The Place Lounge livens up Serowe
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 840 Views |
Crowd puller: The Place Lounge is increasingly popular in Serowe
Spearheaded by Nthabiseng Koontse and Tshepo Solomon, the spirited duo noticed a gap in the market, one of a lack of an ambient lounge offering residents a chance to unwind in style. The duo notes that for them, The Place Lounge offers its customers more than food and drinks; it offers classy entertainment accompanied by delicious delicacies aimed at enhancing entertainment in the village.
“Our product offering centres on creating value for our customers,” the pair told Monitor Business. “We are meticulous on how we care for customers and we go the extra mile in making sure every minute spent in The Place is a moment not to forget.”
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