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The Place Lounge livens up Serowe

Crowd puller: The Place Lounge is increasingly popular in Serowe
Crowd puller: The Place Lounge is increasingly popular in Serowe

Life has returned to the large but quiet village of Serowe, thanks to The Place Lounge. The joint opened its doors in September 2022 and since then entertainment in Serowe has been plentiful as the venue offers a change from the existing bars and restaurants.

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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