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About The Lounge
The Lounge is a lounge bar in Egham, set inside The Runnymede on Thames Hotel and Spa. The room has a 360-degree fireplace and floor-to-ceiling views of the River Thames, with board games on hand for guests. The all-day menu covers sandwiches, soups and salads, alongside homemade items and lighter snacks, with a range of hot and cold drinks. For people who need to work, the hotel runs a workspace arrangement in the lounge. Business professionals can reserve a table and receive unlimited tea or coffee and any sandwich from the menu.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thames river view, open fire fireplace, sourdough bread and coffee with biscuits.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thames river view, open fire fireplace, sourdough bread and coffee with biscuits.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the view over the River Thames, whether for an evening drink or a relaxed seat outside in summer. Close behind is the roaring open fire in the modern fireplace, which one reviewer calls stunning. Others single out the sourdough bread, a beautiful cup of coffee with biscuits, and a comfortable spot to get some work done. Service divides opinion. One reviewer found the staff smiling and helpful, while others report very slow service, a waiter who seemed uninterested, and a long wait at the bar while the assistant manager served someone who had just walked up. Drinks and brunch draw further complaints: a matcha latte that was not mixed well, smoothies that were not fresh, a macchiato served more like an espresso, and a limited menu. One reviewer describes the pancakes as cold and soggy, as though microwaved, and overpriced.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the view over the River Thames, whether for an evening drink or a relaxed seat outside in summer. Close behind is the roaring open fire in the modern fireplace, which one reviewer calls stunning. Others single out the sourdough bread, a beautiful cup of coffee with biscuits, and a comfortable spot to get some work done. Service divides opinion. One reviewer found the staff smiling and helpful, while others report very slow service, a waiter who seemed uninterested, and a long wait at the bar while the assistant manager served someone who had just walked up. Drinks and brunch draw further complaints: a matcha latte that was not mixed well, smoothies that were not fresh, a macchiato served more like an espresso, and a limited menu. One reviewer describes the pancakes as cold and soggy, as though microwaved, and overpriced.
Featured reviews
- Ansar Ahmed
“For a nice quiet walk along the Thames, and a beautiful cup of coffee with biscuits later, this is the place.”
- Sunny Sangha
“Poor quality pancakes. Cold and soggy as though they were microwaved. Overpriced as well.”
- Jay Bhayani
“Comfortable area to get some work done and have a snack. Close enough to the airport but far enough to stop the quality dropping.”
- Anusha Sareen
“Poor service, poor quality, poor prices - review is not based on the hot food, but the brunch /hot drinks. Generally not impressed, and the lounge didn't reflect the quality of the hotel. Matcha latte was not mixed well, the smoothies were not fresh, and the service was non-existent...”
- Kaptain Kerr
“Wow! Absolutely fantastic lounge bistro bar, part of the wonderful Runnymede hotel. A roaring open fire in a slick modern fireplace was absolutely stunning to experience while overlooking the Thames. Service outstanding with the staff smiling and helpful the whole time.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Open morning to night, The Lounge at The Runnymede on Thames is a vibrant riverside space which offers the perfect atmosphere to meet with friends, family or colleagues. The all-day dining menu offers homemade goodies and healthy snacks, sandwiches, soups and salads, with a wide choice of hot and cold drinks. Moreover, we are a hotel with a workspace allowing business professionals to reserve a table within the lounge and enjoy unlimited tea or coffee, any sandwich from the menu, complimentary parking and Wi-Fi. Cosy up by the 360-degree fireplace and enjoy a board game or two, or simply enjoy the floor-to-ceiling views of the River Thames.”
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Table service
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Lounge
- The Beehive4.65971.2 mi£20–30ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
sunday roast, burgers, dog friendly garden
- The Golden Grove4.36283.2 miWheelchair accessible
cheeseburger and fries, pizzas, vegan options
- The Crown Rivers3.92,1013.3 mi
fish and chips, app table ordering, full English fry-up
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The LoungeReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 3.726 | — | £10–40 | thames river view, open fire fireplace, sourdough bread |
| The BeehiveReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.6597 | 1.2 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, burgers, dog friendly garden |
| The Golden GroveWheelchair accessible | 4.3628 | 3.2 mi | — | cheeseburger and fries, pizzas, vegan options |
| The Crown Rivers | 3.92,101 | 3.3 mi | — | fish and chips, app table ordering, full English fry-up |
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