What does the cryptic crossword clue "Local area in blue and orange all but finished after redevelopment (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "Local area". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BLUE (synonym="BLUE") + ORANG (synonym="all but") = LOUNGEBAR; definition: "Local area" The answer is LOUNGEBAR.

Local area in blue and orange all but finished after redevelopment (6,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29146 | 22 Across | 2023-08-11 flower

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