The South West’s leading retail and leisure destination Cribbs has announced that Loungers is set to arrive as the shopping centre continues to diversify its F&B line-up.
The nationwide bar and dining chain, which launched in Bristol in 2002, has signed a 15-year lease for the 4,600sq ft former Pizza Hut space to bring its Picaro Lounge conceptto the heart of Cribbs Mall’s food court.
From its first location in Bedminster, Bristol, Loungers has grown to over 250 destinations nationwide which bring people together over its array of delicious food in a relaxed welcoming environment.
Renowned for its leisurely brunch offerings and evening drinks experience, Loungers has built a strong following among younger audiences making it the perfect new occupier for Cribbs as it continues to evolve its dining offering to cater for its growing Gen Z audience, which rose by 13 per cent over 2025.
Last week Cribbs announced Joe & The Juice is set to arrive after it welcomed both Pizza Express and Honest Burgers to the shopping centre in recent weeks, whilst Wingstop will be joining the Cribbs Venue line-up later this year.
These new arrivals join favourites Wagamama, Nando’s, Chopstix, Itsu, Patisserie Valerie and Slim Chickens to cement Cribbs’ position as the South West’s leading retail and leisure destination which offers visitors a full day out experience.
Picaro Lounge will also benefit from the growing residential community across the Cribbs Causeway area with the Brabazon development set to deliver 6,500 homes and 2,000 student rooms. Meanwhile, the 19,500-capacity arena at the site, which is set to open in 2028 and will see many eventgoers choose Cribbs for pre-concert meals and drinks.
