A NEW café bar opened in Stroud this weekend.

Curio Lounge, which is part of the national Loungers chain, opened in King Street in the town on Friday night.

According to a Loungers spokesman Curio Lounge will be a casual dining café bar offering an all day menu.

“We chose Stroud because it is an up and coming area and we hope Curio Lounge can provide a relaxed, family friendly home from home.”