The opening of the Waldo Lounge at the Western Quayside development in Haverfordwest has been welcomed by the Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, who hopes the new facility will play a key role in improving ‘footfall and vibrancy’ in the town.<br />The Waldo Lounge, a relaxing café/bar, opened on Wednesday, November 20, following a major refit by leading hospitality company, Loungers.<br />Pembrokeshire County Council Leader, Cllr Jon Harvey, said: “I’m delighted to see Waldo Lounge open for business in the first tenancy for Western Quayside.<br />“This is a fantastic addition to the hospitality offer in Haverfordwest, enabling Western Quayside to play a key role in improving footfall and vibrancy in the town.<br />“An important part of Loungers’ ethos is the community element of its neighbourhood café bars and commitment to work with local groups, charities, organisations and businesses – and we look forward to that continuing in Haverfordwest.<br />Pembrokeshire County Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Place, the Region and Climate Change, Cllr Paul Miller, said: “Loungers shares our ambition and potential for the Western Quayside development in the centre of the town – and they fit perfectly into that vision.<br />“This is an important step forward for our county town which will see further regeneration across Haverfordwest to ensure it is a great place to live, work and visit.<br />“As a council we look forward to the capital this generates to the local economy and wish the team at Loungers every success in this exciting time for Haverfordwest.”<br />