Bars and Pubs

Latest roundup of new openingsplaceholder image

12 new bars, cafes and restaurants to check out in Sunderland

Varo Lounge opens in Sunderlandplaceholder image

'It's been such an exciting journey' - Varo Lounge opens in Sunderland

Menu, prices and more of a look at Varo Loungeplaceholder image

Menu, prices and more of a look round Sunderland's new Varo Lounge

From left: Jamie Lister, outreach and engagement coordinator at Space, James Fildes, founder of Space, and Matt Moore from Sunderland Quakersplaceholder image

'Coffee for a good cause' - what to expect from Space

Elisa Ricci and Ben Harman, owners of Craveplaceholder image

Sunderland sandwich bar in running to be named UK's best

Space Cafe will open in November in Sunnisideplaceholder image

Men's mental health organisation to open coffee shop at historic site

Another bar in the Lounge group, Cadno Lounge, with a similar interiorplaceholder image

Teaser of what to expect from Sunderland's new Varo Lounge

Marcello outside Luci's, the restaurant he co-owns in Front Street, Cleadon Villageplaceholder image

Eighty cheers for one of area's longest-serving waiters

A tour of the historic Dun Cow and the stories it holdsplaceholder image

I went on a tour of Sunderland's landmark Dun Cow pub as it turns 125

An example of another bar in the Lounge groupplaceholder image

We're looking forward to opening in Sunderland this month

Chefs, from left, Mileide Godoy and Phillip Costen, with publicans Barry and Cindy Hydeplaceholder image

'Great to see great things happening in Sunderland' - say publicans

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10 new cafes and restaurants to check out in Sunderland this autumn

Two new Sunderland pubs make it into the Good Beer Guideplaceholder image

'Testament to quality of the beer' two city pubs make Beer Guide debut

Crave staff members: Carrieann Bates, Aisha Wright, Nicole Dixon and Crave co-owner Elisa Ricci.placeholder image

We've brought our popular sandwich shop to a local high street

Assistant manager Jasmine Hall, left, with owner Leighanne Johnson, right.placeholder image

We're bringing a big Oktoberfest celebration to our micro bar

Sunderland's return to European footballplaceholder image

12 places to watch Sunderland take on AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League

Sunderland are preparing for their first European game in over 50 years when they welcome AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday night.

Katy Wheeler

Bar manager Will Ibbitson with Ben Richardson and David Tanner from Atletico 70placeholder image

We're bringing Mexican flavours to an historic Sunderland sports club

Blacks Corner at Culture Houseplaceholder image

Sneak peek at city's new Blacks Corner with its own cheese belt

Spuds with an Indian Twist has launched in Seaburnplaceholder image

Free spuds snapped up as Indian twist on classic dish opens

Chester-Le-Eats returns this monthplaceholder image

Major food festival announces biggest foodie lineup yet

Balér opens its doors this weekendplaceholder image

First look at new Filipino restaurant Balér in historic Sunderland pub

Natasha Snaith has risen through the ranks at The Jolly Sailor and is now the bossplaceholder image

New licensee takes over historic Whitburn village pub she loves

The Bridge Hotel Vaults is under new managementplaceholder image

Popular 'proper' pub under new management - here's what's in store

Brothers Alan & David Bradley getting ready for the Bank Holiday 40 year celebrationsplaceholder image

Historic venue gearing up for bumper Bank Holiday celebrations

Inside the new look Ivy Houseplaceholder image

Inside historic Sunderland pub after major refurbishment

Gregory Boyle, Revenue Manager with the beehives on the roof at Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland with Gareth Freeman, GMplaceholder image

How 150,000 bees are helping the environment and guests at city hotel

Some of the dishes from the Babaji menuplaceholder image

Sunderland restaurants make 'Oscars of the curry world' final

The shortlist is out for the prestigious awards.

Katy Wheeler

Koji is now closedplaceholder image

Restaurant announces closure - but hopes someone will take site on

New Malabar is opening in Seaburnplaceholder image

Inside Sunderland seafront's stunning new £250,000 restaurant Malabar

Celebrating 20 years of Independent in Holmesideplaceholder image

Big birthday party bonanza to mark 20 years of city music institution

Raising a glass to the new Vaux Socialplaceholder image

Inside new Vaux Social venue as it honours Sunderland's heritage

Top-rated places in Sunderland according to your reviewsplaceholder image

22 best places to eat in Sunderland according to your reviews

Blossoms has opened in East Boldonplaceholder image

Inside the newest addition to East Boldon as Blossoms blooms

There's been a wave of new openings over the past few weeksplaceholder image

12 new cafes and restaurants to check out in and around Sunderland

Local favourite The Chesters in Chester Roadplaceholder image

We're bringing a new comedy night to a popular Sunderland pub

Hayley Beckinsale is set to open her own bookstore and tearoom, Chapter 13 on Frederick Street.placeholder image

I'm bringing an independent bookshop back to Sunderland city centre

Slice Roker is ready to go!placeholder image

First look, prices and menu at new Slice Roker on Sunderland seafront

The new No 32 Pizza and Cocktailsplaceholder image

Prices, menu and tour inside new No 32 restaurant in Sunderland

Monie Hussain is keeping his fingers crossed for an awards winplaceholder image

I'm proud to fly the flag for Sunderland at Asian Restaurant Awards

Mexico 70 chef David Tanner supporting the World Cup ahead of England V Mexico.placeholder image

'Sleep can wait' Sunderland pubs staying open for England vs Mexico

Varo Lounge is heading to Keel Squareplaceholder image

New operator announces plans for empty corner unit in Keel Square

Sneak peek at No 32 pizza and cocktailsplaceholder image

Sneak peek and opening date for new No 32 pizza and cocktails

Brewlabplaceholder image

We're hosting a Super Saturday at our Sunderland taproom

This year's Sunderland Food & Drink Festivalplaceholder image

Sunderland Food and Drink festival serves up £2.8m boost to economy

England fans watching the World Cup Final at STACK Seaburn. Picture by North Newsplaceholder image

The biggest venues in Sunderland to watch England take on Panama

Inside the new Bella Vistaplaceholder image

10 pictures inside Sunderland's new Bella Vista restaurant

Mother Mercy has arrived in Durhamplaceholder image

10 pictures inside Durham's stylish new Mother Mercy cocktail bar

Sunderland city centre beer gardens to check outplaceholder image

28 Sunderland city centre beer gardens for al fresco pints

Husband and wife Andy and Rhiannah Phillips have opend up Cherry Blossom serving coffee and cakes along with flowers on Cleveland Road, Barnes.placeholder image

Inside stunning new business combining floristry with coffee and cake

New Bella Vista restaurant at The Boar's Head pub in the East Endplaceholder image

The new restaurant aiming to attract more people to the East End

Afternoon tea for two at The Sweet Petiteplaceholder image

Win charming afternoon tea for two at The Sweet Petite

Saltgrass Summer Festival starts this weekendplaceholder image

Sunderland band Ryder set to rock the new Saltgrass Summer Festival

Richard and Dom Ord with Fran and Peter Hopper as they hand over the keysplaceholder image

We aim to serve up 'the best Sunday lunch for miles'

Mayor of Durham Gary Hutchinson cutting the red ribbon placeholder image

Well-known Durham restaurant site reopens as Veera

Brothers Richard and Dom Ord are taking on one of their favourite haunts, The Village Cafe in Whitburnplaceholder image

We're 'proud' to take on Whitburn's historic Village Cafe

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