The Art Lounge is a venue with contemporary and sometimes challenging art, good beer, wine and music. The Art Lounge hosts a rolling programme of exhibitions of local and regional visual and performance art that aims to provide a platform for artists and a changing environment for Art Lounge customers. The Art Lounge is the latest addition to an already thriving artistic and creative community in the local area, including New Mills Original, St James Arts, The Art Theatre and High Peak Community Arts to name but a few. David Botham, the proprietor, who has a longstanding interest in the arts says, "The aim is to create an alternative venue with a relaxed atmosphere where people can see a changing range of thought provoking and stimulating artwork, and enjoy a coffee or glass of wine."