# The Basement Lounge, Ilford — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.3/5 from 161 Google reviews · ££. Brightly painted, modern lounge-bar, offering sofa seating, shisha pipes, food and a flat-screen TV. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/goodmayes/restaurants/the-basement-lounge (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe ££ # The Basement Lounge 5 Goodmayes Road, Goodmayes [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13681821763576524666&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/) **In short:** The Basement Lounge is a cafe in Goodmayes, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 161 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 28 August 2026 · source: Google Places Brightly painted, modern lounge-bar, offering sofa seating, shisha pipes, food and a flat-screen TV. Summary via Google ## Good to know ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel. ## About The Basement Lounge The Basement Lounge is a modern lounge-bar on Goodmayes Road in Ilford with brightly painted walls and sofa seating. The venue holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. Dinner, coffee, cocktails and desserts are served. The lounge accommodates groups and accepts bookings for dine-in visits. Shisha pipes are available. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Basement Lounge's own website](https://instagram.com/basement.lounge?igshid=11xk3kvt60grp&utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). 🍽️ Dinner ☕ Coffee 🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu 🍴 Dine-in ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** Closed **Thursday** Closed **Friday** 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM **Saturday** 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM **Sunday** 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM ## What's nearby - Cake Box Goodmayes next door - Eddie's Newsagents Ilford next door - Tesco Extra next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (161 reviews) **Price level** ££ **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** No **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Goodmayes Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1287034). [More restaurants in Goodmayes](https://staycation.co.uk/goodmayes/restaurants) ★ 4.3 (161 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £30 – £40 [Visit official website](https://instagram.com/basement.lounge?igshid=11xk3kvt60grp&utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07400 389307](tel:07400389307) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Goodmayes **Plus Code** 9F32H486+H7 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Goodmayes Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DGoodmayes%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/goodmayes/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/goodmayes/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of The Basement Lounge? The Basement Lounge is open Mon–Thu closed; Fri–Sun 7pm–2am (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is The Basement Lounge any good? The Basement Lounge is rated 4.3 out of 5 from 161 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is The Basement Lounge dog-friendly? No, Google lists The Basement Lounge as not allowing dogs. ### Is The Basement Lounge good for children? Google does not list The Basement Lounge as good for children. ### Can you book a table at The Basement Lounge? Yes, The Basement Lounge takes reservations. ### Is The Basement Lounge wheelchair accessible? Google does not list a wheelchair-accessible entrance at The Basement Lounge. ### How do I contact The Basement Lounge? 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