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- 4.3Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.2Value
Noise • Energetic
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The Engine Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Noise • Energetic
Newcastle and Northumberland
Great for brunch
Newcastle and Northumberland
Good for groups
Newcastle and Northumberland
Hot spot
Newcastle and Northumberland
Lively
Newcastle and Northumberland
British
Sunderland
Most Booked
Suzanne
Newcastle and Northumberland1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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George
Newcastle and Northumberland5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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Carl
Newcastle and Northumberland1 review
Dined on May 17, 2025
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Jo
Newcastle and Northumberland1 review
Dined on May 5, 2025
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David
London2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2025
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christine
Newcastle and Northumberland4 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2025
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Kathryn
Yorkshire4 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2025
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Debra
Newcastle and Northumberland1 review
Dined on April 27, 2025
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Mary
Newcastle and Northumberland1 review
Dined on April 19, 2025
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Caroline
Newcastle and Northumberland3 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2025
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The Engine Room is rated 4.5 stars by 854 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
High St W, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 3HA