiss cuisine. Now focusing on what they know best, Tapas. Philippe takes the reins in the kitchenwhile Manuela and her team ensure that all guests enjoy a warm Lounge welcome.