The Engine Room

Name: The Engine Room
Address: High St W, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom, SR1 3HA
Telephone: 0191 594 7244
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

784 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

8:30 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Lively
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Welcome to the Engine Room
Great quality food, produced from fresh and locally sourced produce, is teamed with a fantastic range of drinks – from soft drinks, and beers to cocktails. Sitting inside the lovingly restored Old Fire Station, within the heart of Sunderland’s cultural quarter the Engine Room is the perfect place to enjoy a meal before visiting the theatre, mark a special occasion or simply meet with friends for a fun night in the city.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0191 594 7244
Website
https://pubculture.com/engineroom/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
High St W, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 3HA
Neighbourhood
Sunderland
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

What 784 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Newcastle and Northumberland
Good for groups
Newcastle and Northumberland
Hot spot
Newcastle and Northumberland
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Engine Room delights with its "fantastic location" and "great ambience," making it ideal for pre-show dining. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious food," including standout dishes like the duck shepherd's pie. Despite a few mixed reviews on portion sizes and pricing, the venue remains a reliable choice for its inviting atmosphere and "friendly staff."

784 Reviews

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Hilary
Newcastle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good atmosphere, family friendly as went in the afternoon, nice food, what more could you want.
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Angela
Newcastle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Good service but poor food quality, especially the pork Sunday lunches.
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Natalie
Newcastle
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We each had a roast of the day. One pork and one beef. Both were ok but the portion size was tiny. Also got a child’s pasta bake which tasted delicious and the portion was huge! Service staff were super helpful and very pleasant.
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maggie
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great venue - a little noisy but to be expected on the last Fri before Christmas Helpful and friendly staff Not rushed at all despite it being so busy Will definitely visit again
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michael
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service from the staff very good quality food well satisfied, can’t fault anything
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Bethany
Newcastle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely place! 1st time visiting as we are trying to visit new places at the moment. Quickly sat us down and got a high hair for my baby, quick service, the girls that served us were absolutely lovely and nothing was a bother! and food was unbelievably lovely! We were in a quiet part which was ideal because my 11 month old had a few moments of twisting and it meant I could get up with her! Me, my partner and both kids ate everything and not one complaint had by anyone!! We will definitely be back ❤️ Thank you so much for such an amazing meal and time
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Kelvin
VIP
Yorkshire
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always, food good grandkids loved the experience
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Colleen
Newcastle
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu isn't great and is overpriced. I got a flatbread that was paper-thin.
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Jim
Newcastle
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We have to the Engine Room many time and always enjoyed. Sadly our last visit was very poor. The food was not up to standard and we won’t be returning
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Brid
New Orleans
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food and quick friendly service. Excellent place to have a meal before a show.
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The Engine Room is rated 4.4 stars by 784 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

8:30 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

High St W, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 3HA

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Sunderland
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 1:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://pubculture.com/engineroom/
Phone number
0191 594 7244

The Engine Room

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