Great Malvern’s newest cafe and restaurant has celebrated its opening in the town.

Alturo Lounge opened its doors for the first time on Wednesday (July 5) and held a launch party in the evening.

Bar group Loungers has ploughed £1 million into the former Prezzo building in Bellevue Terrace, creating about 30 jobs.

Malvern Gazette: Guests enjoy the first evening at Alturo Lounge, MalvernGuests enjoy the first evening at Alturo Lounge, Malvern (Image: Loungers)

Gemma Irwin, community manager at Loungers, said: “We are delighted to be opening Alturo Lounge in Malvern.

“Our Lounges strive to put community at the heart of hospitality and our teams always go the extra mile to make a difference.

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“They are actively encouraged to connect with their communities by working with local groups, charities, organisations and businesses that are at the heart of the fabric of local life.”

Malvern Gazette: The restaurant occupies the old Prezzo building in Bellevue TerraceThe restaurant occupies the old Prezzo building in Bellevue Terrace (Image: Loungers)

Alturo Lounge is effectively a cafe by day and a restaurant in the evening.

It has full vegan and gluten-free menus, and is family-friendly with a kids menu, high chairs and baby-changing facilities.