The new bar and café planned to open on Ipswich Waterfront will welcome its first customers later this year, it has emerged.

Loungers' new site, which has not yet been formally named, will be open all day and every day for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks. 

The build and design team will transform the site, the former Burtons building on St Peter's Wharf, in the chain's unique style. 

It is set to open in October this year.

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Ipswich Star: A site in St Peter's Wharf is being transformed into Loungers unique styleA site in St Peter's Wharf is being transformed into Loungers unique style (Image: Loungers UK)

Gemma Irwin, community manager at Loungers, said: "We hope our family friendly environment and top-notch food and drink offering will prove popular with local residents. 

"We're passionate about integrating genuinely into the communities we serve so we're looking forward to meeting everyone and to playing our part at the heart of Ipswich's food and drink scene."

Loungers is a neighbourhood café and bar which combines elements of coffee culture, British pubs and dining. 

The bars are characterised by informal and unique interiors with an emphasis on a warm, comfortable atmosphere. 

Loungers also owns the Cosy Club brand.