Koh Lounge opened its doors on Thursday to a private audience at an invite only launch. The venue reached capacity within 30 mins of opening with over 400+ guests throughout the night from other local businesses and associations.
The coffee/cocktail lounge and event space becomes the next stage in the evolution of the Koh Group, owned by CEO and Founder Andy Lennox following a management buy-out back in December. It follows the success of the very popular pop-up lounge by Koh seen on Bournemouth beach for the Air Show, later returning to Christchurch Quay for the Christchurch Food Festival.
Now taking permanent residency on Poole Hill, Bournemouth, the Lounge is set to become an ongoing work and social space for the loyal following of Koh customers. It is the brands latest development designed to give customers the full Koh experience as a pre- and post-dinner venue to their neighbouring flagship restaurant Koh Thai Tapas, Bournemouth.
The extension to Koh Bournemouth is yet another great addition to the development of the Bournemouth Triangle with the inviting creamy glow and a golden twist on the iconic Koh murals as the centrepiece behind the panoramic windows. Inside, the amazing architecture of the wooden pergola frames the walkway lined with green bamboo trees and abstract wooden light shades. With soft lighting and dark woods, the venue is the perfect refined and yet relaxed spot as a day-time hub or an evening hotspot.
When asked about the new concept, Andy commented: “The development of Koh is an ongoing process and this marks a very important stage in the company’s history. We have given life to a concept that until now has remained in my mind and I’m incredibly happy to finally introduce Koh Lounge to a wider audience. The dedication of our team to create Koh Lounge has been phenomenal and it couldn’t be done without them. In an ever-changing market our adaptable models and flexible concepts allow us to enter various different units and areas”.
The venue will offer itself to live music, networking and events. Bottomless coffee is available throughout the day with the venue acting as a much-needed hot desking hub for local workers. Building on recent consumer eating trends, Koh Lounge offers meat and vegetarian platters to nibble at on beautiful wooden boards.
The sophisticated and yet inclusive environment offers a continuation of the strong Koh Ethos: A great product with a great atmosphere!