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The Engine Room, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

The Engine Room

4.4
4.4
780 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:00 Sun 13:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    0191 594 7244
  • Website
    https://pubculture.com/engineroom/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Menu

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What 780 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 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."

780 Reviews

  1. michael

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  2. Bethany

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Kelvin

    VIP

    Yorkshire

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Colleen

    Newcastle

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 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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  5. Jim

    Newcastle

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 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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  6. Brid

    New Orleans

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 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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  7. Karyn

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Turkey meal was a take on original Christmas dinner, very enjoyable and better than most Christmas meals. Vegetables were plentiful and not overdone. Waiting staff very pleasant although extremely busy. Perfect location if attending The Fire Station venue.

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  8. Catherine

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our 3rd visit. Each time there has been a different ambiance. Today, Sunday, we visited before a classical music concert at the Fire Station and enjoyed the Sunday menu. The atmosphere was serene and festive. This contrasts with Saturday evenings in the summer with a younger, lively crowd. The menu was limited, but with enough to please everyone in the family. I had the lamb roast dinner. It was beautiful. The service was excellent. A lovely evening. I look forward to returning soon.

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  9. Margaret

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service excellent as always. Always eat at the Engine Room before a show.

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  10. Tania

    Newcastle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely food but very noisy. We told the server that we were sitting in a cold draft all night as our table was near the door so I had to keep my coat on the whole time. A glass partition or something would protect diners from the draft. We enjoyed our meal but it was noisy and drafty so 4 stars not 5.

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FAQs

The Engine Room is rated 4.4 stars by 780 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Engine Room

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Sunderland
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:00 Sun 13:00–22:00
  • 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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