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The Engine Room, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

The Engine Room

4.5 (850)
£25 and under
British
High St W, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 3HA

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • 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 850 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 "fantastic great food & brilliant service." Patrons praise its "excellent service" and "friendly staff." Located conveniently for theatergoers, it provides a delightful atmosphere, making it "perfect for the Fire Station." While some find it "a little bit pricey," the "great cocktails" and "tasty food" keep guests coming back.
851 Reviews
  1. Jo

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    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

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  2. David

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

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

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  3. christine

    Newcastle4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Kathryn

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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 4 days ago
    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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  5. Debra

    Newcastle1 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 4 days ago
    Thanks for the review Debra! We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  6. Mary

    Newcastle1 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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  7. Caroline

    Newcastle3 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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  8. Barbara

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Took a visitor before theatre and all very enjoyable
    The Engine RoomResponded on April 26, 2025
    Thanks for the great review Barbara! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. Graeme

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely place! Good food but a little bit pricey!
    The Engine RoomResponded on April 26, 2025
    Thanks for the great review Graeme! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. DENISE

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a busy time so would recommend booking. Drinks were offered promptly and politely, we were given menus. Chose and ordered our food, Firemans sharing platter, with extra dishes fries were out of this world . Our waitress Olivia was exceptional, so helpful, our daughter is allergic to nuts and she reassured us and made sure the kitchen was fully aware. Fab time cant wait to come back
    The Engine RoomResponded on April 26, 2025
    Thanks for the great review Denise! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Olivia will be thrilled with her mention!

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The Engine Room is rated 4.5 stars by 850 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 14 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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