Lounges has a chain of informal café bars and restaurants in several towns around the country. Having visited and reviewed Lounges in Stratford upon Avon, where the facilities are inclusive (ie by identity) we asked the manager there if Lounges has an internally and/or publicly declared DEI policy which also states if access to facilities by public and staff is inclusive. This is what they said:
Hi Virginia,
Thanks for reaching out to us about this.
At Lounge, we want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable. Trans women are very welcome to continue using the women’s toilets at any of our venues, likewise for trans men in the men’s toilets. We are committed to making sure every guest feels at home – our Lounge is your lounge!
I hope this is what you are looking for!
All the best,
Kyran
We warmly recommend you to take your custom to Lounges, wherever you find them, and enjoy their warm welcome, hospitality and good food!