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Bonito Lounge

RestaurantsBognor Regis, ENG

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(745 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1243 212411
1 London Rd, Bognor Regis PO21 1PQ, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Bonito Lounge

On the corner of the High Street and London Road, Bonito Lounge is a British restaurant set across two floors with floor to ceiling windows that open on both sides. The original midnight blue tiled pillars remain from the building's time as a department store, standing alongside the wallpaper and star lights inside. Seating is seat-yourself, with a sign asking guests to wait to be seated at the entrance, and orders are placed by scanning a QR code at the table. The menu runs from smashed avocado on bruschetta to coffee and cake, including a cappuccino and a fruit flapjack. Dogs are welcome on site. Bonito Lounge is part of the wider Lounges group, with similar branches elsewhere.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.4/5
745 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention smashed avocado on bruschetta, qr code ordering, unique interior decor and small portion sizes.

5★
465
4★
179
3★
47
2★
27
1★
27

Customer Review Summary

Diners repeatedly single out the smashed avocado on bruschetta and the cappuccino with fruit flapjack as reliable picks, with several describing food that's consistently hot and well presented across repeat visits. Close behind, the decor draws frequent mention, from the wallpaper and midnight blue interior to the "unique, interesting" feel. Staff are called attentive and friendly by most, though a few note inconsistency: one visitor found the staff unhappy compared to other branches, and another flagged a long-haired waiter touching his face before handling food. Portion size for price drew a complaint from one diner who spent £110 and found servings small. Most seriously, one reviewer reports finding dead flies in a vinegar bottle during brunch and says staff declined a refund, offering only an orange juice, with no response from head office afterward. Even satisfied regulars acknowledge a sticky table on one visit and a wait-to-be-seated sign that locals say can be ignored.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Enjoyed a good value for money meal here yesterday. Great menu, service and friendly staff. My one negative point was the waiter had very long hair, kept running his hands through it, touching his face then serving the food. He was a lovely person but please remember about bacteria's spread from face/hair to glasses, cutlery and customers. I would return again if visiting Bognor. Many thanks”
  • Google user
    “This is probably our 6 or 7th one.. Popped in for breakfast 😋 Food and drink was as good as always. Service was quick as we used the QR code to order online. Was stood by the please wait to be seated sign before a local said they struggle with this just take a seat 😆 Table was extremely sticky.”
  • Google user
    “Seriously, what a great place. We use this as a meeting point for two families living other ends of the coast. The food is great and always consistently hot, good and presented well. But the nicest thing is the staff, who will go out of their way for you and super helpful and pleasant. Wish we had one in Battle where I’m from! Ps I also want the wallpaper in my house!”
  • Google user
    “portions made for mice, food is decent but not up to par price wise, make bigger portions otherwise food is good. image for reference, £110 spent here.”
  • Google user
    “We visited for brunch and had a really disappointing (and honestly shocking) experience. After putting salt and vinegar on our chips, we realised the vinegar bottle had dead flies in it. It was completely unhygienic and not something you’d ever expect to encounter when eating out. Never did I think I’d need to check inside condiment bottles before using them. We raised this with staff at the time, but were told they couldn’t offer a refund for the food. Instead, I was offered an orange juice, which didn’t feel like an appropriate response given the seriousness of the issue. I also contacted head office afterwards to give them the opportunity to address it privately, but received no response. I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt before posting publicly, but this is a clear hygiene concern and people should be aware.”

Highlights

“The aptly named Bonito Lounge sits on the corner of the High Street and London Road, just back from the beach in beautiful Bognor Regis. We make the most of our corner position, with big floor to ceiling windows that open right up on both sides giving both our space inside (across two floors) a really light and airy feel. As well as our spectacular wallpaper, paintings and a galaxy of star lights, we’ve kept the original midnight blue tiled pillars from when this was a much-loved department store. And why are we aptly named? Because Bonito in Spanish means “nice, pretty”. And we’re pretty nice.”

  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed inside
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  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
  • Vegan options
  • Bar onsite
  • Casual
Offerings· 12
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Free water refills
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Dining options· 9
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Pet-friendly· 1
  • Dogs allowed outside
Highlights· 4
  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
Crowd· 3
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
Parking· 2
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
Family-friendly· 3
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

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