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The Engine Room, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

The Engine Room

4.5 (854)
£25 and under
British
High St W, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 3HA

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 854 people are saying

The Engine Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Engine Room offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service and food." It's a perfect spot for pre-theatre meals, featuring a friendly atmosphere enhanced by live music and attentive staff. While some find it "a bit pricey," the overall experience is enhanced by its "great location" and lively ambiance.
854 Reviews
  1. Suzanne

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing food and service ...fresh delicious food and well presented ....quick friendly service

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  2. George

    Newcastle and Northumberland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place but disappointed small plates were not on the menu and not many vegetarian options
    The Engine RoomResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the great review George. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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  3. Carl

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for pre show food and drinks before going to the. Empire and the overall experience was excellent can highly recommend the staff for their service
    The Engine RoomResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the great review Carl! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. Jo

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have a fantastic evening. Good food and great music - jazz trio. We are definitely returning for the next jazz session
    The Engine RoomResponded on May 11, 2025
    Many thanks for the great review Jo! We look forwarding to welcoming you to the next Jazz Night!

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  5. David

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience from start to finish. Great food 👍
    The Engine RoomResponded on May 4, 2025
    Many thanks for your great review David! We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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  6. christine

    Newcastle and Northumberland4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant place to eat. I had the Engine Burger and it was delicious. The husband had the rigatoni and he had no complaints and the portion size was just right for him. The lady who served us was friendly and efficient. (Olivia i think her name was) I would recommend having some cash to leave tip as its not possible to add to a card payment which in these times is very unusual and the staff are missing out because of it.

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  7. Kathryn

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good menu, would be nice if the skin had been taken off the salmon. Less pasta and more ragu please as that was meant to be the star. Pleasant, attentive staff. Great location. Good value.
    The Engine RoomResponded on May 1, 2025
    Many thanks for your review Kathryn! We will pass on you feedback to our kitchen team and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Debra

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely family friendly space, well priced, well staffed and good menu . Fabulous setting which added to the atmosphere.
    The Engine RoomResponded on May 1, 2025
    Thanks for the review Debra! We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  9. Mary

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic great food & brilliant service
    The Engine RoomResponded on April 26, 2025
    Thanks for the great review Mary! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. Caroline

    Newcastle and Northumberland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was lovely. I had the vegan burger it was very tasty. Cocktails are the best
    The Engine RoomResponded on April 26, 2025
    Thanks for the great review Caroline! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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The Engine Room is rated 4.5 stars by 854 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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High St W, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 3HA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
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