The 3 Stories - The Storyteller

2.3

7 Reviews

£25 and under

Contemporary British

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Good for groups
Hot spot
Great for live music

The Storyteller at The 3 Stories, where rich flavours meet rich history in a place as warm and inviting as Sunderland itself. Located in a beautifully restored building, The Storyteller combines character and charm with a contemporary twist, creating an atmosphere that’s both comfortable and sophisticated.
Nestled on the ground floor, The Storyteller is a bar-restaurant perfect for a casual lunch, a celebratory dinner, or a cosy evening spent savouring expertly crafted dishes and drinks. Our menu features fresh, locally-inspired cuisine alongside an impressive selection of beers, craft drinks, and classic cocktails. Whether you’re indulging in a new favourite dish or sharing a round with friends, every visit promises something special.
We believe in quality, authenticity, and delivering experiences worth remembering. From the local food on your plate to the inviting decor around you, everything at The Storyteller reflects our passion for Sunderland and its vibrant community spirit.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary British, Dining Bar, Pizza Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
07792 513191
Website
http://www.the3stories.co.uk/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
High St W, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR1 3BY
Neighborhood
Sunderland
Parking details
None
Public transit
The 3 Stories is conveniently located in the heart of Sunderland, near the bustling intersection of High Street West and Fawcett Street. This central spot places it right amidst Sunderland's vibrant social and cultural scene, with easy access to key landmarks and popular destinations. High Street West is lined with shops, cafes, and local businesses, making it a lively corridor just a short stroll from Keel Square, a popular hub for events and gatherings.Accessible by major roads and close to Sunderland’s main train station, The 3 Stories is easily reachable for locals and visitors alike, offering a prime location for a night out or a casual day visit.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Dancing, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access

What 7 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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2.3

2.3 based on all time ratings

2.4Food
2.3Service
2.6Ambience
2.9Value

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7 Reviews

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Rachael
Newcastle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this place, atmosphere and food were fantastic! Biggest shout out to our server Victoria who was absolutely amazing all night, honestly the most lovely person with fantastic service and a smile all night!
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Gordon
Newcastle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Really unfortunate experience, the pub just don’t seem to have their processes right yet at all. There did seem to be enough staff working but none of them managed to actually look after our table, make sure we had a drink and had placed our food order (the food was ok but nothing spectacular at all) - then the process of getting a bill and paying made us feel close to walking out (which we could have easily done as nobody seemed to have eyes on us as customers.) Overall, a lovely looking place but not one that deserves our custom yet, an experience that felt like a staff training day with nobody in charge and I know we’re not the only people to have left or been close to leaving as it seems so hard to get served. I do genuinely hope the pub makes their investment work but recruitment of experienced staff and leaders would seem to be a priority before it’s too late.
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paul
Newcastle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
arrived and venue had no knowledge of our booking. Eventually got a table to be told no food available !!! bar staff did their best not to serve you so took too long to get a drink…..managed one pint and left……very disappointing night for a new pub they really need to up their game
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Julie
Yorkshire
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We arrived for our booking, it was so busy and it was difficult to get to speak to anyone, one thing that jumped out to us was that nobody was actually eating, only drinking. Ambience - city centre drinking pub not an eating establishment on a Saturday early evening. I decided to ask the doorman - other gentleman who worked there confirmed the kitchen was closed, there had been a problem and “to be honest you wouldn’t have eaten what was coming out of there, so I have closed the kitchen and told them to get their **** together. I have no idea what time it will reopen” All I can say is I certainly wasn’t disappointed!! Couldn’t or wouldn’t help with recommending anywhere else - both he and the doorman didn’t know the area that well. Even if the kitchen had been opened I doubt the experience would have been good No recommendation for food but perhaps if you are looking for a lively drinking place
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Rebecca
Newcastle
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We made a reservation for food to be told when we arrived that “someone must of sat at your table”. Luckily a table became free so we sat there. The kitchen had to close and staff didn’t know when this would re open. Asked staff several times and was told “they had no idea” as there was a mad dash on the morning and they had ran out of stuff. So we left disappointed and not a great first impression.
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Paul
Newcastle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
First time eating here. Service was slow abd a few mistakes with order but I would put this down to teething problems after just recently opening. Staff still learning how to do the job and use systems, etc. Food was really good and would definitely come back just maybe not on a Friday night for food as it is quite loud and more drink focused. Will be a really popular and busy addition to the city.
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Tracy
Newcastle
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I know its a new place and that's fair enough but there's no system in place at all noone seems to know what they're doing. There's definitely no experienced staff there or a good manager and that shows ... we had to keep going upto the bar to ask someone if we could order a drink .... none came then eventually someone did after asking 3 times the food came out 55 mins after ordering ... and all we got was a fish finger sarnie which was the driest thing we've ever ate ... no horseradish on the fish fingers only a few pieces of lettuce in the bun .... fries we ok ... salad on the plate ( we ordered a side of side sald) lettuce red onion and peppers the tiniest £4 side salad we've ever seen and just dumped on the side of our plate no sauce/ dressing/vinegarette... nothing it was pretty pretty bad!!!! A propper chef wouldn't send that out so it's obvious to us there isn't anyone experienced in the kitchen at all as the food was awful! Staff just walking about like headless chickens no eye contact with customers who wanted another drink or anything ... basically a terrible first impression. The place itself is nice prices are not expensive so that's a bonus but it needs a manager and someone on the floor who can delegate and read customers and know when drinks need filling etc ... I can imagine it's loosing a lot of money because of rhe food wait time .. then noone asking if u want another drink while u wait ... so u go to the bar to be told someone will come over ... for noone to come over!!!! It needs a drastic change.
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The 3 Stories - The Storyteller is rated 2.3 stars by 7 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

Jan 25, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sunderland
Hours of operation
Daily 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary British, Dining Bar, Pizza Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
The 3 Stories is conveniently located in the heart of Sunderland, near the bustling intersection of High Street West and Fawcett Street. This central spot places it right amidst Sunderland's vibrant social and cultural scene, with easy access to key landmarks and popular destinations. High Street West is lined with shops, cafes, and local businesses, making it a lively corridor just a short stroll from Keel Square, a popular hub for events and gatherings.Accessible by major roads and close to Sunderland’s main train station, The 3 Stories is easily reachable for locals and visitors alike, offering a prime location for a night out or a casual day visit.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Dancing, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.the3stories.co.uk/
Phone number
07792 513191

The 3 Stories - The Storyteller

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