The Departure Lounge

The Departure Lounge is inspired by the feeling of travel and escape, a place where people can pause, recharge, and step away from the everyday. We pride ourselves on our accessibility, friendly atmosphere, and the sense of community we’ve created. It’s a space we’ve built with care, and we’re really proud of the experience it offers our customers.

We serve a range of freshly prepared food including breakfasts, sandwiches, and paninis, alongside specialty coffee, teas, and a selection of cold drinks.  We also have an excellent range of other treats available like crisps, scones, cakes, and biscuits.

We offer free Wi-Fi for our customers, as well as a calm and welcoming environment. We also host small events with the travel agent side and can provide catering and private hire options. Such as our fabulous platters. these can be ordered for special occasions, events, or seasonal.

We are proudly fully wheelchair accessible, with ramp access, ample space for wheelchair users, and a disabled toilet. We aim to be welcoming and accessible to people of all abilities. We are the largest cafe in Widnes, which is not only really inviting because of our spacious layout, but also improves our accessibility.

We have a dog-friendly area at the front of the café, and our outdoor seating area also welcomes furry friends.

Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday, 09:00 – 16:00

Adress: 39–41 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6JA

Website: Departure Lounge Facebook

October 2026
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Catalyst After Hours

Robin Ince: Let the quiet ones rise. An evening of comedy brought to you by giggleshack and cultivate. Doors open at 7PM. Tickets are available from the Catalyst website.
09 Oct
7:00 pm
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum
Mersey Road Widnes WA8 0DH
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GHASTLY STORIES FOR GRUESOME GREMLINS – TOLD BY GAV CROSS

A Silly and Spooky Storytelling Show for Families. Gav does not believe in ghosts…but he cannot get enough of the stories that give him the chills. Expect things that glide, bite and chill you to your rattling bones. Old stories, new stories and true stories. There will be jumps and bumps along the way. Suitable […]
15 Oct
6:30 pm
The Brindley
High Street
The Wondershelf 27 Oct Halton Lea

Bookends Festival for Culture 26 presents… The Wondershelf from Tmesis Theatre

Bookends Festival for Culture 26 presents… The Wondershelf from Tmesis Theatre Tuesday 27 October 11am & 1pm Halton Lea Library Suitable for under 11s FREE drop in, show and colouring activity Step into a magical bookcase where myths and legends burst into life! Join us on an unforgettable adventure packed with puppetry, music, and laughter. A […]
27 Oct
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Halton Lea Library
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